Quick Links I used to download and unzip files with a browser and file manager until I realized I could do it all from the terminal, without clicking or switching windows. I now use just six commands all the time. Here’s what they are and why they’re worth memorizing. Start With Wget: My Default for Quick Downloads The first command I ever used to download something from the command line wasWget....
I’d been playing Dungeons & Dragons for about two years before I built enough courage to run my own session. Being the Dungeon Master and directing the story is part of what drew me to D&D in the first place, but I quickly learned that it’s even harder than it looks. I’ve now run two one-shots as DM. The first one actually went pretty well: everybody had fun, there were no major hiccups, and we finished everything I’d planned on time....
Roku’sstreaming devicesare excellent options for watching shows, movies, and videos on any TV, especially if the built-in “smart” software on your TV isn’t cutting it anymore. Roku players are always inexpensive, but now they’re even cheaper ahead of Amazon’s “Prime Early Access Sale.” The cheapest player is theRoku Express, which normally costs $30, but is now on sale for $20. It only supports 1080p output (no 4K and/or HDR), and the limited storage means it needs to re-download channels occasionally, but it does support nearly every streaming service out there....
Summary Artificial intelligence is a great tool for many people, but there are some restrictions on the free models that make it difficult to use in some contexts. Here’s an easy way to install a censorship-free GPT-like Chatbot on your local machine. Why I Opted For a Local GPT-Like Bot I’ve been using ChatGPT for a while, andeven done an entire game coded with the enginebefore. However, for that version, I used the online-only GPT engine, and realized that it was a little bit limited in its responses....
Quick Links Managing the constant influx of emails manually can feel like a full-time job. That’s why it makes sense to automate your inbox. With features like quick steps and email filters, you’re able to streamline routine tasks and let Outlook do the heavy lifting. Here’s how I automate my Outlook inbox. 1Utilize Quick Steps I used to manually perform the same actions, like archiving emails, marking them as read, or moving them to specific folders, which took time and effort....
Quick Links Have you ever tried to search for underrated, niche music on Spotify but given up since you found it difficult to break away from your recommendations? You’re not alone. Finding niche music can be tricky but not impossible. Here’s all you need to know. Is It Difficult to Find Niche Music on Spotify? The answer really depends on what type of recommendations you get based on your listening history....
Quick Links Looking for a feature-packed and a clean note-taking app on Linux? Obsidian is a great app to try out, but proper setup is key. Let’s go through the installation process and key optimizations to ensure Obsidian runs smoothly on your Linux system. Why Use Obsidian? When it comes to note-taking apps, there are several options to choose from, such as Notion, Evernote, and OneNote. While I’ve found each of these apps has its strengths, I eventually settled on Obsidian for myself, and I’ve been using for over a year now to store all my writing and journals....
Quick Links With blackouts possible at any time, many people use battery backup to keep their TVs on while the lights are out.TVscan be power-hungry, but you’re able to drastically cut their consumption and, ideally, keep watching until power is restored. How Much Power Can You Really Save? To demonstrate how much of a difference changing your TV settings can make to its power draw, we’re using a 555Wh lithium batterypure sine inverterthat shows the current power draw on its display....
The new AI-powered features in Copilot for Microsoft 365, added in July, are now available, allowing Excel fans to run prompts on table data. This can simplify your complicated spreadsheets and deepen your understanding of the underlying data. AI prompts can be especially useful in unearthing data connections. Don’t worry about a reckless prompt ruining your data—Copilot provides previews of requested changes as a precaution, letting you see what happens before applying them....
Microsoft OneNote is more than just a note-taker—it’s a versatile app that can eliminate the need to use multiple tools. In the long run, it can save you money on multiple subscriptions while streamlining your workflow. So, if you already use OneNote, you might not need any of the apps mentioned below. While OneNote is a Microsoft 365 app, you do not need a subscription to use it like you do with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint....
Summary Getting ready to retire your current gaming mouse but aren’t sure whether to splurge on an ultralight gaming mouse? Here’s why ultralight gaming mice are great choices for any gamer, their disadvantages, and what to focus on after you decide to explore the ultralight gaming mouse market. Light and Precise While Not Compromising on Build Quality I switched to an ultralight gaming mouse about five months ago, and I haven’t regretted it for a second....
Alexa devices will no longer offer a “do not send voice recordings” setting after March 28th. Future Alexa recordings must be sent to the Amazon cloud, though you’re able to still ask Amazon to automatically delete voice requests after they’re processed. The “do not send voice recordings” setting slightly increases Amazon customers' privacy by processing Alexa audio data on-device. It also reduces Amazon’s ability to utilize customer voice data for AI training or other purposes, and it may alleviate some customers' concerns about “spying....
Qualcomm produces many of the mobile chips found in Android phones and tablets. Today the company revealed the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, a new chip that aims to give premium features to more affordable phones. The Snapdragon 7 series is a System-on-a-Chip (SoC) design intended for mid-range phones and tablets, and previous iterations were used for the Motorola Edge 30, Samsung Galaxy A52S, and others. It’s one step below theSnapdragon 8 series, which is Qualcomm’s top-tier chip lineup found in phones like theGalaxy S23....
