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What Is an HTC File? A file with the HTC file extension is an HTML Component file. They’re really just HTML files that contain scripts or Microsoft-defined programming code that helps Internet Explorer (some versions, anyway) properly display newer techniques that other, more standards-compliant browsers natively support. For example, within an HTML file may be some CSS code that reads something like behavior: url(pngfix.htc) so that the HTML file will call on the specific code in the HTC file that applies to images....

The many different plugs and standards across the countries make it necessary to check labels to reduce the risk of accidentally buying the wrong adapter or forgetting an essential converter. A few important variations in standards between countries (or sometimes even within a country) include differences in: CurrentVoltageFrequencyOutlet and plug shape Current The two primary standards for current are Alternating Current and Direct Current. The U.S. standard was developed during the famous war between Tesla and Edison....

Six Hyatt hotels are participating in the program, which lets iPhone users store their room keys in the Apple Wallet app. To enter the room, you wave or tap the phone onto the reader on the lock. The trick also works with your Apple Watch if it’s sharing your wallet, and you can use the same trick to enter guest-only parts of the hotel—gyms, business suites, and so on. Like anything digital, there are upsides and downsides....

The Charging Station Situation There are between roughly 110,000 and 150,000 public gas stations compared to just under 30,000 electric charging stations in the U.S.—and many of these stations aren’t stations in the typical sense. They’re packed in shopping malls, hidden in garages, in a few random spots at a hotel, and other areas that aren’t as visible or easily accessible as a gas station. While handy at times, they could already be in use, too, by other drivers....

What Is a JOBOPTIONS File? A file with the JOBOPTIONS file extension is an Adobe PDF preset file. Adobe products use it to define the properties of a PDF file that’s to be generated. Some settings it controls include the document’s fonts, image resolutions, color schemes, and security settings. Older versions of Adobe products save PDF presets as files with the PDFS file extension instead. How to Open a JOBOPTIONS File Acrobat Distiller is responsible for creating PDF files, and so it, of course, can open and properly use JOBOPTIONS files....

If you’re like many of us, you’re attending Zoom (or other video conference) meetings. A lot of them. That’s leading many of us to experience “Zoom fatigue.” We end up having to be “on” for our co-workers and bosses to view us. We also end up dealing with a ton of faces during a grid meeting with many other people. Watching them all and managing our own face can be exhausting....

It’s not often you come across a product like the Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1 for such an attractive price. It turns out this system isn’t just great at this price point, but would be a bargain even if sold for hundreds more. You would normally expect to pay close to a thousand dollars for a set of speakers that produce this level of quality audio. Design: Elegant though basic The SKS-HT540 is a basic, attractive set of surround sound speakers....

There are tons of great presentation making features in Impress and it supports all the common file formats that other presentation programs use. OpenOffice Impress Supported File Formats Below are just some of the file formats supported by OpenOffice, specifically the ones that work with Impress. If you’re using Impress as a replacement for PowerPoint, you’ll be pleased to know it can open PPTX files. Open Formats PPTM, PPTX, POTM, POTX, PPT, PPS, POT, ODP, OTP, SXI, STI, SXD, CGM, UOP, UOF, ODG...

What Is a PDI File? A file with the PDI file extension is most likely an InstantCopy Disc Image file, which is an exact copy of a disc created using Pinnacle Systems’ InstantCopy DVD ripper program. Your PDI file might instead be associated with PReS Document Creation Subroutines, or it may be a disk image file used with PI software from OSIsoft as a Display Definition file. Some versions of Microsoft PowerPoint use this file extension for a format that supports importing and exporting PowerPoint files, while other PDI files stand for Portable Database Image, a format used for publishing and analyzing data....

Let’s look at how the system is laid out. How Revel Works The Revel system in the MKX is available in two versions: a 13-speaker version and a 19-speaker (although 20-channel) version. The core of the system is an array with an 80 mm midrange and a 25 mm tweeter, which you can see pictured below. (You can barely see the midrange driver through the grille.) It’s designed in much the same way as the Performa3 speakers, with a waveguide on the tweeter to smooth the transition between the two drivers....

