Learning to program is a difficult skill. If you’ve ever opened a tutorial and thought, “I have no idea what’s going on,” you’re not alone. With a few smart choices and the right strategies, you can make your learning journey smoother and even enjoyable. Start With a Beginner-Friendly Language One of the reasons many people find programming hard at first is that the language they choose doesn’t have a beginner-friendly syntax....
Linux Mint is one of the most popular desktop Linux distributions, based on Debian and Ubuntu. Linux Mint 22 “Wilma” has now entered the beta testing stage, ahead of its final release later this year. Linux Mint 22 will be a long-term support release, with an Ubuntu 24.04 base and updates until 2029. There are a lot of under-the-hood changes and updates, including Linux kernel 6.8, GTK4 themes, and improvements for high-DPI screens in the boot sequence....
MidJourney has launched the Alpha version of it’s V6 model, and there are many promised improvements over V5.2. We look at what’s better on paper, and test it against the older model. What’s New in V6? Undoubtedly a lot has happened under the hood with V6, but MidJourney highlighted the key features in anofficial Discord thread. Note that you’ll have to be a member of the MidJourney Discord to view the post in question....
Summary With how massive and expensive the gaming industry can be today, there’s often some discourse about whether the price of admission is still worth it. Games can be released in a shoddy state or disappoint fans at launch, but this is hardly a new sensation; gamers just become more discerning with age. Gaming Is More Diverse Than Ever In the era of modern gaming, there is no shortage of games or platforms to play them on....
Summary Most games give players a hefty list of graphics settings and difficulty options, but very few titles let you change the overall game speed. While that may sound like an odd choice to have, plenty of arcade classics have proven its value. Turbo Modes Gives Gameplay a Boost Turbo mode (not to be confused withturbo buttons) is a setting that significantly increases a game’s speed, giving a massive boost to movement, attack animations, and just about every other aspect of gameplay....
Apple Music can offer useful recommendations for artists or new music you might like based on your previous listening history. Under normal circumstances, these recommendations are usually reasonably good, and in the past, they’ve helped me discover new artists that I really like. However, the algorithms base their suggestions on any music played from your Apple Music account, and since my kids have started requesting their own music choices through our smart speakers, my recommendations have been ruined....
Quick Links Nothing earbuds have struck a chord with buyers for their eye-catching design since launching in 2021. TheEar Stick budsare Nothing’s budget take on anAirPodsalternative. While the price is right, and the style is undeniably cool, the Ear Stick take minimalism to new heights, with mixed results. Dashing Design There’s no arguing against the Nothing Ear Stick’s coolness factor. Pulling the lipstick case from its long, rectangular box feels like opening a secret message in a James Bond or Mission Impossible flick (hopefully without the self-destruction part)....
The Environments in Apple Vision Pro are 360-degree living wallpapers, complete with ambient sounds and subtle movements that can transport you to another location. All Vision Pro owners are seemingly desperate for more of them and Apple just released Lake Vrangla. Is it the best one? I ranked all of them to see how the latest Environment stacks up. 1Mount Hood Standing on a lake shore, looking at Mount Hood across a serene body of water, while surrounded by a lush green forest of trees is hard to beat....
Raspberry Pi OS, the main recommended operating system for Raspberry Pi computers, just received a helpful update. This might be the last version based on Debian 12 ‘Bookworm,’ ahead of the expected release of Debian 13 ‘Trixie’ in a few months. Raspberry Pi OSis the desktop Linux distribution developed by Raspberry Pi, with a modified LXDE desktop environment, some built-in educational software, and various tweaks to get the best experience out of performance-limited Pi systems....
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S8 series is the company’s top lineup of Android tablets, with large widescreen displays, built-in S Pen styluses, and Samsung’s customed One UI software experience. Today at the Unpacked event, Samsung revealed its next generation of high-end Android tablets: the Galaxy Tab S9 series. It has been over a yearsince the Tab S8 series was introduced, and just like that lineup, there are three models in total: the Galaxy Tab S9, the Galaxy Tab S9+, and the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra....
Quick Links When you think about tech deals, specific products probably come to mind, like all-time-low savings on aSamsung tablet,ASUS ROG gaming laptop, or perhaps aneero mesh Wi-Fi system. What you may not think about is saving money onprotecting your online privacy, but believe it or not, you can find discounts on that, too, as long as you know where to look. Check out all of these and more in this week’s edition of the How-To Geek Deals roundup....
Quick Links Battery technology can be confusing. From questions about whether you should charge your device to its maximum capacity to concerns about leaving it plugged in overnight, we often have many concerns. These are some of the questions people ask me most often and straightforward advice on what to do about them. 1Should I Charge the Battery to 100%? It seems logical to fully charge your device so it lasts longer on a single charge, but it actually does more harm than good if you make a habit out of it....
The best security systems can help protect your home, office, or space from intrusions, theft, fire, and other emergencies or threats. Abode 9-Piece Smart Security Hub What to Look for in a Security System Security systems can include a control panel, sensors, cameras, alarms, keypads/remote controls, sirens, professional monitoring service, and smart home integrations. Make sure to find systems with enough accessories for your needs or ones that let you customize the package....
