Quick Links Buying a used Android phone is a great way to save money and keep perfectly good gadgets from going to waste. Of course, buying used is not as straightforward as buying new—there are some important things to keep in mind. If you’re buying a used Android phone in person—like from someone you know or a Facebook Marketplace meetup—it’s relatively easy to check if everything is okay and to back out if it’s not....
Windows isn’t usually the operating system that comes to mind when the phrase “open source” gets thrown around, but make no mistake: many of the best Windows apps today are open source. Here are a few great ones I use daily. 7NanaZip Windows can handle the basics of ZIP files and other archive formats, like opening and extracting files, but it can’t handle the huge range of formats out there. It doesn’t offer the kind of granular control you might want while creating an archive either....
Following are some Ubuntu Linux security suggestions for several different use cases. Whether you’re a casual desktop user, a programmer, or a Linux power user, there are easy to implement security measures that will help safeguard your system. Why Securing Your Ubuntu Installation Is Important Ubuntu is one of the most popular Linux distributions due to its ease of use and strong security features. However, no operating system is entirely secure out of the box....
Quick Links Summary The AirPods 3 are a decent pair of earbuds, especially for their price. However, they lacked one key feature - noise cancelation. With the AirPods 4, Apple not only provides noise cancelation but also adds a couple of Pro-tier qualities, making the latest-generation earbuds a fantastic upgrade. Here’s why. AirPods 4 (ANC) Cost the Same as AirPods 3 To make things a bit confusing, Apple has launched two new AirPods 4 models....
Basic call and text records from mid-2022 and early 2023 were exposed in this breach. These records include inbound and outbound phone numbers, call duration, and, in some cases, location data (based on cellular tower ID numbers). Critical information, such as social security numbers, birthdays, or the contents of calls and texts, was not exposed. The data leak extends to allMVNOsthat utilize AT&T’s network. This includes Boost Infinite, Consumer Cellular, Cricket Wireless, Straight Talk, TracFone, and more....
Amazon Prime Day is nearly an entire week long this year, and that means you’ll be tempted for even longer to buy something you might regret. If you’re looking for a new Bluetooth speaker to enjoy this summer, avoid all those cheap no-name speakers at deceptive prices that aren’t a “deal” at all. Products go up in price before Prime Day kicks off, then drop back down to get that red “discount” or deal logo on Amazon....
Modern televisions, projection technology, and 4K home streaming have largely made going to the movie theater a thing of the past. If you watch even just one movie a week at home, even a nice home theater system will pay for itself in only a few years compared to going to the movie theater. But how do you get started? Speakers Age Well If you’re piecing together a home theater system, you should buy your front left and right speakers first....
Summary The Google Chrome Toolbar now offers just enough customization to be useful without it becoming a time sink. It’s a minor win, but for an app you probably use all day every day, the benefits are worth it. What’s New With the Chrome Toolbar If you haven’t checked Chrome’s What’s New page for a while, it may be time to do so. You can view the What’s New page from Chrome’s main menu by selecting Help > What’s new....
Quick Links Movies and TV Shows It’s the most important part of any streaming service: what can you watch? Disney+ Disney+ is home to exclusive movies and shows made for the platform, along with much from Disney’s back catalog and the various brands it owns, like Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar. That means, along with Disney’s classic animated and live-action movies, you can also watch the likes ofThe Simpsons,Toy Story, and all the endless Avengers superhero flicks....
It’s estimated that 25% of smartphone users have, at some time, damaged their devices with water or some other kind of liquid. This can be a worry for iPhone and other smartphone users who love to photograph and film their participation in water-based activities. This is where theESR Waterproof Pouchfor iPhone comes in. This protective pouch is the first to be specifically designed for iPhone and offers a tailored inner shell with exact cutouts and easy-press buttons....
Quick Links It seems that “trial and error” is this week’s theme in space, with both American and Japanese space companies suffering major setbacks. But NASA added a silver lining to that cloud, making new discoveries and beaming back magnificent images from space. Three Things That Happened This Week This week’s space news has emphasized the difficulty of space exploration and travel. Japan Ends Moon Exploration The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has ended its lunar mission after losing contact with its investigative spacecraft....
Summary Earlier this summer, Fairphone had a heart-to-heart with its customers about some shortcomings, and it said it would skip ahead to Android 15. However, what was supposed to be a smooth leap past Android 14 has turned into a major headache for some owners. Fairphoneannounced in Maythat it was skipping Android 14 for the Fairphone 4 and heading straight to Android 15. The idea was to deliver a more stable and future-proof experience....
Quick Links Using PowerPoint’s animations increases your presentation’s professionalism and helps you to emphasize certain elements within your slides. However, compared to the online version of PowerPoint, the animation pane in the Microsoft 365 app is confusing, unclear, and difficult to manage. The main drawback of the animation pane on the Microsoft 365 PowerPoint app is its lack of clarity. When you add animations, you are offered a mixture of symbols and icons that—unless you’re a seasoned PowerPoint expert—are confusing and unclear....
