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How to Switch Between LastPass and 1Password While Migrating Your Data

There’s no question you should be using a password manager to keep your passwords safe. There are plenty of options out there, but two of the most reputable options are  LastPass and 1Password . If you’re thinking of switching from one to the other, they both make it very easy to export and import your data. How to Switch From LastPass to 1Password When exporting your LastPass passwords, you have to use the website rather than the browser extension. It’s also recommended to use Chrome, Opera, or Safari, but not to export your data using Firefox. To export your data, do the following: While signed in to your LastPass account, click  More options in the left sidebar menu.  Click Advanced > Export .  Enter your password when prompted. You’ll see all your LastPass data in a  plain text document in your browser. Select all the data using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl/Cmd+A , and use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl/Cmd+C to copy it. To import your data into 1Password, do the follo...

Nebula Capsule is The Ultimate Portable Projector (Review and Giveaway)

Our verdict of the Anker Nebula Capsule : This tiny pod produces a fantastic image for its size. Great battery life, excellent remote control, and Android 7.1 all add up to an awesome mini projector! 9 10 Anker’s Nebula Capsule is a tiny, ultra-portable, battery-powered projector. Similar in size to a can of Coke, this projector can go anywhere, and built-in Android 7.1 ensures it can keep up with any of your media needs. Let’s take a deeper look. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrnU_Z9vcg8?feature=oembed&w=500&h=281] Keep reading to see if it’s any good, and don’t forget to enter our giveaway contest at the bottom, for the chance to win a Nebula Capsule mini projector. Design and Technical Specs Measuring 4.7 x 2.6 inches, and weighing under 15 oz, the capsule is an ultra-portable, take anywhere projector. Smaller than an Amazon Echo, this little projector feels very sturdy. It has a metal tripod mount on the bottom and a series of control buttons on the top. A ...

Enhance Your Digital Security: 7 Things You Need to Keep Updated

There are numerous basics you need in order to protect yourself from cybercriminals. A strong security suite is essential, for instance, as is making regular backups. And you definitely need to accept updates as quickly as possible. That’s because companies include patches and bug fixes in updates. So which devices do you need to update on a regular basis? 1. Update Your Smartphone No exaggeration I have been clicking remind me later on the same iPhone update since 1200 BC — Brooke Schrider (@brookeschrider) July 17, 2018 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js No matter the make of your smartphone, you need to accept pushes for the latest versions of your operating system. Yet millions of users simply don’t think they need to take precautions against malware and its ilk on mobile devices. Admittedly, many are suspicious about open source systems like Android, but it’s troubling to think that iPhone users, for example, consider their cell phones exempt from malicious software. ...

5 Reasons Why You Might Need to Upgrade Your Raspberry Pi

You’ve had your Raspberry Pi for years, and you’ve tried a few projects… but they never seem to go right, or they seem to fail too quickly. Could it be that you got it wrong? Perhaps the SD card is unsuitable? Or, most likely, did you try and push your Raspberry Pi too far? Older Raspberry Pis are just as flexible as their modern versions, but they’re limited by hardware. If you want the very best experience, you need to upgrade your Raspberry Pi to one of the recent models. Why Newer Raspberry Pis Are Better When the Raspberry Pi Model B first hit the scene in 2012, it came with a modest single-core 700MHz CPU, and 256MB of RAM. Contrast that with the Raspberry Pi 3B+, which ships with a quad-core 1.4GHz CPU, and 1GB of RAM. Even if you don’t know about computers, the numbers should tell you that the 2018 model is far superior to the 2012 version of the Raspberry Pi. Sure, you can still run projects with a Raspberry Pi A or B, but the best results are going to be enjoyed with t...

20 Fascinating Subreddits With Facts and Stories That’ll Blow Your Mind

Reddit is a treasure trove of content. If you know how to find new and interesting subreddits , there’s one for just about everything. Today, we’re going to dive into several subreddits packed full of facts likely to blow your mind. We’ll cover everything from the fascinating and the phenomenal to the downright odd. Prepare to be amazed! 1. /r/ChemicalReactionGIFs Inserting a Coin Into Dry Ice from chemicalreactiongifs https://embed.redditmedia.com/widgets/platform.js Have you ever wondered what happens when you throw a coin into dry ice or mix food coloring with bleach? No, we hadn’t either until we found this subreddit. Subscribe if you want to see awesome GIFs of different elements reacting with each other in weird and wonderful ways. 2. /r/DataArt Most regular Reddit users are probably familiar with /r/DataIsBeautiful , but have you heard of the data art subreddit? It’s full of posts that blur the line between data and art to make stunning visualization...

The 6 Best Laptop Power Banks to Recharge Your Computer Anywhere

Power efficiency plays huge role in extending the battery life of portable devices. As battery technology stagnates, hardware manufacturers are working on doing more with the power they already have. That means new laptops use less power than older laptops did. Not only does this extend your existing battery life, it makes charging your machine with a portable battery pack a more viable option. So here are six battery packs that’ll charge your laptop on the go, and a few features to remember when shopping around. Make Sure Your Laptop Is Compatible! For best results, your laptop will need to use the USB Power Delivery (PD) standard. A few examples include the latest line of MacBook Pro models, the Dell XPS 13, and Google’s Pixelbook. We’ve thrown together a list of laptops you can charge using a USB power bank . The exact power drain will differ with every machine. Aim for at least a 30W USB-PD rating, though there exist some pricier alternatives that can output 100W and beyond. T...