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Summary Not satisfied with giving Steam a run for its money, Epic Games has now set its sights on the Android ecosystem. The gaming giant responsible for classics likeUnreal Tournament, the engine after which it was named, and more recentlyFortnitenow offers a brand new way to get games on non-iOS devices. As an iPhone user outside of the European Union, I think it’s probably time for iOS and iPadOS users to get a slice of the action....

Summary So you just got a new power bank, or maybe you’ve been using one for a while, but who doesn’t want to get the most life out of their gadgets? A quality power bank should provide about three to five years of reliable service with proper care. Here are some ways to really stretch out the lifespan of your power bank. First, Buy from Brands You Can Count On When shopping for a power bank, it’s important to do your research first to ensure that you get a high-quality one....

Fast carsdon’t have to come with a sky-high price tag or crazy insurance premiums. Whether you’re after weekend thrills or a fun daily driver, there arelegit options out therethat won’t empty your wallet. We rounded up 10sports carsunder $30,000 that offer the fun, style, and performance you’d expect from something twice the price. Some are virtually brand new, others are solid used buys, but all are seriously worth a look....

Today, Google announced that will begin testing even more AI to the search engine we all use daily. Whether we like it or not, Google Search AI Overview summaries are getting upgraded, and you can try a new “AI Mode” on search. According to Google, users everywhere love AI Overviews in search. As a result, the company plans to start showing those overviews more often and in more places. For starters, you’ll get a detailed AI Overview for more search queries than ever before, and the feature isexpanding to more usersaround the globe....

I am not a frequent upgrader of my displays, and I have a tendency to keep them around. This means I have a situation where my newest screens tend to end up next to (or close by) my old ones. Why is this a problem? Because it makes itveryobvious what the shortcomings of my (perfectly functional) older screens are, and that’s a dangerous situation for my wallet. I Made the Mistake of Upgrading Some of My Screens It all started when I bought our first OLED TV in late 2023....

Summary Embarrassing old posts, data brokers selling your information, a desire for more privacy; there’s any number of reasons for wanting to erase yourself from the internet. But is it actually possible to delete yourself entirely? The short answer is probably not — but you can make yourself a much smaller target. Why Remove Yourself From The Internet? Maybe you’ve heard about online privacy risks but shrugged it off because the internet is such a part of our lives thatselling your datais basically unavoidable....

Summary There’s nothing worse than realizing your external hard drive has been lost or stolen, when it contains sensitive personal or company data that could get you in trouble should it fall into the wrong hands. The best solution is to encrypt the drive, and for Windows and macOS users, the process is nice and simple. Why Encrypt a Drive? When you encrypt a hard drive, then the data inside can’t be read unless you have the right decryption key....

Quick Links Summary Can’t find the password for your iPhone or Android hotspot? Worry not, as both these platforms offer a quick and easy way to reveal your current hotspot password. you’re able to even change your password if you’d like, and we’ll show you how to do that as well. Note that both iPhone and Android have built-in options to let you see your hotspot password. You don’t need a third-party app to reveal it....

Quick Links Facebook Marketplace has slowly become the main landing spot for buying andselling used items online. If you’re interested in using Marketplace, there are some handy things to know that will make your experience better. Let’s get shopping. Set Up Alerts and Check Daily When you’re on the hunt for something specific on Facebook Marketplace, frequently checking the new listings is key. To make it even easier,you’re able to set up alerts for your searches....

Quick Links On your Android phone, you can make an emergency button that sends your current location to your chosen contact. This lets you get the help you need in an emergency situation. I’ll show you how to make that shortcut. Use Android’s Built-In Option to Create the Emergency Button Many Android phones offer the option to send someone your current location when the emergency mode is triggered. It’s likely your phone has this feature, and here’s how to use it....

Quick Links Most people are unfamiliar and uncomfortable with vinyl. They know that analog audio is fairly fragile, and are often too terrified to hold a record in their bare hands. But what happens when a record goes back into its jacket? Suddenly, it’s not such a fragile thing—it ends up in a big pile, collecting dust or absorbing sunlight like a cold-blooded animal. Improper storage, rather than mishandling, is often the thing that destroys or damages a vinyl record....

Quick Links A brand new year means brand new tech being showcased at CES 2024. We were on the ground in Las Vegas, scouring the show floors for cool gadgets and impressive innovations. We’ve highlighted some of our favorite products from the event, giving you a taste of what to look forward to this year. Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Carbon series combines the best of Lenovo’s laptop design with the build quality and hardware features of the legacy ThinkPad laptops, and theX1 Carbon Gen 12takes that even further....

Quick Links You probably only use Google as a search engine to find information on the internet. But did you know Google has hidden a bunch of cool and fun Easter Eggs for you to discover? Here are some of the best ones you should check out at least once. I’m Feeling Curious If you’re interested in fun facts about things happening around you, like Mark Wahlberg’s nationality or the importance of Zeus in Roman mythology, you should search for “I’m Feeling Curious” on Google....