Quick Links Google got a bit ahead of itself and accidentally published a blog post about the massive upcoming Android redesign. It looks fresh, modern, and playful—perfect for the current design trends. But there’s a big problem: will enough people actually get to see it? “Material 3 Expressive” was supposed to be announced at Google I/O this month, but the blog post that has since been pulled gave us an early look....
Quick Links Summary When shopping for a new GPU, you must ensure that it’s compatible with your system. You should check if the PSU can handle its power requirements and assess its compatibility with your motherboard and other components. Here are some tips to help you check whether your PC can handle your next GPU. Can Your PSU Power the GPU? The PSU converts incoming AC power to regulated DC power and supplies it to your PC components....
Quick Links I regularly use Disney+ on my phone when traveling to stay entertained. While the experience is great by default, there are various ways I’ve made it even better thanks to the app’s native features. If you want to use Disney+ on mobile or tablet, here’s what you need to do. The most important feature you need to know about is the ability todownload movies and shows for offline viewing....
Quick Links It seems that the modern web makes it hard to stay private, but there are still ways to make it less likely that anyone can trace you. While no one can promise 100% privacy protection, these tips can maximize your odds. Use a “No Log” VPN Ano-log VPNis avirtual private network(VPN) service that does not keep logs of its users' online activities. This means that the VPN provider does not collect or store information about the websites you visit, the files you download, or the content you access while using the VPN....
Summary We’re living in an era where a new graphics card costs as much as a used car—I’m looking at you, NVIDIA RTX 5090. But what if I told you that you could score most of the performance at a fraction of the price by opting for a used card instead? Why Should You Buy a Used Graphics Card, and Is It Safe? Graphics cards are the most important component for gaming, rendering, mining, and machine learning, which is why they’re often the most expensive part of a computer....
Quick Links Summary To create an allow list in Gmail, create a filter. In the “From” field, specify a list of email addresses separated by commas. Choose the “Never send it to Spam” action for the filter. Gmail will always allow emails from the senders you specify and will never send them to spam. If you find yourself fishing through your spam folder to find emails from non-spammers, there’s a solution....
Summary If you always wanted to create your own personal streaming service, then Plex is the solution you’re looking for. So if you want to start using Plex on your Ubuntu system, then this guide is for you. We’ll walk through installing Plex, setting it up via the web client, and creating your media libraries. What Is Plex? Plexis an all-in-one streaming solution that brings your favorite movies, TV shows, and other media formats into one place....
Apple has moved passwords from the Settings app to a native one. Here’s how to add it to your Mac’s menu bar to make your saved passwords more accessible. Adding the Passwords App to the Menu Bar Unlike other apps, which allow you toadd them to the menu barthrough the Control Center’s settings, the Passwords app requires you to take another route to achieve the same result. Openthe Passwords app(hit Command+Spacebar then start typing “Passwords” and hit Return) then navigate to the top left of the screen....
Paper-like screens are regularly pitched as an eyestrain-reducing alternative to LCD or OLED. And, when it comes toreading, I have to agree. But I see a lot of people doing weird stuff on their E Ink monitors and tablets, like watching YouTube videos or browsing the web. So, I decided to take this absurdity to the extreme by loading upMinecrafton my BOOX eReader. Android eReaders, Weird Marketing, and My Deteriorating Mental State Very few people in my life actually own an eReader....
Quick Links Spotify is my one stop destination for music, playlists, and collaborating with my friends. But if you are someone who only uses Spotify to stream music or create playlists, you are missing out on some of its best features. Use Spotify’s Own “TikTok” TikTok’s rise to famebrought short-form vertical videos to the limelight, with other social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube quickly jumping on the bandwagon with their renditions....
Quick Links Summary I often find products on Instagram that I want to buy later. I could just save the posts that show them, but instead, I throw them in an Instagram “Collection.” It’s much easier to find them later on, and this is just one example among many other situations where I find Instagram Collections really useful. How to Create an Instagram Collection Instagram Collections allow you to essentially save posts and Reels to private folders....
Apple has confirmed that iPad owners in the European Union can download and install apps from alternative app stores beginning September 16. “Users in the EU can download iPadOS apps on the App Store and through alternative distribution,” Apple explained. People can install an app directly from the official website (so-called sideloading) provided the developer has opted into Apple’s Web Distribution method. Other app stores may offer their storefront app for browsing, downloading, and installing apps....
If you’re building a website, setting up custom email accounts, or even running your own FTP server, you’ll need a domain name and hosting. That can easily set you back hundreds of dollars. So I went on the hunt for a truly free domain name service, and here’s what I found out. Can You Really Get a Free Domain Name for Your Website? The short answer? Yes. You can snag a free domain name in two main ways:...
