Quick Links It might not be the most popular social network anymore, but Facebook is still really useful in a lot of ways. Learn about all the reasons why you should reconsider deleting your Facebook profile, and give the platform a second chance. There was a time when it seemed everybody used Facebook all the time. But over the years, lots of people shifted to other apps, like Instagram andthe increasingly popular TikTok....

Quick Links ChatGPT has multiple AI models that you can use. The models each have their own strengths and weaknesses. While GPT-4o is the most versatile model for general use, there are many situations where the o1 model is the best choice. As of this writing, OpenAI has released o3-mini and o3-mini-high. These aren’t complete replacements for o1 yet, but offer faster speeds and better coding capabilities, respectively. However, access to these new models may be more limited than o1 for the time being....

Most people use Linux to learn, tinker, or build something useful. I’ve used it to do things that range from mildly amusing to downright cursed. These aren’t best practices. They’re not productive. They probably won’t land you a job. But they will remind you why Linux is such a wild and wonderful system. 8Booted Straight Into /bin/bash—No Init, No GUI, Just Vibes I wanted to see what would happen if I told Linux to skip, well, everything....

WithFablecoming down the road from Playground Games, we are eagerly anticipating our return to Albion. Lionhead Studios and Peter Molyneux may no longer be driving the ship on the series, but after waiting more than a decade for these games to return, we would say it’s a good opportunity for the Forza Horizon developers to show they can do more than racing games. Just about anyone who is looking forward to the new Fable will have an ideal scenario for what they want from the game....

Quick Links You don’t need expensive gear to capture high-quality audio. With the right approach, you can achieve professional-grade recordings using just your phone. Here are some practical tips to help you produce clear, crisp, and distraction-free recordings, omitting the need for a high-end external microphone. 1Finding a Quiet Environment Minimizing background noise is the first step to capturing clear audio. I always try torecord audioin a quiet location—like a basement room or a secluded area away from traffic, voices, and other distractions....

Summary Powered by ChromeOS, Chromebooks are designed to be simple, fast, and user-friendly. However, if you’re new to the platform, getting comfortable with its interface and features may take some time. If you’re using ChromeOS for the first time, here are some tips to help you get familiar with it. Launcher: The Start Menu for Chromebooks The Launcher in ChromeOS is similar to the Start menu on Windows. It provides quick access to apps and files and allows you to search the web without opening a browser....

Quick Links You scroll on your iPhone, flick and tap your Apple Watch, and “touch” content using Apple Vision Pro—all different ways to interact with Apple’s ecosystem. But there was once another method, one that Apple quietly killed off. 3D Touch debuted as a headlining feature with the iPhone 6s in 2015. Though it was included in several iPhone generations after that, Apple eventually phased it out. Let’s look at the life and death of 3D Touch—and why it deserves a comeback....

Summary I’ve found that when it comes to Apple, it’s sometimes the small things that have the biggest impact, and as I recently discovered, the company made a change to Apple TV+ a while ago that seems so obvious, I don’t get why everyone doesn’t immediately copy it. As a reader notes, this is a feature that Roku device offers across all apps, and has for years. In my testing on an Apple TV device, only the Apple TV+ app has this feature, and the generic Android TV device I have at hand lacks it completely....

For a limited time, Google will let you create your own Chrome Dino game with GenDino. It’s a fun idea and an interesting example of how generative AI could be used for gaming. GenDinois a Google Labs experiment that leverages theImagenAI model. It’s identical to the standard Chrome Dino game, but it lets you choose your own character, enemies, and background elements. Just type what you want to see in the game, and GenDino will attempt to produce something that fits your prompt....

Summary Your TV may wow me with its razor-thin design and stunning visuals, but falls flat (literally) when it comes to sound. So, how do you know when it’s time to invest in better audio gear? You Hear Muffled Dialogue in Movies and TV Shows These days, movies and shows are mixed with cinematic sound systems in mind. By that, I mean spaces where surround sound setups spread audio across multiple speakers....

Summary Smart products are taking over our homes, whether we like it or not. Fridges with computer screens on them are nothing new, but they’ve yet to see widespread adoption in our kitchens. There’s a good reason for that. The Problem with Smart Fridges Smart fridges integrate the sort of functionality you get with a tablet or smartphone into a fridge door. They started as simple internet-connected concepts in the 2000s, later incorporating full Windows-powered PCs....

Quick Links Summary Edifier’s HECATE G5000 desktop speakers are solidly constructed, come with three unique sound profiles, and most of all, they sound absolutely fantastic. Edifier’s HECATE G5000 desktop gaming speakersare certainly not cheap, but when you spend a lot of time at your desk, investing in a quality speaker setup is practically a must. you may use these speakers for an immersive gaming or movie-watching experience, or just blast your favorite songs....

Quick Links When you think of powered speakers, you probably envisionBluetooth speakersorbookshelf-style speakers. You most likely don’t think of tower speakers, but that is exactly what you’ll find in theFluance Ai81 Elite Powered Floorstanding Tower Speakers, aimed at both stereo and home theater systems. One of the advantages of larger speakers is more room to fit extra drivers and components, and the Ai81s take advantage of this with dual woofers, a bottom port for more powerful bass, and tons of connectivity options....