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Quick Links Sometimes in remote work meetings, a supervisor will begin with a group icebreaker to get things rolling, like your favorite movie or the last trip you went on. That’s essentially what virtual workplaces in the metaverse are: an elaborate attempt to get ideas flowing by pretending that you’re not actually working. And just like those icebreakers, it’s not entirely convincing. Shared 3D environments in virtual reality have been an obvious staple in gaming for years, like World of Warcraft or whichever game your friend is spending too much time in....

Summary Before anyone gets upset, let me clarify: a Chromebook is a laptop. By definition, a laptop is a portable computer. So, whether it runs Windows, macOS, or Chrome OS, it’s a laptop. However, there are some unique differences between Chromebooks and other laptops. If you’ve ever been standing in a store’s laptop section—or worse, trying to browse online—you know that there are seemingly endless options to choose from. There are different brands, spec combinations, and even laptop styles within a single brand....

AT&T is a well-known carrier that offers a lot of great cell plans, but they aren’t always the most affordable. I think anyone would be happy with a lower price point. To get one, all you have to do is consider an MVNO, and there are plenty of popular options that run on AT&T’s respectable network. 1What Are MVNOs? A Mobile Virtual Network Operator, or MVNO, is a company that rents network usage from a major carrier....

Quick Links Summary Change your DNS server for better privacy, faster browsing, protection from known malicious websites, and to circumvent DNS-level censorship. Are you still using your internet service provider’s DNS server? Unsure of why your choice of DNS server is important? Here’s why you might want to change your DNS server right away. Why Is DNS Server Choice Important? DNS stands for Domain Name System and it’s vital to the way we use the web....

Microsoft is releasing a major update to its Photos app for users in the Windows Insider program. This update brings many improvements aimed at making it easier to manage, edit, and search for images, but the one that stands out is the Copilot addition. There is a new Copilot button in the Photos app. This button gives users direct access to AI features, which most Windows users should be used to by now....

You would be surprised how many games share a universe, even if they seem completely unrelated. Developers tend to hide little hints here and there, expecting players to connect the dots, but many have gone years before players realize. You’ll likely look back at these series and be blown away by how many clues are hidden in plain sight. 12Watch Dogs/Assassin’s Creed/Far Cry Ubisoft doesn’t justtake notes on how you play its games, it also connects them together....

Summary I would never argue that Safari isn’t the best browser to use on a Mac, and yet, the Arc browser has managed to keep me away. These are the three primary reasons I keep opening Arc, and why you may want to give it a shot too. What Is Arc? Briefly, theArc browseris just that, a web browser. It’s built on Chromium, which means it can access Chrome extensions and other tricks, but Arc has revved the interface, stripped out Google stuff, and given it a lot of bells and whistles....

If you’re thinking of spinning up a Plex library, let me save you a few headaches. I’ve been running my own media server for the better part of a decade, and, over the years, I’ve learned a lot of things that you shouldn’t do. From library organization to the actual quality of the movie rips, here are five mistakes that I made with my first Plex library and how you’re able to avoid them yourself....

Quick Links Apple charges a premium for built-in storage, so investing in an affordable external drive can help solve your storage problems without breaking the bank. Here are a few tips to ensure you’re making the most of external drives on your Mac. 6Pick the Right File System Format Your Mac is compatible with several file systems, includingFAT32, exFAT,APFS, and HFS+. Picking the right one for your external drive depends on how you intend to use it....

Quick Links Gaining control over the Linux operating system requires mastering the terminal—and one of the foundational skills is learning how to open files from the command line. This not only builds confidence in using the Linux OS, but also opens the door to faster workflows and automation. What’s the Point of Using the Terminal to Open Files? Nowadays, graphical user interfaces (GUIs) dominate the way most people interact with their systems....

Quick Links The official reveal of Nintendo Switch 2 details has come as a flurry, and all the information at once can be pretty hard to handle. Now that the dust has settled, there are a few things that are worth knowing about this console that were either glossed over in the main video, or relegated to supplementary material. There are still plenty of questions concerning Switch 2 hardware and software that remain unanswered for now, but I think these features may have been overlooked by most people interested in Nintendo’s latest hybrid gaming system....

Quick Links You don’t need fancy gear to get pro-level sound—just a few smart, budget-friendly tricks and a bit of creativity, and you’re all set to show off your cinematic project, proving that raw skill can beat expensive gear. 8You Don’t Need Fancy Gear You don’t need the most professional setup to create a visual or auditory masterpiece, just having a couple ofessentials in your kitis enough. Having expensive tools can make things a lot easier, but it doesn’t always guarantee success....

Quick Links Are you having trouble finding Finder? Do you spend all day squinting at Safari? Take five minutes out of your day to make your Mac easier to see. 1Adjust the Display Scaling Apple displays lack the traditional resolution and scaling controls you’d find in Windows or Linux in favor of a unified setting. Under System Settings > Display you can choose between “More Space” and “Larger Text.” The default setting lies somewhere in between....