Quick Links As digital natives, Gen Z has grown up with the Internet and social media. Yet, a recent study shows that many Gen Z people aren’t happy with social media, and many think it should not have been invented. Using Social Media in Gen Z Ah, Gen Z and social media—like peanut butter and jelly, except sometimes the jelly leaks all over your hands. While some, likeThe Harris Poll, claim that nearly half of Gen Z spends 2–4 hours scrolling daily, others,like Talker Research, insist it’s more like seven hours on average—and for the truly dedicated, up to a jaw-dropping 15 hours....

Disappointed that you have to wait another 12 months to explore the state of Leonida and the iconic Vice City inGTA VI? Me too, but these 13 games should soothe your hunger forGTA VIand then some. While some are old and some are heavily inspired by Rockstar’s take on the open-world genre, they all offer something a bit different—whether it’s a focus on melée combat, management sim tendencies, or a completely different pace....

Summary Most people think about style and function when purchasing phone accessories, but I’ve started thinking about sustainability to help the planet. Every case, charger, and screen protector I buy has an environmental impact, and I want to make choices that count. With so much plastic waste ending up in landfills and oceans, even small changes in our shopping habits can add up. Here’s how I choose eco-friendly phone gear that protects both my device and the planet....

Your Android phone is probably one of the few things that goes everywhere with you. In an emergency situation—such as an accident—your phone can be a lifeline, and not just for making calls. We’ll show you how to enter your medical information for easy retrieval. Most Android phones—includingSamsung GalaxyandGoogle Pixeldevices—include a “Safety and Emergency” section in the Settings. The idea is you can add important medical information that a paramedic or someone else might need in an emergency, and it can be accessed without unlocking your phone....

If you’re running Linux on 30-plus year old hardware, lend me your ears: in recent weeks the Linux kernel has been updated to no longer support Intel 486 and 586 processors. Here’s why it’s happening, and how you’re able to check the CPU in your device. Why Certain CPUs Are Losing Support The latest versions ofthe Linux kernel, the software that undergirds all Linux distributions, no longer support 80486 (or i486) and several “Pentium” 586 (i586) processors essentially because of the work involved in their continued support....

Summary A misbehaving PS5 controller is a major annoyance that makes basic in-game movement and aiming a chore. Here are some tips you may use to resolve the issue and get back in the game. What is Stick Drift? Stick drift is a fairly self-explanatory term for an analog stick that moves without any explicit movement from the player. This manifests as unwanted movement within a game, whether it’s the on-screen reticle moving on its own or your character slowly drifting in a particular direction....

Quick Links Are you thinking of buying a new iPhone? Sometimes a new smartphone is the right call, but there’s also a good argument to be made for making the most of what you already have. Here’s how to do that. Buy a New Case Take a look at your iPhone’s case for a moment. There’s a good chance it’s the case you purchased when your iPhone was new. It’s probably scratched, chipped, dented, disfigured, and polished shiny from your greasy hands....

Quick Links Summary Remove your Plex account PIN under Settings > Plex Home by clicking on “Edit PIN” next to the relevant user. If you can’t remember your admin account PIN you’ll need to use thePlex PIN Reset toolinstead. you may use a PIN to secure different Plex accounts, making it easy to log in from any device (and removing the need to type a full password). You can also remove a PIN from your account, even if you don’t remember what it was....

Quick Links There isn’t an official Windows app for Google’s web-based Gemini, but you can create one on Windows 10 and 11 using Edge or Chrome. It then works like any other app on your computer, complete with a customizable app icon. How to Create the Gemini Windows App You can create the Gemini app using the web browsers Edge or Chrome. Using Microsoft Edge If you use Microsoft Edge, launch the browser and open theGoogle Gemini website....

Quick Links If you shared Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming passwords with friends and family, you may want to rein in who has access to your accounts. Thankfully, it’s easy to see which devices are accessing your streaming apps. We’ll help you sniff out the lurkers and remove them if you wish to do so. Why It’s Important to See Who’s Using Your Account You may not want your ex-partner, a long-lost college roommate, or a bunch of other people you don’t even talk to anymore using your accounts....

Pet photos can feel like an exercise in trial and error. While you can’t control what your pets do and the opportunities they present, there are some simple tips you can follow to get better photos and videos. Be Opportune and Inventive My iPhone camera roll is absolutely full of cat photos, I just can’t stop taking them. I don’t even necessarily share them with the outside world, I’m just a bit obsessed....

Summary We all get a little anxious when our calls or messages don’t get through to someone. You might even worry if that person has blocked you. But how can you actually know if you’ve been blocked on iMessage? There’s no way to know for sure, but certain factors can offer clues. 4 Ways to Test if Your Number Was Blocked on iMessage If you haven’t heard back from someone in a little while, they might just have their phone onAirplane ModeorDo Not Disturb....

Quick Links Summary Set up a custom command within Voice Control settings to execute the sequence of button taps required to enter your passcode on your iPhone lock screen, then trigger it with a phrase. Alternatively, avoid putting iPhone security at risk and instead tweak Face ID to improve performance. A seemingly useful trick for unlocking your iPhone has been doing the rounds on social media which allows you to unlock your iPhone with a simple voice command....