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Apple hides the Archive Utility because it’s a core service of the operating system. OpenFinderand navigate to the file or folder you want to compress. Control-click or right-poke the item and selectCompressitem namefrom the menu that opens. Look for the compressed version of the file in the same location as the original file. It has the same name as the original file with a .zip extension. The Archive Utility zips the selected file and leaves the original file or folder intact....

Instead, its all about convenience. Much of this comes down to convenience. This means both options have their own downsides. PeopleImages / Getty Images This is a bit annoying. This is why I use my iPhone 7 when going outside." Locked Down At a surface level, it might seem like TouchID is a no-brainer. Khosrork / Getty Images After all, fingerprints are more unique than facial details, right? Apples decision to remove fingerprint authentication was because of form factor above all else....

Its legal but is it ethical? Amazon installed machine learning-powered cameras in its delivery vans earlier this year. The companyrecently toldits drivers they must agree to use them. AerialPerspective Images / Getty Images The practice of on-the-job surveillance may be legal, but not everyone agrees it’s ethical. The permission form lets AI-powered cameras watch drivers' location, movement, and biometric data. Employees who dont sign the document could be fired. Matthew Henry / Unsplash...

Musk spent at least$132 millionto secure the White House and Congress for Republicans. “Starlink truly is a game-changer for us rural folks,” said one user on Starlink’ssub-Reddit. “After suffering with dial-up and Viasat for 15 years, it was a godsend.” All of that has left Musk feeling pretty bitter. BEAD has prioritized the expansion of fiber networks to rural areas at the expense of LEOs like Starlink. “Fiber can be $10,000 to $30,000 per mile....

But won’t somebody hey think of the memes? Butnow that Twitter is in turmoil, where will the memes be born? “Tumblr was once one of the biggest meme factories in the world. Surface / Unsplash Right now, the social internet is siloed in proprietary and often private spaces. ActivityPub also powersphoto-sharing, file sharing,video streamingservices, and more. If bigger players like Tumblr join, the effect could be deep and far-reaching. Open Social There are several problems with centralized social and micro-publishing services like Facebook and Twitter....

Story was originally published September 3. “Music is the only thing thats kept me sane. Its been the only real thing I can say Im good at. Calvin Thomas “We have a big family. It was fun times,” he recalled. As a homeschooled kid, Thomas recalls his parents nurturing his artistic predilections. Calvin Thomas Getting his first electric guitar at 13 would change the course of his life. Largely self-taught, Thomas always has been musically inclined....

Compassion and charity and in the unlikeliest of places Need a reprieve from the noise of the world? “But I made my channel and hit live. At her Jesuit-based private school in Chicago, she learned how fulfilling charity could be. Kaelena She didn’t take off until she got into the coziness of simulations. Namely,Animal Crossing: New Horizons. “Fundraising is something that’s ingrained in me. Kaelena I’ve been doing it for almost 20 years now,” she said....

That’s a notable bump, and no new features are being added. Yet, that fee is increasing. The ability to customize aspects of the Twitter app is among the few features people appreciate. Twitter Bloomberg journalistMark Gurmansays that’s the only reason he currently pays for Twitter Blue. Is that enough to justify a price hike to $4.99 per month? The initial response on Twitter, of all places, suggests not. S3studio/Getty Images News/Getty Images...

One of USB-Cs greatest benefits is its ubiquity. You still need a charger, but you dont need a special, separate charger. Maybe all batteries should work like this. Vitalii Petrushenko / Getty Images By cutting out on the amount of e-waste created, well be helping the environment." Ups and Downs The upside of a rechargeable battery that doesnt need its own charger is clear. NiteCore But the downsides are more numerous....

According to Roku,Google is trying to force Rokuto add preferential treatment in search results and more. Experts say this current spat could lead to more public quarrels in the future. Cracks in the Foundation Cord-cutting used to be simple. MATJAZ SLANIC / Getty Images And, you may have to worry about whether your streaming equipment can even access those services. Its not an unusual tactic, and it isnt the first time weve seen issues between platforms and apps....

The Show 10 goes on sale on February 25 for $249.99. Experts say the tracking feature opens a new front for privacy invasions. Watching You, Watching Me The Echo Show 10s moveable display can be a handy feature. Amazon The privacy concerns with the Amazon Echo Show 10 are the same as with any Amazon Echo rig. Amazon insists that privacy is baked into the Show 10 design. Asks include, ‘Alexa, stop following me’ or ‘Alexa, turn off motion....

The company Virtuixis building an at-home fitness treadmill that has built-in virtual reality called Omni One. The treadmill’s 360-degree experience enables users to walk or run in any direction inside their favorite video games. “For the first time, you’re no longer restricted by the limited space in your home. RUNSTUDIO / Getty Images Now, manufacturers are turning to VR to make using exercise gear more immersive. Theres alsoVZfit, which offers virtual workoutson an exercise bike....

From treating brain injuries to improving surgery If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. At Allina Health’s Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute in Minnesota, patientsstrap on headsetsas part of their therapy. They play games likeFruit Ninjato help work muscles even when they are paralyzed. Stevica Mrdja / EyeEm / Getty Images Brain-Body Connection About 150 patients have undergone VR therapy at Courage Kenny. The program is expanding from two to 19 locations....