The team behind the GNOME desktop environment has released GNOME 48, sporting the code name “Bengaluru.” It brings several new features, including more efficient notifications and a new audio player. Maybe the most interesting addition for Bengaluru is a “Digital Wellbeing” dashboard in the GNOME settings menu. Reminiscent of the Screen Time app on macOS and iPhone, Digital Wellbeing can show your screen time and give you controls for enforcing time limits, enabling grayscale, and scheduling reminder notifications to give your eyes a break or move your body....

Summary With the advent of conversational AI chatbots, many people are saying that search engines are dead. However, Google still holds its ground thanks to being free, fast, and familiar—although the quality of the search results has arguably declined. So, while the search giant gets its game together, I’m moving to Perplexity. Why Do We Use Search Engines? You have a question. The internet has a lot of answers. The search engine is the bridge that connects your question to relevant answers....

Google is rolling out transcripts for videos uploaded to Google Drive. The service was already generating captions for uploaded videos, but the new transcripts are a big upgrade for quickly finding the right part of a video. Google added automatic captions for videos uploaded to Google Driveback in 2024, similar to how automatic captions already work on YouTube. For videos that have already been processed, a captions button is available in the player interface....

Summary While you might think keyboard shortcuts are just for keyboards, what if I told you that programming them to your mouse could be even more convenient? Here are five ways I use keyboard shortcuts on my mouse, and why I do it. Copy and Paste with Just a Swipe While there are keyboard shortcuts to copy and paste, and, of course, you can right-click to access the functions, I went a step further....

Quick Links On top of being convenient and community-driven, Steam is perhaps best known for its incredible sales events. Now imagine a world where hyper-competitive online digital marketplaces don’t exist. Steam makes it easy to expand your backlog and build up a huge library of games, but gaming on the cheap wasn’t always this easy. Here’s how we saved money back in the day. PC Gaming Before Steam Valve’s Steam client was officially released on June 24, 2025....

Summary Are you looking for ways to add extra ports to your Chromebook? Look no further! USB-C docks are the solution to your problem, and they come in all shapes and sizes. From ultra-budget-friendly to all the bells and whistles, here are several of my favorite USB-C docks to expand your Chromebook’s abilities and heighten your ChromeOS experience at the same time. Most Chromebooks Are USB-C Based Now With the majority of Chromebooks having USB-C, adding extra ports to your laptop is easier than ever before....

Quick Links Summary Copying a file or folder’s path on Windows 11 is as easy as selecting an option in the right-click menu or pressing a keyboard shortcut. We’ll show you how to do it in various ways on your PC. From the Right-Click Menu The easiest way to copy a file or folder’s path is by choosing an option in that item’s right-click menu. you may use this method to copy paths for multiple items as well....

Quick Links As a technology-minded individual, you may love controlling your smart home using voice commands, scenes, and automations. But what do you do if you have a non-techy partner, kids, or housemates? These 10 steps will enable you to create a smart home that works for everyone. 1Set Yourself Two Goals We’ll get to the specifics, but the first key to ensuring your smart home works for everyone is to set two goals....

Quick Links Summary To disable Shorts on YouTube’s mobile or desktop site, look for the “Shorts” section and click or tap the “X” icon. On the iPhone or Android app, either use an old version of the YouTube app or tap the three dots for each Short in the “Shorts” section and choose “Not Interested.” Not abig fan of YouTube’sshort-form videos in your feed and want to get rid of them?...

Quick Links Microsoft 365’s AutoSave feature can be a lifesaver if things suddenly go wrong, as it automatically uploads your file to the OneDrive cloud as you work. However, sometimes, AutoSave doesn’t function as expected. If you find yourself in this situation, here are some fixes to try. AutoSave is a feature of the Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint desktop apps, which you can only access by having a Microsoft 365 subscription....

Chances are that part of the reason you broke away from Microsoft and switched to Linux is the open-source OS’s reputation for greater security. That doesn’t mean your Linux distro is impenetrable, though, and certainly not out of the box. Here are seven steps you can take to make your Linux laptop more secure. If you’re still looking to make the jump, check out our selection of thebest Linux laptops....

Quick Links Summary Use Continuity Camera by opening FaceTime, Photo Booth, or another app that requires a webcam on your Mac. Choose your iPhone from the app’s video or camera settings. Open Control Center to use additional features such as Center Stage, Portrait mode, or Desk View. With iOS 16 and macOS 13, you can use Apple’s Continuity Camera to turn your compatible iPhone into a high-quality webcam. It’s useful, convenient, and simple....

Summary Everyone focuses on the internal specifications when it comes to high-end or flagship phones, but these phones come with the latest glass technology, while cheaper phones make do with cheaper glass. If you’re unlucky, that weaker glass might end up costing more than the money you saved on a lower-end handset. Smartphone Glass Has Come a Long Way The first smartphones I owned were so fragile that a single casual drop was enough to leave a nice big crack in the screen....