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Quick Links Summary Monitoring your data usage on Windows can be beneficial if you’re on a metered connection or worried about exceeding data caps. This allows you to adjust your usage patterns to ensure you’re using your data effectively. Here’s how. Use Task Manager to Keep an Eye on Data Usage InTask Manager, you’re able to monitor how much data the apps on your computer use in real time. This can help you see which programs are consuming too much bandwidth or slowing down the network....

Summary There are steps that you should take to make yourself less of a target for thieves, and to verify your mobile devices are useless if someone else does get a hold of them. Here’s what you’re able to do to protect your Windows laptops and tablets against theft and burglary. How to Physically Secure Your Windows Devices Rule number one for making sure something doesn’t get stolen: don’t leave it unattended!...

Summary If you’re in the mood for retro gaming, be sure to try out Dolphin. It’s the best emulator out there for Wii and GameCube titles, but there are a few things to check when setting it up for the first time. Dolphin has been around for quite some time. It’s a FOSS emulator, or free open-source software emulator. You can download the latest version from theDolphin website, or compile it yourself from thesource code....

Summary The new Outlook app has greatly improved since its debut in 2023, but not everyone is ready to abandon the old version. Thankfully, there are a few ways to freely swap back to the older Outlook—now dubbed “Outlook (classic).” Switching Back to Outlook Classic Before you can swap between different versions of Outlook, you will need to install Outlook (classic) onto your device. If you don’t already have it installed, downloadOutlook for Windows (classic)from the Microsoft Store....

Quick Links It’s not obvious how to unlink your Android device from the Windows Phone Link app, considering there’s no option to remove it in settings like there is for iPhones. Here’s how to unlink and re-link it later on. How to Unlink Your Android Device from Phone Link To unlink your Android device, you must sign out of the Microsoft Account in the Phone Link app on your Windows PC and theLink to Windows appon your Android device....

Summary The new Notepad lets you write Markdown without installing anything. It works with plain text, keeps your syntax visible, and formats when you want it to. One of the main advantages of Markdown is how widely supported it is across devices, operating systems, and different apps. Here’s how to get started with it in Notepad. Notepad, which was once known for being as plain as a text editor could get, has picked up several new tricks with Windows 11, including AI integration, tabs, and automatic file saving....

Summary Headphone shoppers will find more and more manufacturers offering a spatial audio feature. After coming across one too many people who sang the praises of this brave new world of listening, I bought a pair of headphones with spatial audio. For many reasons, I don’t see myself switching back. Why the Hype About Spatial Audio? The wordimmersiveis a common adjective used to characterize the quality of an audio experience. Essentially, immersive means true-to-life, where what you hear mimics real-life occurrences spatially, multi-dimensionally, and in 360 degrees....

We all grew up with cartoons, mostly those aimed at kids. With the launch ofThe Simpsons, there was a thirst in that decade for more cartoons aimed at older viewers. Thankfully, more than justSimpsonsclones popped up during this time. While there were more zany and dry-witted sitcoms, there were also youthful satires, dark comic book adaptations, and slapstick claymation. After having endured the limitations of Saturday morning cartoons, these primetime and late-night shows made me realize how much more potential the medium can have....

Did you know there’s a whole ecosystem of Ubuntu-based distros, each with its own unique features and superpowers? You might wonder—if Ubuntu works so well, why bother with these alternatives? Well, here are five reasons why you should explore the wider world of Ubuntu-based distributions. 1You’ll Get Specialized Tools While Ubuntu is a jack-of-all-trades, some of its offshoots cater to specific needs and workflows. Let’s look at a couple of standout examples:...

Quick Links Can you buy the latest and greatest TV technology from the bargain bin? As OLED TVs grow more popular, customers are hunting for the best possible deals that they can find. Unfortunately, a cheap OLED TV may not give you the best viewing experience, and it certainly isn’t a cost-effective option. As of November 2022, a “cheap” OLED TV costs $900 or less. But OLED TV prices will occasionally drop throughout the holiday shopping season, and they may slowly reduce throughout 2023....

Quick Links The Microsoft 365 app is designed to bridge your most frequently used collaboration tasks, making it easy to complete them from one platform. In this article I’ll discuss this app in more detail, why I recommend looking into using it on your mobile device, and my overall views and impressions. What Is Microsoft 365 App On Mobile? The Microsoft 365 appallows you to accessing your files stored on OneDrive, capture your documents, use Microsoft’s AI (Copilot), and more....

Summary iCloud is a big part of Apple’s modern ecosystem, helping you get the most out of your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and more. The bad news is that iCloud isn’t free. On the bright side, it might be a monthly fee that’s worth paying. Backup (Almost) All Apple Devices With the exception of my MacBook, iCloud means I never have to make local backups of any device. My iPhone and Apple Watch are backed up daily to the cloud, and the same would be true of an iPad if I had one....

Most party speakers are huge with flashing lights powerful enough to cause temporary blindness if you look at them wrong. TheJLab Go Partyis more subtle, like pre-party appetizers, but its water resistance, dual drivers, and $30 price make it compelling as a general-purpose Bluetooth speaker. JLab Go Party With its sleek cylindrical design, this speaker transforms any space into the perfect party zone. Packing 10 watts of crystal-clear, lab-quality sound, this portable Bluetooth powerhouse lets you customize both audio and lighting effects....