Mozilla is rolling out more performance improvements to Firefox, this time focused on the browser’s WebAssembly runtime. Some processing tasks are now more than 75 times faster in Firefox. Some more advanced web applications and games use code that compiles toWebAssembly, instead of code written in or compiled to JavaScript. WebAssembly is mainly used for complex video, audio, and 3D rendering tools, such as the web versions ofAdobe Photoshop,SketchUp,Google Earth,Figma, andgames built with Unity....

Summary You might have heard of “nano” robots, which are still (mostly) science fiction, but what about micro-robots? These robots are built at the scale of insects, rather than cells or bacteria, and are likely to play an important role in our lives during the course of this century. The Big New Thing Is Small Humans-scale and larger robots tend to get all thepress attention. Think of big bots like Boston Dynamics’AtlasorSpot....

Quick Links Like death and taxes, streaming service price hikes have become an inevitable part of life. With this in mind, it’s wise to find ways to keep your subscription spending under control. I’ve found some ways to cut back on streaming services and actually save money by cutting the cord from cable. There was a time period when free streaming apps had clunky interfaces that were mostly littered with bargain-bin movies and annoying ads....

Quick Links I can’t recall a single month since I started using Windows when I haven’t encountered an issue. Whenever something goes wrong, I turn to the built-in Windows tool: Command Prompt. It may look daunting at first, but once you get the hang of it, it becomes a powerful ally for resolving issues. 5Repair Corrupted System Files When my computer starts crashing, showing the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), slowing down, or acting up in general, the first thing I do is check if corrupted system files are the cause....

Quick Links Summary How do you fix a terrible sleep schedule? As someone who spent a lot of my high school and college years as a night owl, I had to fix that when I started working. Luckily, I stumbled upon the Sleep as Android app, and it changed how I approach my sleeping and waking hours. Here’s how it fixed my sleep schedule. Most people have heard of their “circadian rhythm” but don’t fully understand how it affects sleeping, waking, and alertness....

If you want to organize your files and folders, Windows offers many options. But did you know you can add comments to folders on Windows 11? It’s a great way to mark important files to help them stand out, and avoids the need to give your folders lengthy names. Here’s how to do it. How to Enable the Comments Column in File Explorer The Comments column is disabled by default in File Explorer, so you need to enable it before you add comments....

Quick Links Summary Are you facing problems like sudden volume spikes or drops when using a Bluetooth device with your Android phone? There can be many reasons for this issue, but the Absolute Bluetooth Volume feature is often the culprit. We’ll explain why this feature causes these problems and how to disable it. What Is Absolute Volume for Bluetooth on Android? When using aBluetoothdevice like earbuds or headphones, you must have noticed that you can control their volume using your phone’s volume buttons....

Quick Links Git submodules are like repositories within repositories, which allow you to include external code libraries or dependencies in your project, all without linking the module’s version control to the project itself. This keeps modules separate and easy to update, and it’s easy to convert a directory into a new submodule. What is a Submodule in Git? A submodule is a Git repository that is embedded within another Git repository....

Summary A lapdock is essentially a laptop without a CPU or hard drive inside. But once connected to an Android smartphone that offers a desktop mode, a lapdock can feasibly replace your PC. Here’s how you make the magic happen. What Is Android’s Desktop Mode? Desktop mode lets you connect a smartphone to an external display and see a desktop pop up that looks an awful lot like what you would find on a laptop....

Quick Links Android is a powerful operating system with tons of potential. As a result, many set-top box makers often settle on it. It’s hard not to see why: it gives users an easy way to install Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, and more. But what if you could make your Android-powered TV box? Here’s how you can do it with a Raspberry Pi. Raspberry Pi Android TV Hardware and Software Requirements Before turning your Raspberry Pi into an Android TV, you’ll need to gather the necessary hardware and software on your computer....

Quick Links Large Git repositories can use a lot of resources and slow down your computer. This can sometimes be mitigated by using shallow cloning, which throws away all but the most recent commits, making it easier to download Git repos with long histories. What is Shallow Cloning? Cloning a repository not only creates a copy of the entire repository, but also its complete commit history. For most repositories, the overall size and length of the commit history is not a problem....

Summary My phone, which is also my PC, is immensely important to both my personal and professional life—and yet I use it without a case. In fact, I haven’t used cases with most of my phones, and it’s been a more enjoyable way to live. Cases Make Phones Ugly, Uncomfortable, and Dirty I get why people put phones in cases. These phones are expensive, and cases are a cheap way to protect your investment....

Summary Apple One is so close to being a must-have bundle service, which is why it’s frustrating that it still hasn’t tackled these few outstanding issues to better serve all users. Apple One’s Model Is Flawed The late 2010s saw a deluge of Apple subscription services launch, leading to the release of theApple Onebundle. It’s a pretty good deal—even if the price is regularly hiked—if you want everything Apple has to offer at a reduced cost, including iCloud+, Apple TV+, Apple Music, and Apple Arcade....