Quick Links Summary If you’ve noticed objects appearing out of nowhere or textures not loading correctly in your games, what you’re experiencing is called “pop-in”. Here are a few ways to fix this issue. Pop-In Is a Common Visual Error Pop-in is a visual glitch that occurs when a game fails to load certain objects and environmental assets. Normally, game assets are supposed to load before they appear in view of the player’s camera, but some issues can delay this process....

Summary iPhones have typically been available in “regular” and “large” sizes, so seeing a brand-new form factor with the first iPhone 12 Mini was a breath of fresh air. So what happened to the small iPhone, and will we ever see a new one? What Was the iPhone Mini, and What Happened to it? The firstiPhone Minidebuted alongside the rest of the iPhone 12 lineup back in 2020. With the same chip as the iPhone 12, the Mini managed to fit all the regular iPhone features and capabilities into a new, smaller frame....

Although macOS isn’t known for being the most configurable operating system, the System Settings app provides many options. You name it; everything, from wallpaper slideshow timings to Dock magnification, is customizable. But more settings are hiding just below the surface, and this app can help you uncover them. TinkerTool Is System Settings For Power Users System Settings is great for basic customizationand eventweaking for performance boosts. But this app opens up even more possibilities, so that you may get the very best experience from your Mac....

Artificial intelligence is around, and it is here to stay, for better or for worse. While not everyone has come around to the technology, it is making waves in the automotive industry and changing how we view driving entirely. From improved comfort to adapting to your preferences, AI influences it all. If you’re someone who appreciates havingthe latest technology, there are a couple of automakers leading the charge in the realms of artificial intelligence....

If your computer has a modern Thunderbolt port, you’re probably not getting as much out of it as you could. Thunderbolt is one of the fastest, most versatile connection standards in the world of computers, but most people just use them as glorified USB ports—which arguably they are, but I digress. Thunderbolt ports might just look like USB-C, but they’re hiding a PCIe superpower that allows for external peripherals to connect directly with your computer’s core hardware as if it were a card installed on the motherboard....

Quick Links If you tell someone that you think Pages is a better word-processing app than Microsoft Word, they might ask if you’re feeling okay. But even though Word is the dominant force, there are some things that Pages does better than Word. 1Pages Gives You More for Free There’s one majordifference between Pages and Wordthat’s highly significant if you’re an Apple user: Pages is free to use on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac....

Quick Links For many of us,our lives revolve around our smartphones. Maybe you feel like you’re missing an appendage when you leave your house without your phone (or even leave it in another room). While you might not think this is a problem, it is a sign that your smartphone may be ruining your life. Don’t believe us? We’ve highlighted six ways your smartphone could be destroying your life and your happiness....

Summary It’s easy to get excited about a new game and jump the gun with a pre-order to secure your copy and take advantage of any pre-release bonuses. But this decision can sometimes come back to haunt you. In the modern era, there aren’t a lot of reasons to pre-order games at all (in fact, there are more reasons not to). 1Tricky Marketing Can Be Misleading Video game marketing can be a little misleading, as trailers often show scenes or mechanics that don’t make it into the final game or focus on cinematics over actual gameplay....

Time goes on, and technology changes. Many of us (who aren’t retro enthusiasts) have done many things for last time without realizing it. Here is a list in honor of the tech we no longer use and the things we no longer have to do. 8Blow into a Cartridge Whether it was a Super Nintendo Entertainment System, a Sega Genesis, or a Nintendo 64, if a game froze or wouldn’t come on in the first place, you blew into the cartridge to get out the dust and fix the problem....

Quick Links Summary Wi-Fi 6 routers are backward compatible with previous generations of Wi-Fi client hardware. You can connect old devices to new networks. You bought a brand-new router withWi-Fi 6but most of the gear in your house is Wi-Fi 5 or older. Can you still use the Wi-Fi 6 router with your old gear? Wi-Fi Is Backwards Compatible Yournew router supports Wi-Fi 6, a bunch of your smart home gear, older tablets, and maybe even your smartphone if it’s a bit long in the tooth, don’t....

Quick Links Summary Microsoft’s all-in on Windows on ARM, and it looks like the push for ARM won’t be a temporary fixation this time around. Considering its latest obsession, I can’t help but wonder whether Microsoft plans to switch next-gen Xbox consoles to ARM too, and whether this move could save the waning Xbox brand. The “Windows on ARM” Push Could Spill Over to Consoles There’s no denying that Microsoft is pushing for ARM-powered Windows PCs harder than ever before....

If you’re a PlayStation 5 player, you have probably noticed the all-new PlayStation Plus tiers the company rolled out in recent years. The highest tier gets you access to exclusive discounts, a selection of free current-gen games and the biggest selling point: the Classics Catalog. So considering it’s over twice the price of the Essential tier, is it worth the extra cost? What Is PlayStation Plus? PlayStation Plusis a monthly subscription service for PlayStation users that offers access to online multiplayer and exclusive discounts on a wide selection of games on the PlayStation Store....

The DuckDuckGo browser can now sync bookmarks, passwords, and Email Protection preferences between devices. But, unlike Chrome and other competitors, DuckDuckGo’s device syncing doesn’t require an account. Device syncing is a standard feature of most modern web browsers. Its omission from DuckDuckGo has always been a sore spot for users—after all, DuckDuckGo bills itself as an “easy button” for internet privacy. However, there are some implicit privacy concerns when storing passwords and other sensitive data in the cloud....