Quick Links Summary Playlists have long been the dominant way through which people consume music on streaming platforms. It’s therefore surprising that both Spotify and Apple Music haven’t figured out intuitive ways for users to create them, even though iTunes laid the groundwork for a playlist editor over a decade ago. Welcome to the Playlist Era The way we’ve engaged with music has always been shaped by the form factors available to us....

Summary I dabble in a little Magic the Gathering. Nothing serious, mind you. I have at most maybe two or three hundred cards, but I have always thought it would be fun to make up my own card battle game. However, lacking the artistic talent, what better tool to turn to than AI image generators? Could I in fact use ChatGPT to make my own homegrown card game? Workshopping Your TCG Rules With ChatGPT Games like MTG, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!...

Summary Times are tough all around the world, and usually when belts are tightened, the first thing to go is entertainment. That’s a sad situation, and it doesn’t help that the only news about gaming these days seem to be that it’s getting more and more expensive. However, just because the price tags are going up, does that make gaming expensive entertainment? I’d argue that it’s still the cheapest way to kill time....

Windows Mixed Reality was Microsoft’s big attempt at virtual reality and augmented reality, powering everything from VR headsets to the futuristic HoloLens. With Apple’s Vision Pro headset on the way, Microsoft has apparently decided to kill Windows Mixed Reality. Microsoft has added Windows Mixed Reality to its online list of deprecated Windows features, meaning it is no longer under active development and isn’t well supported. The page explains, “Windows Mixed Reality is deprecated and will be removed in a future release of Windows....

In a surprise announcement, Mozilla says that it’s bringing Firefox desktop extensions to the browser’s Android app. The non-profit is now asking developers to optimize their extensions for the mobile platform, as the new “open ecosystem of extensions” is slated to launch by 2024. A more specific launch date will be revealed this September. Essentially, Firefox for Android is going back to its roots. The browser used to support third-party extensions, but it lost this functionality in 2020 when the Android browser was overhauled with a more modern and secure codebase....

Google has announced that it will stop making its Nest Protect smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarm. This is a significant change for the company’s venture into home safety, but not the end. Google states that it is shifting its strategy to create a more inclusive smart home platform that works with devices from all manufacturers. This approach is meant to let others in the smart home industry make the hardware instead of just Google....

Quick Links Bone conduction headphones are outliers in the market, sounding more like a superhero prop than a serious audio accessory. But don’t be fooled. Headphones like theHaylou PurFree BC01sare so good at managing ambient sound that you just may add one of these unusual cans to your collection. Bone conduction headphones, including the Haylou PurFree BC01s, aremore than a gimmick. They deliver decent sound and are comfortable to wear even while exercising....

Quick Links Summary The Xbox Adaptive Controller helps gamers with disabilities by offering them a controller option that’s comfortable to use and customizable enough to fit their needs. Most gaming controllers are built for people without disabilities. However,in the U.S., 26% of people have some sort of disability. This means that many gamers can’t use standard controllers to play video games comfortably—or at all. Thankfully, there are some other options for them....

Quick Links Summary If your sent payment is still unclaimed, you can cancel it by selecting “Activity” in your PayPal account, choosing the payment to cancel, and selecting “Cancel” followed by “Cancel Payment.” If the option to cancel isn’t there, that means your payment’s already been claimed. Want to get back the money you’ve sent someone on PayPal? In some cases, you’re able to cancel your payment and get your funds back....

Summary In order to pair WhatsApp on your phone with the desktop or web app, you need to scan a QR code. You may encounter a “No Valid QR code Detected” error while trying to do this. We’ll show you how to fix that and a few other ways to resolve the problem. Use the “Linked Devices” Option to Scan the QR Code The “No Valid QR code Detected” error is likely caused by using the camera icon on WhatsApp’s main interface to scan theQR code....

Quick Links Summary To hide a slide, select the slide and in Google Slides' menu bar choose Slide > Skip Slide. Unhide a slide by selecting the hidden slide, right-clicking it, and choosing “Unhide Slide.” You can also prevent hidden slides from being printed by editing the presentation’s print settings. If you’d like to prevent a specific slide from appearing while you’re presenting or printing your presentation, rather thandelete ityou can hide that slide on Google Slides....

Quick Links Summary If you don’t wish to keep a paired Bluetooth device, it’s easy to remove it using Settings, Device Manager, and Command Prompt. We’ll show you how to use all these methods on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC. Remove Bluetooth Devices Using the Settings App A quick way to remove paired Bluetooth devices is by using Windows’ Settings app, though it is a little different in Windows 10 and Windows 11....

Quick Links Summary To repost a video on TikTok, while watching it tap the right-arrow icon, and, in the Share To menu, choose “Repost.” Optionally, add a comment by tapping “Add Comment.” To remove a repost, open the video, tap the right-arrow icon, and choose “Remove Repost.” Found a great TikTok video your friend and followers should see? Repost that video! Later if you want, you can also undo a repost....