Google Meet will now save you from embarrassing memory lapses during presentations

Google Meet will now save you from embarrassing memory lapses during presentations Google Meetmakes it super easy to present with Slides, thanks to its tight integration with Google’s app ecosystem. But while you’re presenting to all your colleagues on a video call, it’s your personal notes that save you from any faux pas. To make your speaker notes easier to access, Google Meet is adding a new tool that will put your notes right next to your presentation....

May 10, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · Kevin Mccarthy

Halloween Streaming Events for Spooky Scares in October 2022

Halloween Streaming Events for Spooky Scares in October 2022 Spooky season has arrived. And along with pumpkin-spiced lattes comes Halloween-themed entertainment from the most popular streaming services. The 2022 lineup is packed full of old classics and new Halloween originals. Hulu, Netflix, Disney+, Peacock, and Discovery+ are all offering a curated collection of Fall and Halloween-themed content for 2022. 1.Hulu’s Huluween Huluween is a long-standing tradition of the streaming platform Hulu....

May 10, 2025 · 4 min · 752 words · Edward Sampson

Introducing StarCoder: The New Programming AI

Introducing StarCoder: The New Programming AI BigCode recently released a new artificially intelligent LLM (Large Language Model) named StarCoder with the aim of helping developers write efficient code faster. Here, you will learn about StarCoder, how StarCoder works and how you’re able to utilize StarCoder to enhance your coding prowess. What Is StarCoder? StarCoder is an LLM designed solely for programming languages with the aim of assisting programmers in writing quality and efficient code within reduced time frames....

May 10, 2025 · 4 min · 684 words · Kevin Tate

Marvel Snap is a new card game from Hearthstone's former director

Marvel Snap is a new card game from Hearthstone’s former director There’s a new Marvel title coming to mobile, and it’s a collectible card game fromNuverseandSecond Dinner. Second Dinner is a notable name as it’s headed by the former Hearthstone game director, ideally adding up to a studio that knows a thing or two about CCGs. This game is called Marvel Snap, and unsurprisingly you’ll collect hero cards to build a team to battle friends and foes....

May 10, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Russell Davis

The best apps for your Synology NAS

The best apps for your Synology NAS NAS (network-attached storage) options take a backup of your phone, PC, and other data. One prominent name in NAS is Synology. Synology NAS creates private cloud storage, making your data continuously available to everyone connected to the network. it’s possible to store, access, back up, and share your files freely and securely. A Synology NAS service gives you access to first-party apps that make it easy to create your private cloud and access the data from any device you own....

May 10, 2025 · 7 min · 1371 words · Ronald Aguilar

The top Google Docs tips and tricks to try today

The top Google Docs tips and tricks to try today Google Docs is one of the best word processors available. The productivity tool is part of Google Workspace and is available with afree Google account. Google Docs allows you to edit documents online or offline and offers advanced features for seamless collaboration with others. The app supports integration with Gmail, Google Drive, Sheets, and a growing list of add-ons for enhanced capabilities on your PC,Android phone, or tablet....

May 10, 2025 · 8 min · 1519 words · Kathryn Green

Waterfield's Analogue Pocket cases are your portable game console's secret weapon

Waterfield’s Analogue Pocket cases are your portable game console’s secret weapon As the resident gamer dude at AP, I’ve been lucky enough tocover mobile gaming for years, going hands-on with a plethora of products, fromthe best gamesto controllers, and even the occasionalhandheld streaming device. While the Analogue Pocket may not run Android, my life-long love of all gaming portables means I had to buy one, and so I was lucky enough to get into the second round of sales, which is precisely how I was able toreview the elusive deviceearlier this year....

May 10, 2025 · 7 min · 1292 words · Spencer Gutierrez

Weekend poll: Do you use a hi-fi music streaming service?

Weekend poll: Do you use a hi-fi music streaming service? Although it seems like the market has largely settled on a couple of flagship options, there’s no shortage of ways to stream your favorite songs these days. Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music — these are just a handful of the apps you can download from the Play Store right now before diving into curated playlists and new releases. If you really want to get the most out of your music library, though, you’ll need higher-quality audio....

May 10, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Marvin Goodman

Could an AI-Powered Bing Beat Google at Search?

Could an AI-Powered Bing Beat Google at Search? OpenAI’s AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT, was made freely available to the public in November 2022 for testing. Within a few days, it was already a blockbuster–over a million people had signed up.More recently, Microsoft partnered with OpenAI to work on implementing artificial intelligence in some of its services. One notable inclusion is Bing, with plenty of rumors swirling around. But just how might that look, and would it stand any chance against Google?...

May 9, 2025 · 4 min · 822 words · Carlos Wilson

How to Create Folders to Organize Chats and Channels on Zoom

How to Create Folders to Organize Chats and Channels on Zoom Organizing your work and personal items is one of the ways you’re able to take control of your day. A simple thing like arranging your desk or taking the time to sort out your filing system can go a long way. But organizing your virtual life can also make a huge difference. And you can do that on Zoom. The video conferencing app allows you to create folders to organize your chats and channels....

May 9, 2025 · 3 min · 609 words · Tiffany Brown

How to Use VeraCrypt’s Advanced Features to Secure Important Files

How to Use VeraCrypt’s Advanced Features to Secure Important Files Optional alternative title: How to Use VeraCrypt’s Advanced Features to Protect Sensitive Data Many security experts recommend using VeraCrypt to secure sensitive files. It’s not hard to see why: VeraCrypt provides users with “military-grade” file encryption abilities. It’s free, open-source, and available on all major desktop operating systems. Anyone can use VeraCrypt’s basic functions for files that need safekeeping. But if you’re looking to take file security to another level, then VeraCrypt can keep you covered with its many advanced features....

May 9, 2025 · 8 min · 1509 words · Rodney Moore

5 Ways to Keep Your E-Bike Running Like New

5 Ways to Keep Your E-Bike Running Like New E-bikes are much more convenient than regular bikes, and they’ve seen an increase in popularity due to this very fact. But, just like any regular bicycle, e-bikes require regular maintenance to keep them going strong. Not only this, but e-bikes also have electric motors and batteries due to their electrification. This means that there are added components that need to be cared for, and keeping on top of your e-bike maintenance is a surefire way to keep it running for a long time....

May 8, 2025 · 5 min · 1057 words · Ralph Pruitt

Amazon: How to find and archive old orders

Amazon: How to find and archive old orders Amazon is the go-to website for millions of customers every year. It lets you view your online shopping history on your phone, desktop PC, Mac, or Chromebook. Although there isn’t a dedicated option to delete an item from yourAmazon order historyor hide orders from family members who share your account, Amazon lets you archive orders to keep them out of sight. Archiving your orders keeps birthday presents, such aswireless headphones, and other surprise gifts out of everyone’s sight using the same Amazon account....

May 8, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Tammy Clark