Its mid-range cousin is brilliant in its own right, and the 2021 iPad 10.2 (9th generation) is an all-rounder and the best gaming tablet for most people. That’s because there’s a lot of advanced technology under the hood. Which iPad … Continue reading →

Choosing the Right Anamorphic Lens Two of the most common types of anamorphic lenses are 2x and 1.33x. These numbers refer to the amount of squeezing that the lens will produce. For example, a 2x anamorphic lens will double the … Continue reading →

Select Start > type Bluetooth > select Bluetooth settings from the list. Turn on Bluetooth > select the device > Pair. Follow any instructions if they appear. Otherwise, you’re done and connected. Why is my Bluetooth not pairing? For Android … Continue reading →

To get your MacBook screen to display on your TV wirelessly, you’ll also need an Apple TV. Click the AirPlay icon on the MacBook’s menu bar. Select the Apple TV you want to connect to from the dropdown menu. Select … Continue reading →

1440×900 is 1.3Mp , somewhere between HD and FHD or 900p, closer to 720p than 1080p. Is 1440×900 good for gaming? 1440×900 is a good res for gaming at if you don’t have the most powerful card on the planet… … Continue reading →

Apple ships a 2m (6.6ft) USB-C 3.1 cable with all its MacBooks, but these Thunderbolt 3 cables are supported by the MacBook Pro and offer significantly faster charging and data transfer speeds. Thunderbolt 3 ports look the same as standard … Continue reading →

There is much to like about the MacBook Pro 2021, with one of its best features being its new 120Hz display. And using those slick screens is about to get even better. The release notes for Safari Technology Preview Release … Continue reading →

MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) When did Apple stop using Thunderbolt? June 23, 2016It replaced the 27-inch … Continue reading →

The 61W USB-C Power Adapter offers fast, efficient charging at home, in the office, or on the go. While this power adapter is compatible with any USB-C–enabled device, Apple recommends pairing it with your 13-inch MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt 3 … Continue reading →

However, for devices that require USB Type C cables, there are USB-C to USB-A converters available that can be used to charge USB-C devices or transfer data from them to a computer over the standard USB Type-A port. The cables … Continue reading →

Check the physical ports on your computer: If you see a blue USB port, it’s USB 3.0. It may also be marked on the outside of the port with either “SS” or “3.0. How do I know if my flash … Continue reading →

USB 3.1 Type-C delivers a 10Gbps data transfer rate. This makes it more than 20 times faster than USB 2.0 and twice as fast as USB 3.0. It is also faster than the 6.0Gbps rate of the SATA III standard, … Continue reading →

The power rating of a charger has no bearing on the life of the battery nor the consumption of power by the device. A higher wattage charger only means it can supply up to the specified amount of current, not … Continue reading →

The fuse in a plug is a safety device designed to protect the lead rather than the appliance. It is a deliberate weak link in a circuit which will ‘blow’ if an electrical appliance or extension lead draws too much … Continue reading →

How can I test my laptop charger? Test your charger with a voltmeter. If it is an AC charger, set a voltmeter to 25 VAC. Make the contacts and probes touch, and look for a reading. If there is not … Continue reading →