uBlock Origin Lite Is Finally Available on Safari

Summary uBlock Origin Lite has been a boon for many, but until now, it was only available on Chrome, Edge, and Firefox, leaving a lot of Apple users out. Now, though, it’s finally available for macOS and iOS Safari users. The uBlock Origin Liteextensionhas popped up on the App Store, meaning that users seeking to install it on their devices (either a MacBook or an iPhone using Safari) through Apple’s storefront can now do so....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · David Miller

Ubuntu Touch Is Back With Another Modern Enhancement

Summary Ubuntu Touch has a weird history. Previously an attempt at a mainstream mobile operating system, some phones launched with Ubuntu before Canonical eventually gave up, with the project continuing as a community project by UBports. Now, it finally got support for a mainstream smartphone feature—VoLTE. UBports has released Ubuntu Touch OTA-8, a relatively small update as the team concentrates on a major OS base upgrade from Ubuntu. While the update itself is light on new features, this release still brings a series of noteworthy improvements, and the few things it does add are pretty major....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 501 words · Karen Jackson

Upgrade to Superior Pool Cleaning With the Revolutionary Degrii Zima Pro

With innumerable options available in the vast sea of pool maintenance, zeroing in on the ideal pool cleaner for your home can be confusing. While many promise excellent cleaning and fancy features, their average performance reveals the actual picture. Breaking new ground in today’s competitive pool maintenance scenario is theDegrii Zima Pro Pool Cleaner. Its exceptional and dependable cleaning performance is not just a claim. It stems from Degrii’s R&D and commitment to revolutionize pool cleaning and empower discerning homeowners like you through advanced and eco-friendly robots....

June 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1248 words · Kenneth Lynch

Visual Studio Code's Latest Update Has Better Git and Language Support

Visual Studio Code, the popular development text editor and IDE, has rolled out its big July 2025 release. The v1.103 update adds new Git and terminal integrations, better language support, and more. The July 2025 update now has full support for Git worktrees, allowing you to check out multiple branches at once and test changes without switching contexts. The blog post explained, “When opening a folder or workspace that contains a git repository, we now automatically detect worktrees and display them in the Source Control Repositories view....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · Vicki Smith

What Is Bigscreen Beyond, and Is It the Future of VR?

The Bigscreen Beyond is a VR headset that solves numerous issues with current VR headset technology, albeit with its own set of caveats. Let’s take a look at this entry in the virtual reality arena and why it may signal exciting things to come for VR. What Makes the Bigscreen Beyond Different? In contrast with its sizable $999 pricetag,the Bigscreen Beyond’s biggest feature of this headset is its small size. However, that final, tiny overall size is the result of innovation on multiple fronts....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 609 words · Brittany Brown

Why You Should Hold on to Your Old Game Controllers

Summary It can be tempting to throw out old gaming hardware you no longer use, but you might come to regret it. Not only might you develop a retro gaming habit, but old controllers can become rare sought-after items that are hard to replace. Old Controllers May Become a Commodity You might not think so now, but eventually, your old controllers could end up being worth a good amount of money....

June 20, 2025 · 4 min · 799 words · Daniel Barker

10 Epic Historical Fiction Series to Binge This Summer

Historical fiction shows will always be a popular genre for both history buffs and entertainment enthusiasts. Whether they’re 100% accurate, 50% accurate, or they merely create an adaptation, we can’t get enough of them. These are, in my opinion, the 10 most epic historical fiction series, streaming across various services, that offer the best binge of your summer … or any season. 2020 2 12 Status Ended Barbariansis a tremendous German historical war drama that soared in popularity upon its release....

June 19, 2025 · 8 min · 1559 words · Daniel Shields

10 Things That Made 90s Movies Special

I’m a 90s kid, which meant I spent the bulk of my childhood watching the films of the 90s (and older obviously), which admittedly makes me pretty biased when I say that 90s films were pretty special. Of course, every era of film over the last century or so has some unique flavor to it. However, the 90s were a pivotal time for film where many things were transitioning from long-established traditions and the modern methods of the 2000s and later....

June 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1162 words · Brandon Christensen

11 Things Other Games Can Learn From Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Video games based on movies can be excellent, but they rarely push the envelope when it comes to gameplay, graphics, or even the storyline. However,Indiana Jones and the Great Circlebreaks that mold by capturing the essence of the films while also being a fun game. We’ve made every effort to discuss Indiana Jones and the Great Circle without giving away any spoilers. However, if you’re particularly sensitive to spoilers, we recommend bookmarking this article and returning after you’ve completed the game....

June 19, 2025 · 8 min · 1620 words · Shannon Carter

3 Ways to Save Money on NAS Storage

Summary Storage can be expensive for your NAS or server. You might only think of buying new drives for your servers, but what if I told you there was a different way? A better way. Here’s how I save money when upgrading my NAS storage. Don’t Be Afraid of Recertified Hard Drives If you’re ready to expand your NAS storage, recertified hard drives are the best place to start. There are many places to buy these drives, butServer Part Dealsis likely one of the fan favorites in the homeland arena....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 735 words · Nicholas Decker

9 Quick Tips for Apple Notes on a Mac

Quick Links Apple Notes has been a standalone app in macOS since 2012. It’s easy to take for granted, but over the years, it has grown and added some useful and powerful features. From ways to improve your note-taking to tools for better organization, here’s how to get more from the Notes app. 1Stay Organized With Tags We’re used to hashtags on social media, and Notes supports them too. Simply type them into your notes, and they will appear in the Tags section in the sidebar....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 967 words · Jason Hall

AirPlay Not Working? Here's How to Fix It

Quick Links Summary AirPlay lets you wirelessly stream video, audio, or your screen from an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Windows device running iTunes to an AirPlay receiver like an Apple TV, Mac, or smart TV. Sometimes, things don’t “just work” like they’re supposed to, so you’ll need to tweak a few things. What is AirPlay? AirPlay is a wireless streaming technology used by Apple devices like theiPhone,iPad, andMac. You can use it to send video, audio, ormirror your displayto anAirPlay receiver like a Macor Apple TV....

June 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1188 words · Teresa Thomas

Do This to Prepare for the Next Round of Wildfire Smoke

Quick Links Wildfire season kicked off earlier than usual this year, and it’s likely not going away any time soon. You don’t want to be caught trying to deal with smoke when it’s already here. Now is the time to prepare. In early June, Canadian wildfires broughtrecord poor air qualityto the U.S. East Coast and some areas of the Midwest. While the air quality has improved since then, it’s still worse than usual in many places, and itcould stay this way all summer....

June 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1096 words · Justin Perez