Google Promises at Least Five Years of Nest Device Support

In a recent blog post, Google provided an updated commitment to privacy and security for its Nest devices and announced it is publishing new security commitments in Nest’s centralized Safety Center. Google also promises at least five years of Nest device support.

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Little Tikes Debuts a Stationary Peloton ... I Mean "Pelican" Bike for Kids

At-home training equipment like the Peloton Indoor Exercise Bike use built-in screens to display training videos and virtual bike trails, a fun feature that encourages exercise. Now, Little Tikes is gearing up to release a Pelican bike for kids that mimics the Peloton using a tablet mount and built-in Bluetooth speaker.

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How to See Your Most-Used Apps on Android

Smartphones are great, but a lot of people worry that they’re using them too much. If you’re curious about which apps are taking up your time, we’ll show you how to get some insight with Digital Wellbeing tools.

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The Best eReaders of 2021 for Reading Anytime, Anywhere

eReaders are great for helping you to read more. E Ink technology makes it so there isn’t much glare when you’re outside, and the low energy use makes eReader batteries last for weeks. We have some great eReader recommendations below!

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Slack Goes from Replacing Email to Replacing Discord with These New Features

Slack is adding a ton of new features to its repertoire, including a few that you actually asked for. Most of these new features aim to emulate the in-person work environment (but really just emulate Discord), while others bring straightforward improvements to the Slack interface. Here’s a rundown.

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Western Digital Says It Meant to Add Code to Prevent My Book Live Hack, But Forgot

You’re not going to believe this. Western Digital now confirms that it disabled authentication code that should have prevented last week’s My Book Live factory reset exploit. What’s worse, this code was disabled in 2011 with the intent of replacing it with something better—Western Digital simply forgot to paste in the new code.

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How to Add or Subtract Dates in Microsoft Excel

Adjusting dates on a spreadsheet can be cumbersome. Rather than digging out your calendar to count days or months, you can adjust dates right in Microsoft Excel with simple addition or subtraction.

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The Best Relaxation & Inspiration Tips for Google Assistant

Google Assistant is packed with features to help you increase daily productivity, so what can it do to help you unwind? Here are the best features from Google Assistant for relaxation at the end of each day, whether you’re using a Google Nest or just the Google Assistant app on your smartphone.

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How to Block YouTube Channels

There are two ways to block a YouTube channel: Block a channel so it can’t comment on your videos or block a channel so you don’t see its videos in your feed. We’ll show you how to do both.

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What Windows 11’s New Store Looks Like

Windows 11 has a new Microsoft Store. It first appeared on June 28, 2021, along with the first Windows 11 Insider Preview release. The new Store is a big improvement—here’s what’s new.

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Satechi's New M1 Mac Mini Hub Has a Built-In SSD Enclosure

Sometimes, a new feature comes along that you never knew you needed. Satechi just launched the latest version of its popular Mac Mini USB-C hub, which features an integrated M.2 SATA SSD enclosure. It works with the 2018 and M1 models of Mac Mini and is available for $100 at Satechi and Amazon. (You can save 15% through June 7th with coupon code MACMINISSD.)

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What to Do When Your Mac Won’t Turn on

Macs aren’t immune to problems. Your Mac may sometimes not respond to the Power button at all, or macOS might crash or fail to start up properly. Here’s what to do if your Mac won’t turn on.

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How to Use Encrypted Passwords in Bash Scripts

If you’re forced to use a Linux script to connect to a password-protected resource, you probably feel uneasy about putting that password in the script. OpenSSL solves that problem for you.

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How to Mitigate Supply Chain Attacks With Preflight

The risks of supply chain attacks have gained visibility lately in the wake of the SolarWinds and Codecov hacks. Attackers compromise upstream code providers to sneak malicious sources into software products.

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What Is a Docker Image Manifest?

Docker manifests describe the layers inside an image. A manifest enables exact comparison of two images, even if they have different tags assigned.

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Serving Dynamic Files With Blazor in ASP.NET

One of the many great features of frameworks like Blazor and ASP.NET (which it runs on) is the ability to serve dynamic content at whatever endpoint your application needs. If you’d like to serve downloads of generated files, it’s easy to do with a little configuration.

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Why Does Windows 11 Need TPM 2.0?

Windows 11 requires a PC with TPM 2.0. So does your PC have TPM 2.0, TPM 1.2, or none of the above? Did your PC come with TPM disabled in its BIOS? Do you need to buy a TPM hardware module? And why does Windows even need a TPM in the first place?

