Summary Apple has a long history of being late to the party with products or features. When they do arrive, however, they’re usually implemented extremely well. Apple didn’t make the first MP3 player or the first smartphone, but it introduced excellent versions of both. The same really can’t be said for Apple Intelligence, however. Apple was not only late to the party with AI features, but when they did arrive, they were frankly a little embarrassing....

Summary The Steam Deck was the first to deliver on the promise of making PC gaming ultra-portable. However, other companies, like ASUS, have swooped in and improved the experience even further. The latestASUS ROG Ally Xdoes an even better job of letting you play your favorite PC games on the go, but not without one catch. ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) The ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) is a handheld gaming PC designed to take your favorite titles on-the-go....

Summary Unlike most power accessories, theBaseus PowerCombo Mini 5-in-1 Power Strip 67Wis built to have specific uses at home and on the go, instead of in just one place or the other. Its extension cord makes it good for use at a desk, while its detachable four-port USB adapter makes for a viable travel companion. Baseus PowerCombo Mini 5-in-1 Power Strip 67W The detachable modular design aims to provide a versatile and portable power solution for travelers....

Summary Open-world games are heaps of fun. Who doesn’t want to explore a huge map filled with activities, treasures, and easter eggs? However, with so many new releases boasting a big open world, the market is starting to feel saturated. Maybe it’s time for more traditional linear video games to make a comeback. The Empty World Problem There are many excellent open-world games that utilize the map to the fullest. Every corner inElden Ring,Cyberpunk 2077,andRed Dead Redemption 2holds something interesting that rewards exploration....

Quick Links Want a casual game that you can play while you chat with your friends? Love classical tabletop or board games and are tired of debating which games you and your friends are going to play? Discord has you covered. Yes, Discord Has Games Discord, the ever-popularvoice chat and messaging app favored by gamers, also has its own games. They’re integrated directly into the client itself—no extra software required. All you need to do is join a voice channel and click the rocket ship icon....

Quick Links Another week in the Android world is behind us, and this one was just as eventful as any other. One of the sneakily great features in Google Messages is getting better, we’re seeing even more of the Pixel 10 in leaks, Home Assistant is getting a nice update, and more! Android News Android Is Preparing to Force Apps Into Dark Mode People who prefer Dark Mode tend to really prefer Dark Mode....

Thoughscheduling meetingsis nothing new, I’d bet that there may be some of you that overlook the Scheduling Assistant when creating new meetings. Here are several ways I use the Scheduling Assistant to help me more rapidly create new meetings. At-A-Glance Availability View In the Calendar section of Outlook you’ll notice a preview pane along the right side. This pane provides you with a daily snapshot of the meetings you have: their time, duration, what platform (if available), and in what calendar that meeting will take place, if you have shared calendars....

Quick Links Watermarking your images allows you to tell people your pictures belong to you. you may add both text-based and image-based watermarks to your photos. I’ll show you how to do that on your Windows 11 PC. Use Paint to Add a Text Watermark to Your Image If you’re looking to add a text watermark to your images, Paint is the easiest way to do that. To use it,launch File Explorer(press Windows+E), find your image, right-click it, and select Open With > Paint....

It’s ridiculously easy to fake screenshots with tools freely available online. That’s why there are more convincing scammers on the internet than ever. So it’s time we upgraded our detection skills too. Let me show you a few neat ways to spot a fake screenshot. Be Wary of Desktop Screenshots I wouldn’t trust any random screenshot taken inside a desktop web browser. Chrome, Firefox, and their many derivatives let you edit the code of the page itself....

YouTube’s vague “Playback Error” can be frustrating, especially if you see it frequently. Here are some things you can attempt to clear up the issue once and for all. Refresh the Page or Open the Video Again If at first the video fails, try to play it again. In a browser, this is as simple as refreshing the page (F5 on Windows or Command+R on a Mac). If you’re seeing the error on mobile, you should close the video entirely and try tapping on it again....

Summary Want to make sure you have access to all the software available to you on your Ubuntu system? Enabling Flatpaks can open up new worlds, so let’s look at setting them up on your desktop! What Are Flatpaks and Why Use Them on Ubuntu? Like Snaps,Flatpaksare self-contained software packages that contain everything an application needs to function, and they run in an isolated, sandboxed environment. However, there are a few big advantages to adding Flatpak support to your Ubuntu system:...

Quick Links Summary If your Mac no longer looks or feels as fresh as it once did, that doesn’t mean you have to rush out and buy a new one. There are a lot of easy things you may do to make your Mac feel like new again. Let’s get started. Install All System and App Updates The first thing you can do to give your Mac a fresh new feel is to ensure it’s fully up-to-date....

Quick Links Docker stores downloaded images, running containers, and persistent volume data in a single shared directory root on your system drive. You can customize your configuration to use an external drive, network share, or second internal disc if you need to add storage to your installation. Preparation The main part of this guide applies to Docker Engine for Linux and Docker Desktop on Windows and Mac. You’ll need to find your Dockerdaemon....