How to use Google Photos for wallpapers on your Chromebook

Wallpapers make a surprising difference to your user experience and set the tone of your device. Whether you opt for a picture of your loved ones, an abstract design, your favorite band, or a scenic landscape, your choice of wallpaper can impact your mood. So, if you feel like you’ve outgrown your old desktop background, it might be time for a wallpaper refresh. While Google offers a huge library of wallpapers for ChromeOS, for a personal touch, you may set your favorite picture in your Google Photos album as your wallpaper....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Frank Petty

How to Use React Intl to Internationalize Your React Applications

React Intl is a popular library that provides a set of components and utilities to internationalize React applications. Internationalization, also known as i18n, is the process of adapting an application to different languages and cultures. You can easily support multiple languages and locales in your React application with ReactIntl. Installing React Intl To use the React Intl library, you must first install it. You can do this withmore than one package manager: npm, yarn, or pnpm....

June 20, 2025 · 4 min · 806 words · Rebecca Wong

HP Chromebase 21.5 review: More of this, please

HP Chromebase 21.5 review: More of this, please There’s no denying the appeal and portability ofexcellent Chromebooks, but they also limit you in screen size, and let’s face it: they’re too small. Unless you go full workstation and put the laptop on a riser while you use a separate keyboard and mouse, you’re just going to hurt your neck or back hunching over it. It’s not ideal, and if you opt for an external monitor, it won’t be a touchscreen like your laptop’s screen....

June 20, 2025 · 10 min · 2016 words · Meghan Vaughn

I Use what3words to Augment Google Maps: Here's How It Works

Quick Links Ever tried to meet up with friends at a festival, only to spend hours wandering around trying to locate them? Or struggled to pinpoint exactly where you parked your car in an unfamiliar area? These are exactly the kinds of situations where what3words can help, and it’s where I find it especially useful when used alongside Google Maps. What Exactly Is what3words? what3wordsis a location app that aims to simplify navigation to precise spots....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 529 words · Hayden Decker

If Marvel Won't Hire Taylor Swift, DC Just Gave Her the Perfect Role

Warning: Spoilers for Wonder Woman #11! Summary While everyone is waiting forTaylor Swiftto enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe, she may have a future atDC Comicsinstead. Fans are convinced thatTaylor Swift is playing Lady Deadpoolin the upcomingDeadpool & Wolverinemovie. Rumors aside, others aredream-casting her as other Marvel characters, like Dazzler and Magik. However, there is a possible future forTaylor Swift as DC Comics' Black Canary, judging by Dinah’s appearance inWonder Woman#11 for the backup story “World’s Finest Part 8” by Tom King and Belén Ortega....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 589 words · Samantha House

Jack Lowden's Reported Pride & Prejudice Casting Makes Sense, But It's Pretty Hilarious After His 2024 Fantasy Role

A newPride and Prejudiceseries is coming to Netflix, and the latest casting rumor suggests that Jack Lowden will be taking on the iconic role of Mr. Darcy. Jane Austen’s novel has been adapted many times over the years, with actors such as Matthew McFadyen and Colin Firth previously playing the beloved characters. IfJack Lowden truly is portraying Mr. Darcy, he would be a very inspired choice. Pride and Prejudicetells the story of a young woman named Elizabeth Bennet, who is rushed to marry to secure her family’s inheritance....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 489 words · Justin Martinez

LA Times Crossword Hints August 18, 2025

Our LA Times Crossword Hints for June 17, 2025 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a 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....

June 20, 2025 · 2 min · 338 words · Brooke Pierce

Lemokey L3 Review: Keychron's First Gaming Keyboard Is Pure Quality

Up until now, Keychron focused on delivering exceptional mechanical keyboards for the generalist: excellent for typing, great for gaming. Its new Lemokey L3 gaming keyboard changes that, becoming Keychron’s first official gaming keyboard with all the Keychron customization we’re accustomed to. The Lemokey L3 features smooth, fast, hot-swappable switches, a fast 1,000Hz polling rate, 2.4GHz wireless connectivity, and extensive keyboard customization options using VIA. It’s a fantastic keyboard; there is little doubt about that....

June 20, 2025 · 7 min · 1348 words · Paul Crawford

My Lady Jane Season 2 Chances Get Response From Co-Showrunner

Next Game Of Thrones Author Shares Glowing Review Of Cancelled Prime Video Show As Fans Petition For Season 2 Warning: Some SPOILERS lie ahead for My Lady Jane season 1! Summary Gemma Burgess, creator and co-showrunner for Prime Video’sMy Lady Jane, weighs in on the chances of the historical fantasy show landing a season 2 renewal. Based on the novel of the same name by Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand, and Jodi Meadows, the show debuted on Prime Video to strong reviews and currently boasts an impressive 93% Fresh rating on the review aggregator site, Rotten Tomatoes....

June 20, 2025 · 4 min · 731 words · Brenda Davidson

Nest’s new cameras are apparently so bad that people line up to buy older models at inflated prices

Nest’s new cameras are apparently so bad that people line up to buy older models at inflated prices Google acquired Nest back in 2014, and since then, the company has been looking for ways to integrate the smart home platform more deeply into its own services. As such, the business has been working on shutting down the dedicated Nest app and web app in favor of the Google Home app, but as with many of Google’s random software moves, the new product just isn’t as good as the one it’s replacing....

June 20, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Kelly Butler

Pinterest Is Finally Fighting Back Against AI Slop

Pinterest has, for some time now, been facing complaints that AI slop is ruining the user experience. However, thankfully, Pinterest is now tackling the problem of AI slop by labeling images it suspects are generated by or modified with AI. Pinterest Tackles Its Big Gen AI Problem As fun, exciting, and useful as generative AI can be, it can also be misused in plenty of ways. One is using generative AI to create endless AI images, which can then be passed off as real....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Robert Thompson

Pixel Call Assist is the best thing about the Pixel 7

Pixel Call Assist is the best thing about the Pixel 7 In our reviews of the Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 7 Pro, we praised the refinements of themes introduced with the Pixel 6. While the jump from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 7 may take some consideration, you can rest assured you’re getting one of thebest Android phones on the market. Many things make the Pixel 7 lineup great, from the sleek design to the phenomenal cameras, but everyday things make and break a phone....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 506 words · Nicole Green

Resident Alien Season 4's Story Hints At Repeating Linda Hamilton's Iconic 40-Year-Old Action Movie

Summary Resident Alienseason 4 can’t avoid addressing one of the loose ends from the season 3 finale, and it’ll also likely lead to a familiar storyline for Linda Hamilton. The legendary actor began as one ofResident Alien’s sci-fi guest stars, but has gradually become a bigger part of the show as it has progressed. As General McCallister,Hamilton has transitioned from being one of the story’s antagonistsinto one of the biggest allies of Alan Tudyk’s Harry Vanderspeigle....

June 20, 2025 · 5 min · 973 words · James Cuevas