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While most phones come with a pre-installed camera app, you can achieve better results using a dedicated third-party app, especially if you’re trying to capture shots at night. Here are the best camera apps I’ve tried and the one that produced the best results. Using Apps to Take Great Night Shots The camera apps on most phones are fairly rudimentary. Because they are designed for casual users and for ease of use, they tend to lack certain features needed for effective night photography....

Quick Links Keeping track of all the online accounts my family uses felt like an endless task. That was until I came across NordPass Family. It’s become my go-to for securing our passwords and how it’s made managing our digital lives far less stressful. Key Features I Needed in a Family Password Manager When it came time to pick a password manager, there were a few features I would not compromise on for my family’s safety:...

Summary A lot ofBetter Call Saulfans seemed to really hate season 6, episode 10, “Nippy,” but I think it’s massively underrated – and a great episode of television. Season 6 marked the end ofBetter Call Saul’s run, and it was burdened with wrapping up both the pre-Breaking BadLalo Salamanca storyline and the black-and-white post-Breaking BadNebraska Gene storyline. The wrap-up of the Lalo storyline was just as thrilling and action-packed as anything inBreaking Bad, but the wrap-up of the Gene storyline was much quieter and more contemplative thanBreaking Badever was....

Summary Jason Statham worked with some great co-stars inThe Beekeeper, and one of them would be a perfect fit to join theFast & Furiousfranchise next. Statham joined the popular action blockbuster series in thecredits scene ofFast & Furious 6, setting him up to be the main villain ofFurious 7. He’s gone on to play pivotal roles in multiple installments as Deckard Shaw, going from a franchise bad guy to an unlikely ally....

Major climate science project wants to use your Android’s GPS to improve weather forecasting All of our phones contain a number ofsensorsquietly doing their jobs every day. You might know your phone has GPS, biometric sensors, and magnetometers, but many smartphones also sport barometers to measure air pressure and a small number can even measure ambient air temperature. Now, a worldwide climate science project wants to use sensor data from Android phones linked to satellites to improve weather forecasting for everyone....

Microsoft is finally closing one of the last remaining ways to skip creating an official Microsoft Account while setting up a new Windows 11 PC. However, there is still a way of replacing it—but it won’t be long until Microsoft removes that, too. Microsoft Removes the Microsoft Account Creation Workaround Since Windows 11 version 22H2 launched in February 2023, Microsoft has forced users to create a Microsoft Account during setup. While many folks prefer a local account, which doesn’t require an internet connection, Microsoft now insists that you create an online account to finish the installation....

Google Pixel 7 One of our favorite smartphones ever, the Google Pixel 7 can be purchased for half its usual price via Mint Mobile. Not only will you get the phone for a fantastic price, better than what you may get with any other vendor, but you’ll also get Mint Mobile service for a whole year at half the price. Mint Mobile is calling in all Pixel fans and offering theGoogle Pixel 7for $300, down from its usual $600....

Warning: Contains spoilers for Yotsuba&! chapter #114.Azumanga Daioh, one of the best anime from the 2000s, is officially back, and it returned in a way no one expected.Azumanga Daiohis an iconic comedy anime from the 2000s that’s often seen as the series that built the foundations of the “cute girls doing cute things” genre, and even after over 20 years, the series is still held in high regard by fans and critics alike....

Summary Warning: Contains spoilers for One Piece chapter #1119.One common criticism ofOne Piecein recent years has been that despite the Straw Hat Pirates being the main characters,most of them still can’t use Haki.The mysterious power known as Hakihas become incredibly commonplace over the years to the point that nearly everyone has some form of it, and with how important the Straw Hats have become, it’s all the odder that only a few of them know Haki....

Samsung Galaxy S23 phones could run this exclusive souped-up version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Samsung’s Galaxy S23 seriesis two weeks away from an official unveil, but with leaks ranging from high-res renders to in-depth spec leaks, the sense of mystery is all but gone. While it’s been long assumed theS23 would use a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2— perhaps throughout most, if not all, of the world — a new rumor suggests a crucial detail....

At first glance, theGalaxy S24 Ultralooks a lot like its predecessor — and that’s not really a bad thing, because Samsung has focused on iterating and improving on what’s become a very successful formula. So many little things have been upgraded, from the flattened screen to the titanium frame andclever AI software features. But early user reports have pointed to at least one downgrade: the screen appears washed out next to last year’s model....

In today’s dynamic cybersecurity landscape, top-tier devices can still face challenges. TheSamsung Galaxy S23underwent scrutiny at the Pwn2Own 2023 event in Toronto. Surprisingly, it was compromised not one, not two, but four times during the event. As reported byBleeping Computer, the first successful breach was orchestrated by Pentest Limited. It exploited an improper input validation weakness in the Galaxy S23, which allowed the team to execute code on the device. This feat earned it a prize of $50,000 and 5 Master of Pwn points....

Samsung recentlycaught flak for beautifying moon photosusing AI magic, with people calling the tweaks excessive. Going overboard with AI enhancement of astrophotography may be a bad look for a brand making some of thebest Android phones around, but it is far worse when such features start messing with people’s kids. The Remaster option in the Samsung Gallery app appears to be adding nightmarish teeth to pictures of toothless babies, and it’s just about as creepy as you’d think....