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 Ugreen is one of my favorite power bank companies, and theUgreen 20,000mAh Two-Way Fast Charging Power Bankis another solid addition to the lineup. Perfect for refueling your go-to mobile devices, this Ugreen product includes all the wired connection options one could need. Ugreen 20,000mAh Two-Way Fast Charging Power Bank Delivering up to 100W of fast and efficient power, the Ugreen PB720 is one of the most capable portable chargers I’ve ever had the honor of testing....
Quick Links Summary Unless your landlord agrees to pay for the installation of permanent roof-mounted solar, you’re more likely to get permission for ground based or solar-generator power that can be removed when your lease isn’t renewed. Whether you want to be more green or need backup power in case of ablackout, getting solar power for your home is a great way to do it. However, if you’re renting you can’t install just anything....
Quick Links Summary Adware might not sound as menacing as a virus or ransomware, but it can be incredibly disruptive and annoying. But what exactly is adware, how does it end up on your device, and most importantly, how can you get rid of it? What Is Adware? Clicking on adware generally generates money for the developers, but it can also track your online activity, harvest personal data, or redirect you to unsafe websites....
Quick Links Summary If your computer is going up in flames, it’s usually best to evacuate and call the fire department. If you know what you’re doing, you could use the right fire extinguisher to quell the blaze, but it’s best to prevent fires in the first place. No one starts their day expecting to see literal flames from their computer, but it happens more often than you think! If you never want a PC fire, or want to know what to do if it happens, take notes....
Summary Streaming devices and set-top boxes are nothing new: the first Roku wasreleased in 2008, and the Nintendo Wiicould play Netflix. However, most of those early devices are completely non-functional today, outside of playing local files or streaming from a supported local server. But why? There are many different factors that can lead a certain streaming service or feature to drop older hardware, ranging from technical limitations to business problems, including a few problems you might not have thought about before....
Summary I’ve been holding onto my Intel MacBook Pro for several years now, and it’s still the best laptop I’ve ever owned. While an upgrade to Apple Silicon is tempting, it doesn’t mean my MacBook Pro is obsolete—far from it. It’s still used every day and I won’t upgrade until I have to. The Build Quality Is Still Perfect, Five Years On I bought aMacBook Proback in late 2019 largely for its build quality....
Quick Links If you have a Netflix subscription, you can share your login details with your friends and save them from having to purchase their own subscription. While this might seem like an act of kindness, it’s definitely not the best move from a security standpoint. 5Your Account Won’t Fully Belong to You Anymore Similar to many other streaming platforms like Amazon Prime, Netflix also lets youcreate multiple profiles on a single account....
Summary With seeds solidified and brackets set, let the games begin. If you’re looking for the best way to stream every game during March Madness, I’m here to remind you that YouTube TV is hands-down the best way, and here’s why. There arecountless ways to streamMarch Madness, including Sling TV, Paramount Plus, or a Max subscription, and YouTube TV certainly isn’t the most affordable option. However, in my opinion, it’s the obvious choice....
One of iOS 18’s least publicized features is an expanded Activation Lock anti-theft system. Going forward, anyone who steals your iPhone will have a hard time reusing or reselling individual components like the battery, display, or cameras. It’s a great idea that should deter theft, though it may also make iPhone repairs more difficult. Apple first introduced Activation Lock in 2013. It’s a straightforward anti-theft feature—if a stranger attempts to erase your iPhone or disable its Find My functionality, Activation Lock will ask them to enter your password....
Summary If you ever take a look at the back of your smart TV, you’ll notice one or more USB ports. These aren’t just for show! There are several neat features that these unassuming USB connections unlock. While virtually all smart TVs have USB ports, they don’t all offer the same features using those ports. So if you want to know the full capabilities of your TV’s USB ports, you’ll have to refer to its specific documentation....
Quick Links Summary If you’re running out of storage on your PC, the best thing to do is to find and remove old, unwanted files. Windows 11 offers multiple ways to find those storage-hogging items, and we’ll show you what those ways are and how to use them in this guide. Using Storage Sense Storage Sense is a built-in Windows 11 feature that helps automaticallyclean up old files. You can configure various options in the feature so it only deletes the files using the specified criteria....
Quick Links Don’t feel bad if you don’t know the name of every plant you stumble upon. There are apps that can help, and even professional conservationists turn to these tools to help them with their work. Once you know a plant’s name, you’re also halfway to knowing how to take care of it. Seek If all you want is a free app that can identify plants for you, then your search may just begin and end with Seek by iNaturalist....
