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Nintendo has started a “Play On” campaign for the Nintendo Switch, which will go on until July 13, 2025. The campaign includes various activities, sales, and rewards. My Nintendo Platinum Points will be given out over the next six weeks for playing specific Nintendo Switch games. Players can earn 30 Platinum Points for each game, which can be exchanged for different rewards. The first game highlighted for this isAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, withNintendo Switch Sportsfeatured during the week of July 29, 2025, and more games will be announced weekly....

Microsoft’s Build 2025 conference revealed a major update for its Edge browser. The company is adding a new feature to break down language barriers through built-in PDF translation. This feature should run much better than competitors thanks to taking context into account. Microsoft says you’ll be able to translate entire PDF documents into your preferred language with just a few clicks. You normally have to find other software that translates and hope that it is correct....

Google just announced a super slim and lightweight Chromebook in partnership with Samsung. This new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus brings some exclusive productivity enhancements and a new shortcut key. If the “Samsung Chromebook Plus” brand sounds familiar to you, that’s becauseSamsung had an old line of Chromebooks by that name. Google launched its ownChromebook Plus serieslast year in partnership with Acer, Asus, HP, and Lenovo. And this time, it worked with Samsung for the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus, which led to this branding confusion....

Summary TheSatechi Mac Mini M4 Stand & Hubperfectly fits beneath Apple’s smallest desktop computer adding more front ports and a hidden drive for extra storage. It’s an ideal design for people who need access to USB-A, or, in my case, just want an Apple-like SSD exclosure. Satechi Mac Mini M4 Stand & Hub This sleek, aluminum hub complements the Mac Mini perfectly. Featuring three USB-A ports, an SD card slot, an SSD enclosure, and an integrated USB-C host cable, the Satechi Mac Mini M4 Stand & Hub is an ideal companion for your Mac Mini....

Thinking about buying a brand-newToyota RAV4 Hybrid? You might be surprised to learn that a one-year-old ToyotaHighlander Hybrid—a larger, more premium SUV—can cost about the same. Even better, many used Highlanders are 2024 models, so they’re still current in design and tech. That makes the decision a bit more interesting. So, whichToyota hybridoffers better value? A fully loaded new RAV4, or a slightly used Highlander with more space andthree-row flexibility?...

Summary Meta’s Quest headsets are popular and affordable, but at some point you’ll want to upgrade to a newer model, or perhaps you’ve decided the Quest or VR as a whole just isn’t for you. If you need to sell or pass your Quest headset on to someone else, there are some specific things to do and think about before handing off your wearable. Charge and Test It If you haven’t used your Quest in a while, it’s a good idea to charge it up and test it out....

Nobody plans on dropping their phone, but it happens. If you want to protect your iPhone 15, the easiest way to do so is with a case. Spigen Mag Armor MagFit for iPhone 15 Like the name suggests, the Spigen Mag Armor MagFit Case is like a suit of protection around your iPhone 15. It’s designed with shock-absorbing TPU material, as well as at the corners, and raised edges to protect the screen....

Quick Links Before the days of tiny wrist computers trying to do everything your phone can do, there was Pebble. It was a very different experience from smartwatches today, and I can’t help but wish that the philosophy of Pebble watches had been more popular. Always-on Display Without the Trade-Offs One of the biggest things Pebble got right was the display. Instead of power-hungry, vibrant OLEDs that demand attention and drain your battery in a day, Pebble used e-paper....

Quick Links You may think that a university or college is the only way to get into animation, but that’s not true. If you know what you’re looking for, you can learn everything I did in my Computer Animation degree, online for free. The internet has changed how people learn, offering a huge amount of high-quality, free educational materials online. Since the animation industry cares most about proven skill and a solid portfolio, using free resources wisely can be a smart and effective path for anyone serious about working in animation....

Quick Links Tablets and smartphones get better every year, but there’s one aspect of Android devices, iPhones, and iPads that is still really bad. We’re talking about share menus. Share Menus Are Agonizing to Use Google’s Android operating system and Apple’s iOS (and iPadOS) platform weren’t built around the same centralized file system structure as desktop platforms. Instead of saving files and data in a folder, and then selecting those files in another application, mobile platforms adopted the idea of direct sharing....

Are you tired of using your terminal to manage your Docker containers? I was, and that’s when I found Portainer. It offers an easy-to-use interface for managing Docker containers. Plus, it even works in high-availability setups. Why I Don’t Want to Live in a Terminal While I didn’t start off with Docker-CLI (I started using Docker in Unraid), I’ve had my fair share of experience with it. I can appreciate the benefits of using a terminal, as it can be clutter-free, and the skills are generally transferable between operating systems....

Quick Links Apple has been gradually infusing the iPhone Photos app with awesome, powerful features. It’s really much more than the basic default gallery app of old. There are a lot of features you may not know about—we’ll share some of the best. Search Your iPhone Photos Like a Pro You probably have hundreds—if not thousands—of photos and videos in the Photos app. Thankfully, there ispowerful search and filters in the Photos appto help you find what you need....

Quick Links Foldable phones used to feel like something only hardcore tech folks would buy. You know, early adopters with deep pockets. But things have changed. There are more models now, better software, and prices that aren’t completely out of reach. And if you’ve spent even five minutes looking at them, you’ve probably noticed the split: big foldables that open like a book, and smaller ones that flip open like the old Motorola Razr—just way smarter....