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Chromebooks can open most common video and audio files without downloading an external player, such asVLC Media Playerfrom the Google Play Store. However, Google is now planning to drop two video formats from the list, as the company now deems them “uncommon legacy media formats.” Google just added a new experimentalfeature flagto the codebase for Chromium, the open-source project that serves as the base for Google Chrome, Chrome OS, and other projects....

TheCMF Buds 2 Plusare a vaguely more premium version of what recently became my go-to pair of in-ear earbuds. This pair is technically superior, but is the difference something you’ll notice? For most people, I’d wager no. CMF Buds 2 Plus The CMF Buds 2 Plus are a slightly more premium version of the CMF Buds 2, offering better battery life and supposedly improved ANC for roughly $20 more. While they aren’t all that noticeably improved over the regular model, these remain a stellar pair of in-ear earbuds for a relatively low cost....

Summary When you think about “AI” these days, you’re probably thinking of an app on your phone that you can chat with, or create pictures for you based on a text prompt. However, AI is a broad and varied field, and with advances in robotics, we’re about to give our AI friends real physical bodies, which could be a game-changer for their development. A Body Shapes a Mind Imagine for a second that your brain was transplanted into a dolphin, or a bear, or any animal you like....

Summary According to Eufy, the next generation of robot vacuums will look similar to the current crop. Although Eufy’s newOmni S1 Provacuum and mop keeps a familiar design, I was still pleasantly surprised by its nimble handling, efficient cleaning, and sleek physical dimensions. More importantly, my wife was a fan as well. Eufy Omni S1 Pro One of the S1 Pro’s highlight features is the floor-washing technology that removes dirty water from the roller mop in real time and replaces it with fresh water....

The summer cinema of 2008 was an incredible time for blockbusters. Superhero films were reaching their pique with DC Comics and Marvel Comics hitting home runs at the box office. Old favorites returned to inject some classic magic back onto theater screens. And there was no shortage of fantasy and sci-fi to which you could take the whole family. It’s hard to describe just how thrilling it was to go to the theater week after week with these exciting pictures gracing the big screen....

Summary Govee’s Mini Panel Lightsencourage expression and ingenuity, maybe even more so than the hexagonal panels or intricate gaming wall lights. The most difficult part is deciding on a design, though an ingenious installation method allows you to change things up with ease. Govee Mini Panel Lights Govee’s Mini Panel Lights are among the brand’s more entertaining lights to toy with, from blueprinting a design to finding the right color combination once assembled....

Quick Links You don’t have to stick to just movies and food during the holidays–not while you’re able to get karaoke night started in mere seconds using Spotify and Apple Music. Both platforms have their own karaoke mode! How to Use Spotify’s Karaoke Mode Spotify’s Karaoke Mode casts a much larger net. It’s available for Windows, Android, iPhone, iPad, and MacOS. Just follow along with the instructions that best fit your situation!...

Quick Links Summary Is the mouse cursor moving very quickly from one side of the screen to another, even though you’re physically moving your mouse just a few centimeters? This happens because of the mouse acceleration feature. Here’s how you can disable it to gain better control over your mouse movement. Is It Good to Turn Off Mouse Acceleration? First off, there isn’t any option labeled “Mouse Acceleration” in Windows. Instead, there’s a setting called “Enhance Pointer Precision,” which Microsoft refers to as its version of mouse acceleration....

Quick Links Summary Are you apprehensive about unsolicited NSFW content appearing on your screen? Apple has a solution to counter this. It’s called Sensitive Content Warning, and it safeguards you against unwanted nudity and obscene content on your Apple devices. Let’s dive in to learn more. What Is the Sensitive Content Warning Feature? Sensitive Content Warning is an Apple feature that helps you block media that is “not safe for work,“otherwise known as NSFW....

Summary Worried about your online privacy? Firefox Multi-Account Containers improve your internet safety by isolating your browsing and making it more difficult for companies, advertisers, and scammers to track your activity around the web. Here’s how to use them. What Are Firefox Multi-Account Containers, and How Do They Improve Online Privacy? Your web browsing habits are recorded and analyzed for many purposes. Some of these benefit you by providing relevant product recommendations and tailored services, but advertisers are mostly concerned about profiting from the information they collect and may not take adequate measures to safeguard it....

Quick Links Summary Smart locks and video doorbells are two types of popular smart home devices that are tailor-made for your front door. In many cases, you can link both devices together to see who is at the door and let them in from a single app. Why Pair Your Smart Lock and Doorbell? Asmart video doorbellcan show you exactly who is at your door, no matter if you’re in the bedroom upstairs or thousands of miles away on vacation....

Quick Links Imagine accessing your favorite web-only tools as native apps on your Android smartphone. Or better yet, having separate instances of the same app logged in from two or three different accounts. That’s just scratching the surface of what’s possible, and here’s a complete guide to how it’s done! Why Turn Websites Into Apps? There are millions of apps on theGoogle Play Store, yet there are still tons of tools and services thatonly exist as a website—no native app support....

Summary To use the FILTER function, enter simply enter the array and range for your criteria. To avoid an Excel error for empty filter results, use the third optional argument to display a custom indicator. Microsoft Excel offers abuilt-in filter featurealong with the option to use an advanced filter. But if you want to filter by multiple criteria and evensort the results, check out the FILTER function in Excel. Using the FILTER function, you can use operators for “and” and “or” to combine criteria....