Why and How I Turned Off Apple Intelligence Notification Summaries on iPhone and Mac

Quick Links Summary With the first batch of Apple Intelligence features came a feature called Notification Summaries. While the ability to summarize incoming notifications saves time, it’s far from perfect. Here’s why I turned off the feature on my iPhone 16. How Do Notification Summaries Work? WhenI first heard about Apple’s Notification Summaries feature, I was excited. Having hundreds of notifications to read at the end of a day is a genuine problem that I face regularly....

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 940 words · Albert Barton

Why I Stopped Playing Competitive Multiplayer and Now Prefer Co-Op Instead

Summary There used to be a time when I’d look forward to jumping into a multiplayer game, either alone or with friends. However, I’m sticking to co-op content and single-player games these days. Competitive Multiplayer Has Me Down I’ve spent a lot of my time playing competitive multiplayer games. Whether it’sApex Legends, Warframe, DotA 2, League of Legends, or a dozen other titles, I’ve been consistently playing these with a few breaks here and there for the last decade....

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 1061 words · Julie Harrison

Why I Won’t Drive Lyft or Uber Again, Despite Having a 5-Star Rating

You may want to join rideshare apps, like Uber and Lyft, as a driver, especially with how much you can make. I used to make over $200 a night and kept really high ratings. However, there is a lot that keeps me from ever going back to ridesharing that you should keep in mind. From the passenger’s perspective, the experience seems simple because a driver takes you to your destination, you pay a fare, and that’s the end of it....

July 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1239 words · Justin Murphy

Windows PC or Laptop Shuts Down Randomly? Check These 8 Things

Quick Links Summary Is your Windows laptop or PC shutting down unexpectedly? Issues such as a faulty laptop battery, a loose power cable, overheating, misconfigured power settings, outdated drivers, or faulty PC components could be to blame. If you’re frustrated by this problem, try these solutions. Using a PC? Perform Some Preliminary Checks Unlike a laptop, which draws power from its battery, a PC relies on a steady connection to an external power supply to remain on....

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 1053 words · Amanda Johnson

YouTube Bug Causing Downgraded Video Quality for Some Firefox Users

A small set of Firefox users may default to 240p streaming quality on YouTube. This is the result of an unintentional bug, and it only affects Firefox running on desktop ARM computers. Changing the Firefox user agent from AArch64 to x86_64 resolves the problem. This bug was discovered byHector Martin, the lead developer for Asahi Linux (a Linux port for Apple Silicon Macs). Martin initially accused YouTube of “deliberately crippling Firefox on Asahi Linux” and explained that this problem doesn’t impact Firefox on ARM-based macOS....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Gregg Benjamin

10 Best Value Luxury Sedans That Deliver Premium Features Without the Premium Price

With the price of vehicles constantly going up, and some big increases potentially on the horizon, it is more important than ever to look for value when buying cars. This is especially true in the luxury segment, where you’re spending much more of your hard-earned cash. While there aren’t as many options out there as there maybe once was, there are stillplenty of luxury sedanson the market. With the downsizing of the automotive industry as a whole and the entry of some new players, luxury automakers have put more of an emphasis on value, which has only made their upscale sedans more alluring....

July 29, 2025 · 8 min · 1637 words · Danielle White

10 Paramount+ Series You Need to Binge This Week

Paramount+ has been making an effort to compete against streaming giants like Netflix and Hulu. I must say, I’m rather impressed. Not only does it offer great bingeable original content, but it’s also a hub for various cable networks, including CBS, Nickelodeon, and Showtime. With so much content to choose from, it can often be overwhelming to decide what to watch, much less binge for a weekend. Luckily for you, I’m here to help with that....

July 29, 2025 · 9 min · 1749 words · John Bowman

12 Complex Games That Reward Clever Players

There’s a real sense of accomplishment from mastering a game with complex mechanics. What may seem daunting at first can be a lot of fun once you understand which strings you need to pull. Many of these games give you a great amount of freedom and let you make impactful decisions that can greatly affect your odds of success. For some, the effort of learning the ins and outs is worth it....

July 29, 2025 · 7 min · 1416 words · Christopher Bailey

13 Ways I Use Drag and Drop on an iPhone and iPad

Drag and drop isn’t a new iPhone feature, but you’d be forgiven if you haven’t found much use for it (or had completely forgotten that it exists at all). There’s a bit of a multi-touch knack for getting the most out of the feature, which also works identically on the iPad. Here’s how I’ve been using drag and drop recently on my iPhone. Apple iPhone 16 Apple’s newest iPhone featuring a camera button, programmable action button, and artificial intelligence features....

July 29, 2025 · 7 min · 1334 words · Ronald Taylor

3 Hulu Series You Can Binge in a Single Weekend (July 18)

You’ve been using your brain all week, and now that it’s time to shut things down for the weekend, the last thing you want to do is fire up those synapses to find something to watch—andHuluhas tons to choose from. Lucky for you, I’ve done the sifting to put together this list of three excellent shows that you’re able to easily get through in a few days. 2025 - present...

July 29, 2025 · 5 min · 896 words · Kevin Jackson

4 Ways a Keyboard and Mouse Is Still Useful for Xbox and PS5 Owners

Summary The keyboard and mouse are a staple of PC gaming, but these peripherals also have utility on consoles, as the PS5 and Xbox Series X have USB functionality that makes them compatible. Here’s how they can make gaming more convenient and customizable for you. Mouse and Keyboard Is Perfect for Social Gamers If you play a lot of MMOs on your console, likeFinal Fantasy XIV, where social engagement and communication are important, having a keyboard is never a bad idea....

July 29, 2025 · 4 min · 849 words · Grant Shaw

5 Netflix Movies You Need to Watch This Week (July 28)

I know how difficult it can be to decide what to watch onNetflix, so why not let me save you the endless scrolling? As someone who’s seen more movies than I can count, I’m confident I can guide you well. Whether you’re craving an undeniable classic, a modern romcom, or some family fun, I’ve found these wonderful movies waiting for you on Netflix. 1975 Runtime 2 hours 4 minutes It’s hard to believe it’s been fifty years since Steven Spielberg made us all scared of sharks withJaws....

July 29, 2025 · 4 min · 746 words · Dr. William Schmidt

7 Things Nobody Tells You About Hosting a Plex Media Server

Are you thinking about starting a Plex server soon? While the initial setup of Plex is easy, there are definitely some nuances I wish I knew about at the beginning. That’s why I made this list: to keep you from making the same mistakes I did. These issues aren’t talked about often, yet they’re very important in the day-to-day running of a Plex server. So here are seven things that I wish I knew when I got started running my own media server....

July 29, 2025 · 7 min · 1282 words · Rebecca Kelly