Summary I’ve been an avid gamer all my life, once dedicating entire days to the virtual world. As a busy adult, I don’t get such opportunities often. There’s always something to do. And yet, it turns out that traveling is actually the prime time to game, and it could be for you as well. There’s Usually Nothing Better to Do Traveling has two extremes. There are periods of time that are really busy, and periods of time when you’ve got nothing to do but wait for the trip to be over....

You’ve probably noticed more and more ads entering your Roku TV’s menus and popping up where you least expect them. I did too, and I decided to replace them with a less ad-riddled experience. I’ll show you how. The method I use doesn’t involve any ad-blocking. All I’m doing is sidestepping my TV’s built-in streaming platform and using an external streaming device. That means to do what I did, you’ll need to get a non-Roku brand streaming stick of some kind....

Windows once had a native “Windows to Go” feature, but it had specific hardware requirements that made it a bit unpopular. Luckily, you’re able to still create a portable Windows installation with a third-party program if you need one. Here’s how. What is a Portable or “Live” Installation? If you’ve ever tried Linux, you’ve probably encountered the option to “choose before you install.” In other words, you can run the operating system temporarily off a USB drive (either a flash drive or SSD), before you commit to installing it on your PC....

Quick Links Summary To fix ChatGPT’s “error in body stream” message, try regenerating the response for your question, resetting your chat thread, relaunching the website site or browser, asking questions that require shorter responses, and clearing your browser cache. Reaching out to OpenAI support or simply waiting can also help. Sick of ChatGPT’s “Error in Body Stream” error that keeps popping up in your conversation? There are several ways you may solve a body stream error, depending on the exact cause....

Quick Links DGET is a straightforward lookup function designed to retrieve a single value from a column in a table or database. It’s particularly useful for extracting a single point of data from a large spreadsheet, saving you from scrolling endlessly to find the info you need. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the function’s syntax, show you some real-world examples, and discuss some of its pros and cons....

Quick Links Summary Only a few Kindle models support wireless charging. But with an inexpensive adapter, you can easily add wireless charging to any Kindle model to enjoy cable-free charging. With the release of theKindle Paperwhite Signature Editionin 2021, Amazon introduced the first Kindle with wireless charging. If you have any other Kindle, here’s how to add wireless charging to it. Why Would You Want Kindle Wireless Charging? You can certainly get by without updating your Kindle to support wireless charging....

Looking ahead to the coming months, these are the new and returning shows to Netflix that I’m most excited for. Get them added to your watchlist! 1 (limited series) Episodes 5 I thought the 2021 Netflix seriesMaidcreated by Molly Smith Metzler was excellent, so I was instantly on board when I heard about her latest creation,Sirens. The fact that it stars talent like Julianne Moore and Meghann Fahy makes it even better....

USB-C is one of the greatest additions to modern computers. We’ve gone for 10 cables that might do 5 jobs to 1 that can do at least 10. However, not every PC comes with a USB-C port, or if it does, it may be a little older. Here’s how I added an extra USB-C port to my PC. How to Pick a USB-C Expansion Card Unlike regular USB-A, the USB-C plug is capable of delivering up to 120 gigabits per second when used with a Thunderbolt 5 interface, and can push 240 watts with the right power supply and cable....

Summary I have what could politely be called an unconventional work setup. Instead of a PC, I use Samsung DeX. I do much of my work from the inside screen on my Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, and I connect to a larger screen when I need more space. When I saw the XReal Air 2 Pro glasses work seamlessly with DeX, I figured I was the ideal candidate to give it a try....

iRobot’s first Matter-compatible product is here. The Roomba Combo 10 Max Robot + AutoWash Dock includes its robot floor cleaner and a docking station that automatically washes the mop pad while self-cleaning and maintaining itself. The 2-in-1 setup works on various surfaces, including carpets and hard floors. It lets you deep-scrub even the dirtiest areas and integrates with your iOS or Android-powered home. iRobot’s Barry Schliesmann called it “our most powerful, independent, and smartest robot yet” in a press release, highlighting perks like dual multi-surface brushes and a mop that automatically retracts when the carpet is detected to keep it dry....

Summary I wanted to log in to my email account in a script, but thanks to two-factor authentication, the login attempts failed. I then used an app-specific password, and it worked just fine. Here’s how to generate such a password for Gmail and Microsoft. What Is an App-Specific Password? An app-specific password, as the name implies, is a password you create for your online accounts to be used with a specific app....

Logitech’s gaming headsets are popular for good reason: they’re comfortable, sound great for their price, and excel in microphone quality. All of these qualities remain true in theLogitech G522 Lightspeed, a refresh of the company’s midrange line that’s only a few flaws away from perfection. Logitech G522 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset A wireless gaming headset with 2.4 GHz “Lightspeed” connectivity and multipoint Bluetooth pairing. It has pads with memory foam, a fabric band that adjusts to your head size, RGB lighting, and a detachable microphone....

Microsoft has announced that sheet protection is now available on iPad, bringing it in line with Excel’s desktop app and the online version of the program. This means that people using the iPad Excel app can pause and resume sheet protection, manage the related settings, and edit locked or unlocked ranges. This new iPad feature comes in the same week thatMicrosoft added support for Apple’s Handoff to Exceland other well-known productivity apps....