Summary Moving to a Mac from Windows for the first time? You’re going to come across some big changes. Browsing files is a core part of any operating system, so here’s what you need to know when moving to Finder from Windows Explorer. Finder Hides File Paths and the Address Bar In Windows Explorer, the file path is pretty easy to find. It’s at the top in an address bar, easy to access at any given time....
Google Calendar on the web has a new look that follows the company’s Material Design 3 standard, and it now features dark mode support like the mobile app. Google has announced several changes to Calendar’s web app, accessible in a browser atcalendar.google.com. The software now conforms to Google’s Material Design 3 guidelines, making it consistent with its other updated apps,including DriveandChrome. The new look has updated iconography with more legible typefaces and standardized buttons, dialogs, and sidebars to make the web app easier to navigate and read....
Web browser extensions can turn from useful to dangerous in just one update, potentially opening up your browsing habits and some personal data to an unknown third-party developer or company. It has happened over, and over, and over again, despite the best efforts from Google, Microsoft, and other browser developers. Here’s how it keeps happening, and what you can do to protect yourself. ThisCybersecurity Awareness Weekarticle is brought to you in association withIncogni....
Quick Links arguably the easiestAI art generationtool both in terms of using it and in terms of getting amazing results, but it’s easy to forget it wasn’t all that impressive at launch. Lets see how far it’s come! Our Methodology Miey works by accepting text “prompts” describing what sort of image you want it to generate via the Discord app. If you want to learn how to use the software, there are manyawesome Miey guideson the web that will have you up and running in no time....
Quick Links Internet speed test websites are often bogged down with ads, slowing down your system. Fortunately, Ookla offers a lightweight Command Line Interface (CLI) version of its speed test so you can test your internet speed without the overhead of a web browser. Here’s how to use it on macOS, Windows, and Linux. Run a Speed Test on Mac via Terminal To accomplish this on Mac, we will be usingHomebrew, apopular macOS package manager....
Quick Links Summary Clean your PS4 console both outside where the vents are an inside to remove dust and hair that can cause heat build-up. You should also ensure the console has a good supply of fresh air and remove other sources of heat. Does your PlayStation 4 console sound like a jet engine? Are you seeing warnings about the console being too hot, or experiencing sudden shutdowns? Here’s how to fix an overheating PS4....
Quick Links For many Americans, swimming is the most eagerly awaited event at the Paris Olympics. Are you one of them? More Americans watch swimming than any other event besides gymnastics. There are two ways to watch the action in the pool during the 2024 Sumer Olympics, and we’ll tell you how. How Many Swimming Events are there in the Olympics? Swimming has been a part of the Olympic Games since the first Games in 1896....
Summary The GNOME desktop supports extensions that add extra functionality. I don’t use many extensions, but those I do, I install on all of my GNOME computers. This is why I use them. GNOME Extensions It’s safe to say that the GNOME desktop environment isn’t big on customization. You can, however, tailor your GNOME experienceby adding extensions. GNOME extensions add features and functionality, so your GNOME desktop better suits your needs....
Quick Links Few things satisfy a reader like the smell of a freshly opened book and the feel of pages between their fingers. As much as I also love the experience of reading physical books, I’ve decided to make the switch to ebooks. Here are eight reasons why I’m not going back to paper any time soon. Ebooks Are Convenient and Portable Have you ever been traveling with a paperback and suddenly ran out of story hours away from your final destination?...
Though the Switch 2 has an impressive lineup of launch titles, there are only a handful of exclusives that are limited to Nintendo’s newest console. Leading the pack isMario Kart World, Nintendo’s flagship launch title and the first new game in the kart racing series since the days of the Wii U. So is the latest version of the iconic kart racer worth your hard-earned coins? I’ve been playing almost non-stop since launch, so here are my early thoughts....
Microsoft isending support for Windows 10 in October 2025, which willleave millions of PCs vulnerable to security exploits, because many of them can’t officially update to Windows 11. Microsoft isn’t changing that, but it will add its Copilot AI to Windows 10 PCs as a final farewell. Windows 10 has not received any significant new features in roughly three years, as Microsoft focused development on Windows 11. The companyconfirmed in Aprilthat Windows 10 22H2 would be the final major update, and even that final update only had a few minor changes....
Microsoft is exploring the handheld gaming market. In an interview with Bloomberg, Phil Spencer, the CEO of Microsoft Gaming, spoke about the company’s ideas for the handheld market. While the company has not announced concrete plans for a dedicated handheld device, presumably like theSteam DeckorASUS ROG Ally, Spencer confirmed that Microsoft is actively prototyping and researching the market. So, some prototypes for an Xbox handheld exist. However, he made it clear that a dedicated handheld device is likely years away from release or an official announcement....
Quick Links OneDrive offers more features beyond just uploading and storing your files on the cloud. If you’re new to OneDrive, here’s a list of useful tips to get you started on the right foot. 1Integrate Microsoft 365 Apps With OneDrive If you use the Microsoft 365 desktop apps (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), you’re able to use OneDrive to enable automatic saving. This will upload the files to OneDrive and sync any edits you make, removing the need to save manually....
