How to Fix a Grayed-Out Legacy Boot Option in the BIOS on Windows

How to Fix a Grayed-Out Legacy Boot Option in the BIOS on Windows Newer computers come with Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) as the new standard. However, Legacy BIOS is still largely part of most active systems due to legacy software and hardware support. Switching from UEFI to Legacy BIOS is easy using the firmware utility. But what if the legacy boot option is grayed out in BIOS? This can happen for a few reasons....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 592 words · Patricia Briggs

How to Make Google Slides Play Automatically

Do you want your slides to advance automatically so you can focus on delivering the message of your presentation? If so, you can make Google Slides play automatically without the need to click manually to advance to the next slide. Whether you’re presenting locally or publishing your presentation to the web, we’ll show you how to make Google Slides play automatically. How to Make Google Slides Play Automatically When Presenting Locally Google Slides is packed with features to enhance your presentations, and Autoplay is a standout....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 548 words · Juan Walls

I Just Realized One Thing The Big Bang Theory's Finale Got Wrong

Quick Links I have been a fan of the hilarious sitcomThe Big Bang Theorysince the first season aired in 2007. As an audience member, I find it very easy tobecome invested in the love stories the comedy series focuses on.There was the classic will-they-won’t-they with Penny (Kaley Cuoco) and Dr. Leonard Hofstadter (Johnny Galecki). There was also the slow burn friends-to-lovers between the show’s most quirky couple, Dr. Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons) and Dr....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 943 words · Abigail Santos

I Switched to an Encrypted Email Provider, but I've Already Given Up

After years of loyalty to Gmail, I finally created a Proton Mail account to switch over completely. While using an encrypted email provider like Proton Mail sounds ideal, I quickly ran into obstacles that made me give up. 4Less Convenience Moving from Gmail to Proton Mail, I expected a small learning curve. I initially thought the transition would be smooth after reading how Proton Mail has streamlined its experience. But what I didn’t anticipate was just how much convenience I’d be giving up....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 948 words · Danielle Stevens

I Won’t Watch Netflix Without These 5 Chrome Extensions

I’ve used Netflix for years at this point, but there are a few features I wish it had—and some useful ones it’s actually removed. Thankfully, you can extend Netflix’s functionality and options with these handy Chrome extensions. BeforeGoogle’s Manifest v2 extension update, there were plenty more Netflix Chrome extensions. Unfortunately,Google’s extension update killed many popular plugins, and their developers haven’t updated to the new version. Either that or they were already finished updating the project, and Google’s update is another nail in the coffin....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 867 words · Matthew Wright

iQOO 9 Pro review: A serious alternative to the Galaxy S22

iQOO 9 Pro review: A serious alternative to the Galaxy S22 You may not have heard of iQOO just yet. It’s a subsidiary of Vivo, one of the many companies under the BBK Electronics umbrella (which also includes OnePlus, Oppo, and Realme). It was founded in 2019 with an explicit focus on gaming and other performance-focused tasks, but without all that RGB lighting galore ornamenting most gaming hardware. The latest flagship phone in its lineup, the iQOO 9 Pro, isn’t any different in that regard....

June 18, 2025 · 10 min · 2037 words · Donna Lambert

Jon Hamm's Star-Studded Comedy With 20% Rotten Tomatoes Score Climbs Streaming Chart 9 Years Later

Jon Hammis known mainly as a TV actor.He has been nominated for multiple Emmys, mostly for playing thelead role of Don Draper in the hit seriesMad Men. Despite all of his nominations, he only ever won an Emmy once for the role. Nonetheless, Hamm has continued to be a prominent actor in the television sector, being nominated for Emmys twice in 2024 for his parts inThe Morning ShowandFargo. Most recently, Hamm played a significant role in the popular Taylor Sheridan show,Landman....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Rebecca Hutchinson

LA Times Mini Crossword July 16, 2025 Answers (6/30/25)

Our LA Times Mini Crossword July 06, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The LA Times Mini Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle published in the Los Angeles Times, one of the largest newspapers in the United States. It is highly regarded by crossword enthusiasts for its challenging clues and clever themes. It is a traditional-style crossword, with a grid of black and white squares, and clues in both the across and down directions....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Darrell Kidd

Longlegs: Nicolas Cage's Terrifying Transformation & Villain's Backstory Clarified By Director

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Longlegs! Summary Longlegsused makeup to hint at the villain’s horrifying past. Unlike many contemporary horror movies,Longlegswas not inspired by real-world crimes, but it still retains a realistic and horrifying approach to the concept of mystical serial killing. Starring Nicolas Cage and Maika Monroe, the story follows Monroe’s Lee Harker, an FBI agent desperately searching for a way to stop a series of murder-suicides. The movie has proven to be a hit at the box office, more than doubling its $10 million budget in just its opening weekend....

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 837 words · Lauren Smith

Microsoft Clipchamp: How to make green screen videos

Whether it’s movies, advertising, fashion, sports, or news, green screens play a role in adding visuals and special effects during video editing. You don’t need to be a skilled video editor or have access to professional apps to create mesmerizing videos. Windows 11’s default video editor, Clipchamp, makes green screen videos in no time. Spending time creating a visual masterpiece is worth the effort. Especially when you want to use these videos for your YouTube channel, gaming stream, TikTok ad, or corporate client....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Robin Johnson

National Email Week 2025: Take Control of Your Inbox With MakeUseOf

Quick Links We all use it, and we all hate it (at least sometimes). Email has come a long way and is the backbone of digital communication—but that doesn’t mean you couldn’t be using it better and smarter. For National Email Week, we’re putting a spotlight on the one tool you may’t avoid, but definitely can improve: your email. Your Annual Wake-Up Call for Inbox Chaos The second week of June isNational Email Week....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Rachel Gutierrez

New The Rings Of Power Season 2 Trailer Makes A Sauron Plot Hole Much Harder To Avoid

Summary The new trailer forThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerseason 2 makes a Sauron plot hole look all the more baffling. As is usually the case in the final weekend of July,San Diego Comic-Con 2024’s movie and TV trailersare being released in full force. Thankfully,Screen Rantis present and waiting to deliver all the updates necessary from SDCC 2024, including those pertaining toThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerseason 2....

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 661 words · Wesley Johnson

Nothing Phone (1) vs. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G: Which Is the Better Mid-Range Phone?

Nothing Phone (1) vs. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G: Which Is the Better Mid-Range Phone? Ever since Carl Pei teased the Nothing Phone (1), the tech industry hasn’t shut up about it—including us. It’s one of the most hyped phones of recent times that makes some big promises. So, let’s cut to the chase: should you actually buy it? Let’s compare the Nothing Phone (1) with the Samsung Galaxy A53. The former starts at £399 (roughly $475) and the latter starts at $449....

June 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1087 words · Robert Williams