Quick Links Electric vehicles andplug-in hybridsstill have two pedals under your feet, a gas pedal, and a brake. So, what is one-pedal driving, how can you stop without hitting the brakes, and why does it matter? One-pedal driving is exactly what it sounds like. you may accelerate and brake with only the gas pedal, all while gaining extra battery life and range simultaneously. This is known as an e-pedal, i-pedal, or other names, and it uses regenerative braking....

Quick Links Summary Quordle challenges you to solve four words at once instead of one. You start with nine tries and can only guess one word at a time. you may play it onMerriam-Webster’s Quordle website. Quordle is yet anotherWordle clone, however, it’s one that has a bit more depth than the originalWordle. You’ll need to multitask to successfully solve this daily puzzle. Thankfully, the game is pretty easy to learn despite being hard to master....

Summary The Apple Pencil is a fantastic iPad accessory for everything from handwriting notes to sketching artwork, but picking the right one can look like a daunting process. Here’s how to figure out which Apple Pencil is right for you. Apple sells a grand total of four different Apple Pencil models: the1st generation Apple Pencil, theUSB-C Apple Pencil, the2nd generation Apple Pencil, and theApple Pencil Pro. Each pencil has a different combination of features and iPad compatibility, so even though there are four options, you really only have one or two options for a given iPad model....

Summary Valve’s Deck Verified program aims to curate a game catalog for Steam Deck owners, but the program isn’t perfect. Some verified games run poorly, while other unsupported games work great. Here’s what you’re able to do about it. “Deck Verified” Labels Aren’t to Be Trusted TheDeck Verifiedprogram has four compatibility categories. The Verified category states that “The game works great on Steam Deck, right out of the box,” the catch is that Valve doesn’t actually review game performance on the Deck....

Quick Links One of the primary issues people face when using Microsoft Word is how the program deals with formatting. At times, it seems the program has a mind of its own! However, many of these frustrations can be solved by displaying non-printing characters. What Is a Non-Printing Character? A non-printing character is a formatting mark that dictates how your document is laid out. As the name suggests, non-printing characters exist only to support your on-screen formatting and do not appear on printed-out versions of your work....

Quick Links In the world of internet connectivity, the letters and numbers next to your signal bars can sometimes be confusing. Whether you’re seeing “Wi-Fi 6,” or even older standards like “3G” and “E,” these acronyms tell you a lot about the speed and quality of your connection. Let’s break down what they signify. Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 6is the latest generation of Wi-Fi technology, also known as 802.11ax. It offers faster speeds, and better performance in crowded areas....

Quick Links While Microsoft has strengthened Windows security over the years, cyber threats have also evolved and become more sophisticated. A single misstep can compromise your PC, allowing malware to operate undetected. Here are some telltale signs that your computer may be infected and how to protect it. 1Increased Resource Consumption A sudden spike in resource usage is often one of the first signs of a malware infection. This happens because malware requires system resources to run in the background, steal data, and exploit your hardware....

Quick Links At one point many years ago, it seemed like home 3D TVs and monitors were the future. Before the rebirth of VR, this was how we’d get more immersive media. Then, 3D seemed to die outside movie theaters—but next-generation 3D displays are here, and they don’t need glasses. 3D on Your Laptop, No Glasses Necessary At CES 2023, both Acer and ASUS were showing off surprisingly impressive glasses-free 3D laptops....

Summary While there are plenty of great sales on the Nintendo Switch eShop, there’s nothing wrong with looking for a bargain. Unfortunately, I almost got caught in a weird scam selling a Nintendo Account full of games. So here’s what you need to know to avoid the same fate. Third-Party eShop Codes Are OK, but Accounts Are Not Let’s look at how this scam works. It starts with third-party game key site,which are generally perfectly fine....

The 1960s were a revolutionary time for television, and not just due to the advent of the color TV. After a decade of experimenting with sitcoms, science fiction, and cartoons, better quality came to the small screen with writing and production values. Unlike the Jello salads of the era, most of these shows held up so well that they formed the foundation for future television. Returning to these old shows offers old-fashioned comfort, whether you’re old enough to remember them or were first introduced to them on Nick at Nite....

Tired of using Delta emulator on your puny little iPhone? Well, Delta is now optimized for iPad, and it comes with some interesting features to make DS games more manageable. The Delta 1.6 update introduces full-screen compatibility and a collection of new controller skins for iPad. While the emulator could already be downloaded on iPad, it couldn’t play at full screen, so it was relatively useless as an iPad app....

Quick Links Summary Plex does support Dolby Vision, but you need to make sure that you have added the file to your Plex Media Server and that the device you are watching on also supports Dolby Vision output. Dolby Vision is a high-dynamic range (HDR) video format that uses dynamic metadata to adjust the picture on a scene-by-scene (or frame-by-frame) basis. Plex supports a range of HDR formats, including Dolby Vision — here’s what you need to know....

Summary Variable refresh rate (VRR) flicker affects virtually every VA and OLED monitor, as well as some IPS and TN monitors. While the issue can be pretty frustrating, there are a number of ways to solve it. Before I share them, let me explain what causes VRR flicker. What Causes VRR Flicker? VRRflicker occurs because of inconsistent or highly unstableframe ratein certain games or due to sudden frame time variations caused by issues likeshader compilationor traversal stutter—when the next area of an open world game is loaded....