Firefox's Updated Terms of Use Are Not As Bad As They Sound

Mozilla has had to clarify some of the language used in the new terms of use for Firefox. This came after some users heavily criticized the overly broad language surrounding the collection and use of user data. Mozilla Introduces Misunderstood Terms of Use This week saw Mozilla introduce a terms of use and an updated privacy notice for its Firefox browser. Unfortunately, not everyone welcomed the updates, and instead, criticized some of the language used....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Jeremiah Simmons

Gmail: How to send encrypted email messages

The internet doesn’t have a filter, so anyone can get your data if you’re not careful. This also means the information you send could get into the wrong hands. Plus, there may be times when you have to send sensitive files and messages, whether it’s an email containing an attachment of a company’s financial assets or a contract that holds a client’s personal information. You’re required to take all the precautions toprotect this type of information....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Daniel Barrett

Google Messages teaches old dog SMS a new trick

Google Messages teaches old dog SMS a new trick DespiteGoogle’s repeated pleas and jibes at Appleto adoptRCS messagingfor iPhones, we aren’t any closer to that happening. Reactions (or Tapbacks, as Apple calls them) are a key sticking point for the two parties as communication between an iPhone user and Android has remained fairly old-fashioned with no meaningful support for on-message reactions while using SMS. That seemed to be changing last week when Google was found to betesting the ability to react to SMS textssent from an iPhone user....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Mr. Jeremy Moore DDS

Google Pay: How to create and use virtual credit and debit cards

Google’s virtual card feature is a safer way to make payments, both in-app and online. When you use this feature, a unique virtual card number replaces your physical card number. This way, when you check out, your actual payment details remain undisclosed, protecting against fraud and identity theft. Keep reading to learn how to create and use virtual cards on yourgo-to Chromebookor PC and phone. How does Google’s virtual card work?...

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 559 words · Marilyn Norman

House Of The Dragon Season 2, Episode 5 Ending Explained: What Rhaenyra & Jacaerys' Plan Is

Includes SPOILERS for House of the Dragon season 2, episode 5, and for Fire & Blood, the show’s source material. Summary House of the Dragonseason 2, episode 5, has a ton of fresh material to break down, exploring the aftermath of Rook’s Rest. The Dance of the Dragons came fully into fruition in episode 4, “The Red Dragon and the Gold,” wherethe Blacks and Greensmet in the minor Crownlands castle, Rook’s Rest....

June 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1311 words · John Mcdaniel

How I Spot Tech Gimmicks and Avoid Wasting My Money on Nonsense

Quick Links Have you ever bought tech you barely use? Or worse, multiple devices that do the same thing? I learned this the hard way, thanks to a couple of purchases that seemed exciting but ended up gathering dust in a drawer. Now, I make a conscious effort to separate tech I’d actually use from flashy gimmicks that end up being a waste of money. 1I Rarely Buy First-Gen Releases One of my biggest rules is that I almost never buy a first-generation product....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 845 words · Michael Contreras

How to Create Action Buttons in Microsoft PowerPoint

Action buttons, as the name suggests, are buttons that trigger an action in Microsoft PowerPoint. Adding action buttons can make your presentations more interactive. You can add a button to move up a slide or play a video. This guide explains how to create, design, and add effects to action buttons in PowerPoint. How to Add Action Buttons in Microsoft PowerPoint Go to your Microsoft PowerPoint presentation and open the slide on which you want to create an action button....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 566 words · John Thompson

How to make sure your Samsung Galaxy phone charges as fast as possible

How to make sure your Samsung Galaxy phone charges as fast as possible Fast charging has now become a common feature in smartphones. However, the tech itself has become a convoluted mess as every Android manufacturer has developed its own standard. Samsung’s Galaxy phones feature a more common USB Power Delivery implementation for fast charging that’s compatible with a wide variety of other gadgets. Since the Korean smartphone makerno longer bundles a power adapter with its devices, topping up your Galaxy phone’s battery is not as simple as before....

June 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1142 words · Rebecca Butler

How to Run a Program Periodically Using the Watch Command on Linux

Sometimes, you need to repeatedly run a command or a program to monitor various aspects of your system, like ongoing processes, disk space usage, or user logins. The Linux watch command lets you automate these tasks without having to manually run them again and again. Using this command, you may monitor system activities in real time such as user logins, network status, memory and CPU usage, disk space, etc. Let’s see how to use the watch command in Linux....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 748 words · Kimberly Patel

How to uninstall the Android 13 Developer Preview

How to uninstall the Android 13 Developer Preview With Google’s recent release of theAndroid 13 Developer Preview, it’s that time again for the adventurous users to try out an early build. As its name states, this preview release is mainly for developers, but anyone can install it on their Pixel device. Of course, as an unfinished product with potential user-facing bugs, many users will be looking for a way to go back to Android 12 soon enough....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 999 words · Emily Lewis

I Sure Hope Beetlejuice 2 Is Better Than Michael Keaton's Last Two Franchise Returns

Summary Michael Keaton is returning to an iconic role withBeetlejuice Beetlejuice, and I really hope that it goes better for him than the last two times he’s returned to major franchises. It’s been 36 years since audiences last saw Keaton play Beetlejuice in Tim Burton’s original movie. Although he’s more famous for playing Batman, his return inBeetlejuice 2brings him back to his original franchise role. Whether you only watched the 1988 movie for the first time recently or have been a fan for decades, the chance to see Keaton play Beetlejuice again is quite exciting....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 863 words · Shannon Gibbs

IFA 2022: Are Foldable EVs the Future or Doomed to Bendy Failure?

IFA 2022: Are Foldable EVs the Future or Doomed to Bendy Failure? Electric scooters are fun, practical, and sometimes utterly terrifying—but not really portable. That statement might raise a few eyebrows, as most already fold down flat enough to fit in the back of most cars. The truth is, sitting next to someone on the train with a folding bike is still a more comfortable experience than a long, heavy e-Scooter....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 701 words · Rachel Montgomery

IFA 2023: The Best New Smart Home Products We Saw

IFA 2023 is still in full swing in Berlin. And the show is busy as ever with product announcements from a host of companies. We’re highlighting the best new smart home products from IFA. Philips Hue Secure Cameras www.philips-hue.com/newlaunches. Well-known for its lineup of popular smart lights, Philips Hue isbranching out with smart home security products. The highlight of the company’s IFA announcements were a trio of new Philips Hue Secure Cameras....

June 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1075 words · Sarah Hall