How to Create Desktop Shortcuts That Change the Screen Resolution in Windows 11 Lowering the screen resolution can improve frame rates in games. Some players like to adjust the resolution for certain games to boost their FPS (frames-per-second) rates. Games may not look as good, but some play better at lower resolutions. That’s one reason some users need to regularly change the resolution setting in Windows 11. Users must seemingly bring up the display options in Settings whenever they need to change resolution....

Sony teases a long-overdue return to Xperia gaming phones Just last week, Sony made waves at IFA 2022 with theXperia 5 IV— one of the few phones at the event that really caught our attention. While we already have our concerns about howless-than-competitive pricing could deter buyersfrom picking up that model, Sony may be considering an even more premium (and more expensive) tier for its next Xperia. It’s been years since we’ve seen a proper gaming phone from Sony, but it sounds like a new one could be right around the corner, according to a new Twitter teaser....

The Raspberry Pi Pico W Has Connectivity Issues: Here’s How to Fix Them If you ran your Raspberry Pi Pico W for a very long time, the chances are that you would eventually notice that your program isn’t running anymore. One reason why programs fail over a long period of time involves Wi-Fi reliability. If your Wi-Fi becomes unreliable, the Pico W’s first instinct is to crash. Let’s see how we can make the Pico W more resilient in MicroPython....

What Is the Qbot Malware Family? Malware is now so common that entire “families” of each kind are being created. This is the case for Qbot, a malware family that is used to steal data. But where did Qbot come from, how dangerous is it, and can you steer clear? The Origins of Qbot As is often the case with malware, Qbot (also known as Qakbot, Quakbot, or Pinkslipbot) was only discovered when found in the wild....

WhatsApp change will hide media shared in self-destructing chats from your phone’s gallery WhatsApp first rolled out the ability tosend self-destructing media in August last year, and the feature allows you to send images and videos that the recipient can only view once. That was followed by theability to send disappearing messages, with the service eventually adding an option to keep thefeature on by default for chats. However, any photos or videos you had sent in this type of conversation were still downloaded to your phone’s storage and visible in the gallery, posing a privacy risk....

A Beginner’s Guide to Vampr, the “Tinder for Musicians” Unsplash, no attribution needed One of the main draws of social media is being able to find like-minded people with similar interests. For musicians, this is doubly beneficial because social media allows them to network, connect, and collaborate with other performers. But there haven’t been many platforms that target musicians, especially those looking to write or record with others. Typically, they were limited to posting in groups or creating segmented ads to attract interest....

Amazon Prime Video: Best series premieres (updated May 2022) A new month is here, and that means the return of some great entertainment as well as a little something you’ve never seen before. Each month,Amazon Primeadds new shows to its already extensive library. This May, we’ll see a varied selection of series premieres added to the catalog with something to suit everyone. From comedies to dating shows, these series could be the ones you’ve been waiting to watch....

How to Fix Call of Duty: Warzone’s Memory Error 0-1766 in Windows 10 & 11 Most Call of Duty: Warzone players have been enjoying enthralling battles on that game’s Caldera map in 2022. However, a small minority of PC players have had their fun spoiled by Warzone’s Memory Error 0-1766 issue. Memory Error 0-1766 is the error message for a random, recurring crashing issue that kicks players out of matches....

How to Install and Enjoy Dynamic Island on Your Windows PC Dynamic Island is one of the most talked about features of the iPhone 14 Pro that launched in September 2022. This nifty feature, which replaced the notch at the top of the iPhone, turned into an instant fan obsession for its innovative use of space and interactivity. Now you too can install and enjoy Dynamic Island on your Windows PC....

How to Stop Your iPhone From Pocket Dialing Have you ever reached for your iPhone in your pocket and noticed it’s on a call? Pocket dialing, also known as butt dialing, is a common occurrence that happens when your phone accidentally dials someone in your contacts while in your pocket or purse. Fortunately, there are several ways to prevent this from happening. Below, we’ll explore some simple tips and tricks to help you stop your iPhone from making unintended calls while it’s in your pocket....

Procrastinators rejoice: Black Friday’s best Galaxy Watch 4 for $140 deal is somehow still running The Galaxy Watch 4 may be a generation old, but it’s currently one of the best values available in the Android watch space. It actually shares several features with the newer Watch 5, including its processor, and right now you could pick up the 4 for less than half the price of its successor. Shopping for deals during the Black Friday/Cyber Monday season can be a bit stressful....

Should You Buy a Second-Hand Electric Motorcycle? Mass-produced electric motorcycles are the ultimate in affordable green transport, especially if you pick one up used. Although this category of vehicle appeared barely a decade ago, it’s now possible to pick up bargains in the second-hand market. But is it a good idea to buy a second-hand electric motorcycle? Here are five factors to consider. Does It Have Enough Range? Battery technology is constantly evolving, and the newest bikes tend to have significantly greater range than early electric motorcycles....

What Are Large Language Models (LLMs) and How Do They Work? Large language models (LLMs) are the underlying technology that has powered the meteoric rise of generative AI chatbots. Tools like ChatGPT, Google Bard, and Bing Chat all rely on LLMs to generate human-like responses to your prompts and questions. But just what are LLMs, and how do they work? Here we set out to demystify LLMs. What Is a Large Language Model?...