Spotify, I Am Begging You to Let Me Take a Break From Songs

Summary One of the main reasons why I continue to use Spotify is its music recommendation features. “Made For You” playlists take a lot of the guesswork out of finding something to play. However, once Spotify knows I like a song, it will play it over and over again. Sometimes, I just need a break. The Problem Spotify’s"Made For You" playlists are, as you would expect, heavily geared toward your preferences....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Adam Stevens

Stop Spam in Its Tracks and Take Control of Your Data With Incogni

Spam emails are a constant problem these days, and the daily deluge of bogus emails is not only fist bitingly irritating, it also poses a number of serious security risks. With insidious phishing schemes hidden among these emails, it’s more important than ever to exercise vigilance, lest you fall victim to any such scams. Using an online data removal service likeIncogniallows you to take control of your data and put a stop to unwelcome emails, reducing the risk of security threats and malware....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 523 words · James Brown

Suspect Your Windows PC Has Malware? How to Quickly Reduce and Remove the Threat

Quick Links If you suspect your PC is infected with malware, or you get a legitimate warning from a tool like Microsoft Defender telling you as such, there are steps you should take immediately to minimize the impact and cure your computer. Whether you’re running Windows 10 or 11, here’s what you need to do. Turn Off Your Internet and Disconnect Devices The first thing you should do is disconnect your internet and any local connections....

July 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1094 words · Steven Newman

The Best Phone Chargers of 2024

Read update As wall chargers are no longer included with most smartphones, finding a suitable wired or wireless phone charger has become a necessity. Fortunately, there is no shortage of high-quality options, but too many choices can complicate matters. Here are our top picks to help you get started. UPDATE: 28-05-2025 We’ve reviewed our recommendations and these are still the phone chargers you can buy. Spigen ArcStation Pro GaN 452 The Spigen ArcStation Pro GaN 452 is a fantastic USB-C wall charger that can deliver up to 45W power....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 742 words · Nicholas Villa

The Nintendo Switch 2's Price Is Still up in the Air

The long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 might not stay at its current price, based on recent comments from Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa. While the company is working hard to make sure the new console does well in the market, there is a real chance that the price could change as trade wars continue. Furukawa said to investors, “At this time, the top priority is to quickly popularize the Switch 2 hardware… If the assumptions regarding tariffs change significantly, we would like to consider what price adjustments we should make and implement them after considering various factors....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Jacob Arnold

These 5 Companies Make Linux-First PCs

If you want to use a Linux computer, you may assume you need to buy a Windows PC and install Linux on it. That’s not the case if you look into these PC makers that sell Linux-native computers. This list certainly isn’t complete, but it includes some manufacturers, ordered alphabetically, that are well-established in the Linux niche. Also, I’m only including Linux-exclusive sellers. Some other brands, like Framework, are well-regarded in the Linux community, but sell Windows licenses with their devices on request....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 942 words · Lisa Shaw

This Phone Has an Insane 8,000 mAh Battery

Recently, we covered a phone that packeda bonkers 7,000 mAh battery—about 40% bigger than the 5,000 mAh battery most big phones come with these days. Now, we have an 8,000 mAh one. It keeps getting crazier and crazier. iQOO, a subsidiary of Vivo, has officially launched the iQOO Z10 Turbo+ 5G in China. The phone is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ SoC, with a peak clock speed of 3....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Marc Bennett

Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for June 20 (#375)

Quick Links Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn’t—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Jessica Graham

Ugreen FineTrack Slim and FineTrack Smart Finder Review: Nice Features That Don’t Measure up to an AirTag

Summary AirTags have become the standard way to track items, especially if you’re an Apple user with an iPhone and more. While theUgreen FineTrackandFineTrack Slimare two alternatives with some unique features, both fall flat for a wide variety of reasons. Ugreen FineTrack The Ugreen FineTrack is a general purpose tracker than can be used to find a variety of objects like keys and much more. The tracker is powered by a CR2032 battery that can provide up to two years of normal use before needing to be replaced....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 935 words · Eileen Robinson

What Indie Game Developers Want You To Know in 2024

Summary Indie games likeStardew ValleyandHadeshave become some of the biggest hits in gaming, but the world of indie development is quite different from that of big-budget triple-A releases. Here’s what smaller indie developers want their fans to know about the industry as it currently stands. The Driving Force Behind Developing a Game I am a solo indie developer, having completed a few games (I most recently submitted to theGMTK Game Jam 2024)....

July 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1242 words · Brittney Allen

What Is a Light Field Camera, and Is It the Future of Photography?

Quick Links Summary Light field cameras record the direction of photons in addition to what traditional cameras capture, allowing for some truly remarkable tricks. But price and complexity mean they’re not quite ready for the mainstream. What if everything you knew about photography was wrong? Well, it isn’t, actually, but light field cameras bring an extra dimension to photography that takes them beyond what a regular camera can achieve. What Is a Light Field Camera?...

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 861 words · Heidi Walsh

What Is Chimera Linux, and Is It for You?

Summary I write about Linux for a living, and sometimes Linux distros start to feel the same. I was looking for something different, and one day browsing Wikipedia, I foundChimera Linux. Being a fan of BSD, I was intrigued when I learned that it used FreeBSD user commands. I decided to install and check it out. Year of first release 2021 128MB (Console), 1GB (Desktop) GNOME, KDE Plasma, other environments available through apk...

July 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1375 words · Andrew Williams

What to Expect From Samsung Galaxy Unpacked on January 22

Quick Links We’re about to witness one of the most important launch events of the year: Galaxy Unpacked. Samsung holds multiple events throughout the year, the first one taking place on August 05, 2025. Are you curious about the devices that the company could unveil? Let’s have a look. How to Watch the Galaxy Unpacked Event on January 22 You can watch the first Galaxy Unpacked event of the year on Samsung’s officialYouTube channel....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 922 words · Charles Shaffer