How to Create Your Bitmoji on Snapchat

Since Snapchat doesn’t have typical profile pictures, a Bitmoji lets people know a little bit about your appearance and personality. If you never hopped on the Bitmoji train, here is how to get started. How to Create a Snapchat Bitmoji There are a few ways to create a Bitmoji avatar, but the easiest way is right in the Snapchat app. Once you’re logged into Snapchat, follow these simple steps: From the home camera screen, tap yourStoryorblankavatarin the top left corner (whichever is displayed)....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Michele Jacobs

How to detect ChatGPT AI plagiarism

OpenAI’s ChatGPT has transformed many businesses and educational sectors. It has come to a point where many students, professionals, and content creators rely on ChatGPT to generate a well-written copy on any subject in no time. While ChatGPT can be an excellent helping hand in specific situations, using the same AI-written content may sometimes be unethical. If you frequently receive submissions, drafts, and reports that raise your eyebrows, try the tricks below to see if it’s plagiarized content from ChatGPT....

August 17, 2025 · 4 min · 819 words · Sierra Jackson

How to set up your new Ring security camera

Ring security cameras are one of the leading options forsmart home security cameras. They’re known for their advanced features, ease of use, and reputation for quality and innovation. This makes them an ideal pick for a smart security camera or to bolster home security. One highlight of Ring security cameras is their straightforward setup process. Installing new tech products can be daunting for first-timers. Ring devices make this easy and stress-free....

August 17, 2025 · 4 min · 756 words · Dustin Thomas

How to Use Amazon Alexa as Your Personal Planner

How to Use Amazon Alexa as Your Personal Planner Staying organized with a busy schedule is hard work. Despite the hundreds of productivity apps out there, many of us still feel overwhelmed with the available options. Some are too complex; some aren’t complex enough. As a result, many people make do with their phone’s basic reminder, alarm, or note functionality. But what if you could still use these tools on your phone andwith your favorite voice-activated assistant?...

August 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1231 words · Amanda Carroll

I Don’t Stream, but the Stream Deck Changed How I Work

While Elgato’s device is called the “Stream” Deck, far more than just creators can benefit from it. I use my Stream Deck every day for productivity, and it’s the one device I can’t work without. It Clears Clutter From My Device’s Desktop One of the simplest functions of the Stream Deck or any competing device like theLoupeDeckis to create shortcuts for frequently used apps, folders, and bookmarks. This moves them from your screen to your Stream Deck, making your desktop much cleaner....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 606 words · Heidi Perez

In 2023, the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra raised our expectations for smart home gadgets

Robot vacuumshave greatly evolved in the past few years, becoming fully autonomous machines that can scrub the floors with fresh water, and even wash and dry their mop pads. We’ve reviewed plenty of them this year, and theRoborock S8 Pro Ultrais definitely the one that caught our attention most. It’s not the manufacturer’s first self-emptying and -cleaning model, as it pioneered the lineup with theS7 MaxV Ultra, released back in April 2022....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 590 words · Samuel Carroll

iOS inches closer to Android with new third-party app store and Nintendo emulator

Apple’s walled garden looks pretty but has limitations, with the company keeping a close eye on what kind of apps iPhone users can download. For years, the App Store guidelines have prohibited developers from offering retro game emulators. But in a surprising move, Apple updated the guidelines earlier this month to allow retro game emulators on the App Store, thanks to the EU’s Digital Markets Act and to avoid further regulatory scrutiny....

August 17, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Michael Roth

Jetpack Compose debuts new Material Design 3 controls and expands to Android TV

Jetpack Compose debuts new Material Design 3 controls and expands to Android TV Google is kicking off its annualAndroid Dev Summitwith a welcome lineup of updates, new development libraries, and enhanced tooling. This year’s big talking points feature Jetpack Compose, Material Design 3, and Android Studio Flamingo, but most of the individual form factors are also making appearances. This year’s event schedule diverges significantly from most shows in the past. Instead of placing all the sessions on consecutive days, the schedule has been spread out to give developers more time to focus on the content of each one....

August 17, 2025 · 4 min · 789 words · Joseph Wells

LA Times Crossword June 23, 2025 Answers (5/13/25)

Our LA Times Crossword June 24, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The LA Times Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle published in the Los Angeles Times, one of the largest newspapers in the United States. It is highly regarded by crossword enthusiasts for its challenging clues and clever themes. It is a traditional-style crossword, with a grid of black and white squares, and clues in both the across and down directions....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Jesse Leonard

Learn Docker: 8 Essential Topics for Beginners

Mastering Docker is a sought-after skill for backend software engineers. Docker will help you to build, package, and distribute applications. Dockerized applications can run in various environments. This lowers the application downtime giving businesses a competitive edge. But Docker can be intimidating when you start learning it. Here are vital topics to learn to master Docker. What Is Docker? Docker is a software used to package applications into executable units called containers....

August 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1039 words · Charles Walters

Microsoft 365 courts disgruntled G Suite legacy free edition users with juicy discounts

Microsoft 365 courts disgruntled G Suite legacy free edition users with juicy discounts We learned in January thatGoogle was killing its free G Suite legacy editionlater this year, leaving users with only a handful of options. Microsoft has clearly been watching the drama, as it’s now taking a rather bold marketing step in an attempt to entice G Suite users with its Office software offering. Microsoft recently announcedthat it would be offering unhappy former G Suite customers a 60 percent discount on its Microsoft 365 platform....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Joshua Johnson

My favorite Black Friday earbud deal isn’t from Samsung, Sony, or Bose

My favorite true wireless earbuds right now aren’t made by any of the usual suspects. I’ve tested top buds from Samsung, Sony, Bose, and more, but the pair I use every day is theTechnics AZ80. Normally $300, these arepremium earbudspositioned to rival the likes of theSony WF-1000XM5orSamsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro— the buds I used regularly until the AZ80s came along. But forBlack Fridaythey’ve been reduced to just $225, the lowest price they’ve hit since launching in May this year, and a healthy saving of $75....

August 17, 2025 · 4 min · 793 words · Richard Gibson

Netflix Games wraps up 2022 with its biggest announcements yet

Netflix Games wraps up 2022 with its biggest announcements yet Quick Links Netflix has just dropped its Year-End-Recap on YouTube, revealing some juicy details regarding some excellent game releases. As you’d expect, the video covers the many games that came to the platform in 2022, fromSpiritfarertoCats & Soup. All that’s fine and good, but it’s the next bit in the video that drew my attention. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge is coming to Netflix Games in 2023, an incredibly awesome beat ‘em up that’s received nothing butglowing reviews....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 581 words · Laura Schroeder