LEGO Education Announces New Tools for Teachers in Class and Online

LEGO Education is a unit of the company dedicated to tools that allow teachers to integrate the popular building toys in science, engineering, coding, and art lessons. With the COVID pandemic nowhere near over, the company has announced a revamped its selection to focus on hybrid and virtual teaching.

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'Airplane Mode' Wants to Be the Worst Real-Time Flight Simulator

Fifteen years ago, Penn & Teller (yes, that Penn & Teller) almost released a series of mini-video games for the SEGA CD. Among them, would have been Desert Bus, a game where you simulated driving a bus for eight hours. AMC Games wants to bring you the modern version with Airplane Mode, the game where you sit in economy class for six hours.

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How to Take a Screenshot on Your Nvidia Shield TV

It’s not apparent at first, but you can take screenshots of your Android TV interface just like you can on your smartphone. If you have an Nvidia Shield TV, it’s very simple to do. Here’s how.

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The Latest Windows Terminal Update Adds a Command Pallete and Tab Switcher

Microsoft released a new preview for Windows Terminal, and anyone who considers themselves a keyboard warrior (likely all heavy Terminal users) will like the latest features. In version 1.3, you get a command palette and an advanced tab switcher to make navigating your tabs easier.

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Flipboard's "TV" Video Service Is Now Available on All Android and iOS Devices

Remember Flipboard, the news aggregator service that takes stories on the web and puts them in a magazine-like interface? Well, it looks like the company is fully on the pivot-to-video train as it rolls its Flipboard TV service out to essentially all mobile devices.

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How to Find Your Mac’s Screen Resolution

The resolution (in pixels by pixels) of your Mac’s display determines how much information you can fit on screen and how sharp the image is, so it’s important to know. If you run a full-screen game or application at native resolution, the image will look its best, so here’s how to find out what it is.

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The Best Software Options for Recovering Lost Data on Your Phone

From photos to SMS messages, there are hundreds of important files you can lose on your smartphone in any number of scenarios. Luckily, there is software out there that can help you at least attempt to recover lost files, and we have the best picks—regardless of if you use Android or iPhone.

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Is It Safe to Delete Everything in Windows’ Disk Cleanup?

The Disk Cleanup tool included with Windows can quickly erase various system files and free up disk space. But some things–like “Windows ESD Installation Files” on Windows 10–probably shouldn’t be removed.

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How to Fix PS4 Problems by Rebuilding the PS4 Database

If you’re having PS4 issues, like slow performance, “data corrupted” errors, or problems downloading or updating games, your console’s database might be the issue. Fortunately, rebuilding the PS4 database will fix most of these problems.

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What We're Watching: 'Mrs. Maisel' is the Period Piece I've Been Waiting for

I didn’t like Mad Men. The production was amazing, but Don Draper is an irredeemable scumbag. But I love The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Amazon’s take on the ’60s NYC period piece. It has all the style and history, and people I actually enjoy watching. If you want some amazing visual flair, dialogue, and character development, you should check it out.

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'The Witcher' Gets a Pokemon-Style AR Monster Slayer Game: Gotta Kill 'Em All

The Witcher, CD ProjeKt Red’s game series based on a collection of Polish novels, is a certified media sensation. The Netflix TV series helped push it even further. Now it’s getting a mobile game, very much in the style of another game series that’s all about monsters: Pokemon GO. The Witcher: Monster Slayer will be out “soon” on iOS and Android.

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Twitter Is Reducing the Visibility of Stupid Copy/Paste Tweets

Twitter has long had issues with spammy copy/paste posts. Most recently, there was an influx of users claiming to be “done with the NBA,” sharing identically written tweets en masse. Twitter is (finally) taking steps to mitigate this sort of behavior by limiting the visibility of blatant copy/paste tweets.

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How to Host a Virtual Group Listening Party in Spotify

If you can’t get together with your friends or family, you can take advantage of Spotify’s virtual listening party feature instead. This lets five Spotify users listen to the same songs or podcasts simultaneously.

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How to Copy Files to a USB Flash Drive on Windows 10

If you’d like to copy files to a USB flash drive on Windows 10—perhaps to back them up or transfer them to another computer—it’s easy to do using File Explorer. Here’s how.

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Amazon's First Fresh Store Offers a New Take on Grocery Shopping

Imagine with me, if you will: You walk into a grocery store, grab your cart, and use the onboard touchscreen to log in to your Amazon account. Items are added to your bill as you put them in the cart, and when you’re done, you automatically pay and leave. That’s the future Amazon is making a reality with its first Fresh grocery store.

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The 9 Best Simulator Games That Aren't Microsoft Flight Simulator

Microsoft Flight Simulator was recently released and quickly snagged the crown as the best flight simulator. As good as it is, however, it’s not the be-all-end-all to simulation games. In fact, there are loads of other excellent simulators out there you should probably check out if you’re into this genre.

