We’ve all been there, making what feels like a hundred Amazon returns. While the process is usually straightforward, misplacing the QR code or not having it ready when you need it is a nightmare. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be like that anymore thanks to the Wallet app on your iPhone. I make frequent Amazon returns, and when it’s finally my turn in line, I always seem to fumble for the QR code....
Quick Links I wanted to like Apple Intelligence, especially after Apple’s fake ad fooled me into believing that an AI-infused Siri was real. I gave Apple Intelligence more than one chance, enabling it and using it on all my devices every day to compare improvements between updates. I concluded that Apple Intelligence, in its current form, lags behind the competition so much that it isn’t worth the storage hit and battery drain....
Quick Links Enable Two-Factor Authentication Given that you’ll likely start using Microsoft Office products more frequently and store important data on OneDrive, you shouldenable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)and add an extra layer of security to your Microsoft account. Once 2FA is set up, you won’t be able to log in with just your password. You’ll also need to verify your identity using a second method. This can be a confirmation code sent to your email or phone number, a Windows Hello sign-in or PIN, or a code from the Microsoft Authenticator app....
Quick Links Summary All EVs in North America use the same standard plugs for Level 1 and Level 2 charging. However, things vary slightly for DC fast charging. Refueling a gasoline-powered vehicle is relatively simple, with a couple of different fuel types, and it only takes a few minutes. However, with everyone making EVs these days, you might wonder if electric car chargers and connectors are universal. Trying tofind the nearest EV charging stationand dealing with range anxiety is bad enough, but what about when you finally get to the charger?...
Summary If you have Audible Premium Plus, you can return your books and get your credits back, though this may not be immediately obvious. Audible has a very neat feature, but it’s not widely advertised. If you’re on a Premium Plus plan, you get one credit a month to use on practically any audiobook in the store, so you may listen to any one book you have your eye on for “free”....
Summary You may have heard about how difficult the GRUB Linux bootloader is to install and configure. If that’s holding you back from installing Linux, you should know it’s nothing to be scared of, if you have to deal with it at all. Distros Usually Take Care of GRUB for Me Despite GRUB’s notorious reputation, I’ve installed it on almost all of my Linux systems. A bootloader sounds scary in theory....
Google is constantly working on ways to speed up its Chrome browser, and most of those improvements carry over to other Chromium browsers like Vidaldi and Microsoft Edge. The latest performance boost is coming from an unlikely place: loading browser cookies. Google explained in a new blog post that it has introduced “Share Memory Versioning” in Chromium (the open-source core for Chrome, Edge, and other web browsers), which aims to address performance issues with pages that usebrowser cookies....
UPDATE: 2025-07-09 11:17 EST BY CORBIN DAVENPORT Circle to Search Now Live Google says Circle to Search isnow rolling outto the Google Pixel 8, Google Pixel 8 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy S24 series. It’s not clear when the feature will arrive on more devices. There are many ways to start a Google web search, from a simple text question to a reverse image search. Google is now introducing another method, called Circle to Search, and it’s coming to select Android smartphones....
Summary Govee Outdoor Wall Lightsare shockingly bright and, installed improperly, potentially problematic. In the right hands, though, they’re an aesthetic enhancer homeowners should be excited to have. Govee Outdoor Wall Lights Govee delivers a high-quality outdoor light that can illuminate a large space with the Outdoor Wall Light, effectively changing the appearance of your home. Save for a minor design flaw, minor app connectivity issues, and a brightness setting that may get too bright, the Outdoor Wall Light is a must-have for homeowners concerned with their exterior aesthetic....
The Lumia WOA Project, an unofficial initiative to bring full desktop Windows 10 and 11 to the old Lumia 950 and 950 XL smartphones, has just released an important update. The new Lumia Drivers BSP version supports hardware-accelerated graphics for x86 applications. The newest version of Lumia Drivers BSP, 2502.03, was released on Jul 13, 2025. This is a big improvement because, before this update, hardware acceleration was only available for apps specifically built for ARM32 or ARM64 systems....
Quick Links Summary If you’re looking for some ways to optimize gaming performance on your new or existing PC, you’ve come to the right place. Regardless of what type of hardware you’ve got, I have a list of optimization tips that you don’t want to skip. Update Your Drivers and the OS Arguably, the best way to keep your PC optimized for games is to keep your drivers up-to-date. Keeping them updated to the latest version not only ensures that your hardware continues to work as intended, but it also adds various performance enhancements, features, and bug fixes....
Quick Links Do your AirPods sound quieter than they used to? Is one AirPod louder than the other? Here are some tips that will help you turn things up and eliminate volume-related problems. Adjust the Volume on Your AirPods Before we dive into the more technical ways to fix your AirPods, let’s check whether they’re at the optimum volume levels and responding correctly when you attempt to change the volume. If yourAirPods are connected to an iPhone, press the volume down button once to see if the earbuds' volume decreases....
Summary Are you always losing apps when using your Mac? Does restarting mean you have to reorganize your desktop from scratch? Solve this problem by assigning your apps to specific desktops so they stay wherever you put them. First Create Multiple Desktops If you aren’t already using multiple desktops, setting them up is easy. To do this, launch Mission Control either by pressing the F3 button on your keyboard or by swiping up on the trackpad with four fingers....
