I Secured My Laptop Before Heading Back to School—Here's What I Did

If you’re heading back to campus, you need to make sure your laptop is secure—this is how you do it. 1Set Up Proper Authentication First, verify you’ve set up proper authentication settings on your laptop. Your OS sign-in credentials are generally the first line of defense against unwanted access, especially in public spaces like libraries, where someone might gain access to your PC if left unattended. This doesn’t have to be top-notch security....

July 12, 2025 · 7 min · 1326 words · Abigail Nguyen

Microsoft Is Making a Big Change to the Taskbar and I Hate It

Windows 11 brought some significant changes to the taskbar, and not everyone liked it. Now, Microsoft’s gearing up for another big change to the taskbar and I hate it already. Microsoft Finally Adds Icon Scaling to the Taskbar One of the downsides of the Windows taskbar was that if you had too many apps open, it would get crowded with icons until Windows hid them behind a context menu. I really like how macOS handles this with its dynamic icon scaling, and Windows has finally decided to adopt the approach....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 829 words · Mrs. Ann Waters DDS

Motorola's top 6 phones of all time

Motorola’s top 6 phones of all time As long as you weren’t born after the year 2000, you’re acutely aware of Motorola’s profound impact on the cell and smartphone industries. The Razr remains one of the most recognizable phones in the world, and Motorola’s modern smartphones are affordable and dependable mid-tier stalwarts. Yes, Apple and Samsung have dominated smartphone headlines for the last few years, but Motorola remains a reliable option for anyone tired of the two-party system....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1117 words · Erin Rhodes

Mufasa Box Office Crosses Huge Global Milestone (Which Is Still Less Than Half Of The Lion King's Total)

Mufasa: The Lion Kinghas hit a massive global box office milestone, even if it can’t compare to its predecessor. The movie is a prequel to the 2019 photorealistic CG-animated remake of the traditionally animated Disney movieThe Lion King. While theMufasa: The Lion Kingreleasestarted off slow, with a lukewarm $35.4 million opening weekend gross seeing it debut at No. 2 at the domestic box office behindSonic the Hedgehog 3, it has had slow and steady growth over the ensuing weeks that saw it quickly rising to become the seventh highest-grossing movie of the year worldwide....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 502 words · Douglas Garcia

My Favorite Hidden Severance Easter Eggs Are The Ones That Apple TV+ Doesn’t Expect Anyone To Catch

Though Easter eggs and hidden details are scattered almost everywhere inSeverance, mypersonal favorites are those that only a small portion of viewers should be able to find. Considered one of the best new TV shows of 2022, Apple TV+’sSeverancelaunched to become one of the most original and captivating sci-fi dramas in the modern TV landscape. AsSeverance’s eclectic cast of characterstry to uncover the secrets of Lumon Industries and the truths about their “innie” and “outie” lives, the show leaves plenty of Easter eggs to put together the big reveals and mysteries....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 664 words · Thomas Parker

The Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag Successor You’ve Been Waiting For Came From The Most Unexpected Place

It’s a bit silly thatAssassin’s Creeddeveloper Ubisoft has never managed a proper follow-up toAssassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, but the perfect successor might actually lie inLike A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.LikeBlack Flag,Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiiadds a piratical twist to a series that isn’t usually focused on swashbuckling. TheLike a Dragon/Yakuzaseries typically deals with the affairs of Japanese organized crime, but it’s also known for its wacky side content and surprising helping of heart, both of which look to be present in the upcoming entry....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 764 words · Bradley Wells

The Best Kitchen Smart Lights

The Best Kitchen Smart Lights Expanding upon or even creating your very own smart home network has never been easier. Swap out a few lights in the living room withsmart bulbs, maybe in the hallway and the bedrooms as well, but why stop there? The kitchen is arguably one of the most essential spaces for smart home functionality. Considering the kitchen is the last place you want to be spreading germs, you’re able to avoid this entirely by fitting in a few voice-controlled smart kitchen fixtures....

July 12, 2025 · 7 min · 1437 words · David Welch

The Boys Season 4's Finale Date Is A Harsh Reminder Of Its Real-Life Inspiration

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Boys season 4 finale! Summary The Boysseason 4 finale is finally here, and the date of the episode is a harsh reminder of the story’s real-life inspiration.The Boyshas openly commented on contemporary politics, with characters like Homelander and Starlight being direct representations of real-life political figures and ideologies. However,The Boysseason 4, episode 8 has just made its real-life inspiration even more apparent, with Homelander’s horrifying final plan taking place on the same day as the real-world event that inspired it....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 595 words · Robert Scott

The DEEBOT T10 OMNI makes cleaning a breeze

Over the years technology has aided us in our quest to spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying life. First, dishwashers took away the need to get your hands dirty, then smart home gadgets started making even more chores around the house automated. Thankfully, ECOVACS is here to help eliminate two of the most tedious household tasks; mopping and vacuuming. Meet the latest version in theECOVACS DEEBOTseries, DEEBOT T10 OMNI, a powerhouse in smart cleaning that will make manual mopping and vacuuming a thing of the past....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 847 words · Dr. Mark Rodriguez

The Easiest Way to Mute Any Video File on iPhone and Android

Quick Links You might want to mute a video because it has too much noise or you want to protect your privacy. The good news is that you don’t need to jump through complicated hoops or install third-party apps—no matter what phone you own. Mute a Video File Using Google Photos Google Photos is the default gallery app on most Android phones and is also available for iOS devices. In addition to storing and organizing your photos and videos, Google Photos offers a variety of useful editing tools, including the ability to mute videos easily....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Janet Peters MD

This $28 Black Friday deal on the Amazfit Band 5 is perfect for outrunning holiday stress

This $28 Black Friday deal on the Amazfit Band 5 is perfect for outrunning holiday stress The early Black Friday deal on the Amazfit Band 5 makes this no-nonsense fitness tracker almost an impulse buy. At under $30, you won’t find many other trackers offering more for less. With so many delicious holiday meals in our immediate future, is now the time to get a head start on our new year fitness goals?...

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Stuart Spencer

This App Finally Helped Me Build Productive Habits

Quick Links If you’ve struggled to keep up a routine, look no further. This app strips down task tracking to the bare minimum, encouraging you to focus and make progress. The Concept Behind the Habits App The “(Not Boring) Habits” app, from Andy Works, is a tiny productivity utility for iOS. It can help you achieve certain tasks by developing a habit,encouraging your progress via gamification. There are manyhabit trackers you can use to improve your productivity, but Habits has a unique prospect....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 600 words · David Gordon

This Bose 700 deal offers a premium set of cans at their best price all year

Bose 700 Wireless Headphones A premium set of headphones, the Bose Headphones 700 offer incredible sound quality and solid active noise cancellation. This high quality does come with a high cost, but for $80 off, the price point is a lot more palatable. It’s their lowest price all year, making it a great time to pick up a pair of what we consider to be the best headphones on the market....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Mark Smith