Quick Links Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn’t—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4....
Summary When you want areallybig picture for movies or gaming, there are really only two options. You can buy a large and expensive 100-inch or greater TV, or you can install a projector for a more reasonable price and fill an entire wall. The problem is that projectors are much less convenient to set up and operate than a TV, but ultra short-throw projectors aim to give you the best of both worlds....
Modern-day Linux is super user-friendly, but to unlock its full potential, you need to familiarize yourself with some advanced concepts. Let’s look at seven key topics to elevate you from a casual Linux user to a power user. 1Shell, Bash, and Scripts Ashellis defined as a command-line interpreter. It’s the program that takes the commands you type into a terminal/console, converts them into instructions the kernel can process, and then sends back the output to the terminal/console....
Quick Links You know that moment when you take a photo that looks perfect to your eyes, but comes out all wrong on your phone? Maybe the sky is too bright, or your friend’s face is too dark to see. That’s where HDR comes in… or sometimes, makes it worse. Modern phone cameras are packed with features, but few are as misunderstood as HDR. If you’ve ever wondered why some of your photos look stunning while others seem oddly washed out or fake, chances are, HDR had something to do with it....
Quick Links I’ve been driving Uber for nearly five years. It started as a side-gig and became my full-time job during the pandemic. People have many questions for their Uber drivers, especially if they want to become one. Here are the answers to my passengers' most common questions about driving for Uber. Although I can only specifically speak for my own experience as an Uber driver, many of these answers likely also apply to similar services such as Lyft and DoorDash....
Summary Adding well-made radio stations can take a game from good to truly memorable. These stations can add a lot more than just background noise. They add storytelling, cultural references, and constant entertainment that greatly deepens the immersion and overall fun. The Best Radio Stations Make a Difference The effect of a carefully put-together and entertaining audio accompaniment is hard to overstate. It changes how the player sees the game world and how they interact with it....
Quick Links First, you buy a phone. Then you buy stuff for your phone. Fortunately, one of the best accessories you can buy costs less than a case or screen protector. It’s a phone stand. And like phone chargers, I now have stands spread throughout the house, in my bag, and on my desk. Why? There’s Now a Phone Stand In Every Shape, Size, and Style Do anAmazon search for phone standsand you’ll find they come in just about any form you could want....
Vinyl sales are near all-time highs, and their popularity has revived a conversation that has raged for decades: why does vinyl sound better than digital? Where is the magic in vinyl that digital lacks? But there is no magic—vinyl isn’t better. How Does Vinyl Work? You place the vinyl on the record player, drop the arm so the stylus sits on the vinyl, and a tiny needle runs through the grooves and boom—sound....
Windows Recall, a “privacy-focused” AI tool for Copilot+ PCs designed to make it easier to retrace your digital steps if you forgot what you did the day before, is going to receive a major update: a homepage. Recall has been mired in controversy since it was announced, as early critics were quick to raise concerns that the feature could be an enormous security and privacy vulnerability. Since then, Microsoft has gradually been rolling out changes and improvements to Recall designed to alleviate some of those concerns and make Recall more user-friendly....
Quick Links Playing games on a smartwatch might seem impractical with its tiny display. But after trying it, I find it’s an excellent way to kill some time while waiting at the dentist’s office. 1Snake Yes, you can play the classic Snake game on your Samsung Galaxy Watch. Unfortunately, the developers have decided to make it a paid title. Also, graphically, it’s very minimal to the point that in a freeze-frame, you can’t even tell heads from tails—literally....
Quick Links Firefox has been around for nearly 20 years, and with new features arriving on a regular basis, it can be hard to keep track of everything Firefox can do. Here are ten features in Firefox you should use that you might not know about. Quickly Search Your Tabs You might have noticed that Firefox displays tab results when you’re typing in the address bar, usually below search and website results....
Quick Links Even as a Microsoft Word power user, I’m always stumbling upon different ways to speed up my workflow and make the most of the program’s tools. Here are some nifty tricks you should know. 1Sort Lists Into Order You might think that only Excel can sort your data into alphabetical, numerical, or chronological order. However, Microsoft Word offers a similarly effectivetool for sorting words, numbers, and dates. Sorting a List To sort a straightforward list of words, numbers, or dates that are presented in separate paragraphs or bullet points and not in a table, select the data, and click the “Sort” icon in the Paragraph group of the Home tab....
Quick Links Writing term papers and essays is part of the college experience, whether you like it or not. These open-source apps can help you organize your sources and get your writing done, as well as present your work with style. These apps are free, cross-platform (including Linux), and will help take the stress out of writing papers, whether you’re running Linux, macOS, Windows, or something else. 5Calibre If you’re doing research for a paper, you’re increasingly likely to be working with electronic sources....
