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How to Launch Cron Automatically in WSL on Windows 10 and 11

Windows has several ways to automate tasks. The most common tool is the Windows Task Scheduler, but if you’re using the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), there’s also the cron daemon that runs tasks in the background for you…

Ian Paul Aug 17th, 2021

What Are Decentralized VPNs?

Decentralized VPNs might be the latest way in which we can stay safe on the web—and are even touted as a way in which we can change the way the internet works. But what are these services exactly, and how do they work?…

Fergus O'Sullivan Aug 17th, 2021

What Is a Retina Display?

Apple loves to use the term “Retina display” in its marketing materials, but what exactly does this mean? And why are there so many different types of displays that carry this label? Let’s take a closer look at the phrase….

Tim Brookes Aug 16th, 2021

PSA: You Can Change Your Touch Keyboard Theme in Windows 11

This is pretty cool: Windows 11 allows you to change the look of your touch keyboard—the virtual, on-screen keyboard that lets you type on touchscreen PCs and tablets. Here’s a look at some of the themes and how to do it….

Benj Edwards Aug 16th, 2021

When Is Lossless Audio Streaming Actually Worth It?

Many streaming music services have started offering lossless audio streams including Apple Music, Deezer, Spotify, and Amazon Music. While listening to music in pristine quality sounds great on paper, there are a few hurdles …

Tim Brookes Aug 16th, 2021

What’s New in elementary OS 6 “Odin”

There are many Linux distributions (distros) that people claim are good replacements for Windows or macOS. But there are few that have that explicit goal, other than elementary OS, whose sixth major release, “Odin,” was relea…

Ian Paul Aug 14th, 2021

What Is a NAS (Network Attached Storage)?

Are you tired of swapping external hard drives? Do you need to access data from multiple machines on the same network, often at the same time? It sounds like you need a NAS. Read on to learn more.

Tim Brookes Aug 13th, 2021

How to Stop Apple from Scanning Your iPhone Photos

Apple’s new iPhone photo-scanning feature is a complicated issue. However, one thing is clear: If you have an iPhone, there’s a way you can opt-out of Apple’s local photo scanning—for now, at least.

Chris Hoffman Aug 13th, 2021

The Best Wireless Earbuds for iPhone and iPad of 2023

Apple removed the iPhone’s headphone jack in September 2016 and followed up by announcing AirPods. But AirPods aren’t the only wireless earbud option for iPhones or iPads. Here are our top picks for some that pair perfectly w…

Tim Brookes Aug 12th, 2021

40 Years Later: What Was it Like to Use an IBM PC in 1981?

Forty years ago today—on August 12, 1981—IBM introduced the very first IBM Personal Computer, also known as the IBM PC (Model 5150). It sold well and set standards that are still with us today. Here’s what it was like to …

Benj Edwards Aug 12th, 2021

The Best LED Strip Lights of 2023

Once relegated as novelty lighting, LED strip lights can be used everywhere in your home from behind your TV, beneath your kitchen cabinets, and inside your car. Our top picks will get you using these convenient, easy-to-inst…

Michael Franco Aug 11th, 2021

What Is Dual-Channel Memory?

Computer-building guides often tell you to run your PC’s RAM in “dual-channel” mode. What exactly does that mean, and how does it benefit your system? Read on to find out.

Vann Vicente Aug 11th, 2021

How to Get Offline Maps and Navigation on iPhone

Going for a long drive? Whether you’re deep in a national park or you’re just on a highway in the middle of nowhere, you might not have a cellular signal. Here’s how your iPhone can keep giving you directions while you’re off…

Chris Hoffman Aug 11th, 2021

Why Do Smartphones Charge So Much Slower as the Battery Nears Full?

Have you ever noticed how your smartphone seems to charge relatively fast until you hit around 80% charged? Getting to 100% takes a lot longer, and that’s due to the way lithium batteries are treated by your device….

Tim Brookes Aug 10th, 2021

What Windows 11 Can Learn from Linux’s KDE Plasma Desktop

If you’ve tried Windows 11, you might have noticed Microsoft making an effort to bring the Windows desktop experience on par with contemporary Mac and Linux desktop environments. But in some areas, Microsoft’s latest release …

Jordan Gloor Aug 9th, 2021

What Is Thermal Throttling?

Computers produce heat under normal use, but they produce a lot more of it when under heavy load. This can lead to a decrease in performance, known as thermal throttling. So what exactly is “throttling” and how can you avoid …

Tim Brookes Aug 8th, 2021

What Is a Web Font?

Did you know that your web browser is automatically downloading and using fonts that aren’t installed on your system? Web fonts help the pages you browse every day look better. Here’s what they are and how they work….

Vann Vicente Aug 7th, 2021

How to Access Windows 10’s Hidden Power User Menu

There’s a neat menu, often called the Power User or WinX menu, that’s hidden on the Windows 10 desktop. Whatever you prefer to call it, this menu is extremely useful. Here’s what it is and how to find it….

Marshall Gunnell Aug 7th, 2021

How to Fix Google Chat (RCS) Messaging Problems on Android

RCS is supposed to be the successor to SMS, but it’s far from a perfect system. Currently, you could run into any number of issues with the service—disconnections, failure to connect, and more. Fortunately, there are a few …

Cameron Summerson Aug 6th, 2021

How to Enable Dark Mode on Windows 11

Want to give your eyes a break? Windows 11 makes it easy to turn all your onscreen items darkish with its dark mode. We’ll show you how to enable and disable this mode on your Windows 11 PC.

Mahesh Makvana Aug 6th, 2021

Can You Play Games on an Apple Silicon M1 Mac?

The Mac has never been the strongest platform for gaming, but that doesn’t mean you can’t game on a Mac. Apple’s new ARM-based Apple Silicon chips have seen big performance gains in optimized apps, so what does this mean for …

Tim Brookes Aug 6th, 2021

The First Website: How the Web Looked 30 Years Ago

Thirty years ago today—on August 6, 1991—Tim Berners-Lee posted about his World Wide Web project on the alt.hypertext newsgroup, inviting the public to take a look at the world’s first website. The invitation eventually l…

Benj Edwards Aug 6th, 2021

The Best Smart Plugs of 2023

With smart plugs, you can schedule appliances to turn on and off, control them with your voice, and track their energy consumption. Use our recommended list of smart plugs to find one that’s right for your home….

Andy Nguyen Aug 5th, 2021

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