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I use as many ad-blocking programs as possible, but no matter how many I install, real-life advertising is still there, grabbing my attention when I'm just trying to go for a walk. Thankfully, there may be a solution on the horizon. Software eng…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. There are a surprising number of meditation apps available in virtual reality, and I am their target demographic. I want to make progress down the Noble Eightfold Path, and/or experience the reducti…

When your PC encounters a problem, seeing how everything is running can help you troubleshoot the issue. And when all is well, this information can also help you optimize your system. It's all available in the Task Manager's Performance tab—…

Windows has powerful built-in command-line troubleshooting tools, but remembering all those commands is tough when you don't regularly use them. Windows Maintenance Tool simplifies everything by consolidating these tools into one easy menu. f…

I watch a lot of YouTube, some could say too much. After years of using it, I've found a handful of browser extensions that completely transform the experience, and I can't use the platform without them. from MakeUseOf https://ift.tt/B6xm…

Sometimes, it can feel like ChatGPT is trying to be your biggest cheerleader rather than offering balanced opinions. While sometimes nice, this can cause problems when trying to plan something or trying to get an unbiased response. To combat this, I…

If you have a Fire TV Stick plugged in and you're just streaming Netflix or the occasional YouTube video, you're barely scratching the surface of what it can do. It's time to unlock some of your Fire TV Stick's hidden features. fr…

Having just unboxed your Fire TV Stick, it's tempting to load it with all your favorite apps and start streaming right away. However, there are a few tweaks you should absolutely consider to boost the performance of your Fire TV Stick—and they&#…

Android users got a whole host of security and privacy upgrades with the release of Android 16, including expanded in-call scam protection, live threat detection for malicious apps, and more. These features are well worth enabling, as they'll h…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Mountain bikers, listen up: Garmin recently launched its latest cycling computer specifically tailored for you. The Edge MTB is designed to meet the unique needs of off-road riders. For context, t…

The tide rises, the sun sets, and Google pushes AI summaries onto yet another product. This time, it's YouTube that's getting the AI Overview treatment . The new feature will add "carousels" of clips that AI determines are rele…

Imagine your Google TV responding instantly, apps launching fast, and menus gliding smoothly. That kind of speed isn't just for new devices. With a few quick tweaks, you can make your Google TV feel fast and fresh again. from MakeUseOf https:…

As soon as it became safe for me to cook on the stove unsupervised—say 12 years old?—I began to fry bacon. I’d do my best to stretch out the wobbly strips so they wouldn’t overlap or curl up too much and brace myself for the impact of tiny, sharp, p…

A newly disclosed set of Bluetooth vulnerabilities in Airoha-powered audio devices could allow attackers to eavesdrop on users, hijack connections, and extract sensitive information—all without the victim's knowledge. from MakeUseOf https://i…

Microsoft's iconic Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is dead after 40 years. RIP to the most panic-inducing screen a Windows user can encounter. Now, get ready to fear the Black Screen of Death. In a blog post on its website today, the company revea…

My web browsers used to look chaotic at best. A random website open in one tab, Google Docs in another, and perhaps a video to listen to while I worked with some extra tabs involving research pages. Eventually, I got fed up with working like this, a…

An iPad purchase doesn't end with the tablet—the real spending starts with the accessories. Spending between $269 and $349 on Apple's Magic Keyboard for iPad wasn’t something I was willing to do, so I skipped Apple’s iPad keyboards for this …

WhatsApp just got a shiny new trick: Meta AI will now peek at your unread messages and spit out a quick summary. Meta is pitching it as an optional feature that lives in the cloud but somehow stays private thanks to “Private Processing.” from Mak…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Samsung has confirmed that its event, Galaxy Unpacked July 2025 , will take place on July 9. (An interesting choice to do …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Meta recently announced it's releasing a line of AI-powered Oakley sunglasses to be sold alongside Ray-Ban Metas. According to the company, the new smart glasses have the same basic functions a…

AI-generated videos, such as deepfakes, are becoming increasingly difficult to detect, thanks to AI platforms becoming more accessible and sophisticated. If you, like me, have been receiving questionable videos and can't tell whether they're…

I've sold my old stuff online off and on for years, but over the last few months or so, I've gone a little crazy with it. The volume of things I have on hand to sell has increased quite a bit, which means I have hundreds of listings up on Po…

The only bad fried chicken is soggy fried chicken. (And even then, honestly, a quick air fry’ll fix it right up.) However, there are indisputably great ways to get a crackling crust, and those should always be considered. For example, the karaage m…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. The very first time I turned off my bedroom lights from under the covers, I was sold on smart home tech. There's just one problem: This trick relies on putting a device that's always listeni…

People think you need a telephoto lens and a camo tent to photograph wildlife. I thought so too—until I started getting my best shots with nothing more than a smartphone. from MakeUseOf https://ift.tt/URKmri8 via IFTTT

Online learning is overwhelming—there's too much info and not enough structure. But it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming if you are willing to use little bits of time every day. So I came up six reusable prompts that turn ChatGPT into a private …

Despite a lengthy WWDC keynote , Apple didn't have time to advertise each and every new feature shipping with iOS 26 . As such, we continue to learn about new features and smaller changes as beta testers explore the new OS. These testers have s…

If there's a single theme to youth these days, it's the lack of a theme. It's fractional out here, cousin, so this week's column is all over the place. But maybe the mix makes an intuitive kind of sense in 2025? So let's work tog…