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Researchers at Germany’s Technical University of Darmstadt have found that iPhones can be vulnerable to security threats even when powered off. Wireless chips, including Bluetooth, run using low power mode when the power is off. Malicious actors can take advantage of the reduced power mode to use malware. “When a user shuts down their device through the phone’s menu or power button, they have a reasonable belief that all the processors are shut down, but that’s not the case,” Eugene Kolodenker, a senior staff security intelligence engineer at the cybersecurity firm Lookout, which was not involved in the German study, told Lifewire in an email interview....

Install DD-WRT on routers using the firmware upgrade (also called firmware flashing) process. Routers contain a small fixed amount of persistent flash memory — usually 4 megabytes, 8 MB or 16 MB in size — where the firmware is stored. Like other kinds of router firmware, DD-WRT firmware exists in the form of a binary file. Why Use Alternative Firmware Routers do not require DD-WRT firmware for standard operation. However, many networking enthusiasts install it in place of the manufacturer’s firmware with the goal of extracting better performance or capability from their routers....

It works by encrypting a digital signal with a key that requires authentication from both the transmitting and receiving products. If authentication fails, the signal fails. Purpose of HDCP The Digital Content Protection LLC, the Intel subsidiary organization that licenses HDCP, describes its purpose as to license technologies to protect high-value digital movies, TV shows, and audio from unauthorized access or copying. The use of HDCP-compliant cables and devices to transmit HDCP-encoded data, in theory, is designed to prohibit the duplication or re-recording of encrypted media by unauthorized devices....

The electrical system in your car, in most cases, provides 12V DC, which is different from the AC power you use at home. The options for powering devices in a car include using an existing cigarette lighter outlet (also known as a 12V accessory outlet) or installing a power inverter. The primary methods of using 12-volt car power to run your electronic devices on the road include 2V adapter and hard-wired plugs, universal 12V USB adapters, and car power inverters....

Rao is the co-founder and CEO of Sharebite, a food ordering platform built exclusively for workplaces. The company mainly serves firms in the law, architecture, accounting, and tech industries. Sharebite was founded in 2015, and the company has a team of about 60 employees. Each order placed through Sharebite’s platform results in a donation made to City Harvest to help alleviate childhood hunger in local communities. The company offers individual, group, or catering orders....

E-bike maker Cowboy recently added a navigation feature to the latest version of its app so bikers can avoid high-pollution areas. Automaker Tata Motors allows drivers to see real-time information about air quality in their vicinity on their car dashboards, and issues alerts when drivers enter a region with poor air quality. Getting hyperlocal data on air pollution is essential, experts say. “Just as our air changes with the wind and weather patterns, so does air pollution,” Christoph Burkhardt, CEO of air purifier manufacturer OneLife, said in an email interview....

The chart below lists of the total number of apps available in the App Store at various dates in the past. The list is based on Apple announcements, news from Apple and other companies, and estimates from analysts, so the numbers are approximate. The Total iOS Apps column includes all apps that work on the iPhone, the iPad, iPod touch, or all three. The iPad Apps column lists the number of apps that have specific iPad versions....

The new feature is designed to anticipate what the user intends to write next and save them the effort of typing it out entirely. Microsoft’s offering joins a growing number of apps that attempt to predict your words. Predictive writing apps can be a great way to save time, experts say. “It’s a lifesaver for users when they get stuck with sentence framing,” Brad Smith, CEO of publishing software company Wordable, said in an email interview....

Companies everywhere are scampering to get a piece of the metaverse, ever since Mark Zuckerberg announced plans to use the might of his popular social network Facebook to turn the concept into a reality. But in all the hoopla, digital and social inclusion experts suggest that companies are losing sight of the fact that to be a part of it, one needs access to some very specific gear and a reliable connection to the Internet, both of which aren’t accessible to everyone....

