Quick Links Apple produces a wide range of gadgets, most of which communicate with each other flawlessly. So why not extend that ecosystem to your home Wi-Fi? It’s been almost a decade since Apple stopped making Wi-Fi routers, but it seems like there’s never been a better time for the folks in Cupertino to get back in the game. 1Apple Silicon Exists Now One of the biggest changes since Apple stopped making its Airport series of routers is the rise of Apple Silicon....

Summary Google has become ubiquitous, invading every part of our lives, and there are a lot of reasons to step away from using Google products. No matter if you want to ditch Google because of privacy concerns or because you don’t like monopolies, I’ll show you how to remove Google from your life. Stop Using Chrome and Google Search The first order of business is to get rid of Google Search and the Chrome browser....

Quick Links Being an academic proofreader and former legal document production specialist, it has become evident over the years that many people adopt habits when formatting their Microsoft Word documents that make them structurally insecure, less adaptable, and out of line with what Word is built to do. In this guide, I’ll offer alternatives to some habitual formatting processes, ultimately saving you time and making your document look the part....

I know many Windows users aren’t happy with their experience but hesitate to switch to Linux because of all the discouraging stories they’ve heard. Well, I’ve heard all the gossip, and let me assure you: none of that is true anymore. Here’s a look at the top Linux myths that Windows users still believe, compared to what modern Linux is really like. 1Need to Learn Terminal Commands (Reality: Terminal Not Necessary) There’s a common misconception that to do anything on Linux, you need to use the command line, aka the terminal....

Quick Links Technology often receives bad press for its adverse effects on people’s mental health. But, actually, there are many ways in which your devices can help you improve how you feel, as long as your methods are selected carefully and used in moderation. 1Wellness and Mindfulness Apps Astudy by Pooja Chandrashekarof the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard University suggests that “mobile apps have significant potential to deliver high-efficacy mental health interventions,” especially in light of “the global shortage of psychiatrists and the lack of mental health care access in rural regions....

If you replace your iPhone’s display or battery with a third-party component, Apple will disable some of the phone’s functionality. This is changing as Apple promises to improve support for third-party parts by the end of the year. In its new “Longevity by Design” whitepaper, Apple states that it will soon provide True Tone support for third-party iPhone displays. This feature, which uses the iPhone camera and light sensors to improve the display’s visibility in different environments, was previously unavailable when using a third-party display....

Quick Links Summary The Arzopa A1 Gamut Mini 2K Portable Monitor is the perfect portable monitor for the price. You can buy fancier options with more visually appealing features, but you’ll spend a lot more. For a general workhorse to add to your laptop display area on the go, this one is nearly perfect. Portable monitors allow you toreap the benefits of a dual displaywithout being confined to your desktop. But with so many on the market, it’s hard to know what’s good and what is a moderately pricey waste of time....

Quick Links Summary When building a PC, you have to do your due diligence to make sure your hardware is compatible. However, an important aspect that even expert builders can overlook is the physical dimensions of your hardware. So, before you build your PC, here are the measurements you need to check. Motherboard and Case Form Factor It might seem obvious, but you must ensure that your motherboard fits your case....

If you’ve ever used any of the AI chatbots out there, you might wonder how they work and if you could build one yourself. With Python, that’s more than possible, and here we’ll cover how to build the simplest chatbot possible, and give you some advice for upgrading it. Learning About NLTK With Python One of the most compelling reasons to use Python is its modular nature. We saw thisin our simple expense tracker, when we used Tkinter to create a basic GUI for our application....

Quick Links Corsair has been busy at this year’s Computex. The company has shown a bunch of new cases, but what caught my eye is the company’s transparent PSU prototype. This thing looks slick as heck and is the coolest piece of hardware I’ve seen at this year’s Computex. A See-Through PSU Sounds Dumb But Actually Looks Incredibly Cool ThePSUin question is part ofCorsair’s new HXi SHIFT power supply lineup, but it won’t be released alongside other models....

Finder is used to navigate your Mac’s drives, iCloud, and other storage locations. Customizing the app to show exactly what you need can make you far more productive. Drag and Drop Makes This Easy As is the case with many aspects of the macOS operating system, drag and drop is your friend. To add a location to your Finder sidebar, you may simply navigate to the enclosing folder and then drag the folder into the relevant section to the left....

Summary Robots of all varieties are coming thick and fast, though humanoid robots get the most airtime. Not all of them get it for the right reasons, and in the case of Clone’s creepy robots, it’s their flair for the dramatic that’s been a marketing success. Clone’s Robots Have Muscles, Sinew, and Skin If you’ve watched the remake ofWestworldby HBO, you’ve probably seen those white humanoid drone robots that work in the underground labs and various other locations around the eponymous park....

WhenHalo: Combat Evolvedwas released in 2001, it completely changed the first-person shooter landscape. It also transformed Master Chief into a household name for gamers around the world. Soon enough, the success of the first game led to a bevy of sequels, prequels, and spinoffs. However, not all Halo games are created equal. Some are worth finishing the fight, and others aren’t even worth getting started. How will you know which titles are worth your time?...