Here's Why I've Found the PS5 Disappointing So Far

Quick Links I love the PS5. It packs powerful hardware that allows incredibly fast loading speeds and 4K gaming, as well as the innovative and immersive features of the DualSense controller. With all these impressive features, it’s no wonder my expectations for the console were sky-high. However, after using it for a few years, I must admit that I’m disappointed with the overall gaming experience. Here are some reasons why....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1275 words · Janice Lopez

Here's Why You Don't Really Need an AI PC—Yet

Quick Links There has been a lot of buzz lately about “AI PCs” and how the latest processors from AMD, Intel, Qualcomm, and others include dedicated neural processing units (NPUs) to poweron-device artificial intelligence. While the promise of seamlessly integrating AI into our computers is intriguing, for most users, an AI-focused PC may not be necessary just yet. A Regular PC Can Run Most Consumer-Level AI Tools and Tasks AnAI PC uses its NPU to handle AI tasks easily, but the everyday AI tools we interact with don’t necessarily require special AI hardware....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 656 words · Caleb Mitchell

How I Instantly Remove Unwanted Objects From My Photos With One Tap

There are few things worse than realizing a trash can ruined the only Instagram-worthy shot you took. Thankfully, most editing apps now offer object removal features that save you the hassle of needing a second run of your photoshoot. I’ve tried nearly all of them, and there’s one app I’ve found you can never go wrong with. Using Adobe Express’s Remove Objects Tool Adobe Express is Adobe’s all-in-one content creation tool and is essentially a middleground between Photoshop (which I’m yet to find my way around) and basic mobile editing apps with nothing more than filters....

July 12, 2025 · 5 min · 895 words · April Flores

How On Earth Does Michael J. Fox's Forgotten Disney Movie Only Have 49% On Rotten Tomatoes?!

Not every Disney movie can beFrozenorThe Lion King, and for every smash hit there’s a jewel lost in the depths of the ocean. At least, that’s the case forAtlantis: The Lost Empire, a movie that, despite gaining cult classic status, has only 49% on Rotten Tomatoes. Released in an era of princesses and musical prowess,the darker-tonedAtlantishas been buried as one of Disney’s animated failures, but the creative risks make it one of the most underrated and unique Disney movies of the early 2000s....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 702 words · Anna Burns

How to Follow the 2022 World Cup With Google on Android

How to Follow the 2022 World Cup With Google on Android Following the 2022 Qatar World Cup doesn’t have to be a struggle. While there are plenty of apps you can use to stay on top of all the matches, penalties, yellow cards, and goals, there are a few features you might find especially useful with a simple Google search or the Google app itself. Yes, you can stay on top of the World Cup with Google!...

July 12, 2025 · 5 min · 954 words · Carol Robinson

How to Install the watchOS 9 Beta on Your Apple Watch

How to Install the watchOS 9 Beta on Your Apple Watch Apple is bringing some great new features to the Apple Watch with watchOS 9. you may get a sneak preview of what’s coming by installing the watchOS 9 public beta available now. We’ll show you how to get started. Begin by Downloading iOS 16 Public Beta Before getting started, just to note, there are currently two beta versions of watchOS 9 available—a public beta and developer beta....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Wayne Kramer

How to Make Your Music Sound Hi-Res Without Spending Much

Quick Links Listening to music in high-resolution (Hi-Res) doesn’t have to cost a fortune. With a few smart choices and simple upgrades, you can dramatically improve your audio experience without splurging on expensive equipment. If the audio itself is highly compressed, it doesn’t matter that your hardware is expensive or your audio setup was professionally installed. There aremany different audio formats. If you want to listen to Hi-Res music, you must listen to lossless audio formats....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 677 words · Raymond Garrison

How to Reset Your Sonos Speaker

Quick Links Resetting a Sonos speaker is useful if you’re transferring ownership. It can also work if the device isn’t working properly, and you’ve tried all other troubleshooting options. Learn how to reset a Sonos One, Sonos Play:1, and other Sonos speakers back to factory settings. How to Factory Reset a Sonos Era 100 or Era 300 Speaker When the speaker has successfully reset, the light will flash green. How to Factory Reset a Sonos One Speaker How to Factory Reset a Sonos Play:1 Speaker Resetting a Sonos Play:1 to factory settings is similar, but there’s no Join button on this device....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Karen Bishop

How to Save Data to a CSV File in a C# Application

How to Save Data to a CSV File in a C# Application Saving data to a file can be a very powerful technique when it comes to data analysis or reporting. If you are creating a C# application, you’re able to create CSV files to save your data in. CSV files are text files that you can store values in. You can separate each data point by adding commas between values....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Brett Love

How to scan for nearby AirTags and Bluetooth trackers with your phone

AirTags and other Bluetooth trackers are meant to make your life easier. You can use them to find your keys or purse, track your luggage, or keep tabs on important items. Although they’re commonly called Bluetooth trackers, AirTags and some other similar devices use both Bluetooth andultra-wideband (AKA UWB)for location tracking. Due to their small size, Bluetooth trackers can be easily lost or misplaced. They can be misused by thieves and stalkers to track your location and belongings without your knowledge....

July 12, 2025 · 5 min · 972 words · Christopher Armstrong

I Tried These 7 News Aggregators, and This Is My Favorite

Quick Links We live in a time when news flows from multiple sources, including traditional news outlets, blogs, and social media platforms, to name a few. That’s why, over the last few years, I’ve moved away from getting my daily dose of current events and updates from a single news outlet to using news aggregators. But while aggregators do a great job of curating breaking news from different sources, not all are created equal....

July 12, 2025 · 5 min · 964 words · Barbara Martin

I'm Very Relieved The Conners Season 6 Ended A Roseanne Story That Never Worked

Summary WhenThe Connersseason 6 ended one of the sitcom spinoff’s longest running storylines, I was relieved to see thisRoseannecall-back finally wrapped up.The Connersis a successfulRoseannefollowup, but the show sometimes betrays the spirit of its predecessor. I was disappointed when the spinoff focused subplots on Harris’s entitlement, a lazy stereotype about members of Gen Z that betrayed its usual warm attitude toward its heroes. Similarly, I wasn’t impressed withseason 6 largely forgetting Louise’s school board campaigneven though this was the sort of politically contentious plotRoseannewould have centered on....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1109 words · Victoria Nelson

Infinity Nikki's First Week Establishes A Trend That Will Hopefully Continue

Gacha games are a balancing act between keeping free-to-play fans happy while still making money, and theInfinity Nikkiteam over at Infold Games is doing something right in their first week of release. Since the game’s debut on December 4, Infold devs have been extremely communicative with their playerbase in a few ways, primarily on X (formerly Twitter) and through in-game communications. This has established not only a trend of attentiveness to the state of the game and players, but alsoone of gifting players with numerous redeem codes and in-game rewards....

July 12, 2025 · 5 min · 1029 words · Billy Conrad