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Summary Dorms are loud, chaotic, and full of distractions, like hallway parties and questionable guitar solos. Since your study schedule won’t always sync with your roommates and hallmates, a good pair of headphones with ANC isn’t a luxury; it’s survival. Here’s why. What Are ANC Headphones? You’ve likely heard the term"Active Noise Cancelation" (ANC)in the ads for headphones and earbuds, so there’s a good chance that you have a rough understanding of what it is and how it works....

If you’re not familiar witheSIM, it’s a technology supported on many modern iPhone, Android, and iPad devices that replaces physical SIM cards. Instead of going to a store and getting a SIM card for a new phone plan or waiting for one to ship to you in the mail, eSIMs can be activated through apps on the phone or QR codes. It’s especially useful fortemporary international cell service, but eSIM also comes in handy for trips within the United States....

Google has announced a version of its Recorder app for Chromebook Plus laptops that looks, feels, and works like its Android version. Chromebook Plus owners can use Google Recorder to capture lectures, presentations, their thoughts and notes, and so on. Yourrecordings sync across devices, and you canshare them with others. Unlike regular audio-recording apps, Google Recorder automatically transcribes your audio recordings and creates an easily scannable summary of recorded content....

Whether you like it or not, technology plays a massive role in the automotive world. As time has gone on, though, features that used to be reserved for top luxury models have begun trickling down into the mainstream. This has made cheap cars feel more luxurious than ever before. In the last ten years, technology in the automotive landscapehas evolved rapidly. Things have been constantly changing and evolving and this has meant that automakers have had to adapt quickly....

Quick Links Most people choose laptops for their portability. However, you can get a lot more utility out of a laptop by plugging it into a larger display while at home or in the office. Here are a few tips to get you started. Plug It In The first thing you’ll need to do is figure out which connectors you can use. You can do this by checking the output on your laptop and the input on your monitor of choice....

Summary To disable Secure Boot on your PC: Restart your PC while holding Shift, or access the “Advanced Startup” menu by typing “Advanced Startup” in Windows Search and then restart your PC from there. Locate the Secure Boot option in your BIOS/UEFI setup menu and disable it. You might have to tweak some other settings in BIOS/UEFI to be able to toggle the Secure Boot option....

I’ve been a fan of the Pokémon franchise ever since I was a kid and playedPokemon Redon a Nintendo GameBoy. Years later, I got intoPokémon TCG, but this newest release is something a little different. Here’s how you get started withPokémon TCG Pocket. Not Your Usual Card Game Some of the most strategic games out there are card games.Whether it’s a video game likeSlay the Spireor a physical card game like my favorite trading card game (TCG),Magic: The Gathering, they offer a lot of depth in building a deck and taking on the world on your terms....

Quick Links Summary Tired of your Android phone unexpectedly turning off? It can be a real pain. We’ll help you find out what causes these random shutdowns and share some easy fixes to get rid of the problem. Why Is Your Android Phone Turning Off? One of the most common reasons an Android phone keeps turning can be a problem with the power button. If it is stuck or faulty, it will stay pressed in and cause your phone to shut down constantly....

Quick Links Summary Your Amazon Echo can do more than play music or answer trivia questions. Alexa Emergency Assist can provide quick and easy access to agents who can get the help you need in an emergency. Here’s what you need to know about the subscription service. What Is Alexa Emergency Assist? Alexa Emergency Assist is a set of different features that can help you in case of an emergency at home....

Summary Like many people (myself included), you may have moved on from Microsoft PowerPoint to a more intuitive and interesting presentation software such as Canva or Prezi. However, if you haven’t kept track, you might have missed PowerPoint’s killer feature: Designer. What Is Designer? Designeris a tool in Microsoft PowerPoint that analyzes the content of your slide and then makes suggestions for the design of the slide. So, with one click, you can instantly take your text and images and transform them into a professionally-designed slide....

Sure, everyone probably travels with a smartphone and smartwatch. But when it’s time to hit the road, there’s a lot more technology that can help make the trip so much easier. Here are some of the best gadgets I take with me when I travel. 9Noise-Canceling Headphones The world around us, especially when we travel, is loud and distracting. Whether it’s the hum of an airplane engine or the couple sitting next to you on a crowded flight, it can be hard to just sit back and relax....

Summary As time has gone on I’ve started to value battery life more and more in my phone, which has lead to the rather drastic decision to run it in battery saver mode most of the time. Surprisingly, this hasn’t resulted in any notable downsides when actually using my phone, so you might want to try it too! My Phone Is Already Overkill My current phone is a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, which is already two models behind as of this writing....

Quick Links Whether you’re creating an account or logging into an existing one on Steam, you may be asked to fill out a CAPTCHA. However, it can be impossible to proceed if you run into the “Your response to the CAPTCHA appears to be invalid” error message. Assuming you’re filling the Steam CAPTCHA properly, here are several things you can do to fix the issue. Quick Fixes to Get the Steam CAPTCHA Working Again You may be able to eliminate the Steam CAPTCHA issue with a quick fix....