Quick Links Summary Nobody likes passwords, understandably so. They’re tricky to come up with and even trickier to remember, but a new authentication method called “passkeys” could make them a thing of the past. Here’s how you can use passkeys to enjoy a password-less experience on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. What Is a Passkey? Simply put, aa passkey is a kind of passwordthat you don’t have to enter, protect, or remember....

Quick Links Summary To use YouTube’s PiP mode, go to Settings > Apps > YouTube > Picture-in-Picture, and toggle on “Allow Picture-in-Picture.” Next, open your YouTube profile, navigate to Settings > General, and toggle on “Picture-in-Picture.” Play a video and exit YouTube to see the floating video window. WithYouTube’s picture-in-picture (PiP) mode, you’re able to have your favorite video playing in a floating window while you use other apps. Here’s how to enable YouTube picture-in-picture mode on your Android phone....

Are you curious what was worth a look at IFA 2024? We were there, and while there was a lot choose from, here are all the gadgets we thought stood out as the best of IFA this year. Not sure what IFA is? The Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin is an event held every year in Berlin, Germany. Since it started in 1929, it’s become essentially the European equivalent of theConsumer Electronics Show (CES)held in the US every January....

Summary Back in the day, sliding open a keyboard was practical, satisfying, and just plain cool. Nowadays, physical keyboards have all but vanished, sacrificed in the name of thinner designs and bigger slab screens. I will take a moment to appreciate what made sliding keyboard phones special. Quick Links There was a time when texting under the table in class was an art form. You didn’t need to look. Your thumbs just knew where every key was....

Whether you’re recording a song, Shakespearean monologue, or interview, recording using your iPhone’s Voice Memos app is handy but doesn’t always yield the highest quality audio content. Luckily there are a few steps you’re able to take to increase the recording quality that won’t cost you a thin red penny. Switch to Lossless Audio Format Did you know you can record high-resolution audio right from your recording app? These files use a higher bit rate than compressed “lossy” files, which discard data to make files more manageable and degrade the audio quality....

Summary In the world of foldable phones, there are two styles to choose from: book-style and flip-style. For a long time, I was of the opinion that flip-style foldables—like the Galaxy Z Flip and Moto Razr—were the more practical form factor. I finally got my hands on a book-style foldable phone, and boy, was I wrong. Book-stylefoldable phones—the ones that fold from a standard phone size to a tablet—have been around for nearly five years....

Quick Links Summary Should you upgrade from the iPhone 15 to the iPhone 16? There are a few big changes that might entice you to do so and plenty of similarities that might convince you to save your money instead. Here’s what you need to know. Say Goodbye to the Diagonal Camera Placement TheiPhone 16 comes with a vertically arranged camera module, a significant shift from the diagonally arranged camera modules on the recent iPhones....

Quick Links Make 2023 the year you take control of your data privacy with some help fromIncogni. They’ll get your personal information out of online databases andpeople search sitesto improve your digital footprint and keep your data secure. And with today’s special offer, you’re able to enjoy an annual subscription to their removal service for just $6.49 per month, billed as $77.88 upfront. If you don’t want to commit to a full year, monthly plans are also available at $12....

Summary My feelings toward theLogitech MX Creative Consoleare as conflicted as they get. Its two components have varying levels of usability. While the MX Creative Keypad genuinely elevates my Adobe workflows, the MX Creative Dialpad leaves a lot to be desired. Logitech MX Creative Console The MX Creative Console consists of two heavily customizable devices aimed to enhance the workflow of Adobe-based creatives. User profiles set up in Logi Options+ update the functionality of both the Keypad and Dialpad depending on the software open reducing the need to memorize endless Adobe shortcuts....

Microsoft is building its whole ecosystem around one central concept: generative AI. Different versions of the company’s Copilot assistant have rolled out to different apps and services, including Microsoft 365 and Windows 11, but they’re all meant to be an omnipresent assistant that can help you get stuff done. Following the release of a standalone web app as an alternative to Bing Chat, Microsoft has now released an independent Copilot app for Android phones and tablets....

Microsoft Outlook for Android is a full-featured email and calendar application, but there’s also Outlook Lite for lower-end devices. The latter app is now adding an interesting feature: SMS text messaging support. Outlook Liteis a modified version of the Outlook app built for lower-end devices and less reliable network connections, with a few missing features and custom tweaks compared to the full Outlook experience. Microsoft announced in a blog post that Outlook Lite can now function as an SMS client, allowing it to display, send, and receive text messages using your phone number....

Summary Life isn’t fair, and video games are no exception. Most competitive multiplayer games strive to deliver a balanced experience where every available option is equally viable, but there’s always bound to be some choices that are better than the rest. For me, imbalance isn’t always a problem. Fun Over Fairness For many fans of multiplayer titles, there’s nothing more important than balance. A balanced game ensures players can win through skill or teamwork rather than relying on the unfair advantage of an overpowered character or weapon....

Summary No matter how desperate you are to get some Taylor Swift tickets, do not buy them on social media sites. Even if the seller appears genuine, it’s more than likely that you are about to lose your money and have no recourse. What Are Social Media Ticket Scams? Live entertainment is a huge industry. There’s a reason why so many bands seem to tour endlessly—it’s a big moneymaker. That also makes it a prime target for scammers....