Summary The PlayStation VR 2 (PSVR 2) is known for its excellent hardware and affordable entry point into the world of AAA VR gaming. But did you know that it’s an awesome piece of kit for non-VR games and apps too? How to Play Regular Games on PSVR 2 If you can play VR games using your PSVR 2, then you also already know how to play non-VR games and apps with it....
Quick Links You don’t need a fancy expensive camera to take good photos of people. Focus on a few basic techniques, learn how to use your camera, and take a few chances to get the best shots. Here’s how. Good Lighting Is Key This isn’t iPhone-specific advice, it’s good advice for anyone looking to takegood portrait pictures: lighting can make or break a shot. Not only can it be the difference between capturing or losing detail, but it can also massively affect how your subject looks and any message you’re trying to convey....
Quick Links The CHOOSECOLS and CHOOSEROWS functions in Google Sheets are ideal for quickly extracting specific columns or rows from your data without creating confusing nested formulas. What’s more, since they’re dynamic functions, they adapt to changes in the source data. To follow along as you read,create your own copyof the Google Sheets template. After you click the link,sign in to your Google account, and click “Make A Copy” to add a copy of the file to your Google Drive....
Nintendo may have dropped the ball with the Wii U hardware, but the company developed and published some excellent games during that era. In the years that have followed, Nintendo has released most of these as souped-up Switch versions. This strategy has worked well for the most part, injecting new life into old games and sharing an excellent back catalog with a huge number of people. But there are still some games missing that I’d like to see....
Looking for an easy-to-use but flexible method of backing up your files on a Linux desktop? I’ve been using the app Back in Time to make backups of my personal files, and it’s made data preservation a cinch. ‘Back in Time’ Is Simple Yet Powerful If you’ve never triedBack in Timebefore, it’s a Linux-only application with a graphical interface (no terminal experience required) that will back up your files to the directory of your choice....
Summary I’ve had an Apple One Premier subscription for years. The bundle gives me access to all of Apple’s subscription services, including iCloud+, Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Fitness+, Apple News+, and Apple Arcade. I use most of the services to varying degrees, but I had never really used Apple Arcade. All that changed a couple of months ago when I innocently downloaded one Apple Arcade game. Since then, my life has been taken from me....
Intel has sold compact PCs and PC kits for years under theNUCbrand, which have been popular as basic workstations, servers, media centers, and much more. Unfortunately, Intel won’t be making any new NUC models. ServeTheHome reported earlier today that Intel sent an email to its hardware partners, explaining that it was ending direct investment in its NUC product line, which is short for “Next Unit of Compute.” Instead, Intel would support other manufacturers creating similar compact designs with Intel’s chips....
Quick Links iOS 17.4 packs quite a few new features and improvements, from podcast transcripts and new emoji options to multilingual message playback, Apple Cash numbers, and beyond. These changes and under-the-hood tweaks can be easy to miss if you don’t know where to look, which is where we come in. The Apple Podcasts app now automatically transcribes podcasts. Words are highlighted, making it simple to follow along. Now you can read your favorite episodes or even learn new languages!...
Quick Links Keychron takesmy pick for the best pre-built mechanical keyboardsyou can buy, so I was too excited not to take its complimentary peripheral, theM3 Wireless Mouse, for a spin. With a comfortable feel, customizable RGB, wireless connectivity, and a $50 price point, this mouse just clicks. If you stilltrust wired mice over their wireless counterparts, you’ll be happy to know the M3 is fully useable while connected to the included USB-C cable....
Summary Streaming is currently many people’s preferred method of watching shows and movies, and for many, gone are the days of buying and owning stuff in a digital library. Now, Microsoft is killing off its storefront meant for this purpose. Microsoft has abruptly shut down its movie and TV purchasing and rental service. Effective immediately, users can no longer buy or rent video content from the Microsoft Store on either Xbox consoles or Windows PCs....
Quick Links I have long wished I could hide the status bar on my phone. You know, that row of icons going across the top of the screen? Well, it turns out I can, and so can you—if you also happen to have a Samsung Galaxy phone. First, You Need Good Lock Good Lock is an app that lets you configure and customize virtually every aspect of your Galaxy phone or tablet....
Quick Links Getting a YouTube Premium membership means you get a host of premium features and benefits that you can use to get the best out of your watching experience. But as a new member, you might be overwhelmed with all the new features thrown at you. Here are some of the top Premium features you do not want to miss. 1Play Videos Whenever, However The best benefit you get from yourYouTube Premium subscriptionis the ability to watch ad-free videos however you want....
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced it has launched an investigation into 2,209,466HondaandAcuravans, trucks, and SUVs. The affected models include popular ones like the Honda Pilot and Acura MDX. The investigation is focused on the automatic start-stop feature in thesevehicles. This system is designed to save fuel by automatically shutting off the engine at long stops or lights, restarting it once the brake is released or the accelerator is pressed....
