March 6, 2022

Did You Know?

To get the iconic scene in The Shining where Jack Nicholson smashes through the door with an ax picture perfect, Kubrick devoted three days to filming it and Nicholson ultimately destroyed sixty doors.

Has someone responded to your message with “oof?” Or maybe you’ve noticed the same “oof” sound clip in multiple YouTube videos? Here’s what this word means and why it’s one of the most popular terms on the internet nowadays. Read More »

It’s essential that you take breaks when gaming for extended periods of time, just like any other physical activity. Let’s take a look at why that is and what the best habits are to make sure you recharge properly. Read More »

If you don’t want to worry about clicking through your slideshow, you can set up Google Slides to play your presentation automatically. Plus, you can have the slideshow loop, so it starts over at the beginning when it ends. Read More »

Upgrading to a smart thermostat is a great way to save money on your annual energy bill and automate your home. Choosing the right one for your home, however, isn’t an easy process. Here are our favorite smart thermostats currently on the market. Read More »

Many social networks use algorithms to determine what you see, but none are as omnipresent as the TikTok algorithm. The TikTok “For You” page is incredibly personal—sometimes eerily so. We’ll share some tips to make it even better. Read More »

Rollable OLED displays are a great way to wow crowds at trade shows, but companies need to think smaller so this technology to reach its potential. We need small rollable displays for portable devices, not huge rollable TVs. Read More »

Linux System Programming Techniques will enable you to extend the Linux OS with your own system programs and communicate with other programs on the system. Become a proficient Linux system programmer using expert recipes and techniques. By the end of this Linux book, you will be able to develop your own system programs for Linux, including daemons, tools, clients, and filters.
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Steam offers multiple library folders, and you can choose where you want to install games when you download them. And, thanks to an update, you can easily move a game after you’ve downloaded it without re-downloading the entire thing. Read More »

People talk about their online accounts being “hacked,” but how exactly does this hacking happen? The reality is that accounts are hacked in fairly simple ways — attackers don’t use black magic. Read More »

We’re not talking about the popular Asian restaurant. If you’re looking for items on the second-hand market and don’t like pet hair, pay attention to which ones are “PF.” Here’s what it means and how do you use it. Read More »

Paramount+, although a relatively new streaming service, has made quite a name for itself over the past year or so since its launch—er, well, rebrand. With a few gripping original TV series, nostalgic Nickelodeon gems, and exclusivity for brand new Paramount Pictures films shortly after theatrical release, Paramount+ might be your new favorite streaming service. Read More »

If you’re experiencing a searing, numbing (and annoying) pain that starts in your lower back and shoots all the way down to your heel, this is what’s known as sciatica pain. Here are some stretches that can help. Read More »

One way to acknowledge or appreciate a message on Discord is to react to that message with an emoji. Discord offers a full emoji picker to let you choose the perfect emoji for your message reaction. Here’s how to do it. Read More »

Bad sensitivity settings can be frustrating — a mouse that is not sensitive enough might require you to pick it up repeatedly just to get across the screen. A mouse that is too sensitive might make it difficult to click accurately. Here’s how to change it. Read More »