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Scientists are constantly searching for any signs of life on Mars, and though there have been many discoveries over the years, one made on accident by the Curiosity rover within the past year just might be the last clue we needed to reinforce just how likely it is that Mars may have supported life at some point. The Curiosity Rover’s Accidental Discovery While the Curiosity Rover is often looking for specific things up on Mars to supplementour current knowledge of the planet, that doesn’t mean it can’t accidentally discover something incredible....

For as long as there have been Apple computers, there have been people “cloning” them to get the Apple experience without the Apple price tag. But is building a “Hackintosh” worth it? Apple Clones Are Almost as Old as Apple Itself Hackintoshes—machines that run macOS on non-Apple hardware—are nothing new. To be fair, in a way they predate even the original Macintosh: during the 1980s, there were lots of “clones” of the Apple II, which, as the name implies, was the second computer built by the Cupertino company....

Quick Links Summary Standing desks are a great way to combat some common ails of office life, from stiff backs to bad knees. TheAutonomous SmartDesk Coreblends a sleek style with simple functionality but falls just short of some more premium options on the market. Months before I tested out the 43 x 24-inch white-on-white Autonomous SmartDesk Core, I reviewedFlexiSpot’s Pro Plus Standing DeskandComhar Pro Standing Desk. Autonomous doesn’t quite match the level of those higher-priced options, but there’s a really good reason for that....

Summary TheBose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen)is an updated version of the company’s highly-rated portable Bluetooth speaker. The revisions are minimal enough that first-gen owners shouldn’t feel the need to upgrade, but the device remains compelling to anyone looking for a new compact sound system. Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) Enjoy immersive sound anywhere with the Bose SoundLink Flex. This portable Bluetooth speaker offers rich, clear audio, a rugged, waterproof design, and up to 12 hours of battery life for all-day listening....

Quick Links There’s always some great summer sales around the Fourth of July, including in the technology sector. And even though the holiday itself is over, there are still some great deals out there, from the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, Apple Watch Series 8, Samsung’s 980 PRO 2TB SSD, and more. Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 For $199.99 ($80 Off) – Best Price Ever TheSamsung Galaxy Watch 5is one of thebest smartwatches of 2023, especially if you have an Android phone, rather than an iPhone, to pair with it....

Quick Links Summary From mistakenly turning on the function lock to stopping an essential service, numerous factors can adversely affect the operation of function keys. Don’t worry if some or all of your function keys have stopped working. Here are the fixes that can help you get them operational again. 1. Ensure Function Lock Isn’t Enabled If your function keys perform an unexpected operation when pressed, like refreshing the screen instead of raising the volume, you may have toggled the function lock on....

Quick Links Summary It’s not often I sing the praises of a regular ole’USB hub, but theHiearcool 7-in-1 USB-C Adapteris one of the best plug-and-play products I’ve ever purchased. It requires little to no thinking to operate, gives you seven convenient connections, and is easy to travel with. Hiearcool 7-in-1 USB-C Adapter This Hiearcool USB-C is a multi-port adapter with seven available connections. Design: Compact and Sleek (But Could Use Some Tweaks) The Hiearcool 7-to-1 USB-C Adapter is about the size of a pocket knife and is just as easy to tout around....

Quick Links Summary Insert the copyright symbol on Windows by pressing Alt+0169 on a numeric keypad. Or, press Windows+. to use the emoji keyboard. On Mac, press Option+G on your keyboard. You can also use the emoji keyboard on Mac by pressing Control+Command+Space. The copyright symbol (©) hints to others that something isprotected by copyright law. While neither Windows nor Mac keyboards have a dedicated key to quicklyinsert the copyright symbol, there’s a keyboard shortcut for both operating systems....

Quick Links If an installed app or game is demanding more resources, and you want to ensure it is performing as well as it can, you can manually assign that item more RAM. I’ll show you the various ways—including both built-in and third-party—to do that on your Windows 11 PC. Temporarily Allocate More RAM Using Task Manager One way to allocate moreRAMto a running app or game on Windows 11 is by using the built-in Task Manager utility....

Quick Links Summary It’s very easy to connect to the internet on your Windows computer. However, Windows may sometimes display the message, “No Internet, Secured,” when you try to connect to a network. What exactly does this message mean, and how can you fix it? Here’s everything you need to know. Why Does Windows Display the “No Internet, Secured” Message? The “No Internet, Secured” message is a commonnetwork-related issuethat can occur on both Windows 10 and Windows 11....

Quick Links You don’t always have to rely on the graphical interface to launch your Android Studio Virtual Device. The command prompt offers a faster, more efficient way to manage your emulator. This article explores how to start and reboot your virtual device effortlessly on Windows using simple commands. What Is the Android Studio Emulator? The Android Studio Emulator is a versatile tool that enables you to test Android apps and explore the platform without needing a physical device....

Summary I loveMinecraft. But, more than playing it at my desk, I love playingMinecraftanywhere I am. Here’s why I keep my single-player world on a server instead of just my local desktop. MinecraftServers Aren’t Just for Multiplayer Worlds Most people think ofrunning aMinecraftserver to play with friends. And, while that’s the primary use of running aMinecraftserver, it’s not the only reason to run one. Personally, I keep my single-player worlds on my server too....

Instagram has confirmed what some creators have suspected. The video-sharing service reduces the quality of your upload, unless it goes viral. Many people have noticed that the quality of Instagram stories and Reels isn’t consistent. If some of the videos uploaded earlier that looked fine after publication now look blurry in Instagram’s Highlights section, you’re not alone. As it turns out, Instagram does stream videos that aren’t getting enough views at a lower bit rate (the video file itself doesn’t change)....