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Summary Similar to smartphones, Windows also comes with built-in screenshot-taking capability that lets you capture what’s on your computer screen. Interestingly, there are multiple shortcuts that you can use to capture a screenshot on Windows. However, these four are the ones I use the most. Take a Screenshot of the Entire Window As a writer for How-To Geek, I often come across the need to take screenshots of my computer screen to better illustrate how to perform certain tasks on Windows....

Quick Links Summary The Linux logout command doesn’t work inside Bash scripts. It’s rare but, occasionally, you may need that functionality. Here are three ways to sidestep the issue and log out from a script. Why logout Doesn’t Work in Scripts There are login shells and non-login shells. The very first shell that is created when you log in is a login shell. All other shells are not login shells. The differences between the two types of shell stem from the different system files that are read by the shell as it is created....

Quick Links Typing with the keyboard is probably one of the most common things you do on your iPhone. Apple has a lot of features buried in the iPhone keyboard, but they’re not super obvious if you don’t know where to look. Turn Off Autocorrect Autocorrect might be the most divisive feature of the iPhone keyboard. Sometimes it works great, but it can also be super annoying. If you’ve had enough of the attempted “fixing” of your typing,you can simply turn off autocorrect altogether....

Quick Links Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and hopefully, you’ve got a spectacular day planned, complete with chocolate and presents. But before you wrap things up, I have a few digital gift ideas that might be worth adding to your list. These gifts have nothing on necklaces or a steak dinner, but they are thoughtful gestures that show your loved one just how special they are to you....

Quick Links Redditis a vast community of people in thousands of different forums called “subreddits.” Anyone can make their own subreddit, which has led to some pretty…strange groups forming. We’ve compiled ten entertaining subreddits for your browsing pleasure. 11Foot8 11Foot8 is a subreddit inspired by a railroad trestle bridge in Durham, North Carolina. The bridge is, as you might expect, has 11 feet 8 inches of clearance. There are plenty of warning signs, but many semi trucks still attempt to drive under it to great disaster....

Quick Links Summary The Apple Watch comes standard with a ton of features you should be using, including workout tracking, heart rate monitoring, and more. Apple packs a ton of exciting and useful features into the Apple Watch. Whether you’re considering buying an Apple Watch or want to maximize the use of the one you already own, you’ll find some helpful tips and tricks here. Workout Tracking The Apple Watch can track various workouts such as walking, running, cycling, rowing, dancing, high-intensity interval training, and more....

Quick Links A new shiny model of your current smartphone might debut every year, but just because a better model is out doesn’t mean you need it. When it comes to actually needing a new smartphone, only a few factors really matter. Apps Require a Newer OS Version Than Your Phone Supports Smartphones are all about apps. Without apps, there’s not much your phone can do! After some time, your phone manufacturer willno longer offer operating system (OS) updates for your phone....

Usually, spring is the time of year when the game releases start to ramp up until we get to the holidays, so strap in, it’s going to get even more wacky in the later months. For now, however, we’re going to focus on May, which will be a busy month with some potential instant classics hitting shelves. With developers having spent the winter months polishing their creations, gamers around the world are about to be treated to an eclectic mix of experiences that promise to devour our free time and dominate conversations across social media....

Quick Links Summary With the AirPods 4, Apple has bridged the gap between Pro and non-Pro AirPods. The new earbuds offer active noise cancelation and Transparency Mode, among other features. So how do they actually compare with the AirPods Pro 2? Let’s find out. AirPods 4 Are Lighter and Smaller A key difference that immediately sets the AirPods 4 apart from the AirPods Pro is its design. TheAirPods 4 (like its predecessor) have an open design, so unlike the Pro version, they don’t have silicon ear tips....

Summary I stream Apple Music all day, every day on my Mac. In doing so, I’ve become hyperaware of both the idiosyncracies and glaring issues that Apple needs to address. The UI Is a Mess The native macOS Apple Music app is, at best, unpredictable. I feel like I’m constantly having to coax it into doing what I want, as the interface works against me. This is not the experience I have when I’m using the service on my iPhone (even when interacting via CarPlay)....

Originally announced at CES 2025 earlier this year, Beatbot’s AquaSense 2 series has been highly anticipated since its debut. When it comes to pool cleaning robots, Beatbot is extremely well-regarded, and this new AquaSense 2 series leaves a lot to be excited about. What Is Beatbot? Founded by industry experts with over 10 years of experience in home robotics,Beatbotis a technology company that focuses on creating powerful and easy-to-use robotic swimming pool cleaners that make the absolute most of the latest technology available....

Summary You probably haven’t actually used a computer with a FireWire port in years, but it was still supported within macOS. It was the original USB killer before USB got improved on later. Now, though, FireWire is getting completely killed off, for good this time. The company has seemingly removed all support for the data transfer standard in the first developer beta of macOS 26 Tahoe. Developers and beta testers have reported that FireWire devices no longer appear in the System Information app, Disk Utility, or the Finder....

Quick Links Summary When ChatGPT fails to generate a response, refresh the page, ensure your internet connection is working, check if ChatGPT is down, ask for shorter responses using more specific prompts, delete your chat thread, clear your browser cache, or disable your browser extensions. Are you seeing ChatGPT’s “There Was an Error Generating a Response” error and can’t get an answer to your prompt? If so, your internet connection may not be working, or there may be an issue on ChatGPT’s end....