iPhone beginners find a very streamlined design in the latest Apple iPhones, a design Apple continues to make even more minimalist. Like many recent Android models, you won’t find many buttons, most are now replaced with Face ID and swiping motions, and the existing buttons tend to have multiple uses. That means users with their first iPhones have a common question: How do you turn it off without a power button?...
How to Upscale Your Old Videos With MadVR for Windows You’ve just purchased a new monitor, perfect for gaming and using apps. But, when you tried to watch your offline media, the quality was a blocky and blurry mess. Shouldn’t everything look better on your brand-new monitor? Welcome to the world of modern high-res displays, where most of our older video files can only cover one-fourth of the screen… at best....
Originally, Windows 11 lacked a native Optical Character Recognition (OCR) feature. The closest thing to OCR is possible using Microsoft PowerToys which offers copying text from images feature. Fortunately, Microsoft changed all that with a new feature in the Snipping Tool. Once updated, the Snipping Tool features a new “Text Actions” feature which can help you copy text from screenshots. Let’s explore it in detail. What is the Text Actions Feature in the Snipping Tool?...
Smartphones go with us everywhere, from our houses to the beach. They’re our constant companions. They are with us when we get wet or trip and fall and can be damaged alongside us. Even if you havea premium Android phonewith the newest screen protection, there’s no guarantee your phone won’t break if it falls or is hit. Stores like uBreakiFix can service many popular devices on the same day, so you don’t have to go without your phone for long....
Summary Warning: This article contains spoilers forThe Last of Us Part II. Sadly, Catherine O’Hara’s mysterious, undisclosed role inThe Last of Usseason 2 probably won’t be the Seraphite prophet – but I think I know who it will be. Along with Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, and Jeffrey Wright as Isaac, O’Hara has been cast in a key role inThe Last of Usseason 2. But unlike those other actors, O’Hara’s role is being kept a secret....
Quick Links The problem with setting a password using a clever idea or pattern is that, more often than not, other people have thought of that same pattern and set up their passwords like that. Such is the case of keyboard walk passwords, which may appear strong to begin with but are actually very insecure. So, what are keyboard walk passwords, and why shouldn’t you use them? What Is a Keyboard Walk Password?...
The smallest earbuds in the world are being showcased at IFA Berlin 2023, and they’ve certainly caught our eye. Even better, the JBuds Mini is hitting the stores, so you’ll get to try them out yourself. On top of being absolutely adorable thanks to their miniature size, they’re also powerful earbuds that will help you listen to your favorite music or take calls on the go. TheJBuds Mini were announced at CES 2023, but now that they’ve launched, we’re taking a closer look at them....
Summary Lionsgatemay have finally found the heir apparent to theJohn Wickfranchise. Debuting in 2014,John Wickwas an unmitigated success for Lionsgate, who distributed the Thunder Road Pictures and 87Eleven Productions collaboration through their Summit Entertainment label. Since then, the film has spawned several sequels and spin-offs, including the upcomingBallerinastarring Ana de Armas. Lionsgate has also released several other action films in a similar vein, includingBoy Kills Worldand upcoming fare likeThe Crow,Borderlands, and1992....
Summary Austin Stowell gave audiences a first look at his young Gibbs character inNCIS: Origins, which was almost perfect.The Hating Gameactor is set to take over the role of Leroy Jethro Gibbs in a newNCISspinoffthat will follow the young agent as he starts at Camp Pendleton’s NCIS office. Harmon portrayed Gibbs in the originalNCISseries for almost two decades until he parted ways with the series in season 19. Stowell will take over as Gibbs, but his ability to emulate the original is crucial to theNCIS: Originsstory....
Summary Pedro Pascal contains his dominance in Hollywood withGladiator 2, the long-anticipated sequel to the 2000 epic historical dramamovie starring Russell Croweas Maximus Decimus Meridius.Pascal’s role was a bit of a mystery in the months leading up to the 2024 film’s premiere(which is scheduled for July 23, 2025). However, Paramount Pictures has finally released some information about who Pascal is playing, including his character’s name and his interesting history with a couple of important figures from the firstGladiatormovie....
Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: The High Republic #10 Summary The Jedi of the High Republic Era are finally making a comeback against their biggestStar Warsrivals. Despite being an era of relative peace and prosperity, the High Republic Era did have its fair share of chaos and violence at its close. Not only does this include the events ofThe Acolyte, but also the period set 100 years prior that’s been covered in the High Republic books and comics that have been published since 2021’sLight of the Jedi....
Quick Links With the discontinuation of Authy’s desktop app in January 2024, thousands of users are looking for a 2FA desktop replacement. Thankfully, there are heaps of excellent authenticator applications and browser extensions that you can use to replace Authy. Desktop Alternatives to Authy This table illustrates the apps that are aiming to fill the void left by Authy on the desktop: Available as Supports data export Supports biometrics/passcodes...
Quick Links Alongside major announcements like Apple Intelligence, iOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, Apple also showcased the next iteration of watchOS at WWDC 2024. Below, we list the best watchOS 11 features that Apple plans to bring to your Apple Watch in fall 2024. 1The Vitals App Your Apple Watch collects a wide variety of health data during sleep, such as heart rate, respiratory rate, sleep duration, blood oxygen, and more....
