Summary EA is busy putting the final nail in the coffin of Origin, its longstanding game launcher for Windows. Here’s what you’ll need to use going forward to access your library of EA games and the EA Play subscription service. Origin Is Being Discontinued Origin is a 32-bit game launcher for Windows released by EA in 2011. The 32-bit architecture was understandable for the time as the relevant versions of Microsoft’s operating system—Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10—were available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions....

Summary Eufy continues to redefine what a robot vacuum should be. Along with a high-quality vacuum and mop component, theEufy Omni E28 Robot Vacuumalso sports a portable spot cleaner for carpets, furniture, and even more. It’s versatile, works well, and should be on the top of your buying list. Eufy E28 The Eufy Omni E28 Robot Vacuum is an all-around way to keep your home clean. Along with a mop and vacuum, the system also features a portable spot cleaner that can be detached from the dock and used to clean messes on furniture, stairs, and other fabrics around the home....

Following the announcement of significant tariffs on imported vehicles this week, you might expect prices to rise across the board. However, that’s not the case.Fordhas just revealed that it is offering discounts on nearly every vehicle in itslineup. Ford, like many automakers in the first quarter of the year, has been experiencing strong sales. To maintain that momentum, the company is willing to offer significant discounts on popular models like theF-150....

Quick Links Summary If you value portability, you should buy a gaming laptop considering how much they’ve improved in recent years. If you don’t mind being stuck at a desk, though, buying a gaming desktop is still a better investment in terms of upgradability and performance per dollar. In PC gaming, you have a choice between a gaming desktop or a laptop. However, it’s not always clear which one of these options is the right one for you....

LG 55-Inch Class UHD AI 4K This 55-inch LG 4K LED TV boasts an Alpha 7 AI processor for enhanced picture and sound. Features include webOS, HDR10 Pro, Filmmaker Mode, and robust gaming capabilities with FreeSync and multiple HDMI ports. you’re able to get a big brand-name TV without spending too much money. The 55-inch LG LED 4K TV is going for a very low price of$299.99 at Best Buy. This is a big discount compared to its regular price of $349....

Quick Links We may be more than halfway through the school year, butGoogle Family Linkis getting an upgrade with school in mind. The update includes a redesigned interface, new features, and improvements to existing tools. Family Link App Refresh The first thing you’ll notice is thethe apphas been refreshed to be more in line with Google’s modern apps. The new “Screen Time” tab consolidates all screen time management tools in one place....

Quick Links Bluesky is growing as a social media platform, but it doesn’t have a typical verification system yet. It’s relatively easy for bad actors to get onto the platform and pretend to be someone they aren’t. Following these tips will help you stay safe. There’s No Official Verification System to Trust at Bluesky If you are familiar with other popular social media sites like X or Facebook, you may know that they’ve had different ways of providing verification or a sense of trust for some accounts....

We all know the importance of preventing our gadgets from overheating, but nothing compares to what NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is about to endure as it makes its closest-ever flyby of the Sun. Launched in 2018, the spacecraft has already passed our star 21 times. With each pass, it moves closer to the center of the solar system, aiming to explore why the Sun appears to be hotter in its atmosphere than on its surface....

Summary Streaming platforms keep raising their prices, and cable TV is infested with ads (and sanity-draining 24-hour news channels). A DIY HTPC (Home Theater PC) using a mini PC and Linux is the perfect escape, putting you back in control of the content you watch. What Is an HTPC? An HTPC is a PC that you connect to your living room TV. Rather than being used for office tasks or gaming, its purpose is to play your movie, TV show, and music collection....

Quick Links Summary To add a PDF in Google Slides, convert your PDF pages to images and use Insert > Image > Upload From Computer to add those images to your slides. Alternatively, upload your PDF to a cloud drive and use Insert > Link to add a link to your PDF. Google Slidesdoesn’t allow you to embedPDFsin your presentations, but there are a couple of workarounds to display your PDF content in your slides....

Summary Once you’ve set up your Apple smart home with the Home app, you can give access to other household members and temporary guests. You can even grant access on specific days of the week for specific time slots. Here’s how it works. Set Everything Up in the Home App First When you share your smart home with other people, they will see almost exactly what you see in the Home app....

Quick Links Summary To disable Sticky Keys in Windows 11, press the Shift button five times, and the feature will get deactivated. Sticky Keys offers a convenient way to usekeyboard shortcuts on your Windows 11 PC, but it isn’t for everyone. If you you turned it on by accident and prefer the standard approach to shortcuts, it’s easy to turn off Sticky Keys on your Windows PC. Here are a few ways to do just that....

Quick Links Summary To summon the virtual keyboard on your Steam Deck in Game Mode, press the X button while holding the Steam button. To activate the on-screen keyboard while in Desktop Mode, press the X button. To customize your Steam Deck’s keyboard press the Steam button, select the “Settings” tab, and then scroll down to the “Keyboard” menu. To get new keyboard themes press the “Visit the Points Shop” button located in the “Keyboard” menu....