The Switch is such a plug-and-play console that you might never have ventured into the Settings menus. Here are a few settings you should review or change to get the most out of your console. 12Change Switch Privacy Settings Decide who can see when you’re online and send you friend requests by accessing your profile page via your user icon in the top-left corner of the Home screen and scroll down to User Settings > Friend Settings....
Today, Apple announced that savings accounts connected toApple Cardcustomers have reached a collective $10 billion in deposits. That’s a lot of money, and Apple’s bank partner Goldman Sachs is seemingly proud of that milestone, but the Apple Card’s future is still uncertain according to recent reports. The Apple Card has been available since 2019 as a credit card available to iPhone owners, with up to 3% cashback (“Daily Cash”) on purchases from Apple and a handful of other stores....
Summary It’s official. Apple has just announced the date for this year’s WWDC (Worldwide Developer Conference), kicking off the event with a big keynote on June 9th. The event will run through June 13th at Apple Park. As many of you probably know, WWDC is Apple’s biggest event of the year. The company typically reveals new major software updates across its catalog, and often, we get new hardware, too. These dates are what many of us already expected, considering last year’s event took place from the 10th to the 14th of June....
Summary Arch Linux and Fedora are held in high regard in Linux circles. Both user bases eagerly champion their favored distribution, but which is right for you? Let’s see how they compare. Isn’t It All Linux Under the Hood? All you need to get a working copy of a Linux-based operating system is the Linux kernel from theLinux Foundationand a set of core tools and applications from theGNU Project. And, at the heart of every Linux distribution, that’s what you’ll find....
Accessory maker Belkin has voluntarily recalled its power bank, BoostCharge Pro Fast Wireless Charger for Apple Watch + Power Bank 10K, due to a fire hazard. The power bank with a built-in Apple Watch magnetic charger was sold under the model number BPD005. Belkin pulled it from sale in October, but a blog post announcing the recall flew under the radar. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has seemingly not yet announced the recall in the United States, though other agencies likethe UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standardshave confirmed it....
Summary Passkeys are setto replace passwordsover the next few years. But one of the hurdles during this transition will be passkey sharing—you aren’t supposed to know your passkeys, you’re able to’t type them out manually, so how do you share passkey-protected accounts with friends and family? ThisCybersecurity Awareness Weekarticle is brought to you in association withIncogni. What Are Passkeys? Old-fashioned passwords are inconvenient and often pose a risk to user security....
Summary Growing up, I discovered one of my favorite video game genres was RPGs. The flexibility with character builds, strategic gameplay, and compelling stories were more than enough to get me invested. However, the more I played, the more I noticed a sort of perfectionist attitude manifesting. If an in-game conversation went south, I’d quickly reload for a better outcome. If a character’s abilities or equipment were suboptimal, I’d change them to be as good as humanly possible....
Quick Links Laptops are many things—convenient, portable, and increasingly powerful with each new generation. But one thing they certainly aren’t is ergonomic and kind to your body. Here’s how to enjoy your laptop pain-free in only three steps. Why Are Laptops So Hard on Your Body? To look at whylaptopsare tough on our bodies, let’s start by describing what an ergonomically ideal workstation looks like for most people. Ideally, you are seated with your feet flat on the floor or a footrest such that your knees are level with your hips or slightly below....
Quick Links Dexter is alive! Unless you’ve been living under a rock and missed bothOriginal Sinand the trailers forResurrection, you probably already know that. Before you start streaming the show premiering on July 11, here’s a quick recap of everything that’s happened so far and what to expect inResurrection. This article contains spoilers forDexterandDexter: New Blood. A Recap of Dexter’s Story So Far Dexter: Resurrectionis essentially a continuation ofDexter: New Blood....
If you’re anything like me, staying on task while using your phone is a constant struggle. Focus Mode is supposed to help with that, but even with it turned on, I still find myself slipping back into old habits. That’s why I’ve come up with a few, let’s just sayunconventionalways to keep myself in check. 7Focus Mode Is Just Too Easy to Bypass I haveFocus Modeset up on my phone to automatically kick in on weekdays from 9 a....
Quick Links Summary Both Google Bard and OpenAI’s ChatGPT are powerful AI chatbots with unique features and capabilities. Bard stands out with its integration with Google Search, providing access to real-time information, while ChatGPT relies on its curated knowledge base. Bard excels as an AI-powered search engine, while ChatGPT shines as a conversational AI assistant. In the arena of AI chatbots, two major players have emerged: Google Bard and OpenAI’s ChatGPT....
It’s barely been a year sinceGoogle flipped the switchon Android’s Find My Device network, but it’s already getting a rebrand and an upgrade to help you keep track of everything and everyone that matters. Find My Device launched as an expansion of Google’s existing service that was primarily forfinding and locating Android phones and watches. It isn’t just about finding a lost gadget anymore, though, and the new name represents that: Find Hub....
Quick Links Automating tasks saves you time and boosts productivity in the long run, which I’ve observed in my many years of using Apple Shortcuts to automate everything from my Health data logs to app blocking. If you want to take automation to the next level, then IFTTT, a third-party app for your iPhone, can act as a great addition to your productivity app suite. Here’s all you need to know about the app, how it works, and if a subscription is worth your money....
