Google’s New AI Web Search Is Rolling Out to Some People
Google’s Bard chatbot has been available for testing for a limited amount of users for some time. Now, the Bard-based generative AI web search is rolling out to the first wave of testers.
Windows 11 Is Changing Some Emoji, Including Poop 💩
Windows 11 introduced a completely new emoji set, replacing the simpler icons with more gradients and expressions. Microsoft is now updating a few of them to match the emoji more closely from other platforms….
The Line Between ChatGPT and Bing Chat Is Blurring
ChatGPT kicked off the current AI hype train, and Microsoft has partnered with (and invested in) its developer OpenAI for the creation of Bing Chat and Copilot features. Now, both chatbots are becoming even more similar….
One More Right-to-Repair Law Just Passed in the US
Everyone should have the right to fix their own stuff if they paid for it, and it looks like the state of Minnesota agrees. A new law passed in the state will require everyone selling electronics in Minnesota to let independe…
How to Fix the Ubuntu Login Loop
The Ubuntu login loop is a frustrating problem that makes it impossible for you to log in. We describe six different issues that can cause this behavior and how to fix them.
5 Reasons Your Small Business Needs Ring Central
Small businesses thrive on efficiency, and one of the cornerstones of a successful business is communication. Through its integrated features, RingCentral MVP can give your small business large-scale functionality without al…
You Can Now Change Google Chrome’s Look With One Click
Google Chrome has supported themes for years, allowing you to pick a new design from the Chrome Web Store. There’s now a simpler way to give Chrome a new look, but it does have one annoying catch.
You Can Now Check Your Wi-Fi Password in Windows 11
While QR codes have all but ensured that we don’t need to type out our Wi-Fi password, there are some occasions where you might still want to pull out that old paper with the password written out. Now, in case you forgot it f…
Why You Should Buy an MMO or MOBA Mouse for Productivity
Why would an MMO or MOBA gaming mouse be of interest to a productivity powerhouse like yourself? Easy: they pack a bunch of features that could streamline your workflow. Let’s explore why this could be your next best producti…
Comcast’s “NOW TV” Gives You Some Cable Channels for $20/mo
Cable TV is notoriously expensive, and many of the cord-cutting alternatives like YouTube TV and Hulu TV have slowly matched that pricing. Comcast is trying something different: a TV package with some popular channels for a m…
6 Reasons I Don’t Like Mechanical Keyboards
Mechanical keyboards hold a special place in the hearts of many, especially gamers and typists who crave tactile feedback, customization, and durability. Try as I might, though, they just don’t suit my taste. Here’s why I don…
5 Reasons the Mac Mini Is a Top Mini PC, Even for PC Users
Looking for a compact office machine, media center, file, and media server, or even something on which to play a few games and edit some video? Look no further than Apple’s Mac mini.
Why You Should Be Using Google Lens: 7 Awesome Uses
Google Lens is one of the company’s most powerful tools, but it doesn’t get much attention. It’s available pretty much anywhere you can access Google—including iPhone, Android, and the web. We’ll show you a few cool reasons…
Poly Voyager Free 60+ Review: Rise of the Enterprise Earbuds
It’s tough for even high-end earbuds to stand out these days, so companies have started diving deeper into niche earbuds. The Poly Voyager Free 60+ may look like standard earbuds, but these have some unique features meant to …
Mozilla Is Giving Thunderbird Mail a New Logo
It’s been often said that Thunderbird, despite having active support for years, has remained a little… Stagnant. The app still looks a lot like the email client that became popular in the 2000s, which isn’t a great thing. L…
LG’s New CineBeam Projector Has 4K at up to 120 Inches
There are many kinds of projectors out there. And while you might be tempted to go cheap and buy an entry-level one, if you have the money, a premium option can be a good investment. This one by LG might just be the one you n…
Windows 11 Will Finally Let You Turn Off Taskbar Grouping
The revamped taskbar and Start Menu are still missing some features found in earlier versions of Windows, including the ability to see each window in the taskbar with individual labels. That will finally change soon….
This Zotac Tiny PC Takes a New Approach to Cooling
There are a few ways to cool down an electronic device: fans, passive cooling (which uses just heatsinks and natural air convection), and water cooling to name a few. This Zotac tiny PC, however, proposes a fourth, interest…
How to Login to Facebook Without a Code Generator
Want to log in to your Facebook account but can’t generate a two-factor authentication code as you’ve lost or misplaced your phone? Don’t worry; you aren’t completely locked out of your account. There are multiple alternative…
Samsung’s T7 SSD Is Cheaper Than Ever, Plus More Memorial Day Deals
Lots of handy products often go on sale for Memorial Day weekend, and electronic devices and accessories are no exception. This week, you’ll be able to find deals on all kinds of gadgets, from the Dell XPS 13 laptop to wirele…
AMD’s $269 Radeon RX 7600 Looks Like an Excellent Budget GPU
AMD recently launched its range of RDNA 3 desktop GPUs, the Radeon RX 7000 series. It was praised for being relatively affordable compared to the RTX 4000 GPUs launched by NVIDIA. Now, they’re becoming even more affordable, w…
You Can Now Hide the Taskbar’s Date and Time on Windows 11
The date and time module to the right of our Windows taskbar is tremendously useful for many people, but others prefer a simpler layout and might not want to look at the time constantly. Now, Windows 11 will let you hide the …
Giveaway: TREBLAB Z2 Over-Ear Headphones
Earbuds are great for listening to music on the go, but if you want true sound isolation, you should consider over-ear headphones. If you’re in the market for a new pair of headphones, you’re in luck because this week, How-To…
More Android Apps & Games Are Coming to Windows 11
One of the biggest additions to Windows 11 was Android app support, thanks to an Android subsystem. Since it was first introduced, Microsoft has been slowly working to improve and build the Android compatibility layer, and n…
Google Bard Can Now Reply With Images
The Google Bard chatbot was pretty terrible when it first launched, but Google has been trying to improve it. There’s a new feature now rolling out: searching for images.
