Quick Links Online privacy is a massive concern, and for good reason, given the steady stream of headlines about data breaches, phishing scams, identity theft, and online stalking. Even major apps like Instagram aren’t impervious to hackers or data infringements, which is why you must understand what’s available to beef up your profile security and privacy. Why Instagram Privacy Matters Instagram users face privacy threats on multiple fronts. There’s the general concern of managing a publicly accessible profile, but there are also forces at play behind the scenes, such as third-party ad servers, bots, and potential hackers....

Quick Links If you want to feel like a hacker and you have an Android phone, then ADB is the perfect tool for you. It’s simple to use and allows you to do all kinds of things right from your terminal. ADB Lets You Do Various Tasks on Your Phone From the Command Line ADB offers a lot of functionality for your Android device. From installing apps to sending terminal commands and much more, ADB really extends what your smartphone, tablet, or other Android-based system can do....

Summary In a market saturated with 3-in-1 chargers for Apple’s suite of portables, buyers understandably feel choice paralysis. I can confidently strike theAnker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1 Stand)from the running as it left me concerned about its structural integrity and heat regulation. Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1 Stand) Effortlessly power up your Apple devices with Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station. Just unfold, place your phone, AirPods, and Apple Watch for easy, simultaneous charging....

Summary My Plex media server is pretty modest—simultaneous transcodes are basically a no-go. Unfortunately, Roku’s refusal to support PGS subtitles has made this situation a lot more difficult than it should be. Before We Dive In, Let’s Talk SRTs You’re probably familiar with traditional SubRip subtitle files, called SRTs. These subtitle files are supported by nearly all playback devices and can usually be identified by their use of a rectangular black background (though this visual quirk is determined by your playback client, not the SRT file itself)....

Summary You may have begun to notice that your YouTube video searches have been getting clogged with tangentially related recommendations and weird misinterpretations—almost like YouTube’s own search function has become subservient to The Algorithm. Fortunately, there is a workaround for this, and it’s a little weird. The Trick Is to Search From Google Yes, it sounds counter-intuitive, especially considering how your average modern Google search pulls up acluttered mess of resultsthat are (sometimes) accurate if you squint at them or otherwise completely out of the left field (and it’s the left field from a completely different ballpark located in another part of the country)....

Summary There are a lot of mechanical keyboards on the market today. They’re often quite similar too, with only a few notable differences. TheCorsair K70 PRO TKLlooks like many other keyboards, but sets itself apart with a wide array of excellent features and an awesome volume control setup. Corsair K70 PRO TKL This mechanical keyboard from Corsair includes a suite of advanced options that will help take your gaming experience to the next level, optimizing your performance and allowing for a full range of customization....

Sony hasn’t had a ton of success with shooters. WhileHelldivers IIis still going strong, the company’s last foray into the genre crashed out two weeks after launch spelled the end of developer Firewalk Studios. Sony’s acquisition ofHaloandDestinycreators Bungie should have been the shot in the arm the company needed to get back on top. But things aren’t looking so rosy, prompting concerns that we could soon have anotherConcordsituation on our hands....

Summary Open a popular AI chatbot app right now, and the chances are that you’ll soon come across a feature called “Deep Research.” you may find Deep Research in ChatGPT, in Google Gemini, and in Perplexity. It’s rare that AI companies give a feature exactly the same name. For example, ChatGPT and Gemini have Canvas, but Claude has Artifacts, which is essentially the same concept. While the features aren’t identical, Deep Research is similar across all three apps....

Summary Kids are getting their hands on smartphones at very young ages, so it’s important to keep them safe. Tech companies have noticed this, prompting companies like Apple to produce new ways to help keep their younger users safe. Here’s one feature that parents definitely shouldn’t pass up. What is Communication Safety? Launching on iPhone as part ofiOS 15.2, Communication Safety is a feature that helps keep kids safe when using the Messages app....

Quick Links It’s critical to fact-check everything that comes fromChatGPT,Bing Chat,Google Bard, or anyother chatbot. Believe it or not, that’s especially true for math. Don’t assume ChatGPT can do math. Modern AI chatbots are better at creative writing than they are at counting and arithmetic. Chatbots Aren’t Calculators As always, when working with an AI, prompt engineering is important. You want to give a lot of information and carefully craft your text prompt to get a good response....

Summary Not everyone enjoys mowing the lawn. In the past, using a robot mower came with headaches like burying wire underground or fiddling with antennas. TheEufy E15 Robot Lawn Mowerleaves those problems in the dust to provide a simple, quick, and easy way to keep your lawn looking great. Eufy Auto Lawn Mower E15 The Eufy E15 Lawn Mower is a robot lawn mower that can tackle the dirty job of keeping your grass looking great....

Summary Ubuntu and Fedora are two of the most established Linux distros, each with large communities and great software support. If you’re relatively new to Linux, which should you embrace? ​Ubuntu vs. Fedora: An Overview If you’re discovering Linux for the first time, you may be surprised to see that there isn’t one major version like there is with Microsoft Windows and Apple macOS. Instead, there are hundreds of variations known as distributions....

Quick Links If you’re into 3D printing, eventually, you’ll want to make a larger print that won’t fit on an entry-level printer. But might not feel comfortable buying a large 3D printer that requires fussing and fidgeting to produce decent results. If that’s you, check out FlashForge’s Adventurer 4 printer. Related:Monoprice Voxel 3D Printer: An Affordable Entry to Serious 3D Printing This printer is very similar to FlashForge’s Adventurer 3....