Keep Your iPhone Looking Fresh by Cycling Your Wallpaper Automatically

Quick Links A delightful wallpaper adorning the lockscreen of your iPhone can make your day and inspire you, but finding one that matches your changing mood is a time-consuming chore. Switch your wallpaper on a whim and jazz up your iPhone with some gorgeous images for a fresh look. Shuffle Your iPhone Wallpapers From the Photos App This is by far the easiest way tocustomize your iPhone or iPad’s Lock Screenwith your favorite photos in the background and rotate them by tap, lock, hour, or day....

August 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1460 words · Justin Fischer

Latest iPhone 15 Leak Teases the Island for All

When Apple launches its all-new iPhone 15 later this year, likely in September, it could be a lot different than previous generations. While we’ve heard severalÂrumors about a lightweight alloy frameand more, the latest leak all but confirms Apple will ditch the notch for good.For years, every iPhone had a giant notch in the screen housing the front-facing camera, FaceID sensors, and more. That all changed with theiPhone 14 Proin September of 2022 with the Dynamic Island....

August 15, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Ms. Carrie Patrick PhD

Logitech Acquires Loupedeck, a Notable Stream Deck Rival

Logitech sells a ton of hardware for content creators, including high-quality webcams, USB microphones, and gaming accessories. And now, Logitech can add a livestreaming controller to its portfolio—Logitech justacquired Loupedeck, one of Elgato’s greatest rivals. While it isn’t exactly a household name, Loupedeck is a respected brand among livestreamers and content creators. Loupedeck’s earliest hardware controllers were intendedfor creative software, such as Premiere Pro and Logic Pro. But the brand’s latest products, including theLoupedeck Live, are specially made for livestreaming....

August 15, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Joseph Smith

Makefiles: What Are They and What Can You Do With Them?

Quick Links Summary If you’ve installed any software from source code, you’ve probably used Make. But what is this program and how does it work? Learn all about makefiles and how they can revolutionize your build process. What Is Compilation? Makefiles and compilation are inextricably linked. Although they’re not just for compilation, the Make program originated because of the frustrations that compilation can cause. Compilation takes source files and converts them into another form....

August 15, 2025 · 5 min · 964 words · Sarah Newman

Mini-ITX vs microATX: Which Is Better?

Quick Links Summary Are you getting tired of your regular-sized case and want a smaller computer? In that case, your choice essentially boils down to Mini-ITX and microATX motherboards and their respective cases. Mini-ITX is the smaller of the two, but how much exactly do you lose? Size: Mini-ITX Build Is Absolutely Tiny One of the key reasons people buy aMini-ITX or microATX over a standard ATX motherboardis size. A Mini-ITX motherboard measures 6....

August 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1213 words · Joseph Snyder

My Biggest Smart Home Mistake (and How I Plan to Fix It)

Summary I’ve always loved messing around with smart home tech and have a lot of it in my home. However, if I could go back in time, there’s one decision that I made early on that I would do differently. Dumb Switches Make My Smart Bulbs Unreachable I bought my firstsmart light bulbover a decade ago. I loved being able to control it from my phone or change the hue, brightness, or color temperature....

August 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1225 words · Michael Moore

Nintendo Consoles Are the Perfect Workout Machines for Beginners

Summary Setting a workout routine for yourself is often easier said than done. If you’re looking for a simple way to start exercising, look no further than a current or older Nintendo console. Here’s where to start. Build Your Stamina With the Switch Few consoles offer as much variety in fitness and sports games as the Nintendo Switch. Whether you’re looking for a quick workout or a full routine, the Switch has something for everyone....

August 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1419 words · Paul Mason

Piracy Laws Temporarily Blocked Google Drive in Italy

Italy’s Piracy Shield law, designed to combat online piracy, temporarily blocked access to Google Drive. The issue was resolved after a few hours, but it revealed how poor piracy legislation can harm legitimate internet use. The law, which allows the country’s telecom regulator AGCOM designate certain IP addresses as piracy and require internet providers and VPNs to block access to them, hasfaced criticismfor its broad approach and potential for collateral damage....

August 15, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Elizabeth Bowman

Plex Updates, the Pixel 9a, and a Whole Lot of Tariffs: Weekly Roundup

This was a busy week in the technology world, with the release of the Google Pixel 9a (for real this time), many tariff-induced pricing changes, more Plex updates, new speakers from Sony, and much more. Here are the biggest stories you might have missed. The Big News The Google Pixel 9a Is Finally Available, With Some Good Deals After a short wait and a bit of confusion, the all-new Google Pixel 9a is finally available starting today in the U....

August 15, 2025 · 11 min · 2194 words · David Edwards

Screw It, I'm Buying Anker's Goofiest Charging Station (Again)

There’s nothing more ridiculous than Anker’s MagGo Magnetic Charging Station. It’s bulbous, inelegant, and weirdly heavy. But I love this goofy thing, so I’m buying another one while it’s on sale. Imagine a power strip with three AC outlets, two USB-A ports, and two USB-C ports. Now, take all of those ports and cram them onto the backside of a plastic orb. Slap a Qi2 (MagSafe) charger to the front of the orb, and you’ve got yourself theMagGo Magnetic Charging Station....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Marc Pennington

Securing Kubernetes Cluster Traffic With Pod Network Policies

Quick Links Kubernetes Pods can freely communicate with each other by default. This poses a security risk when your cluster’s used for multiple applications or teams. Errant behavior or malicious access in one Pod could direct traffic to the other Pods in your cluster. This article will teach you how to avoid this scenario by setting upnetwork policies. These rules let you control Pod-to-Pod traffic flows at the IP address level (OSI layer3 or 4)....

August 15, 2025 · 5 min · 918 words · Jennifer Simpson

Should You Buy a Foldable Phone for Gaming?

Quick Links Summary I love foldable phones. I’m writing these words on a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, which has completely replaced my PC. It also serves as my preferred gaming console. But it’s not all sunshine and roses! There are strengths and weaknesses to keep in mind when purchasing a book-style foldable specifically for gaming. Some Games Make Great Use of the Big Screen MyGalaxy Z Fold 6has a 7....

August 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1151 words · Sydney Ingram

Sideloaded Applications Are Changing on Android Phones

If there’s ever been one key difference between Android and iPhone, it’s that iPhones don’t allow sideloading at all, while Android devices can easily install apps from outside the Google Play Store. Now, in the face of growing scrutiny regarding sideloading and a a settlement related to the highly publicizedEpic Games v. Google lawsuit, Google is making sideloaded applications more accessible. Google has agreed to pay $700 million in a settlement with the U....

August 15, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Brandy Jones