7 Free Tools I Use Every Week That Make Life Online Easier

Life online gets messy fast—but these seven free tools help me keep things under control and make the internet easier to use, week after week. 7Grammarly Grammarly is easily one of the tools I rely on the most. As someone who writes a lot—whether it’s emails, articles, or even social media posts—having a second pair of eyes is invaluable. At first glance, it might seem like Grammarly only catches typos, but it goes further, helping with tone, clarity, and even word choice, so your writing fits different situations....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 754 words · Angela Thompson

7 Projects For Your New 16GB Raspberry Pi 5

Quick Links The Raspberry Pi company went on a product launch spree in 2024, and there are no signs of slowing down in 2025. Now, you can finally buy a Raspberry Pi 5 with 16GB of soldered memory, opening up many exciting new projects and the chance to use the Raspberry Pi 5 as a proper desktop! 1An Actual Desktop Experience Thefirst Raspberry Pi single-board computer, Model B (yes, Model B came before the cheaper Model A), was released in October 2012 and had 256MB of RAM....

June 2, 2025 · 5 min · 1055 words · Paul Miller

At I/O 2023, Google proves it still doesn't understand hardware

Following an hour of announcements on how generative AI will fundamentally change your Google experience at the2023 I/O developer conference, the company finally turned its attention to hardware. While AI is decidedlythetheme of I/O this time around, hardware has become increasingly important to the event over the time, and this right now is Google’s biggest push to date, culminating in three hardware launches this year. More and more, Google is positioning itself as a viable alternative to more mainstream Android manufacturers like Samsung — which I suspect might have to do with a plan B, should regulatory actions ever make it lose its strong grip on Android....

June 2, 2025 · 10 min · 2097 words · Lisa Smith MD

AT&T's ridiculously good $5 Moto Razr+ deal skips all the trade-in drama

Motorola Razr+ (2023) After three long years of being MIA, the newMotorola Razr and Razr+were finally revealed to the public this month. Taking aim at the foldable market, Motorola’s new clamshell smartphones have a lot to offer — impressive specs, a unique design, and two beautiful displays that deliver unprecedented versatility. Only the fancier Razr+ is available right now, and it comes in at an expected(ly steep) $1000, but if you’re hoping to get your hands on this sleek little smartphone without paying an arm and a leg, AT&T has an amazing preorder offer that slices the price down to almost nothing....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Lauren Morris

AT&T: How to set up a Wi-Fi hotspot on your phone

No matter what phone you use, you need data. You need a cellular data plan to get that data when you’re not home. AT&T is one ofthe best carriers. With some AT&T plans, you may use your smartphone, whether it’s abudget phoneor one of the best, to share data with your other devices using a hotspot. This guide helps you identify if you have an AT&T plan capable of creating a hotspot and how to use it....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Lisa Huffman

Baldur's Gate 3 Patches In New Dialogue For A Highly-Desired Companion After Players Discover Workaround

Summary Recruiting characters and companions inBaldur’s Gate 3can be a challenge butone of the most bizarre workarounds to adding Minthara to Tav’s party now makes a lot more sensein the context of the game. When it comes to working with the grumpy Paladin, players quickly learned that if they wanted to add Minthara to their team, killing her towards the end of a specific quest wasn’t the way to do it....

June 2, 2025 · 5 min · 957 words · Karen Palmer

Cobra Kai Season 6 Just Created An Even More Troubling Dojo Mystery

Summary Cobra Kai dojo was left without a sensei afterCobra Kaiseason 5, and the trailer for season 6 made the fate of the titular school even more baffling. The business, which was originally owned by John Kreese inThat Karate Kid, has changed hands several times throughoutCobra Kai. After Terry Silver’s arrest in season 5, it seemed that Cobra Kai dojo would end up back under the original owner’s control, the newly escaped John Kreese....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 846 words · Leslie Howard

DC's ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN Redesign Delivers the Hottest Man of Steel in History

Summary Arguably the most iconic superhero of all time,Supermanis getting a major overhaul that’s sure to get fans' blood pumping. DC Comics has finally revealed details about its upcoming Absolute Universe and provided fans with a glimpse of its new take on the Trinity, including a bold new design for the Man of Steel. Days before DC Comics heads to San Diego Comic-Con 2024, the publisher has revealed major details aboutits brand-new DC All In initiative....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Jose Rangel

Elevate your Google Pixel 8 experience with new cases and accessories from Spigen

Spigen has long been a cutting-edge designer of cases and accessories for Google’s smartphones, offering the perfect blend of style, protection, and innovative products for Google’s suite of Pixel smartphones, and their newPixel 8 lineupis no exception. Spigen cases for the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Ultra Hybrid Zero:One is the case that customers are clamoring for, and it’s easy to see why. This technical teardown case gives a glimpse into the high-tech components, making it the quintessential techie phone case, and it’s sure to be a great conversation starter....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Mary Sanchez

Eugene Sheffer Crossword August 15, 2025 Answers (7/31/25)

Our Eugene Sheffer Crossword June 26, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The Eugene Sheffer Crossword is a daily puzzle that has been entertaining and challenging solvers for many years. Known for its simplicity and straightforward approach, the puzzle offers a satisfying and enjoyable solving experience for crossword fans of all levels. The clues are clear and concise, making it a great choice for those who are new to crosswords or just looking for a quick and easy puzzle to complete....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Jennifer Armstrong

Firefox 111 for Android is here to block cross-site tracking

Google Chromeis the most popular browser on Android, but there are plenty of other web browsers on the Play Store worth trying. Mozilla Firefox is one of them, and thanks to its partial support for extensions, it ranks among ourfavorite web browsers for Android. Just like Chrome, Mozilla rolls out major Firefox updates once a month with new features and underlying changes. After picking upone of Android 13’s nicest features in February, Mozilla has released Firefox 111 for Android with cross-site blocking enabled by default....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Tiffany Finley

Google is supercharging your Play Books library management

When it comes to keeping a collection ofe-booksneatly organized, there are many options out there. But if you’re fully invested into the Google ecosystem, you’ve probably looked at theGoogle Play Booksapp at least once. It lets you buy and read all kinds of e-books, comics, and even audiobooks, though when your library gets bigger, it gets significantly harder to organize. After blessing the servicewith a new icon, Google is now adding some direly needed library management improvements....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Dylan Hamilton

Google Meet might switch to a safer interface when it spots you're walking

Sometimes it’s just not possible to sit down for aGoogle Meetcall or conference, and you’re forced to take part in a meeting while you’re on the move. Google is reportedly preparing a new mode for the Meet Android app specifically made to accommodate this use case, adding a simplified interface tailored to be usable at a glance. The new interface isn’t live yet, but Google has already added the underlying code, which9to5Googlewas able to activate to give us a glimpse at the feature ahead of its release....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 319 words · Scott Payne