Summary The humble PC case has evolved into a huge number of creative variations, but the most audacious might be the PC built directly into into a desk. Undeniably cool, this isn’t always a practical PC build, but that doesn’t stop me from wanting to do it! Building Desk PCs Has Been a Thing for Years I don’t even remember how long ago I first read about it, but pictures of DIY desk PCs have been online forover a decade....
Quick Links Summary The CPU is the main processing unit of your computer, so you want to get a decent one that can serve you for years to come. That being said, it’s easy to overspend on the CPU, so I’ll share with you a few tips on how to buy the best CPU for the least amount of cash. Consider Refurbished or Used CPUs One of the best ways to save hundreds of dollars on your CPU is to buy a used one....
Starting with iOS 18.1, you can easily change the primary email address associated with your Apple Account without going through a multistep process. This major improvement allows you to move away from your old @icloud.com, @mac.com, or @me.com email address and use a fresh new one that suits your taste or isn’t inundated by spam. “If you no longer use the primary email address associated with your Apple Account, or you no longer have access to it, you can change it,”Apple’s support pageclarifies....
With the rising popularity of both remote work and working from home, the need for powerful collaboration tools that work anywhere is undisputed. There has never been a greater need for tools that are not only easy to use but also powerful enough to make your remote working experience easier, not harder. Zoom is one of the most utilized tools in this regard, and while it does make it easier to communicate with others across distances both big and small, it does nothing to ease the pains of file sharing, working together, and collaborating with other team members....
Quick Links If you listen to podcasts, you’ve probably thought about starting one of your own. The problem is, most aren’t audio engineers, and it isn’t the easiest thing to pick up those skills. That’s where theFocusrite Vocaster Onecomes in, providing an all-in-one audio interface that anyone can use. The Vocaster One is, as the name implies, a single-channel audio interface that includes everything you need to start podcasting or streaming, aside from a microphone and headphones....
Google Fiber internet service is now available in two more cities in the U.S. state of South Carolina, Tega Cay and Fort Mill, with speeds of up to 8 Gigs available to residents. It’s great to see Google’s ultra-fast gigabit internet service still pushing into new areas, but the rollouts are still facing long delays. The rollout in Tega Cay wasannounced in October 2023, and was the first confirmed area in South Carolina for Google Fiber....
Quick Links Summary Last year, I boarded the Google One train when my sister’s 15GB storage tanked. Initially, I opted for the 100GB “Basic” plan, confident that it would provide me with ample benefits. But that didn’t last long, and I realized that for a service called “GoogleOne” it’s sorely lacking in its inclusiveness. Why Google One Doesn’t Feel Like “One” TheGoogle Onewebsite boasts, “Google One bundles cloud storage and helpful features across Google—all in oneshareable plan....
VPNs have seen an uptick in popularity lately in the United States, largely thanks to more blocked websites, but that doesn’t mean that you should go and install the very first VPN you see listed on Google Play. For that reason, Google is implementing an extra security check so you can make sure that you’re downloading a trusted one. Google has announced that it will now be adding a new “Verified” badge that will be shown on app listings of specific VPNs....
Four months after ChatGPT’s extremely successful launch, OpenAI is back with an upgraded language model.GPT-4launches today, and it will soon be integrated into apps like Duolingo and Khan Academy. But there’s a decent chance that you’ve already tested GPT-4. In a newblog post, Microsoft says that itsBing chatbotalready utilizes GPT-4. In fact, it launched with GPT-4. This comes as a bit of a surprise—Microsoft previously described the Bing chatbot as a “more powerful” and “customized” version of GPT-3....
Quick Links Google unleashed the first Android 16 beta in January 2025, packed with new features and changes. Now that the update is officially here and Samsung’s Galaxy Android 16 (One UI 8) betas are arriving, here’s what you need to know and expect. While Samsung had a rough go with the One UI 7 release, which faced countless delays, things aremoving along much fasterwith this next software update. In a surprise turn of events, Samsung sent out thefirst One UI 8 beta(based on Android 16) for the Galaxy S25 in May, and more phones willget it in early August....
Quick Links Smart homes are great when everything is working, but can be frustrating when things go wrong. If your HomeKit devices are reporting “No Response” in Apple’s Home app or Siri tells you the device is not responding, try some of the fixes below to solve the problem. 1Ensure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Are On This sounds basic, but it’s always a good one to check first. Some HomeKit devices require both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to be enabled on your iPhone, so if you’ve disabled either the fix may be very simple!...
Quick Links The Apollo missions showed exact science at work. Each part needed to be close to perfection from start to finish. NASA succeeded with 1960s tools—a remarkable feat. Though it was still cutting-edge technology at the time. More Than Just Landing on the Moon Most people remember astronauts who walked on the lunar surface, set up the American flag, and moved in low gravity. But NASA faced another challenge to the moon landing—they needed to bring astronauts back to Earth, and safely....
Quick Links Summary Could those repetitive tasks you’re doing on Windows easily be automated? Probably. Thankfully, Windows has a tool called Power Automate that can help, and I’m going to show you how to start using it to speed up your workflow. What Is Power Automate for Desktop? Power Automateon Windows is an app that simulates mouse and keyboard actions, helping youautomate tasks in your Windows desktop environment. The tasks that can be automated include organizing and backing up your files, extracting data from documents, inputting data into documents,scraping websites, and managing your emails and inbox....
