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Quick Links Already banned in many countries and facing restrictions in the US, TikTok is under intense scrutiny due to concerns about data collection. Given this, you may want to be mindful of the information you share on the app and with your followers. Here are some settings you’re able to adjust to improve your privacy. 1Set Your Account to Private When your profile is public, anyone, whether they have a TikTok account or not, can view your profile and the content you’ve shared....

Quick Links Amazon Prime Video has a lot of titles to choose from. Like, a lot. According to JustWatch, Amazon Prime Video currently has more than 19,000 movie titles and about 3,400 series in its catalog. If you buy the service alone, it will run you just under $9 per month, but there are ways to maximize your service to save even more. 1Get the Full Prime Membership Amazon Prime Videois $8....

Quick Links As the International Space Station (ISS) approaches the end of its life, a new era of permanent space occupation is on the horizon. Countries and private companies around the globe are racing to become the next leading space station operators—and more than one may succeed. Why Is the ISS Being Retired? Since the first segment of the ISS—Zarya—was launched into orbit by a Proton rocket in 1998, it has grown to incorporate 18 pressurized modules, plus the integrated truss structure which provides attachment points for the space station’s operational technology....

Quick Links ChatGPT is an incredibly useful tool when used in the right way. However, despite OpenAI continuing to improve and update the AI chatbot, there are still plenty of things that it can’t do. 1Remember Every Previous Conversation ChatGPT does have a memory, but it is fairly limited. It will remember things that it thinks are important, such as details about you and your preferences or how you’ve asked for prompts to be answered....

Quick Links Smartphones don’t break down instantly, but they’re not built to last forever. However, with the right habits, you can extend your phone’s lifespan well beyond the usual upgrade cycle. 1Replace Your Screen Protector and Case The screen protector is your first line of defense against physical damage, which shields your phone from scratches, cracks, and everyday wear. However, over time, it can wear out and no longer offer the same level of protection....

Acer just revealed the TravelMate P16 14 AI, the company’s new thin-and-light laptop for productivity work. It looks like a capable MacBook Air competitor, if you’d rather stick to Windows than macOS. The Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI (quite the name) is a sleek Windows laptop, powered by Intel’s brand-new Core Ultra Series 2 processors. The big improvement there is a built-in neural processing unit (NPU), with “up to 48 TOPS” of performance for local AI and machine learning workloads....

Summary While Anker isn’t necessarily known for making 3D printers, they have certainly made an impression with theAnkerMake M5C. Its balance of power, style, and ease of use, all while maintaining a reasonable price, makes it an ideal candidate for many, especially those just starting their 3D printing journey. AnkerMake M5C AnkerMake M5C features an all-metal hotend, a full aluminum alloy body, and a magnetic build plate. With an anti-vibration design, it offers high-speed printing that can produce a Benchy within 17 minutes....

With the exception of the ARM-based Nintendo Switch, the console market is entirely based on AMD CPU and GPU technology. Consoles represent a huge chip market, so isn’t it strange that a major semiconductor company like Intel is a no-show? Why Are There No Intel-Based Consoles? While there might be no current-generation Intel-based gaming console, it’s worth pointing out that the first Xbox was, in fact, an Intel-based console. There is a long and interesting story behind how the first Xbox was a slightly modified PC shoved into an X-shaped box....

Summary As a veteran of many conferences, meetings, lectures, and any other place I had to stand next to a projector and explain something to a group of people. I’ve tried it all. However, of all the presentation formats I’ve attempted, none have been as useful or as effective as the PechaKucha. What Is a PechaKucha? Coming from the Japanese word for “chit-chat”,PechaKuchasare short presentations that consist of 20 slides that last 20 seconds each....

Quick Links Making a clean break from Facebook might sound appealing, until you run into problems like account integrations and losing certain contacts. If you don’t know how to handle these problems, they make gaining independence from Facebook no easy task. Just because it’s not easy doesn’t mean you shouldn’t send Facebook packing, though. There’s more than one good reason to kick Facebook to the curb. One possible reason is due to the amount of information the social media giant keeps on you....

Summary Google is Android’s major maintainer. Because of that, you may think that Pixel devices run the least modified form of the operating system—known as “stock Android.” Well, that’s not true. Google announces new devices, like thePixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, alongside amajor Android upgrade. During these events, the company often talks aboutfeatures introduced with these versions. But many of these features don’t make their way to devices from other brands....

Summary Dyson hasn’t been a “vacuum” company for a long time, but with its latest non-air purifyingOnTrac headphones,it’s branching out about as far as it has ever gone. The good news is that the headphones are plush and perform well if you can stomach their cost. Dyson OnTrac Dyson OnTrac ANC headphones feature eight active noise-canceling microphones that cancel up to 40dB of unwanted noise, for fully immersive listening. Price and Availability The Dyson OnTrac headphones retail for $499....

Quick Links Summary Apple fans rejoice! TheESR 100W 6-in-1 Charging Stationis one of the best fast-charging desktop companions you’ll be able to find. And thanks to its MagSafe-certified engineering and top-notch power distribution, you may finally be able to toss those Lightning to USB-A cables in your drawer of forgotten wires. ESR 100W 6-in-1 Charging Station The ESR 100W 6-in-1 Charging Station includes three MagSafe charging spots, two USB-C ports, and one USB-A....