Last week, GM announced production delays for the highly anticipated Chevy Silverado EV truck due to issues at the Orion assembly plant, and now we’re getting more bad news. During its Q3 2023 earnings report, the company confirmed delays for additional models in an effort to be more profitable. According to GM, you should expect delays on the affordable Chevy Equinox EV, Silverado RST EV, the Sierra EV, and potentially others....
Quick Links Summary Have you received complaints from your contacts regarding spam emails originating from your account, or detected other suspicious activity? Your email may have been hacked. Don’t worry; prompt action can help avoid risks to your finances, reputation, and credibility. Here’s what you need to do. Reset Your Account Password If you are unable to access your account following a potential hack, the first step is to reset your account password....
Quick Links Windows (by default) has become a privacy nightmare. Microsoft has made it impossible to install Windows without linking it to a Microsoft account first. Not to mention the incredibly invasive telemetry triggered during installation. Let me show you how to do an effortless and clean Windows install with a local account. Default Windows Installations Are Terrible For Privacy If you’re just looking to go ahead with the installation process, feel free to jump to the next section....
Quick Links Summary DownloadPeteyfrom the App Store to add ChatGPT to your Apple Watch using the GPT-3 model. you may upgrade to the more advanced GPT-4 model within the app. ChatGPT has made typing text into a chat box cool again, but isn’t there a better way? Fortunately, an Apple Watch app called Petey makes it possible touse OpenAI’s chatbotright on your wrist. Peteyis a $4.99 download from the App Store that allows you to use ChatGPT’s GPT-3 model right on yourApple Watch....
Quick Links Did you get the infamous blue screen of death with a WHEA Uncorrectable Error message on Windows 10? Here’s what you need to know about the issue and how to fix it. What Is the WHEA Uncorrectable Error? WHEA stands for Windows Hardware Error Architecture, and when you see the error message it means a hardware failure is preventing your Windows 10 PC or laptop from functioning as intended....
Quick Links One of the benefits of using notes in Microsoft Excel is that you can easily reposition them in your spreadsheet to ensure they don’t obscure important data. However, their behavior when you resize cells or add and remove columns varies depending on the note’s settings. Default Setting: Don’t Move or Size Notes With Cells In this example, let’s say you want to add a note to cell B12. To do this, right-click the cell, and select “New Note....
Summary If you own a house, installing a smart doorbell is a relatively straightforward matter. Doing the same in an apartment building involves a few more considerations and complications, but can still be worthwhile. There May Be Less Need in an Apartment The first thing to consider is whether a smart doorbell will justify the expense and work involved. If you live in a modern secure apartment building with a video entryphone system and a concierge at the entrance to keep an eye on who is entering the building, there may be little benefit....
Quick Links Summary Having your credit card linked to your device ensures smooth online purchases, but the downside is that a child could easily make online purchases without your approval. Here’s how to prevent kids from spending money without your knowledge. Ask for Passwords When Making In-App Purchases Kids are often drawn to premium items offered by games that require real money for purchase. There have been numerous cases where children have used their parents' iPhones to make these purchases without informing them....
Quick Links Chrome has some essential security features that help protect your browsing experience, from enhanced protection against malware to performing an online safety check. Here are some simple settings I use to ensure I’m browsing safely on Chrome. 1Enable Enhanced Protection for Safe Browsing Google’s Safe Browsing feature protects you from malware by warning you of dangerous websites, downloads, and extensions. The maximum setting for it is enhanced protection, which also warns you when one of your passwords is detected in a data breach or when you visit a potentially harmful website....
Quick Links Microsoft Edge offers powerful security features to protect your online privacy and browsing experience, though they aren’t all enabled by default. These are the features I use, and I recommend you do too. Make sure you’re using the latest version of Microsoft Edge so that the features discussed in the guide are available. 1Enable Enhanced Security Mode Enhanced security mode in Microsoft Edge adds a layer of protection to your browsing experience by applying stricter settings on sites you don’t visit frequently....
Are you using KDE Plasma but feel like you’re only scratching the surface? Wondering what productivity gems might be hiding in plain sight? Well, let me share five secret features that’ll transform how you use your KDE Plasma desktop. From window management shortcuts to clipboard superpowers,KDE Plasma is packed with powerful features—some of which are hard to discover if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Lucky for you, I have spotlighted five of Plasma’s hidden gems so you know exactly where to look and how to use them....
Summary Have you ever found yourself spending 100 hours on a game without ever getting to the actual content? Games that are all about the grind can feel like a waste of time, especially when there are so many other games you could be playing instead. Here’s how I learned to spot them early so that I can avoid them. Please, Games, Stop Wasting My Time If, like me, you have an extensive backlog of games, it’s especially frustrating to run into a game that doesn’t respect the time you put into it....
Summary As someone born on the south side of hand dominance, gaming on a PC was always a bit frustrating, since keyboards and mice were rarely made with lefties in mind. Luckily, I have developed a few habits over the years that make it much more approachable. Get a Left-Handed or Ambidextrous Mouse Using a mouse with your non-dominant hand can feel unnatural and takes a long time to get used to, which is less than ideal for fast-paced gaming sessions....
