How to Play Google's Secret Squid Game Mini-Game

Summary Google is no stranger to Easter eggs, but this time it’s outdone itself. You’ve likely heard ofSquid Gameby now, Netflix’s South Korean smash-hit survival thriller. It’s currently in its second season, so Google decided to surprise us with a secret game. This article contains minor spoilers forSquid Gameseason one. How to Play the Secret Google Squid Game To begin the fun, type “Squid Game” directly into the Google app on your phone or through your web browser on your computer....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Mr. Mark Hayes

How to Turn Off Subtitles on Netflix

Quick Links Summary you may turn off the subtitles in your Netflix show or movie by accessing the “Audio & Subtitles” menu and choosing “Off” in the “Subtitles” section. If you don’t need the subtitles or captions for the show or movie you’re watching on Netflix, it’s easy to turn them off. You can disable subtitles on any device, including computers, smartphones, smart TVs, and more. We’ll show you how....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 595 words · Brandon Wilson

How to Use PiP on Smart TVs (And Why You Should)

Summary If you have modern 4K smart TV, chances are it can actually display more than one source of video at the same time. PiP (Picture-in-Picture) technology is back with a vengeance and it may be the best time in history for it to return. What is PiP or Multi View? PiP has been around for decades, with the first high-end TVs with this feature popping up in the 1980s, offering buyers the ability to show two feeds on one screen, usually with one video in a small window in one corner of the main image....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 675 words · Amy Williams

How to Watch MLB Games on Amazon Prime

Quick Links Summary Major League Baseball fires up its regular season in March each year, but it can be challenging to get access to out-of-market games. Live streaming services like Amazon Prime Video make it easier to watch a game from almost any city. However, you will need to pony up some cash for an add-on. You can watch MLB games with MLB.TV If you want to watch MLB games on Amazon Prime Video, you will need to add the MLB....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 594 words · Philip Marsh

Huge WhatsApp Update Arrives With 12 New Features

Summary WhatsApp, one of the most popular messaging apps outside the United States, just announced a comprehensive new update packed with features and improvements. The company is rolling out a dozen new features to improve conversations, group chats, channels, and more. While WhatsApp gets updates quite often, especially on iPhone or Android, the changelogs never really mention anything new. However, that’s about to change as the company just delivered its first “feature roundup” update....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 553 words · Patricia Bowman

iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max + AutoWash Dock Review: A Complicated Cleaner

Summary TheiRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max + AutoWash Dockfixes the one thing missing from the company’s last high-end cleaning robot. Instead of manually rinsing the mopping pad, this new dock can do it automatically. Unfortunately, the AutoWash feature can’t compensate for other disappointments. iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max + AutoWash Dock Engineered to powerfully vacuum and mop before self-emptying its bin then washing and drying its own mop pad. It even knows which areas get dirty fastest and can automatically give them the deep cleaning they deserve....

August 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1232 words · Travis Smith

Is a VPN Worth Paying For?

Quick Links Summary A VPN provides peace of mind and convenience for a price. For most users, we think the price is worth it. But a VPN isn’t a magic bullet, and it doesn’t provide 100% protection. There are drawbacks like increased latency and potential slowdowns, plus you may encounter some hassle when using a VPN on mobile. A virtual private network, or VPN for short, allows you to protect your browsing activity by encrypting internet traffic....

August 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1383 words · Emily Daniel

It's Time to Bring Back Voice Controls in Video Games

Summary There was a time when voice controls felt like the future of gaming. Instead, the hype died down and the genre is almost extinct on modern consoles. But I think that now is the perfect time to revive voice controls. The Evolution of Voice Controls Voice controls first appeared in games in 1983, with the launch of the Nintendo Family Computer—more commonly known as the “Famicom”. The Famicom served as the Japanese version of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), though it boasted a different design and a few unique features....

August 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1382 words · Sara Simpson

Microsoft, Google, and Apple Want You to Use Passkeys—Should You?

Summary Passwords are a pain. Secure passwords need to be unique, complex, and are difficult to remember. Even the best passwords can still be leaked or phished, leading to account takeovers. Passkeys are supposed to solve all of these problems, but do they, and are they worth the time to set up? What Are Passkeys? Passkeys are a way to log into your online accounts without a password. The “passkey” itself is stored on a device you own: your phone, laptop, or tablet can act as a passkey, or you can use ahardware security keylike aYubikey....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 644 words · Tina Hickman

Nothing Phone 3 Review: The Little Flagship That Couldn't

Here it is: Nothing’s first “flagship” smartphone, theNothing Phone (3). Divisive from the outset, the Nothing Phone (3) boasts a solid set of fundamentals that make it a great smartphone—but it also has some definite issues. Nothing Phone 3 The Nothing Phone (3) is a bold new flagship that mixes unique design, strong performance, and some handy new features, though not without compromise. It boasts a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip, triple 50MP cameras, a sharp 1....

August 4, 2025 · 13 min · 2757 words · Benjamin Nichols

PSA: The Xbox 360 Store Is Shutting Down This Month

Summary After almost 20 years, Microsoft is officially closing the Xbox 360 storefront. After July 13, 2025, you will no longer be able to purchase games on your vintage 360. Here’s what that means. The Xbox 360 Store Is Closing You won’t be able to spend money on the Xbox 360 Store or Xbox 360 Marketplace from July 14, 2025. If you want to own a game specifically to play on your Xbox 360, you’ll need to buy it before this date using your console....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 589 words · Jason Valdez

Records or CDs: Which Physical Media Is Best for You?

Summary If streaming music is just not cutting it for you, physical media is a great way to both enjoy music and create a hobby of it. Collecting records and CDs are both great to get into, but chances are you’re going to want to lean into one more than the other. If you aren’t sure which one to get into, here are the main differentiating features between CDs and vinyl records....

August 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1071 words · Mr. Collin Gordon

Save Stacks of Cash on Smart Plugs, Soundbars, and More

The dog days of summer are fully upon us, as are some great post-Prime Day deals. The more widespread sales might’ve come to a close, but there are still plenty of worthwhile savings available, including clearance-level pricing on an Amazon smart plug, the best price on a Samsung flash drive, more than half off a Samsung soundbar, and much more. Amazon Smart Plug Coupon Code: PLUG Set timers on your lamps, turn your coffee maker on and off while in another room, and set up an automated daily schedule for your personal convenience....

August 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1266 words · Christy Hudson