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How to Scan Documents with the iPhone’s Notes App

In the past, iPhone users had to download a third-party app in order to scan documents and save them in a digital format on their phone. However, since the release of iOS 11 in 2017, you’ve been able to scan documents natively using the built-in Notes app.

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Remember BBSes? Here’s How You Can Visit One Today

These days, social media gets all the attention, but the Bulletin Board System (BBS), a relic from a kinder, gentler time in computer communications, persists. Each BBS is its own retro-flavored community with messages, text-based games, and files you can download. And you can still connect to one today.

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Plex Pass Lifetime Subscriptions Are $31 off for 24 Hours ($88)

If you use Plex to manage your digital media, you’ve likely heard of Plex Pass. It’s the subscription that adds extra features like hardware transcoding, offline sync, extra apps, and more. Usually, you’d pay $5 a month or $120 for lifetime access, but right now, lifetime passes are on sale for $88.

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Apple Won't Let Facebook Inform Users About App Store Fees

Earlier this month, Facebook launched a new feature for paid online events that allowed businesses to host and charge for virtual cooking lessons, workout sessions, and more. The company planned to pass on all the money to businesses to support them during the global pandemic. But Apple refused to waive its 30% cut and won’t let Facebook display a message about it.

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It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's a Flying Car...Sort of

Apparently it’s not too late for 2020 to finally live up to its potential: flying cars are (sorta) here. SkyDrive Inc., a company in Japan is running one of many flying car projects around the globe, completed a successful (though humble) test run with its device today with a test driver inside.

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Apple Will Pay $9.75 Million to Settle an Alleged Powerbeats 2 Defect Lawsuit

In 2014, Powerbeats 2 earbuds with promises including “sweat & water-resistance” and “built to endure.” But some users in early 2015 found their units stopped charging and working after “minimal use” and sued. Apple just agreed to settle the class-action lawsuit, which means if you owned a pair, you could get tens of dollars.

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How to Reconnect SmartThings to the Google Home App

The SmartThings smart home platform is making some big changes in 2020. If you previously added SmartThings devices to the Google Assistant or Home app, you need to reconnect the service to keep using it. We’ll show you how to do just that.

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How Do Delegates, Actions, and Funcs Work in C#?

Delegates, Actions, and Funcs are all C# types focused around a similar concept: storing references in a variable to functions and methods, which can be invoked later on to execute the method it points to. We’ll discuss the differences between the different types, and how to use them.

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Facebook's VR World, 'Horizon,' Enters Beta With Invite Request System

Do you remember Playstation Home? The game on Playstation 3 where you could travel to public spaces and interact with strangers through avatars? Or Second Life, a similar concept where you can create whole worlds. Facebook is working on the VR version of the idea, dubbed Horizon, and it’s ready for beta. But you’ll have to ask for an invite.

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How to Delete an Apple Watch Workout

Ever accidentally recorded a workout on your Apple Watch or end up with a duplicate you want to delete? Well, strangely, you can’t delete a workout from your Watch; you need to use your iPhone to do it. Here’s how.

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What Is Object Pooling? Improving Memory Performance in C#

Allocating memory in C# is relatively expensive, and is a key point of optimization for any performance-critical application. Object Pooling is one technique that can help reduce the overhead of a memory-intensive application.

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How to Transcribe Audio in Microsoft Word

Microsoft provides an audio transcription feature for the online version of Word that converts audio (recorded or uploaded from a file) directly to text, and even separates the text based on the speaker. Here’s how to use the feature.

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The Fluidstance Slope Reminded Me That Writing Stuff Down Rocks

Think about the last time you wrote something down. Like, with a pen. On some sort of writing surface. For me, that’s been quite a while—until I got the Fluidstance Slope for review, anyway. Fluidstance describes the Slope as a “personal desktop whiteboard,” but I just call it a quick place to jot down ideas. But it’s also something I didn’t realize how much I needed until I got it.

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Check a Value in a MySQL Database from a Linux Bash Script

You can make your bash scripts run differently based on the contents of a MySQL database by connecting to it from the command line and passing a query, which you can use in if blocks to branch based on a value.

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How to Turn on “Always on Top” for Windows 10’s Task Manager

Task Manager is an indispensable tool in Windows 10, and it’s good to keep it handy while troubleshooting your PC. With one simple setting, Task Manager will always remain visible on screen—no matter how many windows you have open. Here’s how.

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The Best Websites to Stream Free TV in 2020

Once upon a time, streaming services like Netflix promised to help us cut the cord and save us a ton of money. But look at us now—we’re subscribed to three or four services at a time! It’s time to save some money and replace a few subscriptions with free streaming apps and websites.

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How to Update All Your Mac Apps

App updates deliver new features, security fixes, and improve the stability of existing software. Unfortunately, not every Mac app is updated the same way. Some take care of themselves, while others need a nudge from you. Here’s what you need to know to keep all your Mac software up to date.

