Whenever I need to kill some time (or distract myself from work), I like a good puzzle game. I’ve got a couple I’d love to share, but the best part is all these puzzle games can be played from your browser, and on almost any PC or phone. 7Cyadonia I didn’t realize there was a game that’s essentially the same puzzle in Pryce’s gym fromPokémon Gold and Silver, and I’m glad I found it....
Quick Links Chromebooks have come a long way, yet outdated myths about their limitations persist. From the belief that they’re useless offline to claims that they’re too slow, these budget-friendly devices are often misunderstood. Let’s clear up some of these common misconceptions. 8Chromebooks Are Useless Without the Internet One of the most common misconceptions about Chromebooks is that they are useless without an internet connection. People think this because Chromebooks are built for cloud-based use, relying on web apps and online storage for most tasks....
Quick Links Although Firefox is well-regarded by privacy-conscious users, some of its default settings can expose you to privacy risks. Additionally, the browser isn’t optimized for performance, security, and user experience. If you’re using Firefox with its default settings, I recommend turning off these features. 1Autofill Passwords Like other browsers, Firefox allows you to save your login information for automatic autofill when visiting websites. While this feature is convenient, it also poses a risk, as unauthorized access or a data breach could expose your sensitive credentials....
It’s been almost four years since Windows 11 came out, and it still feels like it’s in beta. Now that Microsoft has thoroughly botched the release of Windows 11, I miss some old features of Windows 7 and XP more than ever. I bet you’ll relate to at least one. Aero Glass I prefer the design language of macOS to Windows in pretty much every iteration, except one. The Aero Glass design language, which Windows Vista introduced, and Windows 7 perfected, was peak of the Windows aesthetic....
Blink Mini 2 The small and affordable Blink Mini 2 captures high-quality security footage with full-color night video. And, unlike its predecessor, the Mini 2 is rated for outdoor use. We have good news for anyone looking to get started with home security cameras or add a few more to their home and yard. This week, Amazon is practically giving away its best Blink security cameras, like the new Blink Mini 2 for 50% off, costing only $19....
ChromeOS devices, like Chromebooks and Chromeboxes, have to serve a wide variety of audiences, including schools and businesses that might have media and AV equipment that’s decades old, but still in use. That’s why, to my surprise, my ChromeBook turned out to be the perfect device towatch content on my CRT TVs. Then I thought: I could watch my collection of DVDs on my ChromeBook, surely? The answer, it turns out, is “nope”....
Quick Links Amazon Alexa is the powerful virtual assistant found in every Echo speaker and many other devices. It’s a powerful tool to help accomplish almost any task, but with a bit more work you can add many more features. Here are some great ways to make your Alexa experience even better. Find Alexa Skills to Use A great first way to improve your Alexa experience is to find Alexa skills....
Quick Links Summary A new iOS update means new Apple Intelligence features, but are they any good? I took the new AI-infused features for a spin and while some features impressed me, some still need work. Image Playground Is Good but Limited After updating toiOS 18.2, you’ll see a new app on your Home Screen, with what appears to be a kitten’s face as the app icon. This isthe new Image Playground app, Apple’s take on text-to-image generators....
Quick Links Summary The git fetch command is like a git pull command that updates your local repository with information and commits from the remote repository, without overwriting your working files. The Gitfetchcommand lets you look before you leap. You can discover what changes have been made to a remote repository, but without overwriting your local files with the remote files. What Is git fetch, and What Does It Do?...
Summary If you have a Google Pixel phone, you’ve probably noticed some issues with notifications over the past few weeks. The good part is that it’s not just you. The bad part is that the saga doesn’t seem to have an end in sight for now. A number of Google Pixel owners are reporting significant issues with delayed or entirely missed notifications. Owners of different Pixel owners have reported that notifications various applications fail to appear in real-time, only actually popping up in a sudden flood when you unlock your phone....
Summary Everything you listen to on Spotify fuels what it recommends you, building what it calls your “taste profile”. But there are probably plenty of songs that you only play for specific scenarios. For example, you’re a parent who has theFrozensoundtrack on loop, you use white noise to help yourself to sleep, or you’re DJing a party. It’s not useful for songs like these to appear in your Discover Weekly....
Quick Links Summary Select text, copy it, and paste it into a note, email, or document from anywhere using your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. This trick can help you circumvent all kinds of pesky limitations or even grab “IRL” text by taking a photo. How to Copy Any Text on iPhone or iPad you’re able to copy text within images or videos right on your iPhone and iPad. The only limitation here is that your device must be able to recognize it as text, so messy handwriting and fancy fonts probably won’t work....
Quick Links If you’re part of a team that’s even a little bit virtual, you’re most likely familiar with Zoom Meetings, the famous conferencing software. It works very well on almost any operating system, but Linux users may occasionally run into issues, which is why I’ll go over how to install Zoom on Linux. In most cases, setting up Zoom on your system will take just a few simple steps. However, since Zoom isn’t open source, you can’t use the usual repositories....
