Quick Links Summary Ahead of its scheduled September 20 release, we take the beta release of GNOME 45 for a spin to see what’s new in the most recent iteration of the venerable Linux desktop environment. GNOME 45 Desktop Environment The GNOME desktop environment is the default desktop for many Linux distributions, includingUbuntuandFedora. Even distributions that have a different default desktop still have a version available with GNOME as its desktop....

Quick Links To say theinternetis “big” would be a massive understatement. It’s become the central place where an incredible amount of activity occurs.Most of that activity is happening on websites, so just how many are there? This is not a simple question to answer. The internet is called the “world wide web” for a reason. Businesses, organizations, and individuals around the world are creating websites all the time. The number is constantly changing....

Quick Links Docker volumesare used to store persistent data separately from your containers. Data that’s kept in a volume remains accessible after your containers stop, allowing you to containerize stateful workloads. Although volumes outlive containers, this isn’t enough protection for production applications. You should back up your volumes so you can recover them after a disaster. Creating regular volume backups ensures you’re able to restore your environment if your Docker host is compromised or data is accidentally deleted....

Quick Links Summary Looking to extract audio from a video file on your iPhone? You don’t need to download third-party apps; the built-in Shortcuts app is all you need. Here’s a quick guide on using Shortcuts to extract audio from a video file. Create a Shortcut to Extract Audio From a Video File Since we’lluse the Shortcuts appto extract audio, first ensure it’s installed on your iPhone. If you don’t find the app on your phone, you may have deleted it....

Quick Links Do you, like me, feel that improving your LinkedIn profile is a boring and tedious chore? Well, these new AI tools certainly make the task more manageable and even a little fun. So join me as I use free AI tools to improve my LinkedIn. [Optional] Step 0: Analyze Your LinkedIn Profile Using AI Keeping in line with the overall AI theme of this article, I wanted to have my LinkedIn profile analyzed and rated by an AI tool and see what it had to say....

Quick Links Summary Log out of Google on your devices on desktop or mobile by visiting Google My Account in a browser. Then, select Security > Your Devices > Manage All Devices. Select a device and then select “Sign Out.” Did you sign into your Google account on a public computer? Or are you logged into Google on a device you’ve lost? If so, you can sign out of Google on all your devices to prevent security mishaps....

Quick Links Ready to take a break from gaming? If so, it’s easy to turn off your PlayStation 4 with or without a controller. We’ll show you how. Power Off a PS4 with a Controller If you have access to your PS4 controller, you can use it to turn off your console using a couple of methods. On the following page, choose “Power Options.” Power down your console by choosing “Turn Off PS4....

Home Assistant is a free and open-source smart home ecosystem with near-limitless potential. Unlike proprietary systems from Apple, Google, and Amazon, Home Assistant lets you build more complex automations and use unique combinations of devices to do so much more. Setting up a Home Assistant server isn’t quite as simple as logging into your Google or Amazon account or buying a HomePod. Here’s how to set everything up on a Mac....

Quick Links Computex 2025 is in full swing, and we’ve taken a look around at the gear being announced and picked out what we thought was the best of the best. In case this is your first time hearing about Computex, it’s a trade show that happens every year in Taipai, Taiwan, where computer manufacturers show off their latest products and concepts. You’ll see everything from high-powered CPUs to ergonomic keyboards....

Summary Back in the late summer of 2008, I bought a new pair of computer speakers to upgrade my computer setup that would carry me through my college years. The humble Logitech X230 surpassed my expectations and then some. They’re still alive and well today, living their best life on my partner’s desk. I Was Anything but a Considerate Owner, but My Logitech X230 Somehow Survived I had used the speakers only for about a month before they survived their first move....

Summary Do you have a Google Pixel phone and have noticed alarms failing to go off? If so, you’re not alone. The recent March update, or Gemini, seems to have completely broken alarms for some Pixel owners. Countless users are claiming their phone alarms aren’t going off at all, and here’s what we know. Remember when we all had obnoxious alarms on our bedside tables? These never failed or made me late for work....

Quick Links Summary There’s still time before Apple unveils the iPhone 16 lineup in September 2024, but the hype machine is in full swing. Today I’m focusing not on what Apple is expected to deliver, but on what I want to see to make the upgrade worthwhile. 256GB Storage on the Base Variant About three years ago, I switched to the iPhone from a mid-range Android phone with 128GB of storage....

Summary I’ve preferred mechanical keyboards for years. Compared to membrane keyboards, they tend to last longer, feel better to type on, and offer a level of customization that can’t be beaten. However, the simplicity of theKeychron B6 Prois on another level. It may not be a mechanical keyboard, but it feels great to type on, and it’s perfect for long days at the office. Price and Availability The Keychron B6 Pro is available for $44....