Why Smartphone Cameras Will Kill Off the DSLR Once upon a time, we all loved to flaunt our DSLRs. Big hefty cameras with long lenses were a status symbol to show off. Gone are those golden days of DSLRs. Like everything else, we want our cameras to be small, portable, and fit in our pockets. With small mirrorless cameras that pack a punch and advanced smartphone cameras, the DSLRs are going in the way of the dinosaurs....
5 Practical Performance Tips for Express.js REST APIs The rapid adoption of microservice architecture has solidified the role of APIs as the primary means of communication for modern development. APIs provide an efficient means of data exchange between clients and server-side applications, as well as between different backend systems. Express.js provides an elegant solution for building RESTful APIs. But it’s essential to prioritize performance measures throughout development. This guarantees that your APIs not only function effectively but also operate optimally....
7 Ways to Get Started With Windows 11’s Widgets Windows 11 widget functionality gives you an at-a-glance view of apps' most important information you may need on the home screen. Besides Microsoft’s own applications, Windows 11 also supports widgets from third-party developers such as Spotify. And now that third-party players are also welcome to take advantage of the widgets panel in Windows 11, it has become all the more important to know how to set it up to serve you the best....
Dark Sky API gets reborn as Apple WeatherKit, with plans to support Android Two years ago, we were treated to a bitter farewell: Dark Sky, a popular weather app, was acquired by Apple, with the consequence being that we’d have tosay goodbye to the Android version of the app. While the iOS version still lives on (its DNAalso got integrated into the regular Weather app), it’s also due to be sunsetted by the end of the year....
How to Create Custom UI Menus in Godot Using Control Nodes Custom menus can greatly enhance the engagement and user experience of your Godot game. By creating intuitive and visually appealing menus, you can provide players with easy navigation and quick access to various game features. Fortunately, Godot provides a powerful toolset for creating custom UI menus using control nodes. Setting Up the Godot Game To begin, create a 2D game scene inthe Godot game engine....
How to Turn Search Highlights On and Off on Windows 11 Search highlights is a feature that helps you discover interesting content whenever you launch Windows Search. If you find that they aren’t popping up, there are several ways for you to turn them on. And if you find them to be bothersome, well, you’re able to turn them off and continue enjoying Windows as if they never existed. So, keep on reading to find out three ways to turn search highlights on and off....
New Android 13 QPR1 options set the stage for spatial audio support Last week, Google rolled out thefirst Android 13 QPR1 betafor supported Pixel phones. Among the many changes we’ve learned about so far, we’ve seen a few audio-related improvements, and now Google seems to be laying the groundwork for newPixel Budsfeatures. The QPR beta introduces a new spatial audio toggle for headphones, but plenty of questions about its ultimate implementation remain....
The super-affordable Wyze Cam goes higher-res than ever with new $50 Pro model Scrappy smart home startup Wyze is out with a big update to 2020’sWyze Cam v3, a $20 camera with pretty decent imaging, cloud-powered subject detection, great audio pickup, a siren and spotlight, and did we mention it was $20? It’s been one of thebest security camerasout there. So, what does the Wyze Cam v3 Pro do for $50?...
Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 is available for Google Pixel phones right now It might be the start of a new year, but Google is keeping right on schedule. Just a week afterJanuary’s patchstarted rolling out to Pixels everywhere, the company has returned with Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2. It’s our next look at what the March Feature Drop will bring to Google’s phone lineup, and you can download it on your phone right now....
Google has fixed a zero-day vulnerability in Chrome for the eighth time this year In a perfect world, software would be released bug-free and secure from day one. In reality, we’re always playing catch-up, and probably the best case we can hope for would be security issues being discovered by software makers during their own audits, or by security researchers who then share their findings with the developers. Unfortunately, sometimes these are discovered by malicious actors and exploited before devs are even aware — leading to what we usually call “zero-day” vulnerabilities....
How to Create a Work From Home Policy for Your Remote Employees Working from home has become the new normal for employees at many tech companies around the globe. Remote working promotes a healthy work-life balance for employees and can lead to increased productivity and creativity.But switching to remote working comes with many questions and room for confusion, mostly directed towards HR departments. So, having a clear WFH (work from home) policy drafted ensures both the employer and the employee know what is expected and helps to avoid any potential issues....
How to Create an Animated Lower Third in DaVinci Resolve A lower third is a position of the screen that features a piece of text or graphic overlay. If the screen is split into horizontal thirds, it would be the third closest to the bottom of the screen. Utilizing the lower third is a great way of introducing content that will inform and give an extra layer of entertainment to your video....
How to mute group messages in Google Messages, iMessage, and WhatsApp Group texts are a great way to share information and plan events with family and friends. However, frequent message notifications can be distracting and bothersome. The good news is that you may mute the groups you’re a part of so that you don’t receive unnecessary notifications. you may do this on flagship andbudget Android phonesas well as on iPhones. We explore the steps below....
