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6 Ways to Resize Images in Windows 11 Users often need to resize images to fit them better on websites, blogs, documents, or even within frames for printed output. Almost every general image-editing app for Windows has options for resizing pictures. Windows 11 also includes pre-installed apps it’s possible to utilize for resizing images to more ideal dimensions. Here are some ways to resize images in Windows 11 with its pre-installed Microsoft apps and some third-party software alternatives....

Facebook agrees to settle lawsuit over Android user privacy In 2018 developer Dylan McKay noticed thatFacebookwas doing something unexpected with information from his Android phone — it was recording names, numbers, and duration for every call. Shortly after he made this public via Twitter, multiple Android smartphone users got together andfiled suitagainst the social media giant, alleging a violation of privacy. It’s taken almost exactly four years, but now it looks like Facebook is ready to settle the claims....

Heads-up: I don’t care about cookies has been acquired by Avast I don’t care about cookies has long been one of theChrome extensions we can’t live without. It’s a great tool that gets rid of all these pesky cookie banners that have cropped up since the dawn of the well-intended GDPR law. It makes browsing the web just a little less annoying. The extension has been doing its job well for years, and there is nothing much that needs improving....

Yeelight Cube: Modular, Customizable RGB Table Lamps Yeelight Cube The Yeelight Cube is a modular smart lighting solution that adds flair and fun lighting effects to any room or desk setup. With three customizable lights to choose from, you can create some incredible configurations and designs (if you have the budget for it). Although it has some software and hardware limitations, this is one of the coolest smart light/lamp solutions of 2023....

3D Print Stringing: Causes and Solutions 3D print stringing is a problem where the extruded filament accumulates on the design in thin strings, or “hairs”, as the nozzle oozes filament when moving from one end to another. These strings can create a rough look on the surface of your 3D printed object. When you expect a smooth print that doesn’t require much post-processing, you get strands of melted filament around your design, making it difficult to achieve a good finish....

Apple’s App Store monopoly could finally be coming to an end Apple is worth trillions upon trillions of dollars, and when you’re that ridiculously successful, you’re not about to wildly switch up what you’ve been doing without having good reason. But this notoriously set-in-its-ways company may be about to face a reckoning, as a new set of regulations coming out of the European Union is forcing Apple to address some of its more controversial policies....

Google’s note-taking app Cursive expands to more Chromebooks as some recent models pick up cable warnings Late last year,Google launched Cursive, a note-taking progressive web app for Chrome OS that captured handwritten notes and worked offline. While many Chromebook enthusiasts have been using it already (you can manually install Cursive easily), Google has announced that formal support is rolling out to all stylus-compatible Chromebooks. The company is also highlighting other changes from the recent Chrome OS updates, including a resizable screen magnifier with improved panning and alerts if you try to use a USB Type-C cable that won’t work with an external display....

How to Get a Tech Job Without a Degree Completing a tech degree used to be the typical route to getting a tech job. However, informal ways of learning have made it possible to land a tech job without a four-year stint in a university. A college degree is still required for many tech roles, but it’s possible to land a tech job without it. Here are some ways to land a role in the technology industry without a tech degree....

How to Tether an iPhone to a Mac Most of you have been in a situation where you had no Wi-Fi but needed to connect to the internet. Well, if you have your phone, you can share its cellular connection to access the internet on your computer. This is called tethering. you could share your iPhone’s internet connection with your Mac in three ways: USB, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. However, since Bluetooth is slow and unreliable, we’ve focused on the other two in this guide....

Telegram: 10 simple tips for safe and secure chats End-to-end encrypted messaging apps like Telegram are great for protecting your digital privacy. But it’s not always obvious how, as most of these settings are optional. Our tips and tricks guide demonstrates everything you can do with Telegram to improve your privacy. We teach you how to operate the messaging app safely and securely, whether setting up multiplebudget Android phonesor double-checking your current phone’s security status....

The 16 Most Popular Nintendo DS Games of All Time If you grew up in the late 90s, you would have gotten your hands on a Nintendo DS at some point. Whether you purchased the original silver handheld DS or the Nintendo DS Lite, you would have had a collection of fun games to go along with it. If you’ve been considering going back to the nostalgic days of Nintendo, here are 16 of the most popular DS games of all time....

The Best Smart Dimmer Switches Stock Photo ID: 458236402 To the uninitiated, a smart dimmer switch might sound like a contradiction in terms. In reality, it’s a simple and convenient way to control the ambient lighting in your home, and there are several reasons why you might want to consider installing smart dimmer switches of your own. Many smart switches allow you to control the lighting at home in a number of ways: through voice control, a smart app, or with a simple swipe of your finger....

Xiaomi’s Smart Band 7 Pro fitness tracker is going global Xiaomi is not a big name in the smartwatch market, but it has managed to carve a name for itself in the fitness trackers segment with its excellent Mi Band series. They are feature-rich, extremely affordable compared to the competition, and are among thebest fitness trackersyou can buy. In May 2022, the companyannounced the Mi Band 7and followed it up with aPro model in July, featuring a bigger display and a more premium build quality....