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Summary You may have seen people talk about the “other app” on X (formerly Twitter) in reference to Bluesky, but why is it that this particular competitor to X seems to be gaining the most traction, and not efforts like Threads from major players like Facebook? It’s Decentralized and Open Source In a somewhat similar concept toMastodon, Bluesky is a decentralized platform. As explained by one of the developers in aBluesky threadthat’s the reason Bluesky username includes a domain....

When we think of moons, we usually think ofourMoon. It’s bright and familiar, can be seen with the naked eye, and the only one humans have ever set foot on. But in the grand scheme of the solar system, Earth’s Moon isn’t as big as you might think. 10Oberon (Uranus) – 1,523 km Oberon is Uranus’s second-largest moon, and like most of its neighbors, it’s a cold, cratered chunk of ice and rock....

Summary Halloween has always been the season where DIY enthusiasts get to show off their quirky skills, and people will actually appreciate it for once. If you happen to have a 3D printer (and why wouldn’t you?) then you’re already looking at a great head start to making this Halloween the best yet. Masks and Costume Accessories Masks are the cornerstone of many Halloween costumes, and printers with beds large enough to print wearable masks are commonplace now....

Summary Buying used is a great way to save some money, but some deals are better than others. Notably, Mac models with early Apple silicon chips are finally hitting bargain basement prices and can represent excellent value for money. None is more affordable than the Mac mini, Apple’s barebones computer-in-a-box that still represents the best way to dip your toes into the Apple ecosystem. I Paid $160 for an M1 Mac Mini Even at full price, the Mac mini is one of the most cost-effective computers you may buy....

Quick Links Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn’t—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4....

Quick Links Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn’t—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4....

Quick Links Stuck and need the answer to today’s wordle? We’ve got you covered. We have some hints for the Wordle, in case you’d like to take another crack at it yourself before we tell you. If you want to get straight to the answer, tap or click “What is Today’s Wordle Answer” in the table of contents. We’ll update this article daily. The hints and answers today are for August 04, 2025, or Wordle #1011....

Summary The Mac Terminal is, simply put, boring. By default, all text input and output appears in a black-and-white color scheme. However, with a few tweaks, the Terminal can be transformed to utilize color, adding both flair and function to the user interface. Enable Color-Coded Text Outputs Anyone who has used aterminal emulatoron Linux has likely appreciated the color-coded directories and files, which provide visual cues about file types and permissions....

Quick Links Summary If you own a relatively new or high-end Android smartphone, it’ll most likely get at least four years of software updates and support. Older devices, however, may already be at the end of their lifecycles. So, what happens once your Android is too old to receive updates? Your Android Device Will Eventually Stop Getting Updates If you purchased a shiny new Samsung Galaxy Note 10 back in 2019, it received its last software update in 2023, and it’stime for an upgrade....

Quick Links Every year, nearly all tech companies come up with new prank concepts that are fun to experience. Here are some of my favorite pranks of all time from various tech companies. 10Razer Cthulhu–the Spider-Man Chair If you’re a Spider-Man fan, then you must have seenSpider-Man 2, where his main villain is Dr. Octopus—the guy with the mechanical arms. Watching Dr. Octopus, I always used to think how cool it would be to have more than two arms....

The best part about Windows is that you’ll find dedicated applications for almost any task you can imagine. For instance, there are applications like Google Chrome for browsing the internet and Adobe Reader for managing PDF files. Likewise, I’m going to share three lesser-known Windows apps you’ll wish you had started using sooner. 3Everything Search There are plenty of things that Microsoft needs to improve in Windows 11, one of which is its search feature....

Quick Links Subtitles on Prime Video Channels Aren’t Always Reliable Amazon is responsible foradding subtitlesto most ofPrime Video’s content, but it doesn’t handle the subtitles for films and series accessed through Prime Video Channels. Those subtitles are instead provided by their respective streaming services. So when it comes to programs from AMC+, for example, it’s up to AMC—not Amazon—to include the subtitles. One of the worst offenders is Crunchyroll, a Prime Video Channel that features anime series and films fromthe streaming service of the same name....

Whether you’re a content creator across Twitch, Instagram, or Facebook, or a YouTuber with thousands of followers, well-shot, high-quality, ultra-smooth, and stable videos are what keep your viewers engaged. If you’re looking to up your game, the Hohem iSteady V3 smartphone gimbal might be just what you’re looking for. The world’s first smartphone gimbal with a detachable remote and AI tracker, theHohem iSteady V3is a foldable and portable mobile filming device....