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Play Retro Game Boy Cartridges on Your Computer with This Little Adapter

Got a box or two of your old Game Boy cartridges lying around? Well, thanks to this clever new device—dubbed the GB Operator—it’s time to dust your cartridges off, as the slick adapter lets you play your cherished games right on your computer.

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Windows 11 Could Improve Laptop Battery Life with Dynamic Refresh Rate Feature

Some high-end Windows laptops come with 120Hz display panels, which offer incredibly smooth animations when scrolling, watching movies, or crafting digital artwork. But high refresh rate displays can take a toll on battery life. That’s why Microsoft is introducing a battery-saving Dynamic Refresh Rate (DRR) feature to Windows 11.

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Amazon Music Unlimited Subscribers Get Up to Six Months of Disney+ for Free

If you’ve been on the fence about getting Disney+, you might not want to pass up this deal. Amazon is giving all Music Unlimited subscribers in the U.S. and Canada free access to the popular video streaming service—up to six months!

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Leak Suggests Larger Front Display, Two-Tone Design

Samsung’s folding phones continue to evolve, and now we have our first official-looking renders of the fancy Galaxy Z Flip 3. As seen here, Samsung’s compact clamshell smartphone could arrive next month with a neat new two-tone design and a larger cover display on the outside.

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HP's New Pavilion Aero 13 Is Almost More Screen Than Body

HP just announced the Pavilion Aero 13, a $750 laptop optimized for portability and streaming. At just 2.18 pounds, it’s HP’s lightest consumer laptop yet, and it’s the first Pavilion laptop with an immersive 90% screen to body ratio.

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The Best Augmented Reality Apps for iPhone and Android

Augmented reality, or AR for short, lets you virtually experiment with and manipulate the real world through technology. You’ve probably seen AR at work in popular games for both Android and iOS, but there are so many other cool apps that use it, too.

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Amazon's New Reading Sidekick Feature Uses Alexa to Help Kids Read

Amazon’s latest venture is an awesome new feature for its Kids Plus service called Reading Sidekick. The feature is designed to assist kids in building their reading skills, either by reading aloud to them or by listening to them read to ensure they pronounce words correctly.

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'Contra Returns' for iOS and Android Is Finally Coming to the U.S.

Back in 2017, Konami and Tencent’s TiMi Studios released Contra Returns, a free-to-play mobile game featuring classic Contra gameplay with new storylines and over 200 levels. Problem is, Contra Returns never made its way out of Asia. It’s now set to release in the North America, Europe, and Latin America on July 26th for Android and iOS devices.

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Microsoft Won't Tell You If Your PC Can Run Windows 11 Anymore

Microsoft is continuing its inexplicable efforts to dig itself into a hole by temporarily removing the PC Health Check app, thus preventing users from checking to see whether or not their computer will be compatible with Windows 11. The company says the app will return “this fall.”

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How to Setup a Dark Mode Theme for Your Website

Chrome 76 added support for the prefers-color-scheme CSS media query, which allows websites to ask your operating system what color scheme you prefer so they can theme themselves appropriately. Here’s how to set it up for your website.

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Western Digital Removed Code That Would Have Prevented Global My Book Wiping

A Western Digital developer removed code that would have prevented last week’s mass wiping of My Book Live storage drives, according to a report from Ars Technica. A hacker exploited this change in code, likely to disrupt another hacker who had turned some My Book Live devices into a botnet.

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How to Factory Reset the Google Nest Hub

Part of owning gadgets is the occasional need to reset them. Google Nest Hubs are no different, but it’s not super clear how to do it. We’ll show you how to perform a factory reset of your Google Assistant smart display.

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How to Quickly Add Rows and Columns to a Table in Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word allows you to create neat tables within documents. Once a table is created, there are several easy ways to add more rows or columns, and we’re going to show you how to do just that.

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New Dell Ultrasharp Webcam 4K Offers DSLR-Like Video Quality for $200

Capturing a high-quality video stream is more important than ever, but finding an appropriately priced 4K webcam isn’t an easy task. That’s why Dell is launching its $200 Ultrasharp Webcam, a 4K HDR external camera inspired by DSLR technology and equipped with a back-illuminated Sony STARVIS CMOS sensor that performs well in low-light conditions.

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Nothing Announces Ear 1 Release Date, Still Hasn't Shared Specs or Features

Just one week after delaying the release of its first product, Nothing now says that it will host an Ear 1 launch event on July 27th at 9 AM EST. Still, we know next to nothing about the Ear 1 earbuds, as Carl Pei and the Nothing company haven’t shared product images, specs, features, or pricing.

