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Summary If you’ve been looking for a great VPN router that offers fast connectivity, excellent web protection, and intuitive controls, look no further than theExpressVPN Aircove Go. Other than its ethernet-only, out-of-the-box setup, there wasn’t anything I disliked about this terrific device that helps keep your internet traffic invisible on the road. ExpressVPN Aircove Go Wi-Fi 6 Router Exclusively developed by ExpressVPN, Aircove Go is a portable Wi-Fi 6 router with built-in VPN (when used with an active ExpressVPN subscription, sold separately)....

The next time you check out a software project on GitHub, don’t assume lots of stars as a quality indicator. A new study conducted by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, Socket, and North Carolina State University has pointed out how fake stars are used to boost malicious GitHub repositories. GitHubis one of the most popular sites for hosting software projects and downloads, for everything fromWindows Terminalto7-Zip. People can ‘star’ a repository, which is similar to a ‘like’ on social media platforms, and projects with many stars are sometimes shown in the GitHub home page and other places....

8Bitdo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller for Android This controller fits Android phones between 100-170mm, with an Xbox-like button layout, Bluetooth connectivity, and hall effect joysticks and triggers. 8Bitdo is perhaps best known for its retro-inspired wireless game controllers, but the company also makes a few modern gamepads. The company’s controller for attaching to Android phones is now $40, a savings of 20% from the original price, making it an even better choice for on-the-go gaming....

Quick Links Summary Some Android phones can be used as full-blown desktop computers. Yet, until now, this is a feature that Google itself hasn’t really leaned into—but that’s starting to change. Here are the signs and why I’m excited to see what comes next. You might not know this, but if you know where to look, you can find a desktop mode hidden on some devices as far back as Android 10....

Quick Links Summary Is theGoogle Pixel Tabletan iPad competitor or a new take on Google’s languishing smart home displays? The answer to that question is in the eye of the beholder. But either way you look at it, the Pixel Tablet is a little disappointing in both regards. A Tablet, Speaker, and Smart Display The Google Pixel Tablet is a hybrid product. On one hand, it’s an 11-inch tablet computer that can handle most portable needs....

Nearly one year ago, Google introduced a “Search Generative Experience” that adds AI chatbot responses to Search results. But this feature, which is free to test with Search Labs, could become paywalled. The “Search Generative Experience” (or SGE) uses AI to summarize or supplant traditional search results. If you search for “best Vegas hotels,” for example, SGE may provide a list of popular all-inclusive resorts and save you the trouble of opening a bunch of websites....

Google revealed the new Pixel Watch 3 at its Made by Google event on Tuesday. The company’s third generation smartwatch is heavily geared towards helping runners train more efficiently and effectively, while still offering a slew of productivity and connectivity options. Both the original Pixel watch andthe Pixel Watch 2only came in a single size and one material: 41mm stainless steel. Though the Pixel Watch 3 uses the same aluminum shell as the Watch 2, the new iteration will be offered in both 41mm and 45mm screen sizes....

Quick Links Summary As all HDMI cables physically look the same, it can be challenging to tell them apart. Add to this the ever-growing number of HDMI standards, and things become even more confusing. So, how can you identify an HDMI 2.1 cable? What Is an HDMI 2.1 Cable? An HDMI 2.1 can handle features ofHDMI version 2.1, such as video resolutions up to 10K and enhanced gaming features. It’s not an official designation, however....

Quick Links The world of robotics is having its own revolution while everyone’s paying attention to chatbots, which means you might be caught by surprise in a few years when autonomous construction machines start putting up structures in your neighborhood. These are some of the coolest examples. 4HK1500 by SuperDroid A lot of construction work is simply hauling equipment or tools from one part of the work site to another, often through tricky terrain....

Summary URL shorteners produce bite-sized links by the millions, yet the well never seems to run dry—there’s more happening behind the scenes than meets the eye. What Do URL Shorteners Do? URL shorteners take long web addresses and condense them into tidy links that slip easily into social media posts or promotional materials. When you paste a long, unwieldy web address into a URL shortener, the system quickly translates that lengthy text into a condensed token....

Quick Links Do you have a new email address and change your Apple ID to be associated with it? Or, maybe you’re giving your iPhone to a family member and want it to use a different Apple ID entirely? It’s easy to do both, and we’ll show you how. Related:How to Change Your Apple ID Email Address How to Change Your Apple ID Email Address To remove the existing email address andadd a new one to your Apple account, just make sure you have access to yournew email addressinbox, as you’ll need it to confirm the change....

Quick Links Summary Whether you’re looking touse a different accountor you’re giving your device away to someone, it’s easy to log yourself out of your Reddit account on your iPhone, Android, and desktop device. We’ll show you how to sign out of your account and what to do if you can’t find or use the sign-out option. Let’s get started. Log Out of Reddit on iPhone and Android To sign out of your user account in Reddit’s mobile app, all you have to do is tap an option in the app menu....

Quick Links Summary If you aren’t interested in watching someone’s Stories or receiving alerts when someone messages you, you may mute that person in your Snapchat account. This allows you to keep unwanted notifications out of your way, and we’ll show you how to do that in the Snapchat app on your iPhone or Android phone. Let’s dive in. What Happens When You Mute Someone on Snapchat? When it comes tomuting people, Snapchat offers you two options, and the effect depends on which option you choose....