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Summary Do you play video games for several hours a day? It’s time to take a stand. Avoid sitting to improve your health and unlock a few extra potential benefits. Here’s everything you need to consider about gaming standing up. The Dangers of Sitting Sedentary behavior like sitting for prolonged periods is linked to an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. You’ll find this mentioned in articles from reputable institutions likeHarvard Health Publishing,Yale Medicine, andWebMDthat should help motivate you to spend less time sat down and more time on your feet....

Summary Nothing lasts forever, especially video games. Many of the best sports and racing games are vanishing from digital stores without any sort of explanation. So what’s the play here? Sports and Racing Games Rely on Licensing Agreements Many games feature real-life cars and professional sports teams, but that’s not just because the developers felt like including them. For a game to legally use an intellectual property (IP) or copyrighted material that belongs to another company, its publisher must license the IP from its rights holders....

Microsoftreallywants you to use its Copilot AI assistant. The company even went as far as replacing the Show Desktop button in Windows 11 with a button to open Copilot. That was apparently a step too far, as the change is now being reversed. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3566 (KB5037002) in the Windows 11 Beta Channel. Among other changes, the Show Desktop button on the far right side of the taskbar is now enabled by default again, instead of showing a Copilot button....

No matter what kind of vehicle you’re looking to purchase, reliability is easily one of the most important metrics you should look at. Making sure that the new car you buy has a good reputation can be the difference between a smooth ownership experience and a costly nightmare. Generally, Toyota and Honda lead the pack when in the realms of reliability. We understand the appeal of driving something a little different though....

If you’re planning on observing the night sky, going for a night hike, or trying to snap a shot of the Moon, the phase is incredibly important. Here’s everything you need to know about the current Lunar phase, as well as what you can expect in the near future. What Is the Moon Phase on March 25th? Today, the moon is 20% full, which puts it in the waning crescent phase....

Quick Links If your aging PC is struggling to keep up with the demands of a modern Windows version, you are not alone. It’s pretty common for older hardware to be left behind as software evolves. However, that doesn’t mean your system is ready for an e-waste dump. As I explored in a recent guide, there is a fantastic selection of Linux distros that can turn your old Windows PC into a responsive machine....

Quick Links Summary Does your text cursor randomly turn white when you hover over text input fields? This issue is common across various programs on Windows, especially browsers and Microsoft Office applications. Luckily, there are several effective solutions you can try to resolve it. 1. Change Your Display Output If you’re using multiple monitors with Windows, the text cursor may occasionally turn white in certain applications. This can be caused by a compatibility issue between Windows and the driver for your external monitor....

Are you worried your sensitive files will land in the wrong hands? If you share your files securely, can reduce the risk of that happening. Here are some measures you can take to share your confidential files securely on your Windows 11 PC. 1Remove Metadata From Your Files When you create a file, the app that makes the file saves various metadata items with the file. This often includes the author’s name, the device the file was created with, and so on....

So you’re not sure whether buying the Nintendo Switch 2 on day one is worth it. $449 is a lot of money, and the prospect of spending more on games this generation isn’t a particularly inviting one. Relax. I’m here to make your decision easier with eight reasons why you should take the plunge and become an early adopter. 8Nintendo’s Launch Games Are Exciting The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wilddid some serious heavy lifting on the original Switch’s launch day, but here, its Switch 2 remaster is a blip in a sea of launch titles....

Quick Links Parental controls have been available on the iPhone since 2008, but Apple has added many more features for parents over the years. These features form a vital safety barrier that can help keep kids safe online, both on the iPhone and iPad. 1Communication Safety One area where kids may run into inappropriate content is Messages, the iPhone’s primary messaging application. Apple’s Communication Safety feature, when toggled on, can detect photos sent or received on a child’s phone that may contain nudity....

Summary Amazon’sKindle Scribehas seen several quality-of-lifefirmware updatessince its release on July 05, 2025. Even without these software improvements, its 10.2-inch 1,860 x 2,480 resolution 300PPI e-paper display with 16-level grayscale and 35 LED frontlights make it Amazon’s biggest and most powerful eReader to date. It’s also the most versatile, thanks to it being the first such device from Amazon to support a stylus pen in addition to a touchscreen. There’s no denying that thanks to those firmware updates, which included enhanced notebook sharing, better note editing, and an ability to take screenshots, the Kindle Scribe is a much better device than it was when first released....

Quick Links We use our phones a lot, and a growing number of people are trying to do something about that—even switching to dedicated “Minimalist” phones. Those phones are neat, but I think there’s actually a far better and far easier solution to the problem: a smartwatch with a mobile data connection. Leave Your Phone Behind Before I dive into the reasons why a smartwatch is a great"minimalist" phone, we have to address the elephant in the room....

The Android operating system, which powers devices like theGalaxy S23, is updated on a yearly basis. The first general beta release for this year’s update, Android 14, is now available. Google already releaseda few Developer Preview buildsof Android 14 earlier this year, intended for app and game developers to test with their software. This is the first beta build aimed at both regular smartphone owners and app developers, with some of the rough edges smoothed out from previous releases....