Three OnePlus golden-era phones pick up Paranoid Android's second Android 12 beta

Three OnePlus golden-era phones pick up Paranoid Android’s second Android 12 beta After disappearing from the custom ROM scene for a while, Paranoid Android returned with itsAndroid 12-based Sapphire buildsin late November last year, and the team released the first Alpha in 2021. This was followed by thefirst beta dropping in March 2022, starting with the OnePlus 9 series. Four months later, the second beta build of the ROM is here with several bug fixes and enhancements....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 333 words · Tamara Craig

11 Commonly Confused Monitor Specs and What They Mean

11 Commonly Confused Monitor Specs and What They Mean When purchasing a new monitor for your home office, the sheer number of options can be overwhelming. To make the best decision, you must understand the various terms used in monitor specifications and how they impact your display experience. We’re demystifying 11 commonly confused terms related to monitor specifications and explaining their significance, ensuring you can make an informed choice when selecting the perfect monitor for your needs....

April 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1259 words · Joshua Navarro

4 Tips to Avoid a Power Surge on a USB Port

4 Tips to Avoid a Power Surge on a USB Port A power surge occurs when a USB device consumes more power than a USB port can handle. While Windows instantly disconnects the device connected to the same USB port, you risk frying your USB port or motherboard. As such, it is critical to minimize the chance of this happening. If you wish to avoid power surge issues in the first place, here are four tips you can use to prevent this from happening....

April 25, 2025 · 3 min · 582 words · Roger Rivera

8 Things You Should Do as Soon as You Get a New Camera

8 Things You Should Do as Soon as You Get a New Camera Buying a new camera is one of photography’s greatest joys. Upgrading your equipment can help you take better photos and signify a new chapter in your photography journey. But while it’s all too easy to hop in and start taking pictures straight away, there are some things you need to take care of first. Using your camera will be much easier if you take early steps to protect your device....

April 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1150 words · Sarah Smith DDS

Google Pixel 7 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?

Google Pixel 7 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro: Which One Should You Buy? The Pixel 7 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro are two of the best smartphones on the market right now, especially if you live in the US. With the success of the Pixel 6 series, Google is planning to continue its trajectory with the Pixel 7 series and ship significantly more units. On the other hand, the iPhone 14 Pro has a lot that makes it really compelling....

April 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1214 words · Jessica Hall

Google Search makes it harder to find and listen to podcasts

Google Search makes it harder to find and listen to podcasts Some of themost popular entertainment appsout there have sections devoted to curating the best podcasts for their users. Spotify, Apple Music, and Google are no strangers to the importance of podcasts. In fact, Google spun off long-form audio content into a dedicatedGoogle Podcasts apppre-installed on Pixel phones. The service was also tightly integrated into Google Search, but it has recently disappeared without any explanation....

April 25, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Emily Allen

How to drop a pin in Google Maps in the mobile app and on your desktop

How to drop a pin in Google Maps in the mobile app and on your desktop you may bookmark a location in seconds by dropping a pin in Google Maps. A pin brings up relevant information for that location. It also opens the door to useful Google Maps features. Google Maps is usually installed by default on Android phones and tablets, includinghandy budget Chromebooks. However, you can install the app for free from the Play Store or App Store....

April 25, 2025 · 3 min · 635 words · Susan Allen

How to Explore Datasets in Go

How to Explore Datasets in Go To analyze a dataset, you first need to understand the data. Sometimes, you might have no forehand knowledge of a dataset, preventing you from getting the most out of it. As a data analyst, you can use Exploratory data analysis (EDA) to gain knowledge of your dataset before in-depth analysis. Exploratory data analysis (EDA) investigates a dataset to gain meaningful insights. The process of performing EDA involves querying information about the structure and contents of a dataset....

April 25, 2025 · 5 min · 932 words · Sheila Jones MD

IFTT: Everything you need to know about the automation app

IFTT: Everything you need to know about the automation app Smart home devicesbring convenience into our homes, making it easier to control devices remotely and bringing a new level of automation. The easiest way to make devices work with each other is to ensure they come from the same manufacturer or ecosystem.The new Matter protocolalso makes it easier for various products to communicate with each other, breaking boundaries across brands. Still, not all products are compatible with Matter or each other....

April 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1090 words · Gary Armstrong

That leaked Pro Google TV box is coming sooner than you think

That leaked Pro Google TV box is coming sooner than you think We knew it was coming, we just didn’t have any idea when. But now, Walmart has confirmed that itsleaked Onn Pro 4K streaming boxwill be available for general sale starting this month. While that’s some great news, it is a little confusing since the product is already live on its website, with 1,000s sold and 100s currently in people’s carts....

April 25, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Austin Mcdonald

The Google Pixel Watch app is getting its first post-release update

The Google Pixel Watch app is getting its first post-release update It’s been just over a month since theGoogle Pixel Watchhit store shelves. Unlike most ofour favorite smarwatches, the Pixel Watch actually doesn’t use the Wear OS Android app at all, instead relying on its own Pixel Watch app to manage the device from your phone. Today,Google announced that the app is getting its first post-release update, primarily to fix eSim bugs and make the watch’s Fitbit integration more visible....

April 25, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Wanda Ali

8 helpful Google Assistant commands for your Nest smart device

8 helpful Google Assistant commands for your Nest smart device Google’s AI-powered voice assistant Google Assistant remains an integral part of Android phones, Nest hardware, andthe best compatible smart speakers. Google Assistant on your smart speaker is more capable than merely setting up alarms, reminders, and shopping lists. Here are the best useful commands for the Next speaker or smart display to turn you into Google Assistant ninja. Sign up forfree Forgot your password?...

April 24, 2025 · 4 min · 668 words · Scott Christian

Descenders brings its manic downhill freeriding to Android

Descenders brings its manic downhill freeriding to Android Descenders, the procedurally generated downhill biking game, has come to Android. Delayed slightly thanks toPlay Store issues, it’s now available to download for everyone. The original game was released back in 2019 for Windows and Xbox One, and has steadily made its way to multiple platforms, picking up a slew of positive reviews fromcritics and users alike. This mobile port is more or less identical to its console and PC versions, but thanks to some simple but effective touch-screen controls, the Android release is just as tactile and responsive without a controller or keyboard....

April 24, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Timothy Bradley