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Quick Links Choosing a text editor is all about finding one that’s useful and easy to use. Whether you’re a programmer or just a normal user who edits config files, there are plenty of options out there. Before settling on one, check out a few of these alternative text editors. micro microis designed to be a terminal-based text editor that is simple and yet powerful. Unlike many Linux text editors with steep learning curves, micro uses familiar keybindings like Ctrl+S to save and Ctrl+C/V to copy-paste, making it easy to use right from the start....

Quick Links We often need a boost to overcome life’s hurdles. Consider theENGWE EP-2 Pro Foldable Ebikethe cyclist’s version of that. The 7-speed 960W bike keeps you moving even when you’re close to hitting the proverbial wall, but it’s not without minor flaws during its rocky assembly. ENGWE’s EP-2 Pro is myintroduction to ebikes, and I feel like seasoned e-cyclists would consider it an entry-grade ride. It’s not overly complicated to use, though there is a learning curve when it comes to understanding and getting comfortable with the nuances of riding an electronic bike....

Quick Links Excel is well known as a program that allows you to create complex tables of data. However, some people are less familiar with a special type of reference that comes with these tables: structured references. Structured references can be used in Excel 2016 or later, including Excel 365. What Is a Structured Reference? Direct cell references in Excellink one cell to another using the column and row header labels....

Quick Links Summary The Git rebase command moves a branch to a new location at the head of another branch. Unlike the Git merge command, rebase involves rewriting your project history. It’s a great tool, but don’t rebase commits other developers have based work on. The Gitrebasecommand combines two source code branches into one. The Gitmergecommand does that too. We explain whatrebasedoes, how it’s used, and when to usemergeinstead. The Git Explosion Frustrated with other version control systems and their slow updates and commits,Linus Torvalds, of Linux kernel fame, put aside a month in 2005 to write his own....

Quick Links If you’re like me, you only play Android games that don’t require any commitment. However, finding such games is surprisingly difficult, so I’ve rounded up fifteen of my favorite games that you can just jump right in and play for a couple of minutes at a time. 1QS Monkey Land: King of Fruits QS Monkey Land: King of Fruitsis essentially aSuika(Watermelon Game) clone. It’s an endless puzzle game where fruits drop into a container....

Quick Links Summary Beyond AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, there are several smaller mobile carriers in the US. Thanks to spokesperson Ryan Reynolds and aggressively affordable plans, Mint Mobile is one of the bigger names. How does it actually compare to the Big Three? What is Mint Mobile? Let’s start with the basics. Mint Mobile is a “mobile virtual network operator,” more commonly referred to as an “MVNO.” An MVNO is simply a wireless carrier that does not own the network infrastructure it provides to customers....

Summary The fun of games is playing them, not tweaking graphical settings. This is why I dropped PC gaming for nearly a decade to go exclusive with consoles. Yet, with graphics modes now the norm for console gaming, I’ve had to face this frustration once again. Settings Make Me Notice Performance Issues Thanks to a lack of tech literacy in my younger years, I never thought much of performance issues or graphical prowess (at least beyond the beauty of classic pixel art)....

Quick Links Not long ago, your only mechanical keyboard options were cheap no-name brands, overpriced gaming boards, or ultra-expensive enthusiast kits. Fortunately, keyboards have undergone a renaissance. You can now build a custom board with full control over every detail—here’s how. Select Your Layout Before we dive into the endless sea of keyboard parts, start by deciding on the basics. First and perhaps most important, think about what kind of keyboard layout you want....

Quick Links Every website needs a domain name, and while there are lots of other things that go into running your site, the domain should be one of the first things you think about. Luckily, modern services make registering and managing domain names fairly easy. How Do Domain Names Work? DNS, or the Domain Name System, is what all internet devices use to find your website. Computers must connect directly to IP addresses, but because it’s just a bunch of numbers, domain names are used to translate a readable address like...

Summary Taking screenshots on your Mac is easy, but marking them up can be difficult when using just a mouse or trackpad. With Continuity enabled, you can mark up the screenshots you take on your Mac from your iPad. Here’s how. How to Use Continuity Markup You cantake screenshots on your Macusing the Screenshot app or shortcuts like Command+Shift+3 (full screen) and Command+Shift+4 (to select an area). To edit your screenshots on a different device, make sure both your iPad and Mac are logged into the same iCloud account using the sameApple ID with two-step verification enabled....

Quick Links Cover Page Templates (And Why You Shouldn’t Use Them) Microsoft Word offers many template title pages for you to add to your document, which you can access by clicking the “Insert” tab on the ribbon, and choosing “Cover Page” in the Pages tab. While this might be a good option if you’re looking to save time, there are various reasons why it’s not the best choice: Use Styles to Create Your Text The first step to creating your impressive title page is touse or modify styles....

Summary The idea of using a wireless mouse might seem counterintuitive, and I would have agreed, but wireless mice designed for gaming show that you don’t need to rely on a copper connection for snappy shooting in your favorite FPS. Most Wireless Mice Can Game Just Fine (Sort Of) I have two mice—one for work and one for gaming. My daily workhorse is theLogitech MX Master 3S, which won our coveted Editor’s Choice award in 2022....

Quick Links Social media can feel endless and overwhelming, but finding the right platforms can be a game-changer. I’ve joined dozens of social networks and most left me feeling drained and unfocused. Eventually, I decided to cut out the noise and stick with just three platforms that truly add value to my life. I’m Very Picky About What Social Media I Use Over the years, I’ve learned to be highly selective about the social media I keep in my life....