Quick Links With the ever-rising cost of streaming services, and the growing number of them, it’s sensible to be frugal with your entertainment spending. If you’re considering a subscription to Apple TV+, here’s how it stacks up against the biggest competitors: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+. Movies and TV Shows Apple TV+ is all about original content. It’s home to fantastic shows likeDickinson,Severance, andSilo, and movies likeStill,CODA, andWolfwalkers. In the main, the content on Apple TV+ can’t be found anywhere else, though occasionally third-party movies are available for a limited time....

Quick Links Summary In Outlook’s desktop and web app, right-click your email folder and choose “Mark All as Read.” In iPhone or Android app, open your email folder, tap and hold on an email, select the three dots in the top-right corner and choose “Select All.” Open the same three-dot menu and choose “Mark as Read.” Don’t want Outlook highlighting all your unread emails? If so, it’s quick and easy to mark all your unread emails as read in Outlook’s desktop, web, iPhone, and Android apps....

Quick Links Do you want to get an alert when your laptop’s battery level drops below a certain percentage? If so, you have multiple ways to do that on your Windows 11 computer. Configure the Built-In Battery Alert Feature One way to get a low battery level notification is by using Windows 11’s built-in warning feature. You can configure this feature to alert you whenyour laptop’s batterydrops below the specified percentage....

Quick Links Summary Type to Siri lets you type your commands, queries, or conversations to Apple’s voice assistant without speaking them. Here’s how it works, which phones support the feature, and how to enable it. Which iPhones Support Type to Siri? By default, Type to Siri is available oniPhones with Apple Intelligence(enabled). Hence, if you have aniPhone 15 Pro(or Pro Max) or any of the models in theiPhone 16lineup and Apple Intelligence is on, you can Type to Siri without changing a setting....

Quick Links Summary Keeping your installed apps up to date is important, and Windows 11 makes it super easy to update both Microsoft Store and non-Microsoft Store apps. We’ll show you how to use graphical methods, as well as a command-line method to bring your apps up to date. How to Update Microsoft Store Apps If your app or apps were downloaded from Microsoft Store, you’re able to update them individually or all at once using the Store app....

Quick Links Repurposing an old PC is one of the best ways to squeeze some more life out of hardware that might otherwise end up in the landfill. Here’s how to get started fixing up an old PC you’ve salvaged, and a few fun uses for one. Where Can You Find an Old PC? You can find old Windows PCs just about anywhere. I’ve pulled them out of dumpsters, rescued them off street corners, received them from people who just wanted to get rid of them, and purchased them off Facebook marketplace....

Saturday, March 29th, promises to deliver a celestial spectacle—a partial solar eclipse. Partial solar eclipses don’t happen every day, and you should attempt to catch a glimpse if you’re in an area that can see it. Just don’t forget your eclipse glasses. What Makes a Partial Solar Eclipse Different from a Total Solar Eclipse? A partial solar eclipse occurs when the orbit of the Moon takes it between the Earth and the Sun....

One of my favorite parts of being a Linux user is the lively community. A big part of that community is the Linux content creators who’ve guided me in the Linux realm. So I’m sharing some of the YouTube channels that have changed my perspective on Linux the most. 10The Linux Experiment​​​​​​ Nick has to be one of my most favorite, if not the most Linux content creators. His videos contain a kind of contagious positive vibe that makes you love Linux more and more....

Quick Links USB flash drives can be formatted to work as bootable drives, functioning as everything from Windows install disks to recovery software. However, they also have some limitations, which can be overcome with the right drive and software. Bootable flash drives are the most common way to install or repair an operating system on a computer. Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool can convert any flash drive into aWindows 11orWindows 10 install drive, and applications likeRufusandEtchercan create install media for desktop Linux, older Windows versions, and other operating systems....

Quick Links Summary I’ve discovered the secret to working longer and more comfortably in Microsoft Word—dark mode. This setting makes the background dark and the text light. Let me explain why I always use it now, and how you may as well. Why I Use Dark Mode in Microsoft Word Firstly, I like using dark mode in Microsoft Word because of its appearance. It gives the background and UI a sleek and modern aesthetic fit for modern apps....

Summary Every time the credits roll on a Netflix title, I give it a quick rating. It takes just a couple of seconds, but this habit has made it way easier to find more shows and movies I like, while cutting down on the time I waste scrolling endlessly past slop I’ll never watch. Stream licensed and original programming with a monthly Netflix subscription. It’s All About Training the Algorithm Every streaming platform uses algorithms to recommend new content to you these days....

Google Docs has been my go-to writing solution for what feels like forever. I decided to try Microsoft Word again after nearly a decade to see what I’ve missed, and I have missed a lot. Here are some of the most significant differences. Word Has Major Features That Google Docs Lacks The formatting options in Word are incredible. I have been through a lot of word editors this year, and what really knocked my socks off was trying to find simple markdown options in Word....

Summary Tired of staring at the same old wallpaper when you turn on your computer? I was, too, until I created a folder filled with a bunch of nice wallpapers that Windows cycles through. Now, I can’t imagine going back to the same static background, and neither should you. There’s Always Something Nice to Look At Whether it’s a home desktop computer, a laptop, or an office computer, the wallpaper you set on your Windows desktop inevitably becomes a part of your daily routine....