Walmart reported third quarter same store sales of 9.2%, earnings of $1.11 a share and revenue of $140.5 billion. Walmart’s e-commerce sales grew 8% following massive COVID-19 gains a year ago. The retail giant also upped its outlook for fiscal 2022 and projected adjusted earnings per share of $6.40 compared to its previous guidance of $6.20 a share to $6.35 a share. It’s not surprising that Walmart, a long-time low cost provider, will be popular as inflation in the US spikes....

Also: The best ergonometric mice you can buy In fact, I would say the modern iterations of the hardware, like Apple’s Magic Trackpad, would be far superior, thanks to better multi-touch gesture support. Even so, I still love my T650, and I use the touchpad in addition to my MX Ergo mouse. This combination is one I believe many who work with a desktop machine all day could benefit from....

You’re at a party or some event such as a hike in a beautiful spot. You’re using your iPhone to take pictures, but you don’t want to walk around with it in your hand all the time. But you also want to be able to get quick access to the camera to take those awesome shots when they come your way. Now, Apple’s given iPhone owners quick access to the camera from the lock screen....

There is, of course, a couple of caveats to this. First, you must be authorized to add third-party apps to your Slack workspace. You’ll have to ask your Slack admin to add the app if you’re not authorized. Second, this third-party app isn’t free. However, it does offer a 14-day trial. Once that trial expires, you’ll have to pay either $3.99/month or $39.99/year for the app. Given what you get for this, it’s a pretty sweet deal....

In web browsers, for example, this setting automatically requests that web applications disable tracking for users. Not all web browsers enable that setting by default, but users can always switch it on. Once enabled, the browser will send the Do Not Track request to websites, analytics companies, ad networks, plug-in providers, and any other service or application that attempts to track your activity. That option isn’t just available to web browsers....

For those who might not understand the implications, imagine you could install an operating system and never have to re-install it for 10 years. Also: Linux 6.2: The first mainstream Linux kernel for Apple M1 chips arrives The entire time you use that operating system, you don’t have to worry about a stoppage in security updates. That’s a departure from most operating systems that give you around five years of updates....

If you’ve wondered how to get into tech as a teacher, you may think the field is intimidating. But while some tech careers require coding skills, many do not. By highlighting your transferable skills and educational strengths, you can move into careers like instructional designer, eLearning developer, training specialist, or technical writer. Transferable skills from teaching to tech Teachers are exceptional communicators who know how to design lesson plans covering complex subjects....

Yeah, Google is so prevalent the name of the platform has been officially verbed. There’s even an entry in Merriam Webster for google, which is: to use the Google search engine to obtain information about (someone or something) on the World Wide Web. You might have even come across this article about Google Search by way of googling it in Google Search. See how that works? Okay, but chances are pretty good you’re missing out on effectively googling with Google....

Phishing emails – claiming to be from a store, bank, credit card company, etc. – will entice you to click links that go to copies of legitimate websites. From there, they will try to extract your passwords or credit card information. As your inbox fills up with Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, remember that not all is as it seems. Lamar Bailey, director of security research and development at Tripwire, warns, “Not all of the emails will be legit, as attackers will take valid emails and change the links to point you to malicious sites that may look like the real things....

You’re not doing something wrong. Instead, as you’ve discovered, there’s really no industry standard to measure battery life. And even if there were, there’s no guarantee that the standard measurement would produce a result close to what you see in your everyday work. CPU-intensive tasks like rendering video files or compiling large software projects will drain your battery much faster than basic browsing and simple document editing. Also: How to charge a battery: 5 myths debunked and 5 proven tips That’s why, these days, many laptop manufacturers go out of their way to avoid citing battery life estimates....

What you should know before a smart thermostat installation Before ever installing a smart thermostat in your home, you must find out if your HVAC can communicate with a smart thermostat’s technology. Typically, it comes down to what type of system you have and the wiring (or lack of wiring) between that equipment and the thermostat. Here’s what you should look for to ensure that your HVAC is compatible: A common wire or c-wire powers most smart thermostats....

Regardless of why you’ve wound up with those duplicate contacts, what do you do? Do you live with them or do something about them? If you leave them as-is, it could make your experience a bit less than efficient. When you go to send/share/contact a person, you’ll have to select from multiple instances and that is not exactly the most optimal way of working. Because of that, your best bet is to merge those duplicate entries and I’m going to show you how to do just that....

The best feature about sharing your location is that nobody can view it without your permission. This means that someone else won’t have access to your location unless you supply them that access. Even when you do share your location with someone, you can stop sharing it at any time in your iPhone’s settings, another great reason to learn how to do this. Also: The 8 best iPhone models: Which is right for you?...

When you buy a Chromebook, the installed operating system is called ChomeOS. What you might not know is that ChromeOS offers three different “channels” you can select from. Those channels are: Stable - this default channel is fully tested by the ChromeOS team of developers and is updated every two or three weeks. The stable channel is the most stable channel available and is the best option to avoid crashes and other types of issues....

Given the current economic and job climate, you may be hoping to train for a new well-paid tech career or trying to advance more quickly in the one you already have. And now everyone from beginners to intermediate tech professionals can turbocharge their career path with The 2023 Professional CompTIA Exam Certification Prep Bundle. CompTIA is a vendor-neutral organization that provides certifications respected by employers worldwide. So you can have the skills you learn validated by an exam which results in a certification that will make your resume stand out from your competitors....

This is a great way to give old tablets a second life and truly get the most bang for your buck. It’s also a way to make your Fire tablet useful while it’s charging. How to use Show Mode on your old Fire tablet What you’ll need How do I disable Show Mode on my Fire tablet? When you want to use your Fire tablet and need to disable Show Mode, simply swipe down from the top of the screen again to reveal the menu....

It is those occasions where I’m glad Android 12 made it very easy to quickly switch between either my carrier network or a wireless network. Let me show you how this is done. Requirements To use this feature, you must be using a device running (at least) Android 12. That’s it. There’s no additional software you must install. If your device meets that simple requirement, you’re ready to go....

I was lucky, as that could have gone very differently with me. Sharing a bit of information to the wrong workspace could have landed me in a world of trouble. Since that incident, I’ve made use of a built-in Slack feature to ensure that I know exactly which workspace I’m on…without having to read a single word. That feature is Slack themes. I have two primary workspaces I use, one of which is dark and the other light....

Once you select the Route tile and swipe over to it on the watch, you will find there is nothing there, and it appears to be a tile with little value. But in fact, it’s a great resource. Strangely, Samsung hasn’t done much to help you through the process of getting GPX files onto your watch or really understanding what to do with the Route tile, but that’s why we are here today....

After all, the metaverse is a major focus for enterprise companies wishing to capitalise on the increasing amount of time we spend online on our second screens and participating in an alternative universe. Meta has already begun to spin off its Facebook Reality Labs as its own business segment and has considered the metaverse, where people virtually interact with each other, as one of its big bets for the future....