Summary The sixth-generation iPad Mini was almost perfect apart from one issue that affected the display: so-called “jelly scrolling.” So has 2024’s seventh-generation iPad Mini refresh fixed the issue? The answer is complicated. What Is Jelly Scrolling? “Jelly scrolling” was a problem thatquickly became associated with 2021’s iPad Minihaving reared its head when the iPad was used in its portrait mode. Because one side of the screen would refresh slightly slower than the other, scrolling vertically in portrait orientation would result in a visible “wobble....

Quick Links Summary Disposable batteries have lower up-front costs and may last longer in low-drain devices. Rechargeable batteries, however, are more cost-effective in the long run despite higher initial costs. They reduce electronic waste and have longer lives per charge in high-drain devices. It’s a common conundrum; disposable or rechargeable batteries? One is cheap and easy, but perhaps more expensive in the long term, while the other costs a pretty penny at first, but might turn out to be the better deal....

Summary Eve is well-known in the HomeKit accessory space, which made me very excited to try itsOutdoor Cam, the brand’s floodlight camera. However, after spending time with this HomeKit-exclusive camera, it left me wanting more, and I’m not sure if it’s worth the lofty asking price. Eve Outdoor Cam The Eve Outdoor Cam is a hardwired floodlight security camera that works in the Apple HomeKit ecosystem. Designed to be used with HomeKit Secure Video, the Eve Outdoor Cam requires an iCloud+ subscription for recording, AI notifications, and other advanced features....

Quick Links Summary My wife and I don’t carry house keys. We don’t interact with keypads much either. We have fingerprint locks on every door of our home, and while that has been great, TP-Link’s new palm recognition locks are already tempting me to move on to the next best thing The Problem With Fingerprint Locks Don’t get me wrong: I absolutely love our fingerprint locks. While entering a PIN into a keypad is faster than fumbling for keys, tapping a fingerprint is so much faster than fussing with a keypad....

Linux is great at using your computer efficiently, but sometimes you might find yourself on a slower or older machine. How can you make Linux work better with lower performance? 1Use a Lightweight Desktop Environment One way to keep Linux resource usage low is to choose a lightweightdesktop environmentinstead of KDE or GNOME. They’re fine desktops, but they’re designed to work on newer, faster machines with more memory and hard drive space....

Quick Links Summary Now and then, someone will ask to use your Windows computer. But how can you let them do that while protecting your personal data and settings? By creating a secure guest account. Why Having a Secure Guest Account Is a Good Idea A secure guest account on Windows is a separate user profile that gives others access to the computer’s basic functions. It restricts access to your personal files, settings, and critical areas of the operating system....

Quick Links Microsoft PowerToys debuted with Windows 95, evolved during the Windows XP era, but was discontinued until Windows 10. In 2019, Microsoft revived it with a modern UI and made it open source. Even after three decades, it remains my go-to tool for improving Windows with extra features. 8Pin Important Windows on Top By default, Windows keeps the active window on top, but sometimes, we need or want certain windows to remain visible at all times....

Being able to store, organize, and access a variety of files remotely via Google Drive is incredibly handy (and fairly commonplace these days), but only as long as you have an internet connection. What if you could access—and even edit—your files in your Google Drive while offline? Using Google Drive Offline on Android and iPhone Google Drive is full ofawesome features, and accessing (or editing) your files in Drive, even without an internet connection, is fairly easy to do on an Android or iPhone....

Summary Do you love that little rush of dopamine you get when an achievement or trophy pops up on-screen while you’re playing a game? you’re able to now experience the same in retro titles that predate the idea of video game trophies! This Is Possible Thanks to RetroAchievements Microsoft introduced the concept of the modern video game achievement with the Xbox 360 in 2005, and pretty mucheveryone except Nintendohas followed suit since....

Quick Links Summary Looking for a way to block a subreddit in your feed? You can block specific subreddits from appearing there, although Reddit makes it a little complicated. We’ll show you your options. Related:How to Disable Reddit’s “Open in App” Pop-Up Block a Subreddit in r/all With Old Reddit One quick, easy, and free way to block subreddits romappearing in your feed is to use Reddit’s old website. There, you’ll find the option to block whatever subreddits you want without paying for anything or using third-party tools....

Quick Links Thanks to Windows' command, you can change your PC’s user account passwords right from your Command Prompt window. This lets youset a new password for your chosen accountwithout navigating any setting menus. We’ll show you how. What to Know When Changing Passwords From Command Prompt The commandrequires admin access, which means you must be using an admin account to use the command. You can then use it to change passwords for your own account as well as for others' accounts....

Quick Links Twitch allows streamers to automatically save a copy of their broadcast to the cloud. They also provide a quick way to download your videos so you can store them on your PC or upload them elsewhere. Here’s everything you need to know about downloading one of Twitch’s Videos on Demand (VOD). Enable Twitch VODs on Your Account Twitch will not save VODs by default, you must manually enable that option first....

Quick Links The Secure Folder app on Samsung phones is a great tool to safeguard your private photos, files, and app data. However, there are ways in which you may make it even more secure to minimize the chances of anyone stumbling upon something they weren’t meant to see. Hide Secure Folder App From Home and Apps Screen Keeping the Secure Folder app visible on your home screen and in your app drawer (or apps screen as Samsung calls it) is the same as having your journal lying around in your dorm room....