The line between a successful product or company and an unmitigated disaster can often be traced back to a single decision. In tech history, there have been many decisions that led to great success, but there have been even morebad decisionsthat killed products, companies, and careers. It’s easy to remember the good decisions in history—like Apple re-hiring Steve Jobs in 1996. Bad decisions, on the other hand, can often be forgotten or go totally unnoticed....
Just picked up a Switch 2 and itching to play some games? That’s all well and good, but there are a few things you might want to tweak before you dive intoMario Kart WorldandDonkey Kong Bananza. We’ve rounded up some of the settings that you might want to change on your new console. While not all of them are applicable to every Switch 2 owner, some are no-brainers. Nintendo Switch 2 The Nintendo Switch 2 is the company’s latest hybrid home console, with more powerful graphics and processing, a larger 7....
Quick Links Finder is your Mac’s basic file browser, but it’s packed with useful features that can transform the way you perform everyday actions. Here are a few of our favorite features that we think you should be using. Related:10 Hidden Mac Features You Should Be Using Customize the Sidebar with Useful Locations Finder’s sidebar works best if it’s full of useful locations that you use. To customize it, launch a Finder window then (in the menu bar at the top of the screen) click Finder > Settings followed by the “Sidebar” tab....
Summary 16GB has long been the “norm” for gaming PCs. After all, games don’t really benefit from more RAM beyond what they need to run smoothly, so gamers tend to spend their money on other components like the GPU, CPU, or cooling instead. However, 16GB of RAM simply isn’t enough anymore. Here’s why. Some Games Can Use More Than 16GB of RAM Take a look at anytriple-A gamereleased in the past few years, and you’ll notice that the recommended system RAM is still listed as 16GB....
Have you been looking for an alternative to the Gmail app on Android? Well, Spark scratches that itch for me. I’ve used it for years, and there are a handful of reasons why it just works better for me than the native Gmail app. Here’s why Spark is my go-to email client on all platforms. Single Sign-On for All My Emails When I set up a new Android smartphone, theGmail apponly has my primary email that I set the device up with—not any of my half dozen other accounts I use on a daily basis....
At some point, you’ve probably been asked to read and accept some Terms of Service/Use. However, chances are you just scrolled straight to the bottom and clicked “agree.” Before you breeze through those terms next time, here are a few things you should know. Terms of Service Are Legally Binding Contracts Maybe it’s because they lack the usual fanfare accompanying traditional pen-and-paper contracts, but it’s hard to take Terms of Service seriously....
There’s no shortage of third-party editing apps for editing photos on your Mac. However, the built-in Photos app on macOS is a capable photo editor that probably satisfies the needs of most people. It can handle almost everything you throw at it, and its uncomplicated approach to editing makes it relatively easy to learn. Rather than paying for premium apps like Affinity Photo or a Photoshop subscription, here are a few reasons you should consider Apple Photos first....
Quick Links Android, which itself is built on open-source principles, has a thriving ecosystem of open-source apps that value transparency, privacy, and data freedom. These apps, which often cost nothing and deliver an ad-free experience, can go toe-to-toe with their proprietary counterparts. We’ve already covered some ofAndroid’s best open-source appsin a recent guide. But that barely scratches the surface. So, here are some more excellent Android apps that champion transparency....
Quick Links Summary There’s not one best style or size for digital picture frames in the same way there has never been a single kind of frame that works for all printed pictures. So the 15-inchAura Waldenmight not work in every home or every room, but its black frame, white mating, and HD resolution does make images look gorgeous in the places that can accommodate it. Aura Walden Send photos from your phone to Walden, the Wi-Fi-connected frame that takes you from tabletop to wall....
The luxury segment represents the automotive industry’s most advanced vehicles, especially when it comes to technology. In a fast-moving world, driver assists and safety features in crossovers are much more impressive than they used to be, capable of taking control and mitigating accidents. There are a number of luxury automakers that have invested a ton of money and research into developing the most advanced safety features. From impressive adaptive cruise control systems to a plethora of sensors that act together to prevent collisions, the roads are safer than they’ve ever been....
There’s no easy way to find Android apps with great widget support. That’s finally changing, as Google has announced new Play Store pages and search filters to improve discovery of apps with widgets. Google is rolling out a new search filter on the Play Store specifically for finding widgets. When searching for an app, you will be able to tap the ‘Widgets’ button to narrow your results to apps with widgets included....
Quick Links Summary Usually, DirectX 12 will give you a better gaming experience. This can include better frame rates and advanced visual effects. But if you’re playing games on older hardware, you might find that DirectX 11 improves game stability. The version of DirectX you choose to use when gaming on a PC can make a significant difference in performance. But just because DirectX 12 is newer, does that mean it’s always the best choice?...
Quick Links Don’t have a health tracker that you may strap on like aFitbit or even an Apple Watch? You can still effectively log fitness, nutrition, diet, blood sugar, and other health details using an app you probably have on your computer, Microsoft Excel. With handy Excel templates, you can simply pop inthe health data you need. Whether you want to keep a log for yourself and mark your progress, have anXLSX fileyou canemailto your doctor, or want aprintablerecord for physician appointments, you can use Excel for health tracking....
