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Browser Versions Don’t Matter Anymore

Pretty much every web browser, whether it’s Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, or Apple Safari, receives regular version updates. These updates supposedly come with new features—some better than others—but do…

Chef ChatGPT: Cooking a Recipe Made by AI

AI chatbots like ChatGPT have soared in popularity, but we’re still figuring out the practical uses. One thing ChatGPT is particularly good at is making recipes for anything you ask for, but are the recipes any good? Let’s ge…

What Is Google Bard? Hands-on With the AI Chatbot

The AI chatbot trend was kicked off by ChatGPT, and followed with Microsoft’s Bing Chat. Google Bard is late to the game, but it has the world’s most popular search engine behind it. Does it have anything new to say?…

Why You Should Be Using More Web Apps on Your Phone

Apps have been a core component of the smartphone experience since the very beginning. They’ve only gotten better over the years, but so have web browsers. You probably don’t need as many native apps as you think—web apps a…

Stop Using Your Phone For Sleep Sounds

Sleep sound apps have millions of downloads in the App Store and Play Store. Whether it’s good ‘ol white noise or rain sounds, people seem to love sleeping with noise. If you’re one of them, it’s time for an upgrade….

How to Video Call on Android

In a world dominated by FaceTime, the question of how to video call on Android is a valid one. The good news is there isn’t just one video-calling option. Some are better—and easier—than others. Let’s get video chatting….

How to Print Text Messages From iPhone

iPhone text messages—including iMessage—live on your iPhone or Mac. If you want to get those messages into the real world—either for court or personal records—you’ll need to get creative. We’ll show you two ways to pr…

Does ChatGPT Have an App?

ChatGPT is taking the world by storm. Not only is it incredibly fun to use, it can actually be surprisingly useful. If you’re a fan of OpenAI’s powerful chatbot, you might be wondering if it has a smartphone app….

How to Print Text Messages From Android

Text messages pretty much only live on your Android phone. However, there may come a time—whether it’s for a court date or personal records—that you want a physical copy. Printing a text conversation isn’t as simple as it…

What’s New in Chrome 111, Available Now

It’s time for another fresh Chrome update. Google Chrome 111—available starting March 7, 2023—includes more improvements for the “Download Bubble” UI, expanded Picture-in-Picture APIs, and smoother transitions for web app…

Dear Advertisers, I Already Bought It

Targeted ads are everywhere. Do one simple search for computer mice and now they’re following you from Instagram to the sidebar of your favorite blog. These ads can sometimes be helpful, but not when I’ve already purchased t…

What Does a Factory Reset Do?

“Factory Reset”—also sometimes called a “hard reset”—is a term thrown around a lot in the tech world. It’s often recommended to factory reset a device to fix nagging issues—and it usually solves the problem. Why is that…

20 Classic Smartphone Apps: Where Are They Now?

Millions of apps have been released for the iPhone and Android devices over the years. In the early days of smartphones, there were some apps and games that were particularly popular and important. Let’s check in on some of t…

It’s Time to Clean Out Your Downloads Folder

The file system on Windows PCs and Macs is full of folders: Pictures, Documents, Music, and, of course, Downloads. Despite our best efforts, the Downloads folder is often the catch-all, and yours is probably overdue for a cle…

Blue Light Is Not as Bad as You Think

You’ve probably heard about the dangers of blue light from digital displays. Apparently, it’s damaging our eyes and disrupting our sleep cycles. Here’s the good news—blue light is not that big of a deal. Allow me to explain…

Why Is It Called an Amazon “Kindle” eReader?

Amazon’s Kindle devices have become synonymous with eReaders, and the name “Kindle” has become a household term. But why did Amazon choose the name Kindle for their eReader devices? Does it have anything to do with burning th…

Why Is Amazon Called “Amazon”?

Amazon is one of the largest and most successful companies in history. It’s so ubiquitous that you probably don’t think of the rainforest that bears the same name. But how did Jeff Bezos come up with it?…
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