Here’s how I did it. Open HandBrake. If you don’t have it, HandBrake is an Open Source tool you can download for free, here. Choose the file you want to rip by pressing the file icon on the left upon startup. If this is a DVD or other piece of physical media, you’ll select the DVD drive, and its contents. Press the Browse button and choose the destination to save the stored file....

One of the perks of mysms is that it will automatically match phone numbers of senders and recipients to your contacts in your Google account. Here’s how to send SMS Messages on a Tablet: 1. On your Android phone, install mysms SMS Text Messaging Sync from the Google App store. 2. Tap Open. 3. Tap Sign in with Google. 5. Tap Allow. 6. Tap Later. Unless you find these features worth your money....

If you want to put a stop to Siri’s interfering ways, we’ve got step-by-step instructions on how to finally put a muzzle on the meddlesome AI. For this guide, we’ll use the AirPods Pro to show you how to disable the irksome feature, but the instructions are compatible with all AirPods devices. AirPods Pro reviewHow to reset your AirPods and AirPods ProThe best wireless headphones of the year How to stop Siri from reading your incoming messages Connect your AirPods Pro (or whichever AirPods you own) to your iPhone....

Upload Your Music to Google Play Music Navigate to google.com/music on the PC that has your music files stored locally. You’ll be prompted to download Google Play’s music manager. Install musicmanager.dmg (or exe on a PC) via the onscreen instructions and activate by clicking Next. 3. Drag Music Manager to Applications. Open Music Manager. 5. Click Open. 6. Click Continue. Sign into your Google account. Click Continue. 9. Select where you keep your music and press Continue....

Here’s how to upgrade your ThinkPad T460s’ SSD. 1. Loosen the five screws on the underside casing. These don’t come out all the way. 2. Pry the base off. It should come off easily, and you won’t need any tools besides your fingers. 3. Place the cover to the side and locate the M.2 SATA SSD. 4. Remove the screw holding the SSD in place with a Phillips head screwdriver....

Best gaming laptops 2021Best Xbox Series X gamesBest PlayStation 5 games How to watch Ubisoft Forward E3 2021 Normally, you’d have to be a member of the press or a die-hard fan willing to travel to Los Angeles to get in on all the action. However, due to the pandemic, E3 has gone all digital, which means everyone will have a front row seat to all the excitement in the best seat in the house –– your house....

It’s fair to say that Rogue One wasn’t every Star Wars fan’s cup of tea. However, leaving behind the swashbuckling Jedi and their evil Sith counterparts allowed the film to focus on the spies and soldiers on the dark and grimy frontlines of the titular Star Wars. It was here we were first introduced to Cassian Andor (as played by Diego Luna), a Rebellion operative with more shades of grey to him than the erotic romance section of your local book store....

Chromebooks have become the go-to budget laptop solution, and for good reason. The HP 14b-ca0010nr Chromebook X360 is perfect for multimedia multitaskers. This 14-inch, 2-in-1 laptop is on sale for only $269, and it’s versatility means it will be right at home in your, ahem, home office. Best Cyber Monday Chromebook deals (opens in new tab)Best Cyber Monday laptop deals (opens in new tab)Best Buy Cyber Monday deals (opens in new tab)...

Best laptops 2021Best business laptops 2021Best 13-inch laptops 2021 Both laptops are super portable and are looking to surpass the original laptop in terms of performance. However, HP is positioning one laptop for collaborative productivity and the other as the heir apparent to the OG Elite Dragonfly. HP Elite Dragonfly G2 design The first thing that stood out to us about the original Dragonfly was the color. Dubbed Dragonfly Blue by HP, you couldn’t help but stare at the CNC magnesium finish....

In the opposing corner, you’ve got the HP Elite Dragonfly. Although it’s classified as a business laptop, the uber-slim, ultra-light chassis has premium laptop lovers doing a double take. But the Dragonfly is more than a pretty notebook, boasting MIL-SPEC-tested durability, more than 12 hours of battery life and a host of security features, including Intel vPro. But there can only be one king of 2-in-1 laptops. Who will it be?...

Design Some business laptops have all the sex appeal of an egg salad sandwich, but the stylish silver EliteBook 1030 G1 is fit to flaunt. Reminiscent of a MacBook Pro, the 1030’s machined aluminum deck and lid look and feel fantastic. Upon opening the notebook, small touches like its thin bezel and the shiny beveled-edge that wraps around its deck, really helped define the look. I also appreciate its soft rubbery underside, which feels nicer than the hard plastic you often find....

