Wi-Fi 6E devices will embrace 6GHz. Here’s what it means to you

The Federal Communications Commission may release 1,200 megahertz of spectrum in the 6GHz band for some types of unlicensed uses including Wi-Fi. If that happens you can expect new devices that can support the 6GHz band and these new devices already have a name: Wi-Fi 6E.

News         April 25, 2023

How to watch Microsoft’s October 2019 Surface event, and what to expect

Microsoft’s annual October Surface Event kicks off in less than a week. Here’s everything you need to know. From how to watch the keynote to what to expect in terms of product announcements. We mostly expect and hope to hear news about the Surface Pro, Surface Laptop and Centaurus product lines.

News         April 25, 2023

Equifax agrees to pay $700 million settlement for its 2017 data breach

Consumer credit reporting agency Equifax will pay a $700 million settlement for its 2017 data breach. The settlement includes payments and fines to be paid to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the states and up to $425 million in restitution for consumers affected by the data breach.

News         April 25, 2023

Microsoft’s new HoloLens hologram tech can do language translation

Microsoft provided a demo of a new innovation in its HoloLens hologram technology involving the ability to translate a hologram’s speech into different languages, while still allowing the natural voice of the person the hologram is replicating to shine through.

News         April 25, 2023

The best browsers for privacy

There’s no shortage of browsers to consider, but when choosing one for yourself, it’s important that it fits your privacy needs. These are our favorites.

Best Ofs         April 25, 2023

How to change your Gmail Inbox theme

Personalization can help spice up a boring, plain inbox. Here's our guide on how to change your Gmail inbox theme: pick a preset theme or upload your own photo.

Guides         April 24, 2023

How to e-sign a document

Electronically signing a document doesn't have to be hard. Here are five ways to e-sign your documents with free and premium options for the desktop or web.

Guides         April 24, 2023

How to use ChatGPT to summarize a book or article

Add recapping the written word to the list of things ChatGPT can do. In this guide, we'll show you how to use the AI chatbot to summarize books and articles.

Guides         April 11, 2023

These Chrome extensions will put cash-saving coupons right in your browser

If you use Chrome to shop online, you can save money on your holiday shopping. These Chrome extensions are sure to help you snag all sorts of great discounts.

Guides         December 5, 2022

How to block people on Snapchat

Need to block someone on Snapchat? Or stop users who aren't friends with you from contacting you on the app? We can show you how to do that.

Guides         December 4, 2022

How to post a Short on YouTube

Recording and posting a YouTube Short video is pretty similar to how posting a video is done on TikTok. Here's how to do it.

Guides         December 3, 2022

What does the lock mean on Snapchat?

Ever wondered what that lock icon on Snapchat means? In this guide, we'll go over what it means and how it relates to Snapchat stories.

Guides         December 2, 2022

This Chromebook is $99 in the Cyber Monday laptop deals

If you need a new 2-in-1 Chromebook, Best Buy's latest deal on the Lenovo Flex 3 Chromebook is a steal at just $99.

Trash         November 28, 2022

This 15-inch laptop with Microsoft 365 is $139, because Cyber Monday

This Cyber Monday laptop deal from Walmart saves you $30 on a 15-inch Gateway Ultra Slim Notebook.

Trash         November 28, 2022

How to use TikTok’s voice changer

Want to change the sound of your voice on TikTok? You can! You can do so by using TikTok's voice changer feature. Here's how.

Guides         November 26, 2022

How to delete a BeReal post

Don't like how your BeReal post looks? You can delete it. In this guide, we'll show you how and go over what else you should know about deleting BeReal posts.

Guides         November 24, 2022

What is BeReal?

BeReal is a fairly new social media app, and if you're wondering what it's about and how it's different from other social media platforms, check out this guide.

Guides         November 22, 2022

What is Ambient Mode on YouTube?

If you've heard about YouTube's new Ambient Mode feature but are not quite sure what it is or how to enable it, this is the guide for you.

Features         November 21, 2022

What is Twitter Blue and is it worth it?

