Windows Copilot is Microsoft’s AI-powered assistant that comes integrated into Windows 11, with plans to feature it in Windows 10 at the time of writing. Like a copilot in the cockpit, Windows Copilot can help you with various tasks as you use your computer. Here’s what it can do. Haven’t used Windows Copilot yet? You can summon it by clicking the dedicated Copilot icon on the taskbar or using the Windows+C shortcut key....

Quick Links I carried around a Light Phone 2 for years, and I tried out various dumbphones before that. There are the sacrifices you expect, and then there are those you don’t. It’s the latter that really get you. I’m not talking about the lack of group messaging or GPS navigation apps. We know that going in. Let’s go over things that may catch you by surprise. 6Inferior Cell Signal I naturally assumed that phones that are primarily only intended for making phone calls would actually be good at making phone calls....

Quick Links If you have used computers, you have used monitors. From tube CRTs to razor-thin OLED panels, screens are ubiquitous. But there are lots of not-so-common display types for various niche purposes. 1. Vertical Monitors Long before TikTok videos became ubiquitous on the internet,vertical screenswere widely used by people—and we’re not talking about mobile phones. Monitors higher than wider are practical, e.g., for writers and developers. They may also help yousave desk space....

Fans of retro tech, including me, often get nostalgic about Windows XP. I used it in my childhood but didn’t think it was anything special, until a few months ago when I came across a project that modified Windows 11 to look exactly like XP. I’ve been down the XP rabbit hole since and learned some cool things you might not know. 1Some People Hated the XP Design With Windows XP, Microsoft reinvented the entire theme of Windows....

Quick Links One of the main reasons I bought my first iPhone was its exceptional camera quality. However, I regret not digging in and finding some of the amazing features on offer sooner. If you’re using your iPhone camera in its default state, you’re missing out. 1Use Timer Mode for Delayed Shutter Release TheiPhone camera has a Timer Modethat lets you set a delay of three, five, or 10 seconds before capturing a photo....

Quick Links Notifications are one of the most valuable features of any smartphone. On your iPhone, you can customize how your notifications are displayed so they’re more useful and less distracting. We’ll show you how. Change How Lock Screen Notifications Appear Apple changed the default location of notifications in theiOS 16 update. Notifications now appear in a stack at the bottom of the screen, requiring an upward swipe to display them....

Last month, Amazon confirmed that its Project Kuipter prototype satellites are operating properly in Earth’s orbit. The company is now coming forward to reveal a “confidential” technology called OISL or “optical inter-satellite link,” which allows the satellites to form an orbital mesh network at speeds of 100 Gbps. The Project Kuiper satellite internet service is Amazon’s answer toStarlink. Production-grade Kuiper satellites will be launched into orbit early next year, and Amazon hopes to deploy a network of 3,200 satellites by 2029....

During its WWDC keynote, Apple quietly revealed that Affirm’s Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) service will be offered when making purchases with Apple Pay. Financing options from Citi, Synchrony, and Fiserv will also find their way into Apple’s payment processing platform. Apple already offers a BNPL service calledPay Later. The addition of Affirm and other BNPL lenders will give iPhone, iPad, and Mac users the ability to choose from several 0% financing options every time they check out with Apple Pay....

Quick Links It was always frustrating playing my one of my friends in Sega hockey as kids. During every possession, he would simply dart directly toward the net and score an easy breakaway goal, whereas I would try to set up an elaborate play, finding those goals much more satisfying. Today, he works in business (having purposely eschewed the arts for a more logical path), and I’m an idiot writer. The correlation is painfully obvious....

Barnes & Noble already announced that it was ending support for its older eReaders. Now, the company’s oldest color tablets are joining the retirement party, and there’s an upgrade offer available for affected owners. The book retailer Barnes & Noble has confirmed that four tablets will soon be unsupported. The first is theNook Color, released in 2010 as an Android 2.2 tablet with a 7-inch screen. Next is theNook Tablet, a 2012 model that was a more direct competitor against the iPad and Amazon Kindle Fire....

Summary Open-ear earbuds help you hear traffic and other surrounding noises, which is great for runners and cyclists. TheBaseus Eli Sport 1 Open-Earearbuds provide that awareness, along with an IPX4-water rating and have solid battery life, but they leave a lot to be desired. Baseus Eli Sport 1 Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds The Baseus Eli Sport 1 Open-Ear TWS earbuds are a decent affordable option for taking on a run, a bike ride, or bringing to the gym, especially for the price....

Summary Wired gaming headsets are great, but they can leave you feeling tethered to your PC or console, which is why wireless headsets are perfect. TheBeyerdynamic MMX 200 Wirelessis, somewhat surprisingly, the company’s first gaming headset, and they went for a wireless model right out of the gate. Beyerdynamic isn’t just known for headphones, as the company makes several popular professional-level microphones as well. As the built-in microphones on gaming headsets—particularly wireless models—often leave something to be desired, this is a major plus....

Quick Links Leaving your streaming account logged in on a hotel TV can expose your personal information and give others free access to your subscriptions. Here’s how to fix it. Step-by-Step Instructions for Every Popular Streaming Service Forgetting to log out of your streaming service is an absolute pain in the noodle. Your flight is in a few hours; you’re already behind time, and you’re racking your brain to make sure you haven’t forgotten anything....