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All cigarette lighter sockets are also 12v sockets, which means that you should be able to plug in a cigarette lighter inverter, cell charger, or any other 12v DC accessory into any cigarette lighter socket, in any vehicle, and have it work just fine. When a cigarette lighter socket stops working or seems to malfunction, there are a few things that can go wrong: An obstruction inside the socket - This happens most often when the cigarette lighter socket is installed vertically into a center console since that orientation makes it very easy for small items to fall into the socket....

Mini-LEDs are coming to a screen near you, making pictures brighter, more contrasty, and almost as good as OLED, all without jacking up the price of our favorite gadgets. Key Takeaways Mini-LED displays use a grid of tiny backlights that can be switched on or off.They’re cheaper to make than OLED screens, but share some benefits. Samsung and Apple are going big on mini-LED in 2021. Expect to see lots of Mini-LED screens in 2021, in TVs, laptops, and even iPads....

The brains behind crowd-pleasers Fallout and The Elder Scrolls is back with Starfield, a brand new, planet-hopping adventure dubbed “Skyrim in space.” Key Takeaways Bethesda’s newest game, Starfield, releases on November 11, 2022, officially bringing the studio into the next generation with an open-world game set between the stars. Elder Scrolls and Fallout fans have been waiting for at least half a decade for a new Bethesda game to hit the shelves....

Tweeters with 600 or more followers can now open a Clubhouse-style audio chat, and it’s going to be huge. Key Takeaways Spaces is Twitter’s take on live Clubhouse chats.Spaces can be hosted by anyone with 600 followers or more.Later, Ticketed Spaces will enable paid events. Spaces, Twitter’s new audio feature, is live for anyone with enough followers, and it might change the way live events work. Musicians can perform impromptu concerts, brands can carry out press events or public product launches, and more....

Microsoft is now making available the first preview of Windows 10 22H2 in the Release Preview Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This minor update, described as KB5015878 (build 19045.1865), will install as a cumulative update without reinstallation. Windows 10 build 19045.1865, according to the company, is available as an optional install for commercial customers and Insiders with computers enrolled in the Release Preview Channel that don’t meet the requirements to upgrade to Windows 11....

The Mail and Calendar apps on Windows 10 get a new update with a few new features, though the most noticeable addition is Focused Inbox, a feature that Microsoft first released on the Outlook app for Android and iOS, but now it’s available for Windows 10 users. In addition, Calendar is also getting an update bringing features like colored categories, interesting calendars, and travel reservations and package deliveries support. Mail Focused Inbox & Mentions Focused Inbox is a feature that allows you to break your inbox into two sections that filters the most important emails into the new Focused section, and the less relevant messages, such as newsletters and offers will appear in the Other section....

Microsoft begins preview of Windows 11 build 22000.282 in the Beta and Release Preview Channels. The update known as KB5006746 fixes the AMD performance issue, new Taskbar missing, and memory leak. The Windows 11 update KB5006746 fixes are expected to ship with the next quality update. Update KB5006746 is available as an optional install for the stable version of Windows 11 starting October 21. It seems that Microsoft is working on a new update to fix a lot of the problems with the original release of Windows 11, including the AMD performance issue....

Today Microsoft has released to the public the latest Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Release Candidate (RC). As everybody may know Release Candidate or RC, is the prior version released before hitting Release to Manufacture or RTM stage, the final version. While SP1 can help you keep your computer up to date, in this Windows Service Pack there are not new features for Windows 7; this release contains all the updates already available on Windows Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008....

Unless you’re an IT specialist or have set up multiple wireless networks, being able to decern various wireless devices can be a difficult task. So let’s break it down and clear the air on all of these devices and exactly what they each do. Wireless Routers The centerpiece product of many home computer networks is a wireless router. These routers support all home computers configured with wireless network adapters (see below)....

