Accessible from the right-click context menu in File Explorer, the PowerRename command can rename files through the use of variables. Simply select the files you wish to rename, trigger the command, and then choose the filename string and variables that you want to use. If you just need to add sequential numbers to a group of files, that’s already easy enough to do directly in Windows. Open File Explorer, select the files you want to rename, and then press F2....

But you don’t have to buy a new MacBook when the battery is worn. You don’t even have to take it to an Apple Store for a genius to wave their magic wand over it. You can, in fact, replace the battery yourself. Also: How to record calls on your iPhone Replacing the battery in your MacBook or MacBook Pro Materials needed: Battery replacement kitA clear workspace Estimated time: 30 minutes The MacBook going under the knife for this article was a mid-2012 13-inch A1278 MacBook Pro that has nearly 2,000 recharge cycles on the battery, which is well over the rated 1,000 which Apple considers as its limit....

That’s actually what Wine stands for. It’s a bit confusing, but suffice it to say that Wine allows you to run Windows apps on Linux. If you’re curious as to what apps can be run with Wine, here’s a searchable database that lists the apps, from games to productivity tools, and everything in between. But how do you actually run those Windows apps on Linux with Wine? Also: PikaOS is a next-gen Linux distribution aimed specifically toward gamers Let me show you....

Other email clients have just the right mix of form and function such that I can not only stay in constant communication with those within my various circles, but do so in such a way that the back and forth is clean, effortless, and effective. Apple Mail does this in spades. I’d go so far as to say that Apple Mail is one of the finest email clients on the market....

Perhaps the most popular crypto wallet you’ll hear about is MetaMask. Its popularity partly is due to its interoperability with practically all Ethereum-based platforms, and it can connect to more than 3,700 decentralized applications, or dApps, and Web3 services. It can be used as either a hot wallet (which is always connected to the Internet) or as a cold wallet, where you can connect to such hardware wallets as Trezor or Ledger....

Like regular Prime, Student Prime offers special pricing, faster delivery, and other benefits such as free LinkedIn Premium. Sound enticing? Before you make the switch, here’s some more about Prime Student. What exactly is Prime Student? Prime Student is a discount service that gives higher education students access to the same benefits as a regular Prime member for half the cost. The membership gets you unlimited photo storage, savings on rental textbooks, ad-free music for 99 cents a month, LinkedIn Premium, and the usual Prime member deals and free shipping services....

Does that sound like something that might make Chrome’s Start tab a bit more useful to you? If so, let me show you how to get started with Manganum. Installing Manganum To install the extension, open Chrome and point it to the extension’s page in the Manganum Chrome Web Store. Click Add to Chrome (Figure 1). When prompted (Figure 2), click Add extension. The extension will install and drop you immediately into the Manganum tab (Figure 3)....

Whether you’re a home user, a student, a business user, a grandparent, or a developer, this desktop goes a long way to making your interaction with the operating system easy. Also: How to install Flatpak app installation on the KDE Plasma desktop Take, for instance, a feature called Places. Think of Places as a super-charged bookmark tool for the file manager that makes it easy to access your most important folders from the desktop menu or the file manager....

We get lost in the dollar signs too much, which distract us from what is really going on. A radical technological shift (the mainstream adoption of blockchain technology) meets a cultural shift (the extremely online nature of everything around us), to create newly empowered consumers – an inflection point that will significantly alter the relationships between people and brands. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen such a change play out; it’s a cycle as old as the internet itself....

Our favorites include a bundle with a 24-inch HP monitor, wireless mouse, and wireless keyboard. While normally set at a retail price of $240, HP has cut the price by $105, or 43%. This bundle can be a great way to set up your new home office or make sure your student is prepared when they return to their dorm after the holidays. There are also two other deals that particularly stand out from the 55 products on sale....

