Mozilla Firefox receives major updates roughly every four weeks, giving the web browser a steady stream of bug fixes, new features, and security enhancements. Firefox 125 is now rolling out with a few new helpful features. Much likelast month’s release of Firefox 124, this isn’t an overhaul that will completely change the browser—it’s just a bunch of smaller changes that add up to a helpful update. First, Firefox in the US and Canada now asks people to save their addresses after submitting an address form, so that information can be autofilled in the future....

Windows PCs with ARM chipsets have been around for years, with examples like the 5G Surface Pro 9 andLenovo ThinkPad X13s, but support from developers has been underwhelming to say the least. Native ARM applications are still rare, but another popular application just announced an ARM Windows port: the GNU Image Manipulation Program, better known as “GIMP.” GIMP can already run on ARM Windows PCs, but performance is limited, because Windows has to translate x86 instructions to ARM code in real time....

Quick Links Digital gifts are more popular than ever, but there’s something to be said for unwrapping something tangible. Here are some easy ways to give a digital gift and still hand over something they can unwrap. Why Wrap a Digital Gift? Maybe your recipient doesn’t care about the trappings of the holidays, and it just doesn’t matter if there is anything physical in their hands when the gift is exchanged....

Quick Links Afteryears of rumorsand dabbling in smartwatch software, Google finally announced its very own Pixel Watch at its October 2022 hardware event. While we got ourfirst glance earlier this yearat a developer conference in May, the all-new Pixel Watch is officially here, and it’ll be available next weekstarting at $349. The Pixel Watch is the best of Google and Fitbit all in one. Designed to help you on the go, on the couch, in bed, and everywhere in between....

Summary When you find and read reviews on Google Maps, they should be accurate and trustworthy. In 2024, Google detailed a slew of exciting new features thanks to Gemini, its AI model, and now we’re learning how those tools are improving Google Maps reviews. Today, Google Maps isdetailing all the progressit made throughout 2024 to prevent and remove deceptive and fake content in reviews. The company explained how it’s using several AI tools to remove fake reviews, scam content, and more from Google Maps....

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE LTE The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE is a smartwatch that offers comprehensive health and fitness tracking features. It empowers users to take control of their well-being with advanced sleep monitoring, heart health tracking, and personalized fitness insights, all while seamlessly connecting with other Samsung Galaxy devices. Right now, you can get the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE 40mm LTE for 20% off. This makes this high-tech smartwatch more affordable for those who love fitness....

Hisense already makes some of the best affordable TVs, and when a new model comes along, we’re always excited to buy one. These TVs are bright, packed with features, and deliver solid value. After spending a month with theHisense 65-inch U7N Mini-LED TV, I can confidently say this is a seriously good TV that’s almosttoobright. Hisense U7N The Hisense U7N is an affordable TV that packs tons of specs, impressive brightness, and all the gaming features you’ll need, including a high refresh rate screen and HDMI 2....

Summary I was ten years old before I first saw a tower PC case. Until then, horizontal desktop cases were still the norm, and then suddenly they were all gone. However, it’s not so clear that desktop towers are actually superior. It’s a Free Monitor Riser Back in the day, our desktop PCs made sure our CRT monitors were at a good ergonomic height. These days, so few flat screen monitors come with a height adjustable stand, so people end up investing inmonitor risersormonitor arms....

Quick Links Summary Smart blinds can be powered by line voltage, low voltage, battery, and even solar power. Each power source has a benefits and a downsides. You might assume that smart blinds are all battery-powered, but there are more than a few ways to power the automagic of a smart blind assembly. Line Voltage: Loads of Power Old-school automated blinds, and some modern smart blinds, use line voltage—the same voltage found at the outlets in your home....

Summary After years of endless waves of realistic-looking games, stylish 3D graphics are finally making a comeback with cel-shaded visuals. Cel-shading isn’t anything new for 3D games, but there’s a reason its resurgence has produced some of the best-looking games of all time. Cel-Shading Creates a Bold Look for 3D Games Cel-shading—also known as “toon shading”—is arendering techniquethat allows for 3D visuals to replicate the appearance of 2D artwork. Games with cel-shaded rendering achieve this effect through the use of stylized shading techniques that rely on solid colors and a lack of color gradients....

Summary Smart switches are a great addition to smart homes, offering convenience and easy usability. No matter what smart home ecosystem you use, smart switches can make your smart home feel more functional. However, while smart switches are generally easy to install, not all homes are compatible. Fortunately, some workarounds let you enjoy the convenience of a smart switch while avoiding potential installation hurdles. Why a Neutral Wire Is Needed A smart switch needs a neutral wire to power it....

Quick Links Summary If you need to contact Instagram for account help, there is no phone number or email that will let you talk to a person. However, you may visit Instagram’s Help Center to find guides and answers to common questions. You can also report posts and bugs with the Instagram app. If you’re having problems with your Instagram account or need to report a problem, you’d probably like to contact Instagram for help....

Summary The iPhone’s StandBy mode puts useful information on your iPhone display at night while your device is on your nightstand. Here’s how it works, how to customize it, and how to disable it. How StandBy Mode Works StandBy was introduced with the iOS 17 update, which iscurrently available in public betaand due for release in late September 2023. You don’t need to do anything special to enable StandBy since it is on by default, but it only shows up when your iPhone is connected to power and in a horizontal (landscape) orientation....