The iPad Pro has been in a weird place since it first launched. Halfway between being a great tablet and offering the utility of a laptop computer. Apple’s recent announcement that it’s putting M1 chips in the newest iPad Pros finally could be the tipping point that makes the iPad Pro worthy of replacing your laptop. “I think it hints towards the future development of iPad and iPad OS,” Pablo Thiermann, a hardware expert and video producer, told Lifewire in an email....

How to Change the Default iPhone Browser Search Engine Searching for content in Safari is simple; tap the menu bar at the top of the browser and enter your search terms. By default, all iOS devices use Google for web searches, but you can select a different search engine by following these steps: How to Use Safari AutoFill to Fill Out Forms Faster Similar to a desktop browser, Safari automatically fills in forms by grabbing information from your address book....

Open Your Access Database First, you’ll need to start Microsoft Access and open the database that will house your new form. In this example, we’ll use a simple database we’ve developed to track running activity. It contains two tables: one that keeps track of the routes a person normally runs and another that tracks each run. We’ll create a new form that allows the entry of new runs and modification of existing runs....

WebRTC may expose a device’s local and public internet addresses, even if you obscure your device’s location with a virtual private network (VPN). This is referred to as a WebRTC leak since it leaks private information. Once an advertiser or website host knows the public internet address of a device, they can identify the region, city, and internet service provider linked to that address. If you don’t need WebRTC, disable or restrict it in your browser....

While most people probably know the basics of sending and receiving messages with the service, Facebook Messenger has a number of hidden features that many users don’t even realize are available to them. You’ve probably heard friends refer to them as “hidden messages on Facebook” but, in reality, many of them involve more than just a simple message. These features range from secret chats to hidden games. Let’s see what the features are, how they work, and how you can best take advantage of them....

What’s Causing the Error The NW-2-5 error means that your device isn’t connected to the internet or something else is preventing the device from connecting to Netflix. This error code can occur on almost any device that uses a Netflix app, including game consoles; streaming devices like Roku; Blu-Ray Players; and smart televisions. It’s happening because there is a connection problem with your device, home network, or internet service. When Netflix error code NW-2-5 occurs, your device will typically display this message on the screen:...

How to Install Custom Songs on Beat Saber for Meta (Oculus) Quest and Quest2 Beat Saber is one of the most enjoyable VR games out there, but playing the same old songs can be tedious. A few song packs are available, but even those are limited. If you’ve purchased Beat Saber for your Quest, you can use a PC and a link cable to get custom songs. Getting custom songs for Beat Saber on a Quest or Quest 2 is a multi-step process that is pretty complicated....

Watch Netflix on a Non-Smart TV With Apple TV With Netflix on your Apple TV, watch Netflix programming on your non-smart TV as long as it has an HDMI port. The instructions for adding Netflix to your Apple TV differ depending on your Apple TV version. Apple TV 2 or Apple TV 3 To connect your Apple TV 2 or 3 to your Netflix account, make sure you are on the Home screen and follow the steps below....

Because determining if you’ve been blocked isn’t necessarily straightforward, remember the best way to find out is to ask the person directly. If that’s not something you can or want to do, we have some clues to help you determine if you are blocked. How to Know if Someone Blocked Your Number Depending on whether they’ve blocked your number on their phone or with their wireless carrier, the clues of a blocked number will differ....

Edit Yourself Thoroughly Potential employers don’t want to see every model or animation you’ve ever created; they only want to see your best work. A rule of thumb is that you want your pieces to convey a consistent level of polish and expertise. If you’ve got a piece that’s noticeably a cut below your best work, you should either rework it until it’s up to par or leave it off the reel altogether....

What Is the Best RAR Extractor for Mac? Unlike ZIP files, macOS doesn’t have the native ability to open and unzip RAR files. That means you have to turn to the Mac App Store to download a third-party app or upload your RAR file to an unzipping site. There are a lot of options, and each one comes with strengths and weaknesses. Some of the best RAR extractors for Mac include:...