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Summary Here’s a horror story for you: WhatsApp nuked all my chats during a botched phone reset. The scary part is it can happen to you, too. I didn’t do anything wrong, which goes to show that WhatsApp’s backups aren’t foolproof. Here’s what you can do to protect your chats. Understanding WhatsApp’s Makeshift Backup System Let me preface this by saying that I’ve never liked WhatsApp. WhatsApp was poorly conceived and designed from the ground up....

Recently I wanted to start a new tech project building a lightweight, resource-efficient personal computer. The Raspberry Pi has a following as a low-spec Linux computer, but I would still have to buy one. I ended up saving that money by looking in the storage closet. I Needed Only Basic Functionality I wanted something like the Raspberry Pi, a basic Linux machine that I could casually play around with and see how it behaves on real hardware....

Quick Links Summary Switching browsers can be tedious. But if you’ve been mulling over switching to or moving away from Safari, Apple’s streamlined import and export tool reduces friction and saves you time. Let’s see how to use it. Export Safari Browsing Data to Import Into Another Browser Being highly optimized for Apple hardware, Safari is the preferred browser for many iPhone and Mac users. However, certain shortcomings, like the limited extensions library and lack of customization, may force some users toditch Safari for third-party browsers....

Quick Links Apple took a lot of flak for being the first company to ditch the headphone jack, but maybe smartphone companies haven’t gone far enough. I think they should get rid ofallthe ports on their phones, and if you think that’s a bad idea, here are my main four reasons why. 4A Truly Impervious Device One of the best things to happen to phones is the introduction of proper water resistance....

Are you avoiding Linux because you’ve heard NVIDIA support is a nightmare? Or do you want to buy a new NVIDIA GPU for your current Linux PC and are wondering about potential issues? Well, here are five distros with native NVIDIA graphics support that should work perfectly from day one. It is true that systems with NVIDIA GPUs used to have trouble running Linux. However, that situation has gotten a lot better over time, and currently, many Linux distros will give you Windows-comparable performance on your NVIDIA GPU system....

Many game consoles have at least a few features that go unnoticed by most players. In rare cases, some of these features never even see the light of day, even if they are already built into the hardware. From unrealized multiplayer to marketing memes, here are some potentially revolutionary features in well-known consoles that you’ve probably never heard of. 5The Game Boy Is Capable of 16-Person Multiplayer Every iteration of the Game Boy supports multiplayer functionality across a variety of games....

Quick Links Remote Desktop allows you to access and control a PC from anywhere. you may use it to access files on another computer, help someone with troubleshooting, leverage high-performance hardware on a low-end device, and much more. Here’s how to make the most of this feature. 1Help Your Friends or Family With Tech Support How often do friends or family members reach out to you for help with software installation, computer issues, or malware removal?...

Over time, as you install more apps, your Android phone starts to become cluttered. There are a few things you can do to better organize installed apps on your phone and make it easier for yourself to find what you’re looking for. The exact steps to follow in each method vary by the phone model you use. The following guide gives you a general idea of where various options are located....

Quick Links Summary There’s a reason why you see GaN chargers everywhere. Because they’re based aroundgallium nitride, rather than silicon, they can be more compact and energy efficient, as well as charge supported devices faster. While it’s clear that GaN chargers are the way to go for today’s devices, these small bricks typically only provide power. This means you need to find another way to output to an external display. Enter theACEFAST GaN PD65W Portable Dock....

ASUS has released its new Vivobook S 14, Vivobook 14 Flip, Vivobook S 15, and Vivobook 16 Flip laptops. They are designed for different purposes, and each comes with impressive specs. TheASUS Vivobook S 14is “powered by up to Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 256V,” one of the newCore Ultra Series 2 chips. You also get ASUS IceCool thermal technology with dual 97-blade IceBlade fans. It has a 75 Wh battery that can last up to 27 hours and an ErgoSense keyboard with customizable RGB backlighting....

Are you looking to build a new gaming PC? If so, there’s a lot of information out there on what parts to pick. Choosing the right processor, graphics card, RAM, and other components can be difficult, so I’m here to cut through the noise. As someone who has been building both high-end and mid-range gaming PCs for over a decade, I’ve tried just about every combination of hardware out there. With that experience, here are my tips on what you actually need to build a gaming PC in 2025....

Summary Instagram messed up, and you may have been a part of it. Over the last couple of days, a whole lot of people saw stuff they definitely did not want to. Meta has admitted that an error caused violent and pornographic content to flood the Instagram Reels feed. Yikes. Reels Gone Wild So, what exactly happened? This week, many Instagram users reported an influx of sensitive and sometimes disturbing content in their Reels feeds....

Discord’s desktop application is now rolling out a big interface update. The two big additions are the new game overlay design and improved dark mode settings. One of my favorite parts of the update is the completely redesigned game overlay. The previous overlay was pretty bulky and often got in the way of gameplay by covering the entire Discord client over the game window. The newly designed overlay adopts a widget-based format, letting users customize where and how large each widget is for Discord streams, voice controls, and notifications....