Quick Links Laptops can only support so many ports, but as technology advances, the demand for connectivity increases.EZQuest’s USB-C Multimedia 10-in-1 Gen 2 Hubis a slimline plug ‘n-play solution to having more peripherals than ports. Even when pushed to its limits, the hub delivers near-peak performance. Before my time with EZQuest’s 10-in-1 hub, I worked withSatechi’s USB-4 6-in-1 hubandUGREEN’s Multifunction Docking Station Pro. While they all have their merits, the EZQuest is the only one that checked every box I needed it to....

A lawsuit has been filed againstFordin Canada by Charney Lawyers, who claim “significant operational issues” with the 10-speed automatic gearbox in theF-150 pickup truckand other models. The class-action suit targets both the Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Company of Canada. The lawsuit, filed in Vancouver, highlights problems with the 10-speed transmission, particularly the ‘10 R80’ variant. The transmission is reported to experience “unintended lunging” and, in some cases, upshifts or downshifts that were not initiated by the driver—two of five issues raised by Canadian owners of selectFord models....

Summary Fujifilm has been a renowned name in the world of photography for a long while. Its range of Instax tiny cameras aren’t the very best in camera performance, but they’re popular for capturing and printing out quick snaps and memories on the go. Now, the company has just announced its latest one, and it looks really cool. Fujifilm has just announced its latest instant camera, the Instax Mini 41. It’s a successor to the previous Instax Mini 40 model, as the name might suggest, but the Mini 41 packs a few sensible but notable improvements that bring this specific model one step above its predecessor....

In an effort to fight infostealer malware, the recent Chrome 127 update now utilizes App-Bound Encryption on Windows. This should prevent infostealer malware from accessing critical user data, specifically browser cookies and saved passwords. Private data in Chrome is already encrypted. That said, security methods vary by operating system. Chrome uses Apple’s Keychain services on macOS, for example, and it taps into system-provided wallets on Linux. These cybersecurity systems successfully protect most macOS and Linux users frominfostealer malware, but Windows' system, called theData Protection API(DPAPI), is comparatively vulnerable....

Quick Links From exploding the smartphone market with the iPhone to single-handedly killing the headphone jack, Apple is one of only a few companies that can instigate immense change. That’s why I believe it should make an electric bike. Apple Forces Change Before we dive into ebikes, I want to talk about the rare power Apple has over almost any industry it enters. Time and time again, Apple has been the driving force behind some pretty massive changes....

Quick Links Summary When I have trouble creating a presentation in PowerPoint, I use something in my creative arsenal that can help me do it in minutes: Copilot. Here’s how I use it to generate entire presentations, add slides, and more. You First Need to Add Copilot to PowerPoint To use Copilot in PowerPoint, you need two subscriptions. SincePowerPoint is a Microsoft 365 app, you’ll need a Microsoft 365 subscription, which costs $6....

Quick Links Got a used hard drive and want to know its age? Or have you been using it for years and starting to wonder how much longer it will last? Here are a few ways to determine the age of your hard drive. Look at the Physical Label The easiest and most accurate way to determine a hard drive’s age is to check the manufacturing date on its physical label....

Quick Links Summary Assessing battery health help you gauge its wear, but only recent Apple tablets display vitals like the number of charge and discharge cycles. Follow along as we show you all the ways you may unearth crucial battery health stats on an iPad, including a workaround for older iPads. How to Check Battery Health on Modern iPads The iPad Pro powered by the M4 chip and the M2-based iPad Air, both released in 2024, are the only models which expose crucial battery health stats to the user....

Summary The Wallet app is a great place to store your credit and debit cards, loyalty cards, and event passes, but it can quickly become disorganized. With how easy it is to import compatible cards and passes, your digital wallet can turn into a chaotic, card-filled mess. The good news is that there are steps you’re able to take to organize it, making it easier to navigate and quicker to access the card or pass you need....

Connecting Apple AirPods, AirPods Pro, orAirPods Maxto your Amazon Fire TV is as easy as pairing any other Bluetooth-enabled device. Once done, you can use your AirPods to listen to TV shows, movies, music, and more without disturbing those around you. Connect Your AirPods To Fire TV To start the pairing process, you’ll want to head to your Fire TV’s settings page. From there, select Controllers & Bluetooth Devices from the settings window....

Quick Links Summary Look for the hole on the back of the controller, disconnect any USB cables, and then place a small pointed object into the hole and hold it for five seconds. Your PS5 controller is now reset. Are you having issues pairing your DualSense controller with a PlayStation 5 console wirelessly? Did you previously pair it with a PC or similar device and now can’t use it with its home console?...

Quick Links Do you want your Windows 11 PC to automatically turn off at or after the specified time? It’s quick and easy to do that. I’ll show you several methods—including a keyboard shortcut one—to help you shut down your machine. Using Task Scheduler Windows 11’s built-in Task Scheduler utility allows you to run predefined tasks at specified times. You can assign a shutdown task to this utility and have it run the task at your specified time....

Summary Many of us prefer texting over calling because it’s less intrusive but putting feelings or emotions into messages isn’t always easy. This is where voice messages come in; they allow you to get your message across more effectively while also providing the recipient with the option to save the message for later. How to Record and Send a Voice Message on Your iPhone It’s pretty easy to record and send voice messages on an iPhone....