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All ISPs Should Lift Data Caps Due to Coronavirus

AT&T, Comcast, and T-Mobile have already lifted data caps, which are already indefensible at the best of times. No internet service provider should rake in extra profits from harsh data caps at a time when people have to ...

Chris Hoffman Mar 13th

What Exactly Is a “Gacha” Video Game?

Gacha games are popular with mobile gamers all over the world. The term comes from Japan, but the games have spread internationally. Here’s how they work, and what makes them so addictive!

Vann Vicente Mar 13th

How to Talk to a Doctor Online

Telemedicine isn’t new, but it’s more important now than ever. There are many ways to video-chat with a medical professional online. Beyond providing advice and information, doctors you consult online can even wri...

How to Hide Your Background During Video Calls in Zoom

If you work from home but still need to attend video conferences, you can use a virtual background in Zoom to hide your real background environment. It can add a personal touch to the video chat and hide messes behind you. He...

Marshall Gunnell Mar 12th

What Is Discord, and Is It Only for Gamers?

Discord offers free VoIP, text, and video chat servers, along with unique features for gamers like Twitch integration. It’s also a must-have for doing business in the gaming industry, and it might give other enterprises...

Joel Cornell Mar 12th

TN vs. IPS vs. VA: What’s the Best Display Panel Technology?

When you shop for a computer monitor, you have to choose a TN, IPS, or VA. The best one for you depends on what you’ll predominantly use it for. And, if you’re a gamer, different panel technologies are ideal for c...

What Is Microsoft Teams, and Is It Right for My Business?

Microsoft Teams is the company’s answer to the need for user-friendly digital collaboration software in the modern workplace. It competes with Slack and will replace Skype for Business as the premier platform for remo...

Joel Cornell Mar 11th

Samsung Galaxy S20: How to Completely Disable Bixby

Samsung’s voice assistant, Bixby, comes pre-installed on the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra and is easy to activate accidentally. Thankfully, Samsung allows you to turn off and disable all instances of Bixby so that i...

Justin Duino Mar 11th

How to Check Memory Usage From the Linux Terminal

There are plenty of ways you can get the lowdown on memory usage within your Linux system. In this roundup, we’ll cover the most commonly used command-line methods: free, vmstat, and top. We’ll also look at readi...

Dave McKay Mar 11th

How to Disinfect Your Smartphone

You probably don’t clean your smartphone as much as you should. Whether you’re concerned about coronavirus or just common flu and cold germs, regularly disinfecting your smartphone will help lower your overall ris...

How to Disable Firefox’s Fullscreen Warning Message

Whenever you fullscreen a video in Firefox, a warning message appears for a few seconds and then slides off the screen. While its primary purpose is for security, you might want to disable the popup if you find it annoying....

Brady Gavin Mar 10th

How to Edit Videos on Your iPhone or iPad

It’s easier than ever to edit and share videos directly from your iPhone or iPad. In iOS 13, Apple added a range of new video-editing tools. You can now crop, rotate, and perform other video-editing actions without a th...

Tim Brookes Mar 10th

How to Safely Clean Your iPhone With Disinfecting Wipes

Apple now says it’s okay to use disinfecting wipes on iPhones. Previously, Apple recommended against using disinfecting wipes on its products while the CDC said it was a good idea to protect against COVID-19....

What Is YouTube Premium, and Is It Worth It?

YouTube Premium is a monthly subscription service that promises to improve your viewing experience on the internet’s largest video platform. Here’s what you get for your money, so you can decide whether it’s...

Vann Vicente Mar 9th

How to Charge Your Laptop Anywhere With a Portable Charger

Want more battery life on the go? You can get a portable charger for nearly any laptop—whether it has USB-or not. Portable battery chargers aren’t just for smartphones. Throw one in your bag and you’ll alway...

What Does “OTOH” Mean, and How Do You Use It?

OTOH is a piece of internet slang that’s been around forever, but it still pops up on Reddit and Twitter to this day. So what does OTOH mean, where did it come from, and how do you use it?

How to Quickly Turn Off Annoying Notifications on iPhone or iPad

Sometimes it seems like every app in the world wants to get our attention. If you’re not careful when starting up new apps, you’ll soon find yourself juggling annoying notifications on your iPhone or iPad. Here&#8...

Benj Edwards Mar 7th

When Will Buying an 8K TV Be Worth It?

You’ve barely peeled the protective film off your 4K TV, and already the conversation has switched to the next big thing: 8K. So, what exactly is 8K, and how long will it be before it’s worth upgrading?...

How to Remove Samsung Daily From the Galaxy S20 Home Screen

If you own a Galaxy S20, S20+, or S20 Ultra, you’ve probably accidentally launched “Samsung Daily.” It’s home to news and other content from Samsung, Netflix, Feedly, and more. If you don’t use i...

Justin Duino Mar 6th

How to Quickly Open a Settings Page Using Shortcuts on iPhone and iPad

It’s always been tedious to open a specific page of the Settings app on the iPhone and iPad. It doesn’t help that the search feature isn’t particularly fast. Here’s how you can quickly open a Settings ...

Khamosh Pathak Mar 6th

How to Use pushd and popd on Linux

Many Linux folks have never heard of pushd and popd, but they’ve been around forever. They can also dramatically speed up the process of navigating directories on the command line. We’ll walk you through how to us...

Dave McKay Mar 6th

The Five Best PC Upgrades to Improve Performance

Upgrading a PC? Your choices range from installing more RAM to custom building a case designed for a DIY liquid cooling system. Which upgrades are the best depends on your PC. What specs does it have right now? Are you gaming...

How to Enable DNS Over HTTPS in Microsoft Edge

Microsoft will one day enable DNS over HTTPS (DoH) for all Windows applications, but you can enable it in the new version of Microsoft Edge today with a hidden flag. DoH will improve your security and privacy online, but it ...

Joel Cornell Mar 5th

How to Use Control Center on Your iPhone or iPad

Your iPhone’s Control Center has a handy collection of shortcuts you can always access with a single swipe. You can use it to skip songs, toggle Airplane mode, or record what’s happening on the screen in just a fe...

Tim Brookes Mar 5th

What You Need to Know About the New Microsoft Edge Browser

Are you using Windows 10? If so, Microsoft is about to install a new browser on your PC via Windows Update. The new browser is still called Microsoft Edge, but it’s based on the same code as Google Chrome....