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Quick Links Sometimes, we want a particular contact to view a status update.WhatsApphas made it easier with the Mention feature. You can tag people directly in your status updates, making sharing moments and keeping people in the loop easy. Here’s how to start mentioning people on your next WhatsApp status. How to Mention People on Your WhatsApp Status Before you try to mention someone in your WhatsApp Status, make sure you’re using the latest version of the app....

It seems to happen at least once a year. I’m enjoying the warmer Pennsylvania temperatures after a cold winter and spring, and my iPhone starts acting up thanks to the higher temperatures. That’s when I know it’s too hot outside and when I need to take extra measures to protect my handset so I don’t encounter significant issues. Want to know the measures I take? I’ve put together this guide of practical tips to help you keep your device cool and extend its battery life during hot weather....

Summary Everyone loves shiny new gaming gear, but inevitably your gaming hardware will break, or become too obsolete for your needs. So instead of hoarding it all, you’ll need some way to get rid of your old gaming gear in an environmentally-friendly way. So before you just tip those old joysticks or whatnot into a garbage bag and call it a day, consider one of these fine alternatives. Trade or Sell It You may not have noticed, but gaming hardware is incredibly expensive these days....

Apple Music uses your listening history to provide tailored recommendations for new music or to create bespoke playlists. If other people play music using your account, whether they’re using your Apple devices or playing music through smart speakers, these recommendations can become tainted with music you have no interest in. There are several ways to prevent this from happening. Turn Off Listening History on Their Devices If your kids use Apple devices such as iPads to keep themselves entertained, you may have set them up with access to your Apple Music account so that they can listen to music....

Quick Links Summary Apple lets you use your iPhone’s Action button for just one action at once, like enabling the flashlight or running a Shortcut. If this feels limiting, you can use the following workarounds to trigger multiple actions with the Action button on your iPhone. Add Multiple Actions Using the Shortcuts App Shortcuts is a powerful iPhone appthat lets you create workflows to perform various operations efficiently. If you’ve got multiple shortcuts in your library that you use every day, you canassign them to the Action buttonfor quick and easy access....

Quick Links Summary Soldering has been one of the most useful skills I have acquired over the years, to the point that I almost consider it an essential life skill. If you don’t know much about soldering, I’m here to convince you why it’s a skill worth learning. Soldering Isn’t as Hard as You Think The first misconception I had about soldering is that you have to do it perfectly; otherwise, your solder joint won’t work....

Summary To stand out from the crowd on Discord, you can customize your profile to apply colors, images, and animated effects—but using all these features comes with a price. Let’s explore how it works and whether it’s worth it. How to Customize Your Discord Profile If you want to customize your Discord profile, there are plenty of options available. At the most basic, you can upload an avatar to represent yourself and fill out a short bio to fill with personal information....

Quick Links Excel’s Camera tool lets you take a snapshot of some data in Excel and paste it as an image. Unlike normal images, those you create using the Camera tool are dynamic, meaning they update to reflect any changes in the original data. Why Use the Camera Tool? There are many situations where using the Camera tool is a better option than simply copying and pasting the data. First, let’s say you have several tabs of data in your workbook, and you want to create a dashboard that pulls together the key bits of information....

Quick Links Summary We’re more than halfway through the ninth console generation, but it feels like things have barely started. While the PS5 and Xbox Series X have largely delivered on the hardware front, I can’t help but notice things haven’t been as exciting as previous generations this time around. I think I know why. Things Got off to a Rough Start The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S launched in November 2020, during the COVID 19 pandemic....

Summary Jackery had a lot to share at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES), including its new curved roof solar shingle panels, where elegance meets energy. These aren’t your average solar panels, and they look better than Tesla’s solar roof. It’s the exact type of system I’ve been waiting for, and here’s why. The goal is forJackery’s curved solar panelsto seamlessly blend into most residential roofs by looking like the familiar clay tiles many homes employ....

Quick Links Slideshow presentations are a great way to convey information in an easy-to-understand, cleanly designed package. But between Apple’s Keynote and Microsoft’s PowerPoint, who does the job the best, and which aligns best to your needs? Pricing: Who’s Got The Better Deal? The Keynote app is free on Apple devices as a pre-downloaded app, and is available on the App Store for free download at any time. For non-Apple devices, Keynote can only be accessed via theiCloudwebsite, and some features are limited....

The new MSI MS-C926 is an incredibly thin and little PC box. It is fanless and appears like more of a slab than traditional boxes and towers, and it operates without a fan of any kind. At just 19 millimeters thick, this incredibly slim computer could be seen as having a weaker performance. The inside of PCs tends to be big and bulky, leading to a bigger tower. However, this isn’t true about the MS-C926 because this PC proves that small size doesn’t have to mean slow performance....

I’ve tested the majority of Keychron’s Lemokey lineup of gaming keyboards, and the Lemokey P1 HE is my go-to for personal use. It’s this context that has me so disappointed in theLemokey L1 HE, a spin on the P1 HE that ditches that board’s best traits and adds little for a much higher price. Lemokey L1 HE A 75% magnetic keyboard with gaming features enabled by its Hall effect switches, four macro keys, and a programmable roller....