Quick Links Summary Want to personalize folder icons on Ubuntu? Try changing the icons or color of your folders. It helps you organize your files better, makes your folders more recognizable, and adds some flair to your Linux desktop. Why Change Folder Icons on Ubuntu Changing folder icons onUbuntucan make your folders stand out. For example, if you have a lot of folders on your home screen, it can be hard to find the one you need quickly....
Quick Links Summary On desktop and iPhone, head to theGoogle Contactssite, select a contact, and edit or delete it. On Android, launch the Contacts app to view, edit, and remove your Gmail contacts. Finding, adding, editing, and deleting Gmail contacts is as easy as launching the Android or iPhone app or opening a website. We’ll show you how to get your Google contacts in order on your preferred devices. Where Are Contacts Saved in Gmail?...
Quick Links Ever wondered when your Google account came into existence? It’s surprisingly tricky to pinpoint that date, but there’s a round-about official way to find your Google account’s birthday. Google Takeout is the key. This tool lets you download a copy of your Google data, and hidden within it is your account’s creation date and time. It sounds like overkill, but the process is pretty straightforward. First, navigate toGoogle Takeout....
Quick Links Summary Ever dream of wowing your friends with an awesome song, even if you’re a musical newbie? Say hello to Suno! It’s an AI-powered music plugin for Microsoft Copilot that lets you turn your ideas into full-fledged songs. But how does it work? And how good is it? What Is Suno? Sunois an AI-powered music creation tool that lets you craft personalized songs regardless of your musical experience. It’s as easy as entering a prompt like “Create a song for my mother” and hitting the “Create” button....
Quick Links Summary To use ChatGPT with Siri on an iPhone or iPad, get an OpenAI API key and download the ChatGPT Siri shortcut. Enter your API key in the shortcut setup and select the GPT model you want to use, then hit “Add Shortcut.” Trigger the shortcut manually first to allow permissions, then start asking Siri to trigger the shortcut. Siri can control your iPhone, but it’s nowhere near as powerful asChatGPT....
Quick Links Using YouTube on your phone becomes much more enjoyable when videos automatically adjust to landscape mode as soon as you open them. With Samsung’s “Modes and Routines” feature, you can create a custom setting to make this happen automatically. What Is Samsung Modes and Routines? Samsung Modes and Routinesis a powerful tool designed to make your phone smarter and more intuitive. Modes let you activate preset settings for activities like Sleep or Driving, while Routines offer a custom “if-this-then-that” automation tailored to your needs....
Quick Links Copying data from an image into a Google Sheets file manually can be time-consuming and increases the chances of typos. Luckily, you’re able to extract the information into your spreadsheet in just a few simple steps using the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) tool in Google Drive. Here’s how. Points to Note Before You Start Before you begin converting the text in your image to data inGoogle Sheets, here are some pointers that will help ensure the process works as expected:...
Quick Links When someone reacts to your message on Discord, it sends you a notification–which can quickly become annoying. Thankfully, you may turn off these notifications (and keep the others). Here’s what you need to do. Discord reaction notifications were enabled by default for everyone in December 2024. These notifications are well-meaning; after all, who hasn’t had a situation where they thought no one replied to them, only to check and see a bunch of emotes on the message?...
Quick Links Summary To make an animation using Stable Diffusion web UI, use Inpaint to mask what you want to move and then generate variations, then import them into a GIF or video maker. Alternatively, install the Deforum extension to generate animations from scratch. Stable Diffusion is capable of generating more than just still images. With some built-in tools and a special extension, you can get very cool AI video without much effort....
Summary I did not expect Gemini to text me out of the blue on Google Messages! I was eager to test it out, but do we really need another AI chatbot in our lives? I decided to find out! Gemini Chimed In As a generative AI specialist, I’m often on my phone seeking out updates on the latest generative AI models and features. It’s rare for an AI model to contact me, but Google Gemini texted me out of the blue....
Summary The “demoscene” is one of the most fascinating computer subcultures, and chances are that you’ve already enjoyed some of the fruits of this movement. “Demos” have been at the leading edge of digital art and programming for decades, and even the classics are still beautiful to watch. The Demoscene in a Nutshell The demoscene is an international community of programmers, artists, and musicians who create highly optimized digital art pieces known as “demos....
Quick Links Microsoft’s ubiquitous browser Internet Explorer was finally put to rest in 2023, but it was a long and winding road to retirement. Here’s how Internet Explorer became the face of the web browsing experience and then faded away. How Internet Explorer Began (And Became Legendary) It was the year 1994. Microsoft was working hard to release its next operating system,Windows 95, with a huge range of changes compared to its predecessor, Windows 3....
Summary USB sticks are convenient gadgets for transferring files. You’ve probably got a bunch of them in your desk drawer, in your bags, plugged into TVs—and they’re all putting your data at risk. Here’s why. Cheap USB Sticks Are Notoriously Unreliable When was the last time you actually purchased a USB stick? If you’re using one you got for free at a trade show or as a business promotion, it was probably the cheapest USB stick that they could fit their logo on....
