Stop Dragging Mac Apps to the Trash, Use AppCleaner or PearCleaner Instead

Summary macOS is designed to be simple, and that applies to adding and removing apps. But even though dragging and dropping is intuitive, it’s not the most efficient way to delete apps from your Mac. Introducing AppCleaner and PearCleaner AppCleaneris a freeware Mac app designed to thoroughly remove applications from your Mac. Developer FreeMacSoft has worked diligently to keep the app updated so that it remains compatible with each new version of macOS released, on both Apple silicon and Intel chips....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · Julie Williams

TCL's First Portable Projector Is Less Portable Than You'd Expect

One of my favorite TV brands is launching its first portable projector. I’m just a little confused about, uh, everything. At a glance, theTCL Projector A1appears to be a pretty typical portable projector. It runs Google TV, it projects 1080p images at sizes up to 120 inches, and its peak brightness is a modest 360 ISO lumens. Connectivity options include HDMI, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi 5, while audio is powered by a pair of integrated 8-watt speakers....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Tricia Sutton

The Best Apple Watch Bands of 2024

Apple Watch owners are spoiled for choice when it comes to Apple Watch bands, with dozens of different styles on offer. But knowing which one is right for you can be tricky. We’ve picked out our favorites across several key categories to help you make an informed choice. Nomad Titanium Band What to Look for in an Apple Watch Band These days, there are more Apple Watch Bands than you may shake a stick at....

August 6, 2025 · 8 min · 1704 words · Robert Velez

The Best Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus Cases of 2025

You’ve ordered your brand new Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus and you’re stuck on what type of case to buy to protect your investment. Navigating the available options can be a time-consuming process, and you may need some help to pinpoint exactly what you’re looking for. Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus Standing Grip Case The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus Standing Grip Case offers a sleek, form-fitting design with a built-in sliding strap that doubles as a kickstand for hands-free viewing and a secure grip....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 615 words · Todd Parks

The Best Ways to Reduce the Length of Your Resume in Microsoft Word

Quick Links On average, recruiters can take as little as six to seven seconds to assess a candidate’s suitability for a job based on their resume. Getting all your important information on one or two pages is a daunting prospect, but making a few adjustments to your resume’s formatting is a good place to start. The benefit of the tips offered in this article is that they involve straightforward formatting that Word was built to facilitate....

August 6, 2025 · 6 min · 1100 words · Paula Matthews

The Best Zombie Movies to Stream After 28 Years Later

With director Danny Boyle returning to the zombie world he crafted with28 Days Later, it’s an exciting time for zombie films. If you’re familiar with his first film in this saga, you’ll recall there was an energy present in the zombies that was as fast as the editing. The acclaimed director injected some much-needed nitro into the decaying zombie sub-genre. While you can easily rewatch28 Days Lateron Pluto TVandits sequel on Tubi, that might not be enough....

August 6, 2025 · 7 min · 1445 words · Natasha Baker

The Dead Internet Theory is Gaining Traction Again, And AI Is Fueling It

Summary By now, you’ve probably heard of the Dead Internet Theory, and at first glance, it seems a bit silly. With all the friends you know online, the internet’s content can’t be mostly bot-created, right? Well, AI may be making the Dead Internet Theory a reality faster than we expect. The Zombie Theory About the Zombie Internet The Dead Internet Theorysuggests that online content is mostly generated by bots. So, for the most part, the things you read, watch, or comment on are generated by AI or bots....

August 6, 2025 · 5 min · 937 words · Stephanie Holder

The New Galaxy Foldables, a Thunderbird Upgrade, and More: Weekly Roundup

This was another exciting week in tech news: Samsung revealed new foldable phones and the Galaxy Watch 8 series, there are new updates for Thunderbird and Niagara Launcher, GPD has a new mini PC, and much more. Here are the biggest stories you might have missed. The Big News This Is The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 And Watch 8 Classic It’s already the second half of the year, which means we’re getting our typical dose of summer Samsung hardware....

August 6, 2025 · 8 min · 1624 words · Amber Hernandez

These 8 Tools Instantly Turned Me Into a Windows Pro

Have you ever wished for a macOS Spotlight-like feature on Windows or wanted to find out exactly which shade of blue is used in How-To Geek’s status bar? You can achieve these features and many more using Microsoft PowerToys, which has been available since the Windows 95 days. Fun Fact: Microsoft Powertoys Is Almost 30 Years Old I’m quite sure that you have only been hearing about Microsoft PowerToys for the past couple of years....

August 6, 2025 · 7 min · 1458 words · Patrick Brown

These Are My 3 Favorite Retro Game Emulators for Windows 11

It’s safe to say I’m a big fan of gaming. I spent a lot of my childhood and quarters in arcades and even more time playing different gaming consoles. Over the years, I’ve owned more gaming systems than I’d like to admit, and I have favorite games on each platform. I still have many of those systems packed away in a closet, but unless I build an entire room dedicated to gaming, which is a project my wife does not endorse, it’s unrealistic for me to have them all set up and ready to go....

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 683 words · John Page

These Prime Video Channels Come with Hidden Perks—Here’s How to Use Them

Summary On the surface, Amazon’s Prime Video Channels may seem like a convenient way to access all your favorite streaming services from one platform, but they come with a catch. In most cases, subscribing to a streaming service’s Prime Channel only provides access to its content on Prime Video, and not the streaming service itself. That may not sound like a serious problem, but it creates a few subtle issues. Being forced to use Prime Video means dealing with the streaming service’s growing problems, and some Prime Channels don’t even include all the content from their respective platforms....

August 6, 2025 · 7 min · 1349 words · Kerry Peters

This Free Open-Source Firewall App Is a Must-Have for All Mac Users

Summary You should implicitly trust any app that you install on your Mac, but that doesn’t mean that you need to give up all control. Being able to decide which apps get access to the internet is not something that Apple has built into macOS. Here’s a free and open-source app that you can use to decide which apps can “phone home” and which can’t. LuLu Gives You Control Over Outgoing Connections LuLuis a software firewall from Objective-See, a non-profit foundation that specializes in free and open-source security tools and documentation for macOS....

August 6, 2025 · 6 min · 1096 words · Jennifer Gonzales

This HyperX Pulsefire Gaming Mouse Is 58% Off Today

HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Mini Wireless The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Mini is a lightweight gaming mouse designed for smaller hands. It has a textured grip and well-placed buttons for better control. Although the clicks are a bit heavier than you might expect, it glides smoothly and offers several ways to connect (like 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, and wired). The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Mini gaming mouse is currently on sale at a great price on Amazon....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Joe Short