Summary Do you still pay for third-party antivirus software like Norton or McAfee? You may be surprised to learn that there’s no real benefit to doing so. Software like this is mostly obsolete today. Who Pays For Third-Party Antivirus Software, And Why? Why is that? Well, there is certainly more than one reason, but a big one is simply misunderstanding and tradition. In the past, having third-party antivirus software was prudent, almost mandatory to keep your computer safe....

I consider having a clean controller necessary to play games well. Over time, controllers get dirty, whether it be from dust, sweat, or tears from playing rough matches or environmental factors that we cannot control. Regardless, it is best to keep your controllers clean. Today I’ll be calling you out on the spots that you probably don’t think about. Although I will be using my pink Xbox Wireless Controller for the image examples, this advice can also apply to Sony, Nintendo, and retro controllers as well....

Quick Links People are passionate about how the desktop on your PC or Mac should look. Show someone a cluttered desktop full of files and you’ll probably hear a repulsed gasp. Don’t feel bad about storing files on the desktop. Everyone should do it. The Desktop Is Not a Launcher The way we use computers has changed drastically over the years. There was a time when it made sense to use the desktop as your sort of “launcher” for things to do....

When it comes to value for money, traditional hybrid vehicles seem to sit at the top of the stack. The premium you pay over gas-only models isn’t a huge amount, yet they save you a ton of money on gas. Regardless of what kind of vehicle you’re looking for, chances are there is an excellent hybrid out there for you. Tons of automakers have identified that, for the time being, hybrids are the present....

Mindlessly scrolling through your phone can be pretty exhausting, and if you’ve been caught in the doomscrolling net, you would be aware of how difficult it is to stop. But using your iPhone’s Shortcuts app, you’re able to trigger a few easy actions that help you battle the infinite scroll of doom. Before you set these up, I recommend creating an app folder on your home screen to bundle apps you deem to be responsible for your doomscrolling problem, which can add an extra layer of protection....

Android has improved by leaps and bounds over the last decade, and with yearly OS updates and a constant flow of new features, it’s hard to keep track of them all. Whether you’re new to Android or have been a fan since the Google Nexus days, some features may have been lost in the shuffle. So, here are a few underrated features more people should know about. I recently shared a list of5 Android featuresI’m constantly showing friends and family, and I figured I’d follow that up with a few more you might not know about or have used in the past and forgot they existed....

Quick Links iMovie is seen as the weaker link compared to Final Cut Pro, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. Here are some of the best iMovie features you should be using to make your home movies shine. Getting to Know iMovie iMovie was first introduced on the Mac in 1999 and has since been updated, redesigned, and expanded to make capturing, editing, and sharing video content more straightforward and efficient....

Quick Links Downloading another web browser is one of the first tasks many people do on a new Windows PC, usually with the built-in copy of Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer. However, there are a few other ways to grab Chrome or Firefox on a fresh PC. Related:How to Change the Default Web Browser on Windows 11 In the old days, obtaining a web browser usually meant picking up a CD or floppy disk, or waiting for a slow download over FTP networks....

Keeping your computer free of digital clutter is an important part of maintenance, while also making sure you always have space for new files and programs. Here are some simple commands that will let you clean up your Ubuntu system from the terminal, no GUI required—well, with one exception. Note that in most cases, these commands will work on any Debian-based system. I tested them on both an Ubuntu install as well as a Linux Mint machine....

Whether you’re interested in managing an interstellar empire, flying a ship across the galaxy, or simulating the motion of planets in our solar system, there is space simulator out there for you. Whether you’re a veteran of the genre or a newcomer, here are a few great ones that every sci-fi lover should try. 6Universe Sandbox Have you ever wondered what might happen if a rogue black hole were to pass near the edge of our solar system, or what it might look like when the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies merge?...

Quick Links Tabletop gaming has experienced quite a resurgence in the last few years, and there’s definitely a unique type of fun to be had when sitting down at a table with friends and manipulating cards, dice, and small plastic pieces. However, for my money, there are some games I just prefer to play in digital form. These in particular. Magic: The Gathering I’ve recently got back intoMagic: The Gatheringusing physical cards, though part of the reason why I fell back into it is thanks to the digital version of the game, and the fact that if you buy a starter deck in real life, you can get adigital copyof that for the game....

Summary Solid state storage is so inexpensive that it has completely replaced mechanical hard drives in most electronics, but that doesn’t mean you should throw out your old hard drives. They can still be repurposed for many different uses, from PC backups to extra storage for your game console. Make It an External Drive Even if (some of) your old hard drives are internal drives, they don’t have to stay that way....

Python coders sometimes run into errors, and it’s not just beginners either. The key to working out what’s wrong (and fixing our errors) is debugging. By the end of this article, you’ll know the most common types of errors you’ll encounter in Python and how to debug them. What is Debugging, Anyway? No matter how good you are at programming, there will always be bugs to squash to ensure the program works as expected....