Getting a new iPhone is exciting but it’s also expensive and, a lot of the time, totally unnecessary. The latest features can seem tempting, and it’s easy to get swept up in the hype and make an unwise purchasing decision. If you’re trying to save money or reduce waste, here are 10 common excuses that sound like good reasons to upgrade your iPhone, but aren’t. 10You Want the Newest Design Most of the time, new iPhones only get a slight tweak in their design and a selection of different colors....

Quick Links Are you looking for a board game that can be 3D printed at home? Whether you’re avoiding spending money or just want to be able to say that you’ve made your own game, these are some of the best board games to print at home. Most, if not all, of the games below should be available in the public domain at this point. However, it’s always best to do your own research if you intend to try and sell or distribute a game....

Quick Links Discord is one of the most popular messaging services around. Even though it was originally designed with gaming in mind, it’s now a great general-purpose chat and organization app, with plenty of features you might not know about. Quickly Edit Your Last Message I make a lot of typos when I’m sending messages in rapid succession, so the ability to quickly fix mistakes comes in handy. You can hover over a message and click the edit button, but there’s a much faster way: in the chat box, press the up arrow on your keyboard....

Quick Links It’s not unusual to visit Google’s homepage and find that the logo has changed to celebrate something, like a holiday, event, or person. Known as Google Doodles, these colorful artworks had humble beginnings, but to date over 5,000 have been created by a host of artists. What was the first-ever Google Doodle? What’s Pac-Man got to do with it? And can you design your own? Let’s explore the interesting world of Google Doodles....

Quick Links If you’re the type who’s “one and done” with your games, you might be missing out. Replaying an old game can bring all those warm fuzzy feelings back that you experienced the first time you played. Here are some reasons why you should start replaying your old favorites. 1Relive the Nostalgia Gamers are a nostalgic bunch, and rightfully so. Nothing beats the feeling of returning to your favorite games from the past....

Sometimes science fiction predicts technology that comes true, and sometimes it has technology that we reallywishwere true. Some of these will eventually become a reality, but the rest are probably closer to magic than science. Still, there are some that I’ll keep holding thumbs for. There’s so much to talk about the secondBack to the Futurefilm. The cultural impact of this very 80s view of the year 2015 has meant that some companies, likeNike, simply decided to make part of the movie real with their futuristic shoes....

Quick Links It’s no mystery that your Samsung Galaxy phone has a USB port, but you’re likely only using it for one thing: charging. However, you may be surprised to learn that the USB-C port on a phone can do a lot more than that. Here are six uses you may or may not know about. Transfer Files and Photos More Easily to a Computer There are many different ways to transfer things from your Galaxy phone to your computer, but the most straightforward, no-nonsense method is to simply plug it in....

Quick Links These days there are all sorts of tools for helping us get organized, like digitalto-do list apps. Using theShortcuts app on macOS, you can create ways to organize reminders, notes, open windows, and more. Adding Shortcuts on Mac Touse a shortcutbelow, you’re able to open the Shortcuts app using Finder with Go > Applications from the menu bar. In the app, head to the Gallery and search for the shortcut name....

Looking to ditch Windows and jump into the world of Linux? Chances are you’ve heard Linux Mint recommended over and over. But if you’re serious about finding a Windows replacement that’s not only easy but also modern, secure, and built for the future, you should take a closer look at Fedora. Fedora often gets labeled “cutting edge,” which can sound a little scary if you’re new to Linux. But here’s the thing: Fedora “just works” for most people....

It’s hard to believeMario Kart 8launched over a decade ago and that we finally have a new entry in the series. Though this is certainly an exciting time,Mario Kart Worldis very different from its predecessor, and you may find it difficult to consistently gain points online. I’ve managed to exceed 8,000 points in both VS Race and Knockout Tour, and while I’d never claim to be among the best, I do have some helpful tips to keep in mind while racing....

Summary Mixed reality took a massive leap forward in 2024, with Apple making its grand entrance into the mixed reality space through the Vision Pro, while Meta refined its approach with the Quest 3. Let’s compare these cutting-edge headsets in all the ways that really matter. See (and Feel) the Difference Apple’s Vision Pro showcases the company’s premium design language with a curved glass front panel and aluminum frame, paired with soft fabric elements that make it feel more like a piece of luxury eyewear than traditional tech....

Comcast is notifying Xfinity customers of adata breachthat exposed hashed passwords and usernames. Hackers may have also acquired birthdays and the last four digits of social security numbers. This breach could affect35,879,455 customers, according to Comcast’s filing with the Maine attorney general. This data breach is still under investigation, and some of the details are unclear. But here’s what we know: hackers targeted an Xfinity Citrix server between the dates of October 16th and October 19th....

Quick Links In Microsoft Excel, you can permanently hide columns containing data you don’t need to have on show. However, grouping columns is often a better way to achieve the same outcome, especially if you’re dealing with large datasets or looking for ways to make your spreadsheet more flexible. This guide shows you how to group and ungroup columns in Excel, but you can also use exactly the same method togroup and ungroup rows....