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How to Change Keyboard Shortcuts in Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop lets you change the keyboard shortcut for any function. We’ll show you how to do this, and also, how to reset the keyboard shortcuts on Windows and Mac to their default values.

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How to Move the Taskbar Icons to the Left on Windows 11

By default, Windows 11 starts with your taskbar icons centered in the middle of your screen. If you’d like the icons to stay on the left side of your taskbar instead, it’s easy to fix in Settings. Here’s how.

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The 10 Best Netflix Original Horror Movies and TV Shows

Paranormal happenings, psychological thrillers, and zombie threats are just some of the options Netflix is serving up in the vast, creepy world of horror. Here are 10 of the best Netflix original horror TV shows and movies.

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Why Mandatory Password Expirations Don't Make Sense Anymore

Mandatory password changes on a regular timeframe are a fact of life within many organizations. This age-old practice is upheld by proponents as a good baseline security measure to mitigate the risks of password loss. But is it still relevant decades after it first appeared?

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Why Mandatory Password Expirations Don't Make Sense Anymore

Mandatory password changes on a regular timeframe are a fact of life within many organizations. This age-old practice is upheld by proponents as a good baseline security measure to mitigate the risks of password loss. But is it still relevant decades after it first appeared?

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Why You Should Update Your Web Browser

Have you updated your web browser recently? Most browsers update themselves, but be sure to check that your browser is handling it! Regular updates are vital for everything, from making sure you can see the modern web to protecting your devices and privacy.

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How To Rate Limit Requests In Blazor/ASP.NET Core

If you’re making a public API or website, you’re probably worried about performance. Rate limiting can help prevent abuse from basic DDoS attacks, and it’s pretty easy to set up for Blazor/ASP.NET Core applications.

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How to Use Pass, a Command-Line Password Manager for Linux Systems

Pass is a command-line password manager built with the Unix philosophy in mind. It enables you to interact with your passwords using regular Unix commands. Credentials are stored in GPG-encrypted files.

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Netflix Now Lets Android Users Watch Partially Downloaded Shows Offline

Netflix is improving its user experience and making life a little easier (and more enjoyable) for those with limited Wi-Fi access or maxed out data plants. It now allows Android users to stream partially downloaded content, which is perfect for long flights and commutes.

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Apple Could Release a HUUUUUGE iPad Pro

Apple’s 12.9-inch iPad Pro is a bit too big for some people, but its large display is perfect for productivity and split-screen tasks, leading many enthusiasts to pray for a 14 or 16-inch model. Now, a Bloomberg report shows that Apple is exploring the idea of a larger iPad Pro for a future release.

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Venmo to Allow Users to Sell Products and Services Starting July 20

Venmo is doing a 180 on one of its previous policies. The mobile payment giant, owned by PayPal, will now allow users to sell products and services from their personal accounts, though for a fee, of course. The new policy will go into effect on July 20.

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Honda's First EV SUV Is the Prologue---But You'll Have to Wait

This week Honda introduced us to the ‘Prologue,’ its first electric SUV coming in 2024, which means buyers will have to wait a few years for the main event. And while we don’t have too many details yet, the Sport Utility Vehicle will go on sale in both the U.S. and Canada.

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After Approving Rootkit Malware, Microsoft Will Refine Code Signing Process

Microsoft signed off on a driver that contains rootkit malware. Despite having processes and checkpoints—like code signing and the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP)—in place to prevent such events from happening, the driver still managed to pass through.

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Windows 11 Could Ship This October, But You Might Not Get It Until 2022

While Microsoft has officially advertised a “holiday” launch for Windows 11, several of the company’s press images hint at an October release. But even if this rumored launch date is real, Microsoft probably won’t offer you a Windows 11 update until the beginning of 2022—assuming that your PC even meets the operating system’s hardware requirements.

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PSA: Samsung Galaxy Phones Have “Easy Mode” for Better Accessibility

As amazing as smartphones are, it’s no surprise that they can be overwhelming for some people. Samsung Galaxy phones have a feature that simplifies the experience. If you or someone you know has trouble with their phone, this can help.

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The Best iPhones of 2021 for Battery Life and More

The iPhone range now includes more sizes and price points than ever before. This might make it difficult to know which model to pick and what exactly the differences are. Let’s take a look at which iPhone is the best in 2021.

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17 Amazing New Books for All Your July Reading Needs

Summer is in full swing, and there’s nothing more summery than relaxing with a great book! If your to-read pile is getting low, we’ve got you covered.

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How to Filter in Google Sheets

When you have a spreadsheet full of data and need to find something specific, filters in Google Sheets can help. Just enter some criteria for the data you need and see your results in a few clicks.

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