Google's Pixel Fold might just avoid the pricing pratfall of past foldables

Much like the Pixel Watch before it, we’ve been dying to get our hands — or, really, even just our eyes — onGoogle’s long-rumored Pixel Foldfor what feels like years now. This week, aretail leak pointed to a June launch windowfor both the foldable and thePixel 7a, but unfortunately, this report missed out on one crucial component: pricing. If you’ve been dying to know how much Google’sGalaxy Z Fold 4rival is going to cost you, you’re in luck, as it seems like the Pixel Fold might be cheaper than we were expecting....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Rachel Simpson

Here’s how Google's new Pixel Repair Mode works

It is always a pain to send your phone for repair, especially when it contains sensitive and private data and photos. The only solution in such cases is to format your phone before handing it over to a repair technician if you don’t want them to go through your private stuff. Otherwise, there’s always therisk of the repair technician hacking into your Google accountor stealing your “nudes” and selling them on the dark web....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Linda Cameron

How to Change NAT Type on Windows 11/10

You may want to change your NAT type from strict to open when playing multiplayer games online. A strict or moderate NAT type may cause network problems when joining a game party, like abrupt disconnections, lags, and making it difficult to host matches. You can change the NAT type on Windows to ease restrictions, resulting in a faster and more reliable network connection. But you must balance your needs with potential security risks when changing the NAT....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 743 words · Rachel Berger

How to Fix a Steam Deck Cloud Sync Error

The Steam Deck is a powerful handheld capable of syncing up to your other devices to share save game data. Which makes it very frustrating when this feature doesn’t work, and produces cloud sync errors. Let’s take a look at how we can fix a Steam Deck cloud sync error. Why Am I Getting a Steam Cloud Sync Error? Cloud sync errors are fairly common on the Steam Deck, often affecting multiple games at a time....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 636 words · Adrian Williams

How to Implement a Health System in Python Arcade

Adding a health system to your arcade game can enhance the player experience and can add an extra layer of challenge and engagement. You can create a more immersive gameplay experience with a display of the player’s health and mechanics for damage and healing. Fortunately, implementing a health system in Python using the Arcade library is straightforward and requires only a few steps. Create a Simple Game First,install pip on your deviceand use the below command to install the arcade library:...

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 777 words · Catherine Wall

How to Open the Component Services in Windows 11

How to Open the Component Services in Windows 11 Component Services on Windows can help you maintain the security and performance of your computer. But, how do you find and open Component Services in Windows 11? In this article, we will show you some quick ways to open Windows Component Services. 1. How to Open Component Services via Windows Search Windows 11 has a powerful search feature that makes finding the tools and features you need quick and easy....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 804 words · Ryan Clark

How to Reset the Winsock Catalog in Windows 10

As an integral component of network communication, the Winsock catalog establishes connections that enable seamless data transfer between your Windows 10 PC and other networks. With time, however, the Winsock catalog can become corrupted, leading to network connectivity issues. Should you ever find yourself in this situation, it would be best to have practical knowledge of how to reset the Winsock catalog on your Windows 10 PC. That way, you can resolve these network connectivity issues quickly and effectively....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 857 words · John Nunez

How to Universally Turn Off Controller Vibration on Your Xbox Series X|S

Rumble features, haptic feedback, and general controller vibration are staple elements of gaming. But you might find persistent vibration features more abrasive than complimentary. Luckily, with Xbox Series X|S, you can enable and disable controller vibration for your Xbox Wireless Controllers whenever you see fit. So even if a game requires vibration, and you disable the feature, you can always switch it back on. But how do you universally turn controller vibration on or off for Xbox Series X|S?...

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 578 words · Miranda Klein

I Bring My Still Photos to Life Using These 4 Tools

Quick Links Animating still photos is a fascinating way to bring them to life. It’s like getting a second chance to create a live photo where you had taken a static one. The best part about animating photos is how easy the process is. With just your smartphone and an internet connection, you can animate any photo you want. Here’s a walkthrough of four tools you can use to animate your still photos....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Jacob Brown

I Want To Love Zenless Zone Zero, But There's One Major Thing Holding It Back

Summary There’s a lot to like aboutZenless Zone Zero; as can probably be expected from a HoYoverse title at this point, the game has top-notch visuals, exceptionally stylish presentation, and a level of consistent polish that even some of the industry’s biggest games can often fail to achieve. But, even putting aside some of the game’s more obvious negatives, like the controversial TV traversal system or the typicalHoYoverse gacha grind, there’s one core aspect of the game that I think holds back its (admittedly very flashy and stylish) combat....

July 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1219 words · Tiffany Jones

Inbox alternative Shortwave takes Gmail's autocomplete and supercharges it with AI

Generative AI has the potential to upend the way many people work and live, and almost every company wants a piece of the cake and see how AI tools can enhance the products they offer. The same is true for Shortwave, an alternative email client built on top ofGmail, emulating the interface Google built with Inbox that many people still miss to this day. The company steadily introduced new AI features over the past few months and is has been launching an avalanche of new AI features this week....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 819 words · Anita Miller

Is Duolingo Safe? Here's Everything You Need to Know

Is Duolingo Safe? Here’s Everything You Need to Know Duolingo is a popular language learning app known for its interactive, game-like features. It is used by millions of people around the world, and offers courses in more than 40 languages. But how does Duolingo really work? How much data does it collect, and is it a secure app? Are there any potential cybersecurity risks you need to be aware of?...

July 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1068 words · Linda Huffman

Is Your iPhone's Focus Feature the Same as Do Not Disturb?

Do Not Disturb was one of the most popular iOS features. It selectively filtered notifications and helped reduce distractions on your iPhone or iPad. It’s not completely gone, though. Instead, Apple expanded Do Not Disturb and called it Focus while placing Do Not Disturb under Focus. Now, you can create your own custom Focus mode or use Apple’s preset Focus modes. However, this seems to have caused some confusion among users....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Sarah Taylor