How to stop Discord opening at startup

We’ve all been there, you just logged into your Windows PC and want to open Google Chrome, but everything is loading at a snail’s pace.If you have Discord installed, this slowdown is likely caused by it opening and updating automatically at startup, which can be infuriating when business needs to get done on A PC away from yourfavorite Chromebook. This happens due to a couple of sneaky settings both in Discord’s properties folder and in the app’s settings, opening and updating Discord without your input....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Lee Greene

How to uninstall Discord on your computer, phone, or tablet

Discord hosts many online communities. Staying connected on Discord is easy on anyinexpensive smartphone. Even with Discord being available at anyone’s fingertips, there are several reasons to remove the social messaging app from your phone or computer. For example, you might be concerned aboutDiscord’s privacy policyon data collection or prefer to start a fresh re-install to improve the app’s performance. This guide demonstrates how to uninstall and remove all traces of Discord on your computer and phone....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 557 words · Joshua Ruiz

How to watch Google I/O 2023

When it comes to Android, the single biggest conference of the year is definitelyGoogle I/O. This year’s event is expected to showcase more hardware than usual, with Google perhaps unveiling a midrange phone, a foldable, and a tablet. This is all in addition to updates onAndroid 14, sneak peaks at the progress of AI projects likeGoogle Bard, and developer-focused presentations that will shape industry trends well into 2024. When does Google I/O 2023 start?...

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 597 words · Gene Richardson

I Built a Fully Functional Kanban Board in Excel

Most people see Excel as rows, columns, and endless formulas. I see a blank canvas for organizing chaos. So I built a Kanban board in it, complete with status tracking, color coding, and easy updates. Building My Kanban Board From the Ground Up I built my Excel Kanban board using two sheets: one for the task list (the brains of the operation) and one for the board itself (the sheet everyone sees)....

July 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1192 words · Melissa Nixon

I Think Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 Is Star Trek At Its Best

Summary I thinkStar Trek: Discoveryseason 2 isStar Trekat its best.Discoverytook the franchise in a new direction, redirecting the focus from canceledStar Trekshows likeThe Next GenerationandDeep Space Nine. Thanks in part to the diversity and complexity ofStar Trek: Discovery’s cast and characters, its first season ushered in a golden era ofStar Trektelevision, ensuring the future success ofStar Trek:Strange New WorldsandStar Trek:Picard. As strong as its first season was,Star Trek: Discovery’s season 2 was even better....

July 3, 2025 · 7 min · 1413 words · Cassandra Henry

I Think Star Trek: Prodigy’s Showrunners Are Big Doctor Who Fans

WARNING: Contains MAJOR SPOILERS for Star Trek: Prodigy season 2! Summary Having watched every episode of the brilliantStar Trek: Prodigyseason 2, I started to think that the showrunners, Dan and Kevin Hageman, might also be fans of 21st centuryDoctor Who. Given thatProdigyseason 2 is an epic time travel adventure, it’s only natural that it crosses the fandom streams betweenStar TrekandDoctor Who. To be clear, aside from one bit of dialog that has entered our cultural lexicon, I only noticedProdigy’scrossovers betweenStar TrekandDoctor Whobecause I’m a huge fan of both franchises myself....

July 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1230 words · Tiffany Duncan

I Use These 5 Apps to Focus When Prepping for Exams

Staying focused during exam prep felt impossible until I started using these tools. They help me lock in, pace myself, and actually retain what I study without burning out. If you’re a student, I’m pretty sure you already know about Notion. But if you don’t, you’re really missing out. Notion is basically an all-in-one app where you can take notes, organize your schedule, track your habits, and plan out your entire week....

July 3, 2025 · 5 min · 1009 words · Gabriel Ruiz

Inception: What Happened To Cobb's Wife & Why He Sees Her Explained

Trigger Warning: The following article contains mention of suicide. Summary Cobb’s wife, Mal, is an essential feature ofInception, but what exactly happened to her, and why does Cobb see her after her death? The 2010 sci-fi action movie bends the concepts of reality, immersing audiences into several layers of the subconscious to the point that it’s difficult to tell what is or is not actually happening. At the center of this is the character of Mal (Marion Cotillard), who represents the painful guilt of Cobb’s (Leonardo DiCaprio) subconscious....

July 3, 2025 · 7 min · 1331 words · William Hester

Interview With The Vampire Character's Possible Immortal Universe Crossover With Talamsca Spinoff Addressed By Star

Warning: SPOILERS ahead for Interview with the Vampire Summary Interview with the Vampirestar Eric Bogosian discusses his character’s possible crossover withThe Talamasca, the third drama in AMC’s Anne Rice universe of shows. By the end ofInterview with the Vampireseason 2, the importance of the secretive Talamasca organization is clear. They are the ones that aid Daniel Molloy (Bogosian) in his sitdowns with vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson). Molloy even wonders, at one point, if the Talamasca can protect him and he gets an unsatisfying answer....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 657 words · Kimberly Garrett

Marvel and DC Comics Are Ready For a New Crossover, But Who Should Oversee the Collision?

Back in late 2024,MarvelandDCreprintedDC Versus Marvel OmnibusandDC/Marvel: The Amalgam Age Omnibus, but those books have since gone out of print. In fact, it’s been over two decades since the last Marvel and DC crossover, but that is about to change. At ComicsPRO, it was confirmed that two new crossover comics between the major publishers will finally debut later in 2025, giving fans exactly what they’ve been hoping for. WithMarvel and DC announcing their next major crossover event, fans are eagerly awaiting details on the writers behind this highly anticipated project....

July 3, 2025 · 8 min · 1568 words · Wanda Riddle

My 6 Tips For Keeping Your Online Valentine's Day Shopping Secret

Quick Links Giving your spouse a gift on Valentine’s Day is a sweet gesture to express love. However, planning it as a surprise can be tricky—especially if you share devices or accounts with your partner. Use Incognito Mode or Private Browsing Shopping in incognito mode ensures your browsing history isn’t saved. Once you close the browser, there’s no trace of the websites you visited, so others using the same device won’t see your plans....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 565 words · James Wilcox

Nintendo's Gimmicky Alarm Clock Is Going on Sale in Stores

Nintendo is bringing the Alarmo, its gimmicky and rather expensive alarm clock, to the masses. As, not only will it be available to buy from participating retailers, you’ll no longer need a Nintendo Switch Online membership to buy one. Nintendo Wants More People to Buy Alarmos First announced in October 2024, Alarmo is an alarm clock themed around Nintendo’s biggest and best franchises. So, for $99, you can wake up to the sounds of Mario, Zelda, and a host of other Nintendo games and characters....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Melinda Martinez

NYT Crossword Hints July 22, 2025

Our NYT Crossword Hints for August 11, 2025 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily crossword that tests solvers’ knowledge and vocabulary. It’s one of the most popular crosswords in the world, known for its challenging clues and clever wordplay. The puzzle is published in the print edition of the paper and is also available online....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Scott Mcbride