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The Best Alternatives to Wordpress

Wordpress is extremely popular, powering 30% of the entire internet, and it’s used for many different tasks. We’ll take a look at what your options are if you don’t want to use Wordpress for your website.

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Why You Should Update All Your Software

Software updates can be annoying. They take time to install, move (or remove) features you use—and sometimes they even break things. Still, we recommend updating (and upgrading) your software whenever possible. The internet is a dangerous place.

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Are Used Laptops Worth Buying?

Laptop computers are expensive, and with the ongoing pandemic and millions of people working and going to school online, they’re also getting very hard to find. So if your options for laptop selection or budget (or both) are constrained, should you consider buying a used one for your next purchase?

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How to Encrypt Files with gocryptfs on Linux

Do you want to encrypt important files, but not your Linux system’s entire hard drive? If so, we recommend gocryptfs. You’ll get a directory that, essentially, encrypts and decrypts everything you store.

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Why You Shouldn’t Buy an All-Digital PS5 or Next-Gen Xbox

The new consoles are almost here! Sony announced two versions of the PlayStation 5: a standard edition with a UHD Blu-ray drive, and an all-digital version. With Microsoft also expected to drop an all-digital next-gen Xbox, you might be tempted to ditch the disc drive this time around. Here’s why you might want to reconsider that.

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You'll Soon Be Able to Take Google Duo Calls on Android TV

Today, Google revealed it will be rolling out Google Duo for Android TV as a beta sometime in the next few weeks, allowing users to make video calls using a big screen, rather than crowding around their laptop, tablet, or smartphone.

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GoPro Debuts a Livestreaming Site So You Can Broadcast Epic Fails in Real-Time

GoPro makes fantastic tiny cameras you can take nearly anywhere to film your most athletic activities, from surfing to skydiving to parkour. But you have to record now and upload for the world to see later. Now that’s set to change, as GoPro launches a livestreaming service so you can show off your best fall in real-time.

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Google Updates Assistant Snapshots to Agregate Your Tasks in One Place

But easier access isn’t all Google wants to add. Now, Snapshots will be more proactive. You’ll still see the existing features, like reminders to pay the credit card bill or an upcoming calendar appointment.

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How to Check Your Local Air Quality Index on iPhone or iPad

If you’re worried about local air quality from wildfires, pollen, or environmental pollution, you can check the current Air Quality Index (AQI) using your iPhone or iPad. Currently, Apple only supports checking the AQI in certain countries (including the U.S., U.K., Germany, and India), but it should roll out in more regions in the future.

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Bird is Offering Free Scooter Rides for Teachers in September

With COVID-19 cases still spreading and schools reopening, Bird announced it wants to show its appreciation for teachers across the United States and Europe by running a Free Rides for Teachers program throughout the month of September, even if they work remotely.

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LEGO and IKEA Team up to Make the Storage Bins of Your Childhood Dreams

When you’re a kid, you collect toys. Sometimes lots and lots of toys. And if you’re a lucky kid (or a lucky adult), you might collect lots and lots of LEGO bricks. But what do you do with them? IKEA and LEGO have just the answer. Beautiful storage solutions that not only hold your LEGO bricks but work with them.

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How to Delete All Completed Reminders at Once on iPhone and iPad

Reminders on the iPhone and iPad is a simple, no-nonsense task-management app. Sometimes, though, simplicity comes at a cost. One glaring example is the Reminders app doesn’t automatically delete old reminders. Fortunately, there’s a work-around!

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Amazon's First Fitness Device is the Halo, A Wearable With Impressive Sensors

Amazon is getting into the fitness wearable game. The Halo is a small fabric band that doesn’t have a screen, and a monthly membership fee is required in order to use it. But don’t close the tab just yet: there’s some interesting tech packed in there at might make this more appealing than its simple appearance would suggest.

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What Are Unix Sockets and How Do They Work?

Unix sockets are a form of communication between two processes that appears as a file on disk. This file can be used by other programs to establish very fast connections between two or more processes without any network overhead.

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Drive Your Car Infrequently? You Need This Smart Trickle Charger

Discovering your car has a dead battery when you really need to move it is a drag, but you can avoid that headache with an inexpensive smart charger.

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Here's All the Free Stuff That Comes with Verizon's Unlimited Plans

Are you overpaying for your streaming services? Verizon Unlimited comes with free subscriptions to Disney+, Apple Music, and more. Here’s how to see what you’re missing out on, and how much money you could save by taking full advantage of an Unlimited plan.

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How to Upload Music to YouTube Music

YouTube Music is Google’s replacement for Google Play Music. The service is mainly for streaming music from YouTube’s library, but you can also upload your own tunes to the cloud. Here’s how to upload and manage your music library.

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