What Is an Ultralight Mouse?

Did You Know?: The sound of velociraptors barking at each other in Jurassic Park is actually a recording of tortoises mating. [Read in Browser]( [How-To Geek]() August 3, 2021 Did You Know? The sound of velociraptors barking at each other in Jurassic Park is actually a recording of tortoises mating. [What Is an Ultralight Mouse?]( [What Is an Ultralight Mouse?]( Ultralight mice are relatively new computer peripherals but are taking off in a big way. So what exactly qualifies as an ultralight mouse, why might you want one, and are there any drawbacks? [Read More »]( [How to Use Home Screen Widgets on iPad]( [How to Use Home Screen Widgets on iPad]( Want to add some functionality to your iPad Home Screen? Introduced with iPadOS 15, iPad users have the ability to add Home Screen widgets similar to those on iPhone. You’re not limited to the Today View for widgets. Here’s what to do. [Read More »]( [Want a Magic Keyboard With Touch ID? Hope You Have an M1 Mac]( [Want a Magic Keyboard With Touch ID? Hope You Have an M1 Mac]( Apple has finally decided to start selling its Magic Keyboard With Touch ID as a standalone product starting at $149. However, the Touch ID feature only works on M1 Macs, which means the main selling point won’t work for many Mac owners. [Read More »]( [What Is Google Tensor, and Why Is Google Making its Own Processor?]( [What Is Google Tensor, and Why Is Google Making its Own Processor?]( If you’ve shopped for a smartphone, you probably know the name “Qualcomm Snapdragon.” The vast majority of Android phones are powered by Qualcomm. But now Google has made its own processor and it’s called “Tensor.” [Read More »]( [You Can Use Master Chief’s Voice in Waze, Here’s How]( [You Can Use Master Chief’s Voice in Waze, Here’s How]( There are plenty of navigation apps to choose from, but only one currently features Master Chief’s voice guidance, and that’s Waze. 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Here’s what you should take into consideration when shopping for a commuter bag for all your daily must-haves. [Read More »]( Want to see more great content from LifeSavvy? Join the mailing list! [Sign Up for the LifeSavvy Newsletter]( LIFESAVVY [The Best Days to See the Perseid Meteor Shower This Month]( [The Best Days to See the Perseid Meteor Shower This Month]( Surprise! There’s been a meteor shower happening right over your head for a few weeks now. But the good news is, you haven’t missed its peak. [Read More »]( REVIEW GEEK [Your Ancient Android Phone Is About to Lose Gmail and YouTube Sign-In Access]( [Your Ancient Android Phone Is About to Lose Gmail and YouTube Sign-In Access]( Some people take pride in using a decade-old phone, and honestly, it’s a pretty cool achievement. But it’s probably time for an upgrade. Not only do old phones present security risks, but Google plans to drop sign-in support for all devices running Android version 2.3.7 (or earlier) on September 27th. [Read More »]( REVIEW GEEK [This Raspberry Pi Powered Clock Shows Weather and Time]( [This Raspberry Pi Powered Clock Shows Weather and Time]( Ever wanted to see the upcoming hourly forecast without having to open your smartphone or a website? We’ve got good news: this clever Raspberry Pi “WeatherClock” can do just that, displaying what the weather will be for each hour of the day! [Read More »]( CLOUDSAVVY IT [Why Cyber Criminals Love Phones]( [Why Cyber Criminals Love Phones]( Safeguarding your data by protecting your computers? Great. Don’t forget the one in your pocket that you make calls on. Smartphone cybercrime figures increase every month. And that’s really no surprise. [Read More »]( [What Is the “Fn” or “Function” Key on a Keyboard?]( [What Is the “Fn” or “Function” Key on a Keyboard?]( Confused by that “Fn” key on your keyboard? “Fn” is actually short for “function,” and lets you access a range of alternative functions for the other keys on your keyboard. Today, we’ll find out how to use it. [Read More »]( SHARE THIS COMIC: [Follow us on Facebook]( [Follow on Twitter]( [Share Link]( [Email Link]( [Here’s How Much Windows 365 Will Cost Each Month]( [Here’s How Much Windows 365 Will Cost Each Month]( Microsoft’s Windows 365 cloud PC service ranges in price from $20 per user per month for the cheapest option up to $162 for the most expensive one. [Read More »]( MINDBOUNCE TRIVIA [The Only Snake That Builds A Nest For Its Eggs Is The?]( [Garter Snake »]( [King Cobra »]( [Diamondback Rattlesnake »]( [Black Adder »]( [Intel Leaks (and Deletes) Thunderbolt 5 Speeds]( [Intel Leaks (and Deletes) Thunderbolt 5 Speeds]( A trip around various Intel research sites didn’t quite go as planned for Gregory Bryant, EVP, and GM of Intel’s Client Computing Group. The executive shared and then quickly deleted a photo that revealed that Thunderbolt 5 could support 80 Gbps connections, which is double the bandwidth offered by Thunderbolt 4. 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