How to Spot a WhatsApp Scam

Quick Links Summary Anyone on WhatsApp giving away money, pressuring you to send money, asking for an SMS verification code, or offering job opportunities is likely a scam. Avoid tapping links, keep sensitive information to yourself, be skeptical of friends claiming they’ve changed their number, and don’t return missed calls from unknown numbers. Fromfake tech supporttoFacebook Marketplace, scammers are trying to deceive unsuspecting users everywhere. And WhatsApp Messenger hasn’t remained unscathed....

July 5, 2025 · 8 min · 1510 words · Timothy Humphrey

How to Turn On Profile Views on TikTok

Quick Links Summary To enable profile views, open your TikTok profile, tap the hamburger menu, and go to Settings and Privacy > Privacy > Profile Views. Turn on the “Profile View History” option, and you can then view your profile visitors by visiting Inbox > Profile Views. By turning on profile views, you can see who has viewed your TikTok profile. Enabling the feature also means others can see that you’ve visited their profile....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 634 words · Angela Sawyer

How to Use Waypoints and Backtrack on an Apple Watch

Quick Links Summary You can create waypoints and use the Backtrack feature using the Compass app on your Apple Watch. You can also add waypoints to your watch face as a complication. This feature is available for Apple Watch Series 6 and newer devices running at least watchOS 9. Find your way back to locations, retrace your footsteps, or set a bearing and follow it with Apple’s redesigned Compass app in watchOS 9....

July 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1278 words · Jennifer Perez

I Stopped Using Spotify So I Could Try Tidal: Which Is Better?

Summary There are many alternatives to mainstream music streaming services. One of these is Tidal, which I decided to try out. How does it fare against my go-to app, Spotify? Here is all you need to know. Comparing the Features Spotify and Tidal offer a wide range of features that see some overlap and some stark differences. Spotify, especiallyPremium, offers well-known features like Spotify Connect (one of the best features in my opinion), collaborative features like Blend andJam, Spotify Wrapped, Smart Shuffle, apersonalized AI DJ, and more....

July 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1125 words · Amanda Sampson

Lenovo Legion Go S Arrives With Valve’s SteamOS

Lenovo announced the Lenovo Legion Go S, a handheld gaming device with an 8-inch screen. There will be two main models, one running on Windows and the other on SteamOS. Both have an 8-inch screen that offers a resolution of WUXGA, an aspect ratio of 16:10, and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The Windows device is powered by either the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go processor or the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor and can support up to 32GB of fast RAM....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Christina Schaefer

Liquid Glass Isn't the First Big Apple Design Makeover, Here Are My Other Favorites

Quick Links Apple is introducing a bold new look to all of its operating systems this fall. But this isn’t the first time the company has introduced drastic changes that have reshaped the way its software looks and feels. In fact, the company has a bit of a thing for it. Apple’s operating systems have been endlessly fine-tuned over the years, from complete redesigns to features that introduced entirely new ways of using the tech....

July 5, 2025 · 9 min · 1736 words · Donna Morrison

Lossless vs. Hi-Res Audio: What's the Difference?

Quick Links Summary A lossless audio file is one that hasn’t been compressed using a method that degrades the quality. Hi-res audio means that the sample rate and bit depth are higher than CD-quality audio, and typically at least 24-bit/96kHz. Streaming services are starting to make a big point of offering lossless audio, hi-res audio, or both, but which matters more? We’ll take a look at what both qualities mean and what the differences between them actually are....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 929 words · Christopher Curtis

Mac RAM Usage High? Don't Worry About It

Summary Whether you’ve got an entry-level MacBook with the bare minimum RAM or a tricked-out Mac Studio with all the RAM you could afford, macOS will help itself to using it all. Relax, that’s a good thing. This RAM Was Made for Caching RAM stands for random access memory and is often referred to simply as “memory” (a label that macOS uses too). Think of it asfast temporary storage for data that’s currently in use by your computer....

July 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1178 words · Cynthia Valdez

Microsoft 365 vs. Office 2021: What's the Difference?

Quick Links Summary Microsoft 365 is a subscription that gives you access to the latest versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office apps on up to five devices. Office 2021 is a single license of Office for one PC or Mac. Microsoft 365 also offers additional features, like 1TB of OneDrive storage and access to Microsoft Editor. You can get a Microsoft 365 Family plan for up to six people, too....

July 5, 2025 · 9 min · 1719 words · Michael Cooper

Most Reliable New American Cars and Trucks to Buy in 2025

American vehicles have come a long way in terms of quality and dependability, and, while they still have a long way to go, some models in 2025 provereliability isn’t exclusive to foreign brands. Several standout models from U.S. automakers deliver consistent performance, low maintenance costs, and long-term peace of mind. From trucks and SUVs to sedans and EVs, these American-made vehicles are earning high marks for durability and owner satisfaction. They combine modern features, strong safety ratings, and engineering that’s built to last, whether you’re commuting daily or embarking on long road trips....

July 5, 2025 · 7 min · 1421 words · Amber Allen

OpenAI's Latest AI Models Tackle Harder Problems

OpenAI has unveiled new artificial intelligence (AI) models for complex reasoning tasks that can solve much harder problems than before, and you’re able to use them now. BothChatGPTand the OpenAI API now have new “o1” AI models available as a preview. OpenAI has trained the latest models to spend more time thinking and considering all the possible options, which supposedly makes them particularly effective in science, coding, and math. While the new models can’t yet fetch current information from the web or use files and images for context, they’re already on par with PhD students in physics, chemistry, and biology....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Alexis Davis

PNY PRO Elite V3 Type-C Review: Bring Your Large Files Anywhere

Summary USB flash drives are handy for moving files around, but for speed or capacity, they aren’t the best choice. That may still be the case for many drives, but it certainly isn’t true of thePNY PRO Elite V3 Type-C USB Flash Drive. PNY PRO Elite V3 Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive Whether you’re working on a video edit or just sharing some photos, the PNY PRO Elite V3 Type-C USB Flash Drive offers plenty of speed and capacity to let you take nearly any files anywhere....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 948 words · Rebecca Montgomery

Prepare Your Kids for an Emergency by Showing Them These 5 Tech Tips

Quick Links We recently had an emergency in the family. It got me thinking that if something happened to me or my wife when we’re at home, my kids would have no idea what to do. When I was growing up, I was taught how to call emergency services on a landline phone, but we no longer have a fixed-line phone in our home. I realized that I needed to teach my kids what to do should something happen to my wife or me....

July 5, 2025 · 7 min · 1325 words · Frank Sims