How to Group Your HomeKit Accessories in the Home App

How to Group Your HomeKit Accessories in the Home App Screenshot/Photo by Christopher Close – No attribution required If you are tired of toggling your accessories one by one in the Home app, then you need to know how to create groups in the Home app. With just a few taps, you can tie similar accessories—like lamps or smart outlets—together. As one accessory, you’ll not only benefit from fewer taps in the Home app, but you’ll also unlock more straightforward Siri voice commands....

July 24, 2025 · 4 min · 686 words · Terry Kline

How To Reach Midra's Manse In Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

Quick Links Midra’s Manse is a dungeon found in the Abyssal Woods ofElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. This Legacy Dungeon and its parent region are buried deep into the DLC, so players won’t be able to venture inside right off the bat. When you finally get to Midra’s Manse, you’ll find a collection of good loot and another tough boss battle. Midra’s Manse is not a dungeon to ignore, mainly because of its final boss....

July 24, 2025 · 4 min · 725 words · Marie Gutierrez

How to Record Audio or Voiceovers in DaVinci Resolve 18

How to Record Audio or Voiceovers in DaVinci Resolve 18 DaVinci Resolve deals with all things related to video production, but you might not know that it can record audio too. With a built-in audio editing workstation called Fairlight, you don’t need to use another piece of software just for audio. A feature like this is perfect for recording simple audio or voiceovers. Understanding how audio inputs and outputs work can be confusing at first....

July 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1116 words · Lauren Hayes

I Made a Simple Shortcut for Obsidian on My Phone and It's So Much Easier to Use Now

Obsidian is my second brain—but until recently, jotting quick ideas on mobile felt clunky. I found a stealthy shortcut that turns a tap into instant notes, so now every stray thought lands in Obsidian without missing a beat. Obsidian Has a Quick-Note Problem I adore my Obsidian vault—it’s where I journal, stash book excerpts, and track every side project. Irun a minimal writing setup on my personal Obsidian vault and I love it, but I wished I’d use it more....

July 24, 2025 · 4 min · 769 words · Michelle Bryant

I Upgraded to a 4K 120Hz Smart TV and I Can't Stop Watching

After living with an FHD TV for a while, I finally upgraded to a QLED 4K 120Hz TV (a 55-inch TCL C728) in 2022, and my viewing experience improved tenfold. If you’re considering upgrading that old TV, here are some key advantages I’ve noticed since upgrading to my current TV. 1Improved Visual Clarity and Detail The first and most apparent area I noticed a massive improvement is picture quality. From the resolution numbers alone, it’s evident that a 2160p TV will deliver better image quality than a 1080p one....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 595 words · Bryan Barrett

Invincible's Title Card Gag Has Been Running Since The Start, But Season 3 Just Had The Best One Yet

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Invincible season 3, episodes 1-6.Ever since the very first episode,Invincible’stitle gag has been a large part of the show that has become increasingly iconic over the years, but season 3 undeniably had the best one yet. Unlike many other TV shows,Invincibledoesn’t have an introduction sequence; instead, it uses a simple title card in each episode, but this doesn’t always drop at the beginning.Throughout season 1, characters were constantly cut off before they could say the protagonist’s name, with the title card being used in place of the audio, which is ajokeInvinciblehas repeatedover the years....

July 24, 2025 · 5 min · 1034 words · Dustin Holden

LA Times Crossword July 29, 2025 Answers (4/25/25)

Our LA Times Crossword August 16, 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....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Christina Jones

Motorola's satellite-connectivity upgrade for your smartphone has arrived

If Hollywood is anything to go by, satellite phones are reserved for extreme tasks like contacting ground control from a spaceship, or when you’re trapped on an island full of dinosaurs. Still, hikers, sailors, and others who regularly go off-grid can also find themselves outside cellular coverage and in need of help. While everyone fromSamsungtoQualcommis working to bringnative satellite support to Android phones, Apple got a head start with the iPhone 14, which supports emergency SOS via satellite....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Michael Evans

Mozilla all but confirms Firefox's tablet redesign is actually in the works

The world of tech journalism is a strange place. There are tons of paradoxes that permeate throughout, such is life and the case with Mozilla Firefox’s supposed tablet redesign. Right now, the Firefox user interface on tablets is the exact same as the UI on smartphones, just scaled up. That kind of stinks, especially when it’s thebest web browser on Android phoneshands-down, in our opinion. Conflicting reports have appeared in recent days regarding whether Mozilla is actually working on a tablet redesign or not....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Brittany Burns

My Lady Jane Prevented A Disaster By Removing 1 Book Story

Warning: This article contains MAJOR SPOILERS for My Lady Jane season 1 and the book upon which it’s based. Summary By removing one book subplot, the writers of Prime Video’sMy Lady Janeprevented a disaster and strengthened the central allegory. My Lady Jane is 2024’s newest anachronistic historical romance, weaving together a story of steamy relationships and power struggles. The show has already been very successful, receiving ahigher Rotten Tomatoes score than all three seasons ofBridgerton....

July 24, 2025 · 7 min · 1302 words · Aaron Sullivan

NYT Crossword Aug 01, 2025 Answers (5/8/25)

Our NYT Crossword June 28, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily puzzle that tests solvers’ knowledge and vocabulary. It’s one of the most popular crosswords in the world, known for its challenging clues and clever wordplay. The puzzle is published in the print edition of The New York Times and is also available online....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Richard Williams

NYT Mini Crossword Hints Jun 22, 2025

Our NYT Mini Crossword Hints for August 07, 2025 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. The New York Times Mini Crossword is a smaller, quicker version of the paper’s famous daily crossword puzzle. It’s designed for solvers who want to exercise their brain without spending a lot of time on a single puzzle. The mini crossword is just as challenging as its bigger counterpart, but with fewer clues and a smaller grid....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Sheryl Sanchez

One of Shonen Jump's Most Exciting Series Has a Painful Lesson on Maturity More Fans Need to See

Warning: Spoilers Ahead for Blue Box Chapter #170! Kyo Kasahara has been Taiki Inomata’s closest confidant since the start ofBlue Box.His rational and level-headed persona often allows him to help his friends through their troubles throughout the series. However, despite his disappointments, Kyo’s stoic attitude often keeps him from taking action, even if it means depriving himself of happiness in his youth. With the latest chapter ofBlue Boxbeing Kyo’s most honest expression of heartbreak over missing his chance with Ayame Moriya,Kyo’s maturity for his age shows its painful consequences....

July 24, 2025 · 4 min · 832 words · Aaron Chan