Quick Links Summary Mobile gaming is booming, and there are thousands of great games looking to tempt you away from your console or PC. Unfortunately, app stores do a poor job of helping you find them. That’s where TapTap comes in. What Is TapTap? TapTap is an app and website that originated in China from developer XD, built to help you discover which game to play next. The service is cross-platform, supporting console games in addition to Android, iPhone, and iPad....

Summary There are countless photo management apps out there, but Google Photos is the only one that I’ve been using for years on my smartphone. What makes this app so useful, and what can you learn from my years of experience using it? Let’s find out. Generous Amount of Free Storage The greatest thing about Google Photos is that it gives you a generous 15GB of free storage space. This space is shared across multiple Google services, like Gmail and Google Drive, but you can use it solely for Google Photos if you want....

As someone who uses a MacBook Pro all day, every day; I didn’t realize how much use I’d get out of a cheap used Mac mini. As I build up my smart home ecosystem, I’ve taken to using Apple’s “tiny PC” as a local hub. Though there are plenty of great choices for your Home Assistant server, the Mac mini just happens to be one of the most versatile. Here’s why....

Quick Links Dedicated cloud gaming handhelds fromLogitechandRazerpromise to deliver a AAA console-like experience in your pocket. But instead of spending hundreds on a cloud gaming handheld, maybe you should use the one you already own—your smartphone. Cloud Gaming Handhelds Are Basically Smartphones Your smartphone can’t play DVDs, but it can stream movies from Netflix. The same idea applies to cloud gaming—instead of loading Red Dead Redemption or The Last of Us on an expensive console or PC, you can stream it to your underpowered phone, Chromebook, or smart TV through a service like Xbox Cloud Gaming....

Quick Links Summary Dynamic wallpapers in macOS cycle through a series of images to change your desktop background throughout the day, based on criteria such as the time or your system settings. While macOS has a lot of dynamic wallpapers pre-installed, you can also make your own. Here’s how. What You Need to Make Dynamic Wallpapers The freeEquinoxapp is a very simple tool for creating dynamic wallpapers. It’s available through theMac App StoreorGitHub....

Summary The days of being unable to find a PlayStation 5 are thankfully behind us, but for some, holding off on a purchase has just been a matter of finances. With Sony now offering officially refurbished consoles, you’re able to nab what is effectively a brand-new PS5 at a great price. Get the PlayStation 5 and DualSense Controllers for Cheap You’ve always been able to buy a PlayStation 5 and its controllers directly from Sony, but this was always a brand-new one at full price....

Summary YouTube has quietly rolled out many design changes, but for the most part, they’ve either been inoffensive or people have quickly adapted to them. This one, however, might be the most sensitive yet, and I’m not sure many will embrace it with open arms. YouTube is currently testing a significant redesign of its web video player interface, introducing substantial changes to the look and layout familiar to everyone for nearly a decade....

Quick Links Summary To fix YouTube’s “You’re offline. Check your connection” error, make sure your internet is working, check if YouTube is down, ensure your browser extensions aren’t the culprit, turn off your VPN, use different DNS servers, log out and back into your YouTube account, or disable IPv6 on your computer. Can’t watch your favorite videos as YouTube keeps displaying a “You’re offline. Check your connection” error in Chrome or another browser?...

Video games set during the Roman period capture a sense of power, greatness, and history that’s just not present in a lot of games. Famous soldiers, gladiators, and rulers from that time inspire an idealized sense of glory and victory. These games let players lead large armies or become legendary fighters, drawing from history and mythology. The Roman style of architecture, shiny armor, and intense battles can be intoxicating. While it may seem out of reach, some games let you experience your Roman Empire fantasy....

Spooky season is upon us, and what better way to mark the occasion than by scaring yourself silly with some of the best horror titles around? Whether you’re looking to get stuck into a classic remake or want something new to sink your teeth into, there are plenty of scares to be had this Halloween. 1Silent Hill 2 Remake Bloober Team’slong-awaited remakeofSilent Hill 2is finally here. You play as widower James Sunderland, who heads to the eerie town of Silent Hill to search for traces of his late wife, after receiving a letter (supposedly from her) informing him that she is waiting for him there....

Quick Links Some Mac apps are so useful you might just find yourself using them every day. Here are some of our favorites, the majority of which are free or at least come with a free trial so that you’re able to evaluate them. Rectangle Add the window-snapping features to macOS that Apple should have included all along withRectangle. This free app allows you to quickly manipulate windows on the desktop using keyboard shortcuts or the menu bar icon....

Summary If you’re interested in trying Ubuntu but currently use Windows, you may think you need a technician to help. Fortunately, the task is easy and quick, and you can do it without an expert around. All you need to do is create a bootable Ubuntu USB drive, also called a live disk. Live disks are complete operating systems (OSes) that you may run from a USB stick. They’re handy for many reasons, like using public computers with fewer risks, as is our case, trying Ubuntu without removing Windows....

Quick Links I’ll be honest: I wasn’t the biggest fan of Meta AI when it first launched. I thought it was underwhelming, and it didn’t help that it was integrated into my social media apps with no off switch. However, after a few weeks of begrudgingly using it, I’ve discovered that there are some things that it does pretty darn well. How Do You Use Meta AI? Meta AIis baked into Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp Messenger....