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Quick Links Managing passwords for various websites can be difficult, and using the same password for all of your different logins poses a potential security risk. Instead, you could allowpCloud Passto generate strong passwords and securely store your online data for a safer and more convenient online experience. Multi-Device Security at Your Fingertips When it comes to online safety, you want to know that your data stays safeguarded without having to constantly keep track of it all by yourself — which is why the right password manager can be invaluable....

Summary Eve recently updated its smart wall switch with Matter compatibility and a dimming function. Delivering compatibility with both one and three-way lighting setups, and working with all major smart home platforms, the $50Eve Dimmer Switchis a fantastic buy, and one I want more of in my house. Eve Dimmer Switch The Matter-enabled Eve Dimmer Switch offers a host of premium features. From compatibility with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, and even Samsung SmartThings, to the ability to install in both 1- and 3-way lighting setups, this switch does it all....

Fedora Linux 42 includes an x86 emulation layer for ARM PCs, much like Apple’s Rosetta 2 compatibility layer for Apple Silicon Mac computers. It allows ARM Linux PCs to run many applications and games that haven’t been ported to ARM yet, including Windows software through the Wine compatibility layer. Fedora’s x86 emulation wasoriginally built for Fedora Asahi Remix, the Linux distribution for Apple Silicon Mac computers. It could already run Windows games likeControl,Hollow Knight,Fallout 4,The Witcher 3, andPortal 2with decent performance on an M1 Mac....

Quick Links Many people these days turn to Bluetooth speakers for the bulk of their music listening. This is fine for when you’re on the go, but at home, you might want to treat your music to better speakers. TheFluance Ai41speakers offer much better sound, but with all the convenience of Bluetooth. The Ai41s are an update of Fluance’s previous Ai40 speakers, but they aren’t just a minor update. In addition to increasing the wattage from 70 to 90 watts, they’ve been completely redesigned as a ported speaker, rather than the sealed design of the previous model....

Quick Links I use Spotify to create playlists for every purpose, be it a house party, my workout, or long road trips with my friends. Spotify is my go-to music app when I need to craft a perfect travel playlist that’ll last me the entire trip. The app has many collaborative and playlist-specific features that cemented it in my list of travel essentials. Here are ten Spotify features that help me create the best travel playlist every time....

Summary You may have heard that Elon Musk has released his own take on ChatGPT, in the form of “Grok.” It’s a weird word, to be sure, but Elon didn’t invent it. Instead, like the name “Tesla,” there’s history involved here. Where Does “Grok” Come From? The term “Grok” comes from the novelStranger in a Strange Landby sci-fi master Robert A. Heinlein. The same prolific writer responsible forStarship TroopersandThe Moon is a Harsh Mistress,to name a few....

Quick Links The iconic Mute Switch was finally changed with theiPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Instead, there’s an “Action Button” that can be mapped to various shortcuts and actions. We’ll show you how to get similar functionality without the button. There are two Accessibility features we can take advantage of to add an extra “button” to your iPhone. The first method requires the screen to be on, but the second method does not....

Quick Links You may occasionally see a somewhat cryptic message in the status bar of your Android device that says “Emergency Calls Only." This message sounds concerning, but it’s probably not a big deal. There are a number of common causes and easy fixes you may try. What Does “Emergency Calls Only” Mean? All phones—Android, iPhone, smart, or dumb—are required always to be able to make emergency calls regardless of cellular connection....

Quick Links Summary Windows is so ubiquitous, you might forget that you have to buy it. The price tag for even the cheapest Windows license is nothing to sniff at, but there are some legal ways to get Windows 11 for free. Skip Activating Windows If you’ve always bought computers with Windows pre-installed, you might assume that you have to pay before you download Windows. However, anyone candownload Windows 11directly from Microsoft and install it on their computer....

Summary I’m on my third gaming laptop at this point, having left behind desktop PCs somewhere around 2018, and in the years I’ve made the transition there are several things I’ve learned to do that make the experience of using a laptop as your gaming PC much more enjoyable. Of course, gaming laptops themselves have improved by leaps and bounds in recent years, so the technology is meeting us halfway here, but if you’re thinking about getting a gaming laptop or you already own one, perhaps one of these tips can help you make the most of it, like it does for me....

The Nintendo 3DS may be over a decade old at this point, but even without the cutoff of official support from Nintendo, it can be a robust piece of hardware for emulation and retro gaming. This guide will inform you on the steps to create your own handheld retro machine out of your old 3DS, whether it’s the “New” model or the original. What You’ll Need Before you can begin modding your 3DS system to install external apps and emulators, you will need access to a computer and an SD card....

Quick Links Changing an image’s size on Windows 11 is as easy as using an option in built-in apps like Photos and Paint. Alternatively, you can run a command or even use a website to give your photos a new size. I’ll show you your options. Using Photos The easiest way toresize photoson Windows 11 is by using the built-in Photos app. You choose the photo to resize, enter the new size, and the resulting image is ready....

Quick Links If you want your Windows 11 PC to automatically switch themes based on the time of day, use Task Scheduler or a free third-party app. I’ll show you how to do that, including how to make your desktop wallpaper change automatically. Use Task Scheduler to Create Tasks That Automate Theme Switching One way to schedule a Windows 11 theme change based on the time of day is by using Task Scheduler....