The Rotate Tool Options GIMP’s Rotate tool offers many options that are similar to those of other image editing apps such as Photoshop. Transform By default, the Rotate tool operates upon the active layer; look to the right of Transform to see where to change this option to Selection or Path. Before using the Rotate tool, check the Layers or Paths palette to make sure the layer, selection, or path you want to rotate is the active one....

According to Samsung, the three new devices skip the “S11” moniker as a way of showing the leap forward they represent in terms of innovation and technology. I went hands-on with all three of the newly announced devices and spent a fair bit of time playing with their new camera features. Read on to see what I thought. Refinements To An Already Elegant Design and Features The S20 lineup is a continuation of the design trends we’ve seen from Samsung over the course of the past year....

Ever wondered which is better though? Is Siri better than Google, for instance? While both assistants offer many of the same features, each have their own advantages and disadvantages with Google Assistant working out better at answering trivia questions while Siri is a smarter option if you want to communicate with others hands-free. Overall Findings In the battle of Siri vs Google Assistant, both are fairly competent. While Google Assistant has the edge in a few fields, Siri also has the advantage elsewhere....

You have many options when choosing how you want to do your Minecraft stream, depending on the platform that you choose to use. The options generally deal with layouts, complexity vs. simplicity, audience interactions, and things of that nature. Usually, for more complex streams with more audience interaction, Twitch is used as it’s easier to manage and more appealing in terms of relaying information to/from the audience. YouTube Gaming is more-so meant for those of whom would want to outright stream, worrying less about the interaction between the audience and broadcaster....

When you’re on a budget, it can be hard to pick a great keyboard, but the Steelseries Apex 3 aims to make that decision a little bit easier with an impressive range of features. Most notably it’s designed to be durable and water-resistant—the sort of keyboard that you can take with you and not worry about. Throw in compatibility with gaming consoles in addition to PCs, and you’ve got a truly compelling package....

Her real name is Jessica (she asked that her last name be held private), and she was brought to the platform during the pandemic after being laid off. In only a year she’s garnered a massive audience infatuated with her commitment to doing whatever she wants, whenever she wants. “Escapism is important. If I can provide a minute or two of just you forgetting what you’re going through, then that’s my goal....

The electric car maker has launched Steam integration inside its Model S and Model X electric cars, with thousands of games now playable. The gaming system uses the massive computing power inside a Tesla model to power its functions. “We are seeing a unique shift to a more immersive in-car experience, including more electric vehicles taking the road, which creates more opportunity for downtime whether watching a movie or playing a video game when charging vehicles,” Christian Steinmann, the CEO of ClearMotion, a company that builds car user experiences, told Lifewire in an email interview....

If you’re ready to celebrate real-life heroes alongside fictional characters that aim to move the needle forward in their own lives or for the greater good, you’re sure to find something on this list. Grab a box of tissues and a snack and gather loved ones to stream these uplifting movies over a weekend-long marathon or a digital viewing party. Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama Starring: Chris O’Dowd, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy Director: Wayne Blair Motion Picture Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 1 hour, 43 minutes Genre: Biography, Drama Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper Director: David O....

Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family Starring: Preston Oliver, Kyliegh Curran, Elle Graham Created By: Tracey Thomson TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 1 Young teens will enjoy watching key characters work together to solve problems as they use a secret bunker with a portal to the past. It’s spooky but you’ll still be able to sleep with the lights off. Genre: Comedy, Drama, Sport Starring: Emilio Estevez, Lauren Graham, Brady Noon Created By: Steve Brill TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 1 No sequel is ever as good as the original but Emilio Estevez and Lauren Graham are the perfect foils for one another in this feel-good trip down memory lane....

Just about any GPU released this year that hasn’t been immediately gobbled up by tech enthusiasts has been bought up by scalpers to be resold at ridiculous prices. It was thought the release of AMD’s 6000 series GPUs would do something to alleviate the issue, and while it hasn’t necessarily made matters worse, neither line of cards has remained available for more than a few hours through online retailers. While it might be tempting to just buy an RTX 3090 and call it a day, there are some factors to consider before simply throwing your money at the problem....