Quick Links Summary You can create cool animated stickers using Live Photos on your iPhone. Akin to thebackground remover on iOS 16, Apple has introduced a new feature in iOS 17 that picks the subjects from Live Photos and converts them into animated stickers. In our testing, the feature picks up the subjects very well, as if there was a green screen in the background. However, it only works in the Messages app on iOS 17....
Summary To Emulate the GameCube on your Steam Deck: Longing for the days of Nintendo’s most cubiform console? OnValve’s Steam Deck, you can emulate the GameCube with a tool called Dolphin (not to be confused with the Deck’s file manager). We’ll walk you through getting it running and show you some tips for making the most of the GameCube emulator. Step 1: Install Dolphin, a GameCube Emulator, via EmuDeck The first thing you must do to emulate the GameCube on your Steam Deck is open Firefox—this is the default browser inSteamOS, but you can use any browser you like—and summon the keyboard by pressing the “X” button, then typeEmuDeck....
Quick Links Summary If you’re experiencing Bluetooth audio delay when watching movies or TV shows, you can usually adjust a TV’s delay to sync correctly. For video games, TVs that lack a sync feature, and other audio outputs, tweaking your setup or getting better Bluetooth hardware can remove the audio delay. Bluetoothis great for music or audiobooks, but as soon as you’re watching videos or gaming, it can introduce latency that makes everything look like a bad dub....
Summary Ubuntu offers a unique user interface that’s night and day compared to Windows. So, if you are new to Ubuntu and feeling a bit homesick for Windows, I’ve got you covered. Here’s a step-by-step guide covering the essential tools and settings to customize Ubuntu and make it look like Windows 11. Installing Necessary Tools and Extensions By default, Ubuntu looks like this: We want to remove the left-side dock along with the top bar and add a taskbar with the app icons, quick settings, and the date and time on the bottom edge of the screen—similar to Windows 11....
Quick Links Summary Open the shortcut menu by right clicking an item, pressing the Menu key on a Windows keyboard, or using the Shift+F10 shortcut. Then, type the action or command you’re looking for in the Search box at the top. While the Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel, and PowerPoint all have robust features, those features are not always easy to find. Stop scouring every menu, drop-down box, or dialog launcher on each tab and search the menus for what you need....
Summary Vanish mode on Instagram is a great way to enhance your safety and privacy while chatting with friends and reduce message clutter. However, it is easy to accidentally turn on Vanish Mode while scrolling through your chat history. This article will show you how to turn off Vanish Mode, so you don’t lose messages. What Is Vanish Mode? Vanish Mode is a feature that allows you to senddisappearing messages, videos, and photos in a direct message conversation....
Quick Links Excel’s OFFSET function lets you create a reference that is—quite literally—offsetfrom a starting point. It allows references to adjust dynamically to changes in your spreadsheet’s data and structure. The OFFSET Syntax Before we look at how it works in practice, let’s run through the syntax. The OFFSET function has five arguments: where ValuesB,C,D, andEcan be either numerical or cell references. Using a negative value inBwould create an upward offset, and a negative value inCwould create a left offset....
A few years ago, I reviewed a Netgear router with Wi-Fi 6E capabilities and gave it 9 stars out of 10, recommending it to just about anyone looking to upgrade. Now, for Prime Day, it’s an eye-catching 50% off its MSRP. Regardless of what you pay for internet service, your router can make or break the actual wireless experience. An old, low-quality router will be beat down by wireless congestion and interference from other radio wave-emitting devices....
Summary There are numerous features to consider when buying a new mechanical keyboard, such as the switches, typing sound, keycap material, sound-dampening layers, and more. However, there’s one niche feature I find almost irreplaceable: a built-in screen. Why Do Keyboards Even Have Screens? TheQWERTY keyboardis one of the oldest computer input devices, and it has largely stayed the same throughout history. Frankly, it’s not all that different from the first typewriters, which date back to the 19th century....
Quick Links Summary With the introduction of the iPhone 16 Pro, you might be wondering whether to invest in the smaller iPhone or goultrawith Samsung’s flagship. Even though both phones offer top-tier hardware, there are quite a few differences that you should consider before making a decision.. With Bigger Dimensions Comes More Weight Of the two smartphones, theiPhone 16 Pro offers a more comfortable form factor, especially for people who prefer one-handed usage....
Quick Links Summary Since its launch in September 2022, Temu has gained rapid popularity in the US. However, users have expressed concerns about the legitimacy of the company for several reasons. We’ll cover why the company is viewed skeptically and how to shop securely on the platform if you really want to. What Is Temu, and Why Is It So Cheap? Temuis an online marketplace offering a decent range of products, including clothing, accessories, home essentials, and electronics, all at incredibly budget-friendly prices....
Summary If you’ve started to explore options for smart window coverings, theLutron Caseta Shadesare one of the latest choices available. They’re a bit bare bones in their looks and require additional components to make them smart, but they do raise and lower efficiently. Lutron Caseta Smart Shades Caséta smart shades open and close in near-perfect unison—while making almost no sound. Price and Availability The Lutron Caseta Shades start at $399 for the roller shade or honeycomb styles and up to 48 inches by 80 inches....
Summary TheMeta Quest 3is an excellent VR headset, but only a mediocre mixed-reality device. That is, this product’s upgrades over the previous Quest 2 made existing virtual reality apps and experiences a lot better, just by improving the graphics and sound. The flip side is that the better cameras and depth sensors which improved passthrough video made me realize the Quest 3 wasn’t foundationally built for mixed reality from the ground up....