WWE has always been about heavy hitting and electrifying shows, the launch trailer for WWE 2K20 shows everything that has brought in fans over generations to the titles. You get to see stars old and new fight it out and you can design your own dream matches, relive some of the most electrifying moments and create dream teams. WWE 2K20 is the latest in the series and it brings newer elements to the game....

The race for the next generation of consoles is heating up and since the launch is at the end of the year, we’re being treated with a fresh news almost everyday. While Sony has kept things quiet, Microsoft is going all out and revealing specs and other information of their most ambitious project yet. Microsoft, revealed the entire spec list of the upcoming Xbox Series X, with a promise that it will set a new bar for performance, speed and compatibility....

YUNGSONG 6ft. Lightning to USB Nylon Braided Cables Durable build Comes in three-pack Cables are 6 feet long Affordable Not MFi certified No warranty The YUNSONG iPhone Charger is a durable Lightning cable that offers decent performance and customer support, but it’s not officially MFi certified, which leaves room for doubt about longevity. Design and Durability Charging Speed Price Competition Final Verdict Specs If you’re in the camp that believes you can never have enough spare Lightning cables, the YUNSONG iPhone Charger could be a great mix to your charging cable rotation....

All 5 spray cans on Venice Beach in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 can be easily found if you’re well versed with the game if you aren’t it can be a huge problem because of how big the area is. We do not worry if you do not know, we’ve got you covered. Just make sure to read until the end of this guide for the exact locations of all 5 spray cans in THPS 1 + 2....

When you finish the To Serve The Light quest early on in the game, you will unlock an alliance map in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla that will let you choose among three different routes to proceed in the game. The options that you will get to choose among are Grantebridgescire, Ledecestrescire, and Lunden. In this guide, we will help you make a decision about which alliance map to choose in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla....

While playing God Of War Ragnarok, many players are questioning who the mermaid is that they encounter. Unlike greek mythology, Norse isn’t known for having creatures similar to mermaids, sirens, or water nymphs. But we do meet one such creature that plays a crucial role in the game. So check out who the lady of the forge is in God of War Ragnarok. Who is the Mermaid in God of War Ragnarok?...

Tuesday, February 9 is Safer Internet Day, and experts say we still have some challenges to overcome to make the internet safer for all. Key Takeaways February 9 is Safer Internet Day meant to promote education on making the internet safer in terms of safety, privacy, and security. Experts say credentials are the main thing hackers use to gain access and cause harm. Simple things like regularly changing your password and taking time to really read your emails will help everyday individuals with their internet safety....

Sony’s plans to have PlayStation 5 launch day orders online only have caused quite a bit of uproar in the community, but experts believe it’s the best move to help minimize the spread of Covid-19. Key Takeaways Online-only PS5 launch day orders will likely remove the long lines that new console releases typically see.Removing in-store orders shows that Sony is taking the Covid-19 pandemic seriously.While fans aren’t happy, experts believe the online-only change is the best move Sony could make right now....

Linux is popular with programmers, and for good reason. Linux and Unix has long been a mainstay of computer science education for a long time. If you’ve always wanted to learn programming, whether you want to develop software professionally or just for fun, there’s no better platform to cut your teeth on. If you’re still not convinced, here are a few reasons why you should use Linux (or any other Unix, including the BSDs) to learn how to program....

Microsoft is now pushing Windows 10 build 17704 for PCs enrolled in the Fast ring and Skip Ahead lane of the Windows Insider Program. This new preview includes a slew of improvements and a number of new features over the previous release, which users are expected to get with the Redstone 5 update later in 2018. Windows 10 build 17704, according to the software giant brings a number of visual improvements to Microsoft Edge....

The Windows 10 activation process has changed for the better. Now if you upgrade your system, get a new product key from the Windows Store, or you purchase a new device, you’ll get something called “digital license”, which you can link to your Microsoft account for easier reactivation. However, it appears that there is a bit of confusion, as some users thinks that linking the digital licence with a Microsoft account is required to reactivate Windows 10....