I Use This Trick to Remove the Sidebar Clutter From Every YouTube Video

Quick Links I watch a lot of YouTube on my computer, but never using the messy default view. Instead, I use theater mode, which clears up the clutter and puts the focus on what you’re there for: the video. Here’s what theater mode is and how to force YouTube to always use it. What Is YouTube’s Theater Mode? “Theater mode” is far superior. It extends the video to your browser’s width, which makes it larger—great for appreciating the quality of high-resolution videos....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 502 words · Brian Fields

I Was the Galaxy Z Fold's Biggest Fan, But the New Model Is Dead to Me

There are relatively few people in the world who are as invested in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series as I am. I love this device, and while there are enhancements I’d like to see, the Z Fold 7 has sadly taken away from me more than it offers. My Z Fold 6 isn’t just my phone—it’s my only PC. There isno other 3-in-1 device like itin the US. If you also happen to own one, here are four things you’ll sacrifice by getting a Z Fold 7....

July 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1218 words · Thomas Crawford

I Went Hands-On with Tuta’s New Privacy-Focused Calendar App

Summary Secure email provider Tuta has launched a privacy-focused calendar app called Tuta Calendar, which is free to use for regular users. I took it for a spin to see if it could replace any calendars you have right now. How Is Tuta Calendar Privacy-Focused? Tuta(formerly known as Tutanota) has been around for a few years now. Tuta Calendar, like its sibling mail service, is a secure service that uses zero-knowledge encryption to secure it....

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 736 words · David Benjamin

If You Search for Someone on Instagram, Will They Know?

Quick Links Summary Do you need to know if a user will find out you’ve searched for them on Instagram? Or are you trying to find out if anyone has searched for you lately? Instagram keeps things fairly simple in this regard, so you can learn all you need to know below. Let’s dive in. Does Instagram Notify When You Search for Someone? The straight answer to that question is no....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 601 words · Cynthia Gutierrez

Join the Game-Changing Cleaning Revolution With the DEEBOT N30 OMNI Family

With a mission to empower homeowners through its pioneering and revolutionary robotic vacuum cleaners,ECOVACSis the preferred choice of millions of users worldwide. The new DEEBOT N30 OMNI robot vacuum family is designed around the everyday needs and lives of modern families. These intelligent cleaning solutions keep your home spotless and hygienic with superior cleaning technologies. And its unparalleled hands-free cleaning and maintenance are sure to keep you happy. Keep your home clean from edge to edge and free of pet hair messes and stubborn stains with theDEEBOT N30 OMNIandDEEBOT N30 PRO OMNI....

July 5, 2025 · 7 min · 1337 words · Ariana Williams

Mac Slowing Down? 10 Tweaks to Make It Faster

Apple’s modern Mac lineup is one of the market’s most power-efficient and powerful range of computers, but it’s normal for older models to show signs of aging by slowing down. Like old age, it comes to us all eventually. While the best remedy is to upgrade your Mac to a newer, more performant model, there are some other things you can do to help in the meantime. Here are 10 tweaks that can make your slowing Mac feel faster....

July 5, 2025 · 8 min · 1508 words · Grace Diaz

Microsoft Designer Is Now Better Than Ever

Microsoft has announced significant upgrades to Microsoft Designer, including improved AI for creating more dynamic work, and closer integration with other programs across the Microsoft suite. As well as a new Designer homepage, Microsoft has added AI prompt templates, offering ideas, styles, and descriptions that you may amend to your needs to help you overcome the mental block that sometimes comes with a blank canvas. As Microsoft says, “If you can describe it, you can design it....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Tonya Perez

MSI’s New Gaming PC Has a Touchscreen Case, and I’m Slightly Obsessed

Summary While companies have been putting displays on PC cases for many years, MSI’s new gaming tower takes this aesthetic up a notch. There is a built-in 1080p touchscreen on the front, and I absolutely love it. PC Cases With Displays Aren’t New, but MSI Knocked It Out of the Park I remember it like it was yesterday. The year was 2016, and I worked as a custom PC builder and repair technician....

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 703 words · Sarah Smith

Nobody Likes Doing Chores Until They're in a Video Game

Summary Growing up, taking care of real-world responsibilities and menial tasks often felt like an interruption to my precious playtime. Now that I’m older, my taste for chores in real life has hardly changed but I find myself drawn to virtual busywork in my gaming sessions. Everyday Activities Make for Great Side Content A lot of video games feature trivial tasks that can be repetitive and menial as a form of optional side content....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 1019 words · Samuel White

Nomad 65W Slim Power Adapter Review: The Accessory Your Laptop Is Missing

Summary I love ambitious gadgets and technology, but mostly I just want the power adapters charging my electronics to get smaller and work faster. TheNomad 65W Slim Power Adapterdoes just that. It’s an inconceivably small travel solution for road warriors or a way for homebodies to fast-charge using an outlet tucked behind a couch. Nomad 65W Slim Power Adapter Designed with GaN technology, 65W Slim Power Adapter effortlessly charges all your devices from the slimmest possible body....

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 665 words · Jonathon Moran

NVIDIA's New RTX 5050 Is Actually Affordable

Summary The huge, high-end graphics cards that cost over a thousand bucks are always cool to look at and play with, but the truth is that most gamers won’t spend nearly this much for one. For everyone else, though, NVIDIA has just launched the RTX 5050 graphics card, with a reduced price tag. NVIDIA has officially unveiled its new GeForce RTX 5050 series of graphics cards. This GPU is available in both a desktop and a laptop flavor, and both look really nice....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Cody Chambers

NZXT Reveals Function 2 Keyboard and Lift 2 Mouse

Available today, the NZXT Function 2 keyboard and Lift 2 mouse are undeniably geared towards gamers. If you’re familiar with the original Function keyboard and Lift mouse, you’ll be surprised by the monumental upgrades that are included in these second-generation models. The new Function 2 keyboard looks pretty solid. It uses NZXT’s Switch Optical Switches for a linear feel and adjustable actuation (1.0 mm or 1.5 mm), the keycaps are made of a long-lasting double-shot PBT material, and the 8,000 Hz polling rate provides a minimum latency of 0....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Isaiah Khan

Proton VPN vs NordVPN: Will Nord Carry the Day?

Summary If you’re looking over shopping for a VPN, you’ll quickly come across two of the biggest names in the business, Proton VPN and NordVPN. In this article, I’ll compare the two and see which will be the better fit for you. Ease of Use When comparing the interfaces ofNordVPNandProton VPN, I have to admit I’m not too impressed with either. Both seem to believe that you should go big or go home and have added a lot of frills to their clients....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 924 words · Casey Frye