As streaming became more prevalent, those boom mics also quietly signaled to viewers that you were serious about all of this, way more than those amateurs with their headsets. If you really wanted to impress, you could take things a step further. The USB mics that began the trend gave way to higher-end models meant for podcasting or even radio broadcasting. Where a USB mic would plug into your PC, this breed uses an XLR connection that requires a separate mixer or USB interface (or both)....

Now 16TB M.2 SSDs do indeed exist, but they’re not $20. Try closer to $3,000. OK, so while I knew it was a scam, I had to find out what made these fake drives tick. So, I bought one. Don’t worry, the scammers don’t benefit from this sale because I always claim a refund and report the seller for selling fake products. I’d ordered this fake drive about a month ago, and today it arrived, and I was so excited that I ripped it out of the box and plugged it into a system (an isolated, sacrificial system, there’s no way I’m plugging a random drive into my main systems)....

The Google TVs feature improved specs including Black Equalizer, dedicated adjustable (and optional) crosshairs, and even Auto Genre Picture Mode and Auto HDR Tone Mapping specifically for PlayStation5 gamers. Also: How to screen mirror from your iPhone to your TV using AirPlay Sony invited me to take a look at a few of the models for first looks. Below are the panels I got introduced to – and my initial thoughts on them....

Partly, this has been because wireless chargers get overly hot, partly because they’re unreliable, and partly because they’re badly designed for bedside use. I’ve been using a Quad Lock Mag case and in-car wireless charger, and have been really happy with this setup. Buoyed by the quality of this hardware, I took a look at Quad Lock’s Wireless Charging Pad. I’ve finally found a system that works, and it works well....

I can’t commemorate the launch of a new iPhone without visiting an Apple store and seeing how the company’s renowned experts create excitement around it. Usually, they’re quite clever about this. They take their time. They listen. They even have a sense of humor. Perhaps, though, iPhone 13 is unlucky for me. I wafted to an Apple store on a sunny morning, in the hope of being enthused, inspired and even seduced into upgrading from my iPhone 12....

On Tuesday, IBM said $5 million of in-kind grants would be awarded to public schools, including K-12 institutions in the United States. While IBM’s existing grants program has previously focused on US schools, the scheme has now expanded to other countries. IBM said these programs are necessary to “help address cybersecurity resiliency in schools, including against ransomware.” SEE: Just in time? Bosses are finally waking up to the cybersecurity threat In total, six grants are being awarded to US school districts....

The warning was issued after the department noted that SpaceX was pre-selling Starlink services in India on its site. “Accordingly, the government has asked the company to comply with the Indian regulatory framework for rendering the satellite based communication services and refrain from booking/rendering the satellite internet services in India with immediate effect,” it said. “Given the fact that Starlink is not a licensee, the public is advised not to subscribe to Starlink services being advertised....

The company said QuickBooks Checking – which combines a variety of services that fintechs currently provide small businesses into one core offering – has signed up more than 150,000 small businesses since it was unveiled. Since January, one-third of all the customers to adopt the platform have been small businesses with less than one year of operations, and the customer base has grown four times as large. “Thousands of small businesses are turning to QuickBooks Checking to manage their cash flow, and we’re laser-focused on continuing to refine and design an even more robust banking experience with their specific needs in mind,” said Rania Succar, senior vice president of QuickBooks Money Offerings....

This year, we’ll get our first glimpse of iPadOS 15. The announcement comes just a few weeks after Apple released a new pair of iPad Pro models, both of which feature the M1 Apple Silicon processor. That’s the same chip that’s found in the newest MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, and iMac. Yes, the iPad Pro’s performance is on par with Apple’s Mac lineup now. With all of that power, iPadOS is primed for a huge update that (hopefully) brings more advanced features and capabilities to the tablet lineup....

Many factors shape how hard learners find coding. Some languages prioritize straightforward commands, while others use dense syntax. And some languages come with many more learning resources than others. A little research before choosing a first programming language can help set beginners up for success. What makes certain programming languages hard? And what are the best beginner programming languages? We’ll walk through everything you need to know before learning to code....