10 Nintendo Games I Expect in the Switch 2’s First Year

Quick Links The Switch 2 already has a trio of exciting early releases:Metroid Prime 4: Beyond,Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and a newMario Kart. This is just a taste of what Nintendo is cooking and there are so many other Nintendo games that we could see in the Switch 2’s first year. 13DMario I’m only allowing myself two “this one’s all but guaranteed” statements on this list, and a new 3DMarioplatformer is one of them....

July 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1466 words · Jesse Rose

10 Samsung Camera Features You Should Be Using

Quick Links Samsung Galaxy devices are known for having great cameras and tons of features. This combination means a Samsung camera app with a lot going on. We’ll share some of the best features you should be using. Some of the features in this list are not available on all Samsung Galaxy devices. Some camera features are reserved for high-end models with multiple cameras. Change the Frame Rate Frame rate—or “frames per second” (FPS)—determines the number of frames captured every second....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 1001 words · Johnny Baker

2026 Subaru Solterra Overhauled From Top to Bottom—Now It’s Ready to Compete

The 2026 Subaru Solterra debuted at the New York International Auto Show with a dramatic refresh that breathes new life into the onceunderwhelming EV. Subaru has turned a forgettable crossover into a legitimate player with just one reveal. Theprevious model’s specs—227 miles of range, 100-kW max charging, and 216 horsepower—lagged behind the pack. Now, the revamped Solterra improves across the board, backed by sharper styling and upgraded tech inside the cabin....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 580 words · Joann Rogers

5 Reasons I Miss LAN Parties With My IRL Friends

Summary Modern gaming technology and fast internet connections are wonderful, but so too were in-person LAN parties. I spent my youth lugging CRTs and PC towers to friends' houses or whatever space we could borrow for a weekend, and I miss it with all my heart. Here’s why it was awesome. Getting Ready for the Event An IRL (In Real Life)LANparty is a get-together that happens wherever people can find a space covered with electricity and somewhere to put their computers....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 645 words · Andrew Carter

6 Activities to Keep You Busy When the Internet Goes Down

Quick Links Losing internet access can feel like everything comes to a standstill, and repeatedly refreshing the Wi-Fi doesn’t help. While it used to frustrate me, experiencing these issues has taught me how to make the most of the downtime. Here are some ways to pass the time until the internet is back up. 1Keep Working Offline Having no internet doesn’t have to mean putting work on hold. Apps likeGoogle Docs allow you to create and edit documents offline, while Gmail lets you read and compose emails to send once you’re back online....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 803 words · Anna Hall

8 Must-Use Word Features for Academic Documents

Quick Links Microsoft Word offers many tools for making your academic documents professional, easy to read, and in line with your college’s expectations. As a former teacher and current academic proofreader, here are my best tips for creating academic papers in Microsoft Word. Most schools have a style guide for academic writing, so make sure you read that first. This guide tells you how to modify and use most of the elements that are likely included in that style guide....

July 1, 2025 · 8 min · 1494 words · Stephen Wood

8 Tasks You Can Automate Using Regex

Regex is a fantastic tool if you know how to use it. Sadly, it’s not the easiest thing in the world to interpret. With the proper expression, though, you can automate whatever you want. Regex is ideal for searching, matching, and manipulating text, as in these eight cases. Why Use Regex? Regex (short for REGular EXpressions) makes it easy to clean up and standardize. While it’s versatile as an editing tool, it’sit has its limits in application....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 977 words · Kevin Huang

All the Best Games Coming Out in April 2025

Quick Links With spring in the air, April brings a fresh wave of exciting video games. For those of us dealing with hay fever, it’s the perfect time to stay inside and play through these thrilling new titles. FromForza Horizon 5finally landing on PlayStation to fresh titles from up-and-coming developers likeClair Obscur: Expedition 33, April is brimming with must-play games. Here’s a quick look at the top upcoming releases you won’t want to miss....

July 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1116 words · Joseph White

Anker’s Latest Soundcore Headphones Have Super-Fast Charging

Soundcore, Anker’s audio brand, has announced the release of two new products: the Space One Pro and AeroFit 2. They’re also releasing a travel case that users can buy for the Space One Pro, which has a great fast charging feature. The Space One Pro is a pair of over-ear headphones with a compact design and noise-cancellation technology. It comes with a five-segmented headband, a total of six microphones, and an Adaptive ANC 3....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Ashley Nguyen

Apple Should Make a TV, But Not For Any of the Reasons You Assume

Quick Links Apple’s flirtatious “will it or won’t it” trope about making a fully-fledged television for the living room has been played to death. And yet, on top of a new report, one aspect makes me think now is the right time for the Cupertino company to go for it finally. The Obvious Reasons People Want an Apple Television It’s hard to even talk about a new Apple-designed TV because the company already has itsApple TV 4Kstreaming box....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 787 words · Benjamin Davis

Are AI Bots Susceptible to Social Engineering Just Like We Are?

“Social Engineering” is a tried and tested tactic that hackers use against the human element of computer security systems, often because it’s easier than defeating sophisticated security technology. As new AI becomes more human-like, will this approach work on them? What Is Social Engineering? Not to be confused with the ethically-dubious concept inpolitical science, in the world of cybersecuritysocial engineeringis the art of using psychological manipulation to get people to do what you want....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · Jasmin Kane

Arlo Essential Indoor Cam (2nd-Gen) Review: Great Performance, but a Little Costly

Summary TheArlo Essential Indoor Cam (2K)is an excellent home-monitoring device, even if there are competitive cameras that cost less and do more. But if you’re looking for a solid plug-and-play device, it can definitely get the job done. After the date of publishing, Arlo added Apple Home support to its Essential second-generation devices. We have not tested this functionality, but when paired with a compatible Base Station orSmartHub, you should be able to see live feed, receive motion alerts, and more in the Apple Home app​​​​​​....

July 1, 2025 · 8 min · 1560 words · Rachel Turner

Blu-ray Players Will Soon Be Almost Gone: Here's What to Do

Summary As streaming and downloadable media increase their dominance, Blu-ray players are being discontinued across the industry, which means that sooner or later you won’t find any players on the shelf should your current one give up the ghost. So what now? LG Joins the Club, Ditching Blu-ray Players In December 2024, LG announced that it would beceasing production of Blu-ray players, joining Samsung and Oppo who both left the market about half a decade earlier....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 776 words · Courtney Davis