Twitter Blue is a subscription service that gives users access to premium features. In this quick guide, we'll take a closer look at what it has to offer.

Guides         November 16, 2022

What is Mastodon? Here’s why everyone’s talking about this Twitter alternative

Mastodon is a social media platform that has gotten a lot of attention lately. In this guide, we'll go over everything you need to know about it.

Guides         November 15, 2022

Twitter’s SMS two-factor authentication is having issues. Here’s how to switch methods

If recent reports have you worried that your SMS 2FA method will fail and leave you locked out of your Twitter account, here's how to switch to another method.

News         November 15, 2022

Twitter has reportedly suspended signups for Twitter Blue

Twitter continues to struggle amid its post-acquisition drama. And now, it has reportedly suspended signups for Twitter Blue.

News         November 11, 2022

Twitter begins rollout of new gray check marks only to abruptly remove them

Twitter began rolling out new gray check marks to mark accounts as Official. Then it abruptly took them away. Here's what happened.

News         November 9, 2022

Some blue check Twitter users were unable to edit their names

Yesterday, some blue check Twitter users tweeted that they weren't able to edit their screen names anymore. This issue appears to be resolving though.

News         November 8, 2022

Mastodon surpasses 1 million monthly active users as Twitter backlash worsens

Social media platform Mastodon is experiencing growth as Twitter experiences a backlash against upcoming changes to its platform.

News         November 7, 2022

Twitter is reportedly working on paid DMs to celebrities

Twitter is reportedly working on another feature to help generate revenue. This time it involves paid DMs to celebrities.

News         November 4, 2022

Twitter reportedly plans to enable Edit Tweet for everyone this week

Twitter may roll out Edit Tweet to all users as early as this week, according to a report from Bloomberg.

News         November 3, 2022

Instagram to soon let creators make NFTs and sell them to fans

Meta has announced a number of new features for creators on its social media platforms, including one that lets creators make and sell NFTs on Instagram.

News         November 2, 2022

Clear Mode on TikTok: Here’s what it is and how to use it

You've probably heard that TikTok has a Clear Mode. But what is it? In this guide, we'll explain what this feature is and how to use it.

Features         November 1, 2022

Twitter Blue is losing Ad Free Articles and Musk’s latest tweets indicate further changes

Twitter Blue subscribers will lose one of their paid subscription perks: Ad-Free Articles, reports say. Elon Musk also tweeted other changes to Twitter Blue.

News         November 1, 2022

Staying on Twitter? Here are two ways to make it easier

If you're concerned about the future of Twitte, but not quite ready to leave just yet, you should know that you still have other options.

Features         October 31, 2022

Elon Musk considers bringing Vine back from the dead

Elon Musk has tweeted a poll asking about bringing back Vine, a defunct but beloved short-form video app.

News         October 31, 2022

Having trouble accessing your Instagram account? You’re not alone

Today's outage is an odd one since it apparently involves account suspensions. But if you're having trouble accessing your Instagram account, you aren't alone.

News         October 31, 2022

How to use Twitter Advanced Search

Are you looking for something specific on Twitter? You'll probably want to use its Advanced Search tool. Here's how to access it on a PC or on a mobile device.

Guides         October 28, 2022

Elon Musk officially owns Twitter now: a timeline of how we got here

Curious to know how Elon Musk purchased Twitter? We'll guide you through this complex story of takeover bids and poison pills.

Features         October 28, 2022

What do the eyes mean on your Snapchat Story?

Ever wondered what the "eyes" symbol means on a Snapchat Story? In this guide, we'll tell you exactly what it means and the feature it represents.

Features         October 27, 2022

YouTube is rolling out handles. Here’s what you need to know

YouTube is rolling out handles, and no, they're not the same as channel names. Here's what you need to know.

Guides         October 26, 2022

YouTube brings pinch to zoom and video navigation changes to everyone

YouTube is getting a slight makeover and apparently that also means everyone is finally getting pinch to zoom.

News         October 24, 2022