Summary It’s an exciting time for web browsers. With projects like Arc gaining mainstream popularity, I’ve had a blast trying out alternatives to Safari on my Mac to see what works best for me. But even after extensive searching, I always end up coming back to my Mac’s pre-installed, default browser. A Huge Battery Life Improvement Energy usage is, by far, the most significant thing that keeps me tethered to Safari....

Summary Whether it’s for music, gaming, podcasts, or TV shows, we often find ourselves relying on headphones to get ourselves through the day. While one pair might do the trick, you’re still better off getting multiple pairs of headphones. Here’s why. Different Situations, Different Needs The situation you use the headphones in dictates what the best pair is. There are allkinds of headphonesout there: over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, open-back, closed-back, wired, wireless, etc....

Quick Links Apple’s HomeKit Secure Video is a compelling home security solution for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users. It offers some benefits in terms of privacy and storage that you won’t necessarily find in competing systems. What Is HomeKit Secure Video? HomeKit Secure Video is what Apple calls its connected home security camera system. HomeKit refers toApple’s smart home framework, accessed on the consumer side usingthe Home appfor iPhone, iPad, and macOS....

Summary As much as Windows 11 has evolved over time, it’s still not as easy to switch between computers as it is to switch between smartphones or tablets. That, however, might change soon, as Windows is looking into bringing back a dedicated migration tool. Microsoft has officially confirmed it is reintroducing a direct, peer-to-peer file migration tool for both Windows 11 and Windows 10. We say “reintroduced” and not “adding” because some of you might still remember Windows Easy Transfer, a popular utility from the Windows Vista and 7 era that provided a straightforward method for migrating data....

Summary We all spend huge amounts of time staring at our phones, so why not make your phone’s lock screen and wallpaper something that makes you feel happy, or otherwise match your tastes? DALL-E 3 is a great tool to make stunning wallpapers. How to Make Images With DALL-E 3 While DALL-E 3 can be accessed directly in a few ways, the simplest way to use it is via a paidChatGPT Plussubscription, and so that’s the method I’ll be using here....

Quick Links You’re just sitting there browsing the web, watching video, or playing a game, and suddenly a File Explorer window opens right in front of you. Before you think you’re losing it or a hacker is messing around with your computer, read this. What’s the Deal with Windows 11 Opening File Explorer? Microsoft released the Windows 11 22H2 update in September of 2022, and it became available for everyone as a general update in January 2023....

If you’re planning on observing the night sky, going for a night hike, or trying to snap a shot of the Moon, the phase is incredibly important. Here’s everything you need to know about the current Lunar phase, as well as what you’re able to expect in the near future. What Is the Moon Phase on March 27th? Today, the moon is 5% full, which puts it in the waning crescent phase....

Quick Links Few people bother to buy dedicated sound cards these days, more than happy to use the sound hardware built into their motherboard or laptop computer. However, if you’ve only used integrated onboard sound, you may be missing out on audio nirvana. Sound Quality Is Limited Onboard sound is often added to a motherboard as a convenience. It’s one less component to buy and audio is no longer an optional feature on modern computers....

Quick Links I’ve always kept a small music library on my phone, so I’ve tried a lot of offline players. The paid apps are usually great, but most of the free ones are packed to the gills with ads. That’s why I dug up a few good ad-free alternatives. How to Choose A Player From This List What you need from a music player can be as different as your music taste....

Quick Links Summary When 4G data was announced, it was revolutionary. Now, 5G is touted as being superior in every way. Despite all the praise, articles usually aren’t upfront about what actually makes 5G even better than 4G LTE. As it turns out, there are actually many advantages, especially for the individual users. 5G Network Architecture Offers Better Coverage For More Devices To explain how 5G networks are superior to 4G, I’ll have to talk about some technical things....

Quick Links I have been a happy user of “new Outlook for Windows” since it launched, and utilize its streamlined features for email, calendar, and contact management. These are my top suggestions for using Outlook to its best, which help make me more productive and save me time. 1Create From Anywhere With the Quick Action Menu Alongsideusing Quick Steps in Outlook, the quick action menu also saves me loads of time; it means I don’t have to flick between all of Outlook’s different sections to create something....

For many, replayability is often a defining factor of a great game. However, sometimes the most memorable games are the ones that leave you speechless on your first playthrough, whether it’s accomplished through gameplay, the narrative, or both. These are games that many of us hold in high regard, that become pillars of a genre against which others are judged. If I could erase my knowledge of these games and go in blind all over again, I would....

With games seemingly bigger than ever, it’s easy to get bogged down and feel burned out before you’ve rolled credits. We may be creatures of habit, but a bit of variety doesn’t go amiss either. Playing games should be fun, first and foremost. Here are some tips that I use to make sure games feel like a pastime, and not a job. 1Focus On the Fun Stuff Much of the time, it’s not necessarily the main quest line that makes a game feel big but all the extra stuff....