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Quick Links Google Pixel phones offer a compelling vision of what Android can be, but they come with drawbacks that aren’t immediately apparent on a spec sheet. I’m not saying don’t buy one, but here are things to keep in mind before you do. In various ways, Pixels are unique among Android phones, and not just because they come from the primary company behind Android itself. Like with anything, there’s small print, and then there’s what’s left unsaid behind the small print....

Quick Links Whether you’re a teacher planning a lesson, a business leader presenting a quarterly report, or a marketer designing eye-catching content, making a PowerPoint presentation can often eat up too much of your valuable time. Luckily, there are many ways to speed up this process. 1Use the Slide Master to Make Wholesale Changes PowerPoint’s slide master lets you control your presentation’s overall design by changing fonts, images, colors, backgrounds, bullet styles, and anything else that appears on all slides or certain slides of the same style....

Summary However, Apple TV+ falters when it comes to functionality. I don’t want it bloated with gimmicks or multiple membership plans, but there are core features missing that competitors like Netflix and Prime Video nailed years ago. Share Your Subscription Without an Apple Account You can share your Apple TV+ subscription with up to five other people, thanks to the Family Sharing functionality. It means that everyone can watch whatever they want on their own device....

Quick Links Throughout the past year, as I’ve transitioned more of my work to my phone, I’ve found that sitting down with a keyboard and mouse no longer feels like the easiest way for me to write. Surprisingly, I’ve actually come to like virtual keyboards more than physical ones. I’m not arguing that virtual keyboards are objectively better. Such preferences are inherently subjective, and I had to exclusively use a virtual keyboard for a long time before I found a rhythm approaching how quickly I could write on a physical keyboard....

Quick Links Summary Are you getting the “We can’t find your camera” error upon launching the Windows Camera app? This error, accompanied by the 0xA00F4244error code, can stem from various causes. Fortunately, it’s a very common issue, and you can quickly fix it using the below solutions. 1. Restart Your Computer If you encounter the “We can’t find your camera” error, your first step should be torestart your computer. This is because a temporary glitch in the Windows Camera app can sometimes cause the error message....

WinRAR has been such a steadfast part of the Windows experience that its payment model—politely nagging users to buy a license—has become a meme. But after more than 20 years, I’ve finally found an alternative. What’s Wrong with WinRAR? WinRAR is packed with great features, and in the decades I’ve been using it, I could count on one hand the number of times I’ve encountered a bug. Unfortunately, it has two things working against it for me....

Anker USB-C Hub for Handhelds Anker’s 6-in-1 USB-C hub has more connectivity for gaming handhelds. It has 100W PD pass-through charging, 4K HDMI output, Gigabit Ethernet, and multiple USB ports. While optimized for ROG Ally, it can be used with the Steam Deck and Legion Go. It uses a high-wattage charger and its optimal performance is 4K and 60Hz output. Anker’s 6-in-1 USB-C hub has fallen to a very low price....

Summary TheM3 MacBook Airwas one of the best laptops of 2024. With theM4 MacBook Air, Apple has again focused primarily on a chip upgrade, but the basic premise stays the same and as a result, the MacBook Air is unequivocally the best consumer laptop in its category. Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4, 2025) The M4 MacBook Air retains its sleek design while upgrading to the M4 chip, enhancing performance for media and AI tasks....

ASUS is preparing to launch the ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor, a dual-band mesh Wi-Fi 7 router designed to extend your existing wireless internet system beyond the home. It appears to be a solid option for those who own a large property and are already invested (or are willing to invest) in the ZenWiFi ecosystem. TheZenWiFi BD4 Outdoorsupports speeds up to 3,600Mbps and features a range of 2,530 feet. Of course, since it’s aWi-Fi 7 router, it also provides Multi-Link Operation (MLO) stability, and it’s compatible with existing ASUS AiMesh-capable routers for whole-home, multi-node Wi-Fi connectivity....

Summary If you’re one of the few who know about and take advantage of AT&T’s Photo Storage feature, which is a free cloud backup option similar to Google Photos or iCloud, we have some bad news. This week, AT&T and its partner Asurion announced that the service will stop working in October. Powered by Asurion, AT&T’s Photo Storage offers unlimited full-size backups (depending on your mobile plan) and is wildly helpful....

Summary If you’ve ever engaged with the “cyberpunk” genre in books, movies, and video games, you might have run into the fictional concept of a “cyberdeck”, but there’s a subculture of geeks who just can’t live in a world where cyberdecks aren’t real, so they’re making them a reality. What the Heck Is a Cyberdeck? In fiction, a cyberdeck is a (usually) portable computer that cyberpunk hackers carry around with them on jobs....

Summary If you’re a live streamer, you’ll want to buy a high-quality camera to improve the production value of your content. But if you’re not a streamer, you’re probably just trying not to look like a potato in a Zoom meeting. TheElgato Facecam Neoaims to fit somewhere in between the two extremes, as a high-quality webcam that looks great and is available at an expensive, yet still approachable price point for an everyday webcam....

Summary Tired of losing files with Windows Backup? Discover how KopiaUI can bring peace of mind to your backup process with incremental snapshots, encryption, and cloud storage options. Let’s dive in. My Windows Backup Nightmare A few years ago, I experienced a nightmare with Windows Backup. I had been regularly backing up my files using the built-in Windows backup tool, thinking my data was safe. However, my hard drive failed, and all of my backups were corrupted and unusable....