Quick Links Wouldn’t it be so much easier to book a cab directly fromGoogle Maps? With the “Request a Ride” feature, you’re able to quickly find a ride from your exact location without switching apps or typing in addresses. Just a few taps, and you’re ready to go! Why Use Google Maps To Order a Ride? One of the biggest perks of ordering a ride through Google Maps is convenience. Since most of us already rely on Google Maps to find directions and navigate to places, having a rideshare option in the same app feels like a natural extension....

Quick Links Summary When you take a photo with your phone or another device, your device stores EXIF data (like the camera model and the photo location) with the photo. Removing this data protects your privacy, and I’ll show you how to do that on Windows 11. Remove EXIF Data Using File Explorer One way to remove EXIF data from images on Windows 11 is by using File Explorer. You choose the photo to delete the data from and the tool gets it done for you....

Summary Building a new PC was once a moment of triumph. Now, it’s just the beginning, as you have to install apps, download large games, and tweak dozens of settings before it’s fully set up. Let’s take a look at how we got here and how things used to be. Starting Up a New PC Now Comes With a Long Checklist More people than ever are building their own PCs (and it’s not just tosave money), and that’s an awesome trend that I’d love to see continue....

Summary I’ve been a loyal fan of Midjourney for a few years now, especially after the V4 model dropped and blew everything away. At least in my opinion! Now, however, I’m switching teams to ChatGPT’s latest model, which replaces DALL-E. I don’t think I’ve ever seen just a dramatic leap in ability and quality in one go, and the more I’ve been using GPT-4o’s new image generation feature, the less I’ve felt the need to use Midjourney....

Quick Links Modern versions of the Apple TV with tvOS date back to 2015. You might not even realize how old your streaming box is until you realize you’re missing out on connecting your iPhone to make FaceTime calls on your TV. It’s a game-changing feature. Why You Should Use Your Apple TV to Make FaceTime Calls If you have a (semi) recent iPhone andApple TV 4K (2nd generation)or later, the two can link together wirelessly to useContinuity Camera....

Quick Links Why spend over $1,000 on a single phone when you can get a flagship smartphone, a smartwatch, and premium earbuds for the same price? Here’s how, for the same money as the Galaxy S24 Ultra, you can buy into the entire Samsung ecosystem. Why Spend Over $1,000 on a Single Phone? I was seriously considering the base 256GB model of theSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultraat $1,099, when I realized something—I could get almost the same experience with the older flagship—256GB model of theS23 Ultraat $845....

Summary TheJourney Swiv 3-in-1foldable wireless charger can power an Apple Watch, iPhone, and AirPods without taking up much space by integrating a foldable flap. It’s an intriguing style, but it still doesn’t get small enough to be an ideal travel charger. Journey Swiv 3-in-1 This sleek, foldable device effortlessly powers up your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods simultaneously. Price and Availability The Journey Swiv 3-in-1 foldable wireless charger retails for $119....

Quick Links Getting a new tablet is exciting, but before you’re able to really make the most of it you’ll need to set things up properly. Here’s a shortlist of things you should run through before you start using your new tablet. 1Restore or Sync Data From Other Tablets The first thing you should do after getting anew iPad is restore or sync data from another device, such as an older iPad or an Android tablet....

Summary I haven’t seriously written anything by hand since high school, but there may be entire generations of people today that have gone through life with little need to ever put pen to paper. It turns out, that might mean missing out on some brain benefits. Maybe we can use the tech that reduced handwriting, to bring it back? The Benefits of Handwriting According to Science The reason this whole idea came to me was thanks to a great research roundup article I read inScientific American....

LG 27GX790A-B 27-inch Ultragear OLED Gaming Monitor The LG 27-inch UltraGear OLED gaming monitor has a very fast 480Hz refresh rate, an incredibly quick 0.03ms response time, and QHD resolution for sharp and detailed visuals. Thanks to its OLED panel, it has bright, vibrant colors and deep, true blacks for excellent picture quality. It also comes with useful features like compatibility with both G-Sync and FreeSync, and it can be adjusted for height, tilt, and swivel to fit your preferred setup....

It may not be the “best” Windows device, but it’s the only one that makes me excited for the future. Microsoft’s new Surface Pro 11 boldly embraces the ARM architecture—it represents a new generation of Windows laptops that will achieve desktop-class performanceanda long battery life. The biggest hangups, for now, are pricing and app compatibility. Would you spend over $1,000 on a transitional device? I did when I bought the M1 MacBook Air back in 2020....

Midjourneyis one of the most popular AI art generators, thanks to its ability to create both realistic-looking photos and regular art. However, free access is being shut off while the service deals with “extraordinary demand and trial abuse.” David Holtz, Midjourney’s founder and CEO, announced in the service’s official Discord server that the ability to generate images for free is temporarily shut down. On March 28, he said, “Due to a combination of extraordinary demand and trial abuse we are temporarily disabling free trials until we have our next improvements to the system deployed....

Mozilla, the non-profit organization behind the Firefox browser, is entering the email hosting market with a new service called Thundermail. This email service focuses on user privacy and aims to provide a strong, open-source alternative to well-known services like Gmail and Outlook. Currently, in internal testing, Thundermail offers beta signups onthe official website. Thundermail is the main part of Mozilla’s new “Thunderbird Pro” package, which includes a range of interconnected services that are supposed to create a complete, privacy-focused productivity ecosystem....