Upon first glance, the Envy’s styling will be familiar to HP users as the angular tight, sturdy design is now in use in everything from the Envy 13 to the HP ZBook Studio laptops, and admittedly, it’s a favorite of mine. So I took this energetic charcoal hybrid out for an adventure to see how it would handle my daily routine. HP Envy x360 15 pricing and configurations The HP Envy x360 Convertible 15 (15-eu0097nr) review unit I received costs $999 and has a 4....

Currently, Best Buy offers the 12th Gen Intel-powered HP Envy x360 for $849 (opens in new tab). It usually costs $1,099, so this deal takes $250 off. This is one of the lowest prices we’ve tracked for this HP notebook. Browse Best Buy’s Intel laptop sale (opens in new tab) HP’s Envy x360 is one the best 2-in-1 laptops around. This laptop on sale packs a 15.6-inch (1920 x 1080) touch screen and the latest Evo platform 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U 10-core CPU....

The Elite x2 G4 will launch sometime in August and start at $1,499, while the EliteBook x360 1030 G4 and EliteBook x360 1040 G6 are slated for a July release, starting at $1,449 and $1,499, respectively. HP Elite x2 / EliteBook x360 1030 / EliteBook x360 1040 Price and specs Surprisingly, the specs are mostly identical across the Elite x2, x360 1030 and x360 1040. You can configure each of them with up to an Intel Core i7-8665U processor with an Intel UHD 620 GPU and a 2TB SSD....

The redesigned 13-inch Spectre x360 (starting and reviewed at $1,349) is HP’s latest design triumph. With its faceted edges, chamfered corners and unique colors, the new Spectre x360 is truly a sight to behold. And while this elegant 13.3-inch laptop may be the prettiest we’ve ever tested, the Spectre x360’s 12-hour battery life, strong performance and powerful speakers are what make it a top pick. Add a vivid display and a physical webcam kill switch, and the Spectre x360 gets our strong recommendation for anyone shopping for an ultrabook, a 2-in-1 or just an excellent all-around laptop....

Design Made of aluminum with a gray finish HP calls Space Silver, the HP ZBook 17 G4 is a beefy laptop that weighs 7.1 pounds and measures 16.5 x 11.0 x 1.3 inches. It’s more portable than a desktop PC and monitor, should you try to haul those around, but this mobile workstation is clearly a desktop replacement. Even among mobile workstations, it’s a hefty machine, outweighing the MSI WE72 7RJ (6....

Features: Black and white printing Print Resolution: 203 dpi in black and white Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 Compatibility: macOS, Windows 7 through 1, Chrome OS, iOS, Android (via HiPrint app) Print Speed (Rated): 1.81 inches per second Size: 10.6 x 3.74 x 7.9 inches Weight: 2 pounds I was pleasantly surprised by how much I could print and get done with this little battery-powered dynamo. The idea of having a wireless mobile printer in my backpack, along with my laptop, mouse, camera, and backup battery, allows for a fully mobile office experience....

The service was been around for a couple of years in testing with some clients, but it is now available as a free beta for all to try. HTC describes the service as, “the all-in-one meeting and collaboration solution for VR.” It is a blend of virtual reality and traditional business tools to give users a virtual meeting space that can accommodate up to 30 individuals at a time. Let’s take a quick look at everything that can be done in HTC’s Vive Sync....

On paper, the company has done a great job with its new smartwatch by using premium materials, a sensor-packed chassis with a great display and offering a strong battery life. In real-world use though, does it live up to the company’s word? Should you drop your money on this now or wait to see what comes with Wear OS 3? Let’s find out. A quick heads-up to iPhone users I’m going to do something I’ve never done before....

More: Best Oculus Quest 2 VR Black Friday deals 2021Best Black Friday gaming laptop deals 2021: Early salesBest VR headsets of 2021 HTC Vive Cosmos Elite Black Friday deal While the Oculus Quest 2 VR headset is the best VR headset due to its low price point and brilliant performance, it struggles to compete with the PC-powered HTC Vive Cosmos Elite VR headset. Like the HTC Vive Cosmos, one of the Elite’s biggest flaws is the expensive price tag....