Quick Links Summary To disable Bluetooth entirely on Arch Linux, use the command “sudo systemctl disable bluetooth”. Then, either reboot or use the command “sudo systemctl stop bluetooth” to stop the currently running Bluetooth instance. If your Arch Linux computer supports Bluetooth but you’re not using it, it’ll just be wasting power. Instead of turning it off whenever you boot your computer, disable the Bluetooth service instead. Not Using Bluetooth?...

Quick Links Summary To fix “Your connection is not private” errors on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari, you’re able to clear the cache, update the device operating system, or ensure your computer clock is correct. Plus, you can check if a browser extension or your antivirus is interfering. While browsing the web, you’re likely to encounter the “Your connection is not private” error occasionally. But what does this privacy error mean, how do you fix it, and can you bypass it?...

Quick Links Some applications lack the option to only display a menu bar icon rather than a dock icon. Luckily, you may force some of these icons to be hidden from the dock. Here’s how. How to Hide Dock Icons For this example, we will hide an application that everyone has installed by default on their Mac, the Safari web browser. There are several ways to do this, but we will be focusing on the most simple method: using the “defaults” command to edit the app’s “Info....

Quick Links Whenever you create a Microsoft Excel workbook, you should always take the necessary steps to make it accessible to everyone, especially if you plan to share your work with others. In this guide, I’ll share some tips you’re able to follow to make this happen. Use Descriptive Sheet Names One way to make your Excel workbook more accessible is bychanging the names of the worksheets. As you can see when you look towards the bottom of your workbook, Excel’s worksheets are named Sheet1, Sheet2, Sheet3, and so on by default, and this non-descriptive numbering system continues when you click “+” to add a new sheet....

Quick Links If you’ve ever tried to playFall Guyson Linux, there’s a good chance you’ve run into issues. I did, and I learned getting the game to a playable state takes multiple levels of configuration. I’ll outline them here so you can get right into some battle royale action. I had to go through this process because some friends of mine wanted to play Fall Guys, but outside of consoles it’s only available for Windows....

Quick Links Summary Whether you want to record a small voice note or an entire song, it’s possible to do it using built-in or third-party apps on Windows 11. We’ll show you how to do that. Using the Built-In Sound Recorder App If you aren’t looking for features like multi-track recording and editing options,Windows 11’s Sound Recorder app is the best way to record the audioon your PC. The app supports multiple audio formats and quality options....

Quick Links Microsoft Teams lets you communicate with your coworkers and show them whether you’re free or busy by showing your activity status. However, if your workplace demands constant availability, you need to prevent your status from changing to “Away.” Luckily, there are ways to address this situation. Why Your Team Status Automatically Changes Microsoft Teams marks you as “Available” until it detects inactivity or your device enters sleep mode. At that point, it switches your status to “Away....

The Meta Quest 2 is a lot of things, but a night vision headset? Yes, it turns out that some clever geeks figured out that you can actually repurpose the popular second-generation headset from Meta to help you see in total darkness. However, that’s not even the best part, because using this trick can actually help make your VR experience better too. The Quest 2 Sees in Infrared Both the original Quest and Quest 2 see the world in black and white....

Quick Links Google Chrome offers various important features, such as cross-platform support and compatibility with a wide range of extensions. However, one feature that isn’t talked about much is the number of keyboard shortcuts it supports. Here are all the Chrome keyboard shortcuts that I regularly use. Chrome Shortcuts List The best part about Google Chrome and otherChromium-based browserslike Opera, Microsoft Edge, and more is that they support a long list of shortcuts....

Most of us spend several hours per day looking at screens, be it our phones or our PCs. If your work involves sitting at a computer, it’ll be even more. If you’re going to sink that much time into looking at something, do yourself a favor and don’t cheap out—your eyes will thank you. Here are a few features I consider essential in any new monitor I purchase. DisplayPort Passthrough Most discrete GPUs have at least two DisplayPort ports and one HDMI port, so what do you do if you need more displays?...

Summary Thanks to digital publication, it’s easier than ever to access a wealth of manga and comic books, but which is the best device to read them? I’ve used my eReader and iPad extensively for both, and it turns out there is such a thing as the right tool for the job. Manga Looks Awesome on ePaper Unlike Western graphic novels and comics, Japanese manga is largely drawn without color (barring a few pages here and there) and comes in a much smaller page size than comics from the likes of DC and Marvel....

Portable power stations are great gadgets to have in an emergency, power outage, or for those going off-grid. And whileI reviewedseveral large battery packs last year, to kick off 2023, Jackeryannouncedits biggest and most powerful model yet at CES. Like other large battery packs available on the market, the new Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro power station delivers over 3,000W of on-demand power. Seriously, that’s a lot of juice. It’ll be available as a standalone device or accompanied by solar panels with Jackery’s Solar Generator 3000 Pro package....

Summary Premium desk lights have become more popular lately. The added illumination is always welcomed, from ring-style lights to panels that shine down on whatever you’re working on. The latestLume Cube Edge Light 2.0comes in at $140 and offers a wide range of color temperature and brightness settings. With that, you’ll find shadow-free light and built-in USB-A/C charging. Plus, it doubles as a video conferencing light when not shining on your desk....