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Object Lambda lets you put a Lambda function in front of S3 objects, allowing them to be transformed on request by your own custom code. Since it runs automatically on Lambda, you don’t have to worry about running your own proxy layer. What Is Object Lambda? Object Lambda basically takes the place of an API in front of S3. Previously, you’d have to set up a proxy layer on your own infrastructure to handle transforming objects on request....

If you use Microsoft Excel for accounting purposes, you might want to use the accounting number format for your numbers. There are multiple ways to apply this formatting, and we’ll show how. RELATED: How to Highlight a Row in Excel Using Conditional Formatting What Is the Accounting Number Format? At first glance, the accounting number format looks like the currency format. However, there are a few differences between the two....

The 2017 World Series is officially here. If you’re interested in catching all of the action, here are the different ways you can watch the series on your television or mobile device. The Los Angeles Dodgers will face off against the Houston Astros, the latter of which having never won a World Series, and the former having not won it all since 1988. It should be a great matchup consisting of two teams who both have great pitching staffs and a lineup that can hit the ball extremely well....

We should start off by pointing out that you can right-click the sound icon in the tray, and get a quick menu that gives you access to Sounds, Mixer, etc. If you single-click on the volume icon, it’ll pop up the slider that we’re all familiar with—but you can also click the Speaker icon to open up the Speaker Properties dialog. Not surprisingly, you can change your speaker settings in here....

Chromebooks have long been touted as great machines for users who “don’t need anything more than a browser.” But as time has gone on, the machines have gotten more powerful, with more program options are available than ever before. If you thought editing photos from a Chromebook wasn’t possible, it’s time to give it another look. Now, I’m not suggesting you’re going to replace your Windows PC or Mac with a Chromebook for graphic design work, because that just ain’t gonna happen....

Total Wireless is a pre-paid mobile carrier in the United States, which has been owned by Verizon for almost a year now. Under new management, Total Wireless is now “Total by Verizon,” with updated mobile plans that could save you some money. Total by Verizon is positioned as a new budget brand for Verizon, similar to Metro by T-Mobile (formerly MetroPCS) and AT&T’s Cricket Wireless. Just like before, the phones and plans are available online, and in stores like Walmart and Target....

Perhaps you’ve read that F.lux, which reduces eye strain and helps you sleep, is being “Sherlocked” later this month. What does that mean? In short, “Sherlocked” means that macOS will soon offer features that make installing the popular third-party tool F.lux unnecessary. When macOS 10.11.4—the latest update for Sierra—comes out, the “Displays” panel in System Preferences will offer the Night Shift feature that debuted on iPhones last year. For lifelong Apple fans, this term barely needs explanation, but recent converts might feel confused....

With Windows 11 here and Windows 10 support ending in 2025, you might be wondering what will happen to your PC if you don’t upgrade. We explore the possibilities. Do I Have to Upgrade to Windows 11? Even though Windows 11 was released in fall 2021, Microsoft says you don’t have to upgrade your Windows 10 installation to Windows 11. Like previous major “Feature Updates” to Windows 10, you are able to decline or defer any offer Microsoft makes to upgrade your system by not starting the upgrade process in Windows Update....

How Hot Is Too Hot for a GPU? Every GPU has a maximum temperature that the manufacturer considers safe. The exact number varies by model, but right up to that temperature, the GPU will work as promised. If the GPU gets any hotter than the maximum designed temperature, the card will take measures to get the temperature down. If the temperature keeps climbing, it will eventually shut the whole computer down to prevent damage to the components....

If you spend any time at all on the web, you’ve probably come across a fairly normal site that seems strangely concerned about cookie education. You’ll see a pop-up that warns you that yes, the site uses cookies…just like almost every other page on the web. If the warning seems redundant and ineffectual, you’re not the only one to think so. But some people think it’s necessary, and those very specific people are in the European Union....

Up to 36 Hours Battery Life The Apple Watch Ultra is the biggest Apple Watch the company has ever made. As a result, there’s more room in the chassis for the battery. This means Apple has been able to increase the standard quoted battery life on a single charge from 18 hours on the Series 8 to 36 hours on the Ultra. This figure applies when you’re in the proximity of an iPhone and not doing an awful lot....

Whether you’re running a Plex media server, virtual machines galore, or just maintaining your own cloud storage system, there are a handful of things aspiring home server aficionados should have in their arsenal. RAID Calculator If you’re going to have a small handful of hard drives in your server, then it’s not too difficult to decide which RAID setup you should go with. However, once you start adding in more disks, it’s a good idea to experiment with different RAID setups on paper before officially rebuilding your array....

I started using Android with the original Motorola Droid back in 2009, and I’ve been a hardcore Android user ever since. Four months ago, I got an iPhone 8 and have been using it alongside my main Android phone. This is an Android user’s take on using the iPhone. While this isn’t my first experience with iOS, it is my first time using an iPhone in any real capacity. Prior to this, I had an iPad Mini for a couple of years (that I really liked), and an iPhone 5S that was only used for testing—it never even had a SIM card in it....

As long as you haven’t made your Twitter account private, every thought you broadcast can be seen by anyone in the world. However, any words or photos you Tweet, as long as they are original, are yours and, except in specific circumstances, can’t be used without your permission. So what can other people do with your Tweets? Can anyone take your Tweet and publish it on their website? You Retain Copyright (But That’s Not the Whole Story) RELATED: How to Make Your Twitter Account Private...

The cord cutting pushback has begun. Wired, The LA Times and even my own colleagues have all argued that cutting the cord is starting to lose its luster, and that as more companies break off into their own streaming services (instead of putting their content up on Netflix), cord cutting will soon be just as expensive as cable. These articles are technically correct. But they also miss the point a bit: paying for all those services isn’t the only way to cut the cord....

RELATED: How to Change the Clock Face on the Echo Spot Lifehacker recently published a PSA urging readers not to use their smart speakers (like the Echo and Google Home) as their alarm clock, because the author’s friend once had an alarm that didn’t go off the same morning the Wi-Fi went out. There are many reasons this might have happened, but it probably wasn’t because of the Wi-Fi—the Echo’s alarms are designed to work even when Wi-Fi isn’t available....

It’s finally happening: on February 15, 2018, Google’s Chrome browser will block some ads out-of-the-box, regardless of whether you have a separate ad blocker installed. That means Google, the web’s biggest advertising company, will start deciding which ads do and don’t get blocked in your browser. Should users be happy about this, or apprehensive about what Google is up to? Something Like This Was Necessary Google isn’t blocking all ads: just the ones on sites that “misbehave....

Linux environments you install from the Store (like Ubuntu and openSUSE) keep their files in a hidden folder. You can access this folder to back up and view files. You can also access your Windows files from the Bash shell. Update: Starting with Windows 10’s May 2019 Update, there’s now an official, safe way to access your Linux files from Windows applications. Don’t Modify Linux Files With Windows Tools Microsoft strongly warns against adding or modifying Linux files with Windows software....

We’ve shown you how to enhance your Google Slides presentation by adding animated transitions between slides. But maybe you want to animate text, images, or objects in addition or instead. Here’s how to add animations in Google Slides. In Microsoft PowerPoint, you can use animations to control when a picture appears or to reveal one line at a time. The good news is that you can add these same types of animations in Google Slides....

Channels are found in the—unsurprisingly—“Channel Store” on the Roku. However, the Channel Store is found under the “Streaming Channels” label on the home screen. That’s where we’ll start. Next, you’ll see a number of categories to explore. The “Featured” category is what you’ll be brought to first. Use the d-pad on your remote to navigate up and down through the sidebar. There is also a search feature if you know exactly what you’re looking for....