Quick Links When you share a Live Photo with someone using an Android device, they will get a still image instead. Fortunately, there is one thing you can do to ensure they receive it without losing the “Live” aspect. What Is a Live Photo? A Live Photo is a feature that captures a very short video when youtake a picture on an iPhone. It will include what happens shortly before and after you take it, including audio....
Summary AI chatbots may not be the tireless 24/7 assistants that tech companies promised, but with the right approach, they can still help you be more productive and get more done. Here’s what you need to know to use AI chatbots as virtual assistants. Understanding Virtual Assistants vs. Digital Assistants vs. AI Chatbots A virtual assistant (VA), in the traditional sense, refers to a remote worker who provides administrative support. Some VAs are skilled at using specific tools and can also help with creative or technical workloads....
Corsair might be a little late to the standing desk market, but it came out swinging with the all-newCorsair Platform:6 standing PC desk. Instead of a desk barely big enough for a laptop or single monitor, Corsair’s option is as spacious as it gets, extremely customizable, and modular enough to fit any user’s needs. If you want to elevate your space for gaming, streaming, content creation, or working from home, you’ll want to check it out....
Replica consoles are a great way to enjoy retro gaming without dealing with aging consoles that are slowly breaking down. But of course, they’re not the real thing, and there are some things to keep in mind when considering them. When it comes to retro gaming, I don’t like using emulators. While there are some distinct advantages to them, like save states, playing old Nintendo and Sega games on my phone with a touchscreen or on my desktop just feels weird....
Quick Links There’s no substitute for a powerful desktop computer, but when the power goes out, it becomes a very expensive paperweight. As blackouts become more frequent and we move towards off-grid power, is there a case for buying high-end laptops instead? Desktop “Replacement” Laptops Are Finally Living Up to the Promise At the very high end of thelaptopworld, whether we’re talking premiumgaming laptopsor portable workstations, the idea of a “desktop replacement” laptop has always been elusive....
When thinking of a go-to streaming service,MGM+probably isn’t at the top of your list, but it should be. Before it was rebranded from EPIX in 2023, the platform featured some good original content but could’ve benefited from more. You certainly don’t want to sleep on the service now though, as it offers a much wider selection of even better content than before. Here are the most underrated MGM+ series that are prime for binging....
Summary It’s not worth compromising your smart home experience to save a bit of money. Those “savings” could be for nothing when you eventually replace your cameras, lights, and doorbell with reputable brands instead. Cheap Doesn’t Mean Good No-name brands have flooded the market with everything from smart plugs to whole-home security systems. These products undercut the more reputable offerings at the best of times, but during sales events like Black Friday, it can often feel like they’re being given away....
Summary I’m sure your news feed has been filled with news about tariffs and how they affect your pocket. Get ready, then, for even more increases, because tariffs just became a lot more wide-reaching. Today is May 2nd, which is the date when Executive Order 14256, signed by US President Donald Trump last month on April 2nd, enters into effect. This is one of many executive actions directed at reshaping the US’s larger trade policy, but it’s probably one of the most disastrous since it endsde minimistreatment for packages coming from China....
Ring Battery Doorbell with Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen This bundle features the Ring Battery Doorbell and Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (White), providing comprehensive home monitoring. The Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) offers Head-to-Toe Video for 66% more vertical coverage, ensuring you see more of your property. you’re able to see and respond to activity with Live View and Two-Way Talk, and receive real-time motion alerts on your phone....
Summary How much are you willing to pay for a Chromebook? As the features and specifications go up, you might find yourself creeping into dangerous territory. It’s time to turn back before you make a choice you might regret. Chromebooks Have Been Getting Fancier (and Pricier) When Chromebooks first arrived on the scene, these were basic, web-dependent laptop computers that cost around $200 and were perfect for students or people who didn’t need much more than browser access....
Summary Modern smartphones are incredibly powerful devices. From casual web browsing and checking social media to editing 4K videos and playing AAA games, you have a powerhouse in your pocket. But is all this power making it more productive—or distracting? What It Means to Have a Productive Smartphone Your Android smartphone canhelp you do almost everything. But if you do decide to use it foreverything, it starts to get counterproductive. Your games and social media apps will distract you while you work, and work notifications will interrupt you while you play or relax....
Summary The arrangement of your stereo speakers can make a huge difference to your listening experience, and that’s true whether you have entry-level bookshelf speakers or high-end free-standing ones. The perfect speaker placement is almost impossible to achieve outside of a dedicated HiFi room, but the more of the following principles you’re able to adopt, the better the sound quality you’ll enjoy. The core concept is known as the speaker triangle....
Quick Links My Facebook news feed was a chaotic mix of irrelevant content a few years ago. When I finally took the step to clean it up, I was amazed at how simple it was to customize. Today, I’ll show how you’re able to use Facebook’s built-in tools and features to remove irrelevant content from your news feed. Snooze People, Pages, and Groups The first step in cleaning up your Facebook feed is to remove posts you don’t want to see....
