- 2 Things We Spotted From the Switch 2 Trailer
MakeUseOf, Thursday - 01/16/2025 - 12:32 PMThe Nintendo Switch has been around since 2017, and it is high time the company released a second generation to this successful gaming console. Finally, after years of rumors and false alarms, we’re finally getting the real deal: the Nintendo Switch 2. While it’s not an official announcement yet, the teaser video is already live on YouTube, giving us an idea of what to expect.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Change This Setting to Avoid This Google Calendar Spoofing Attack
MakeUseOf, Wednesday - 01/15/2025 - 08:00 AMYour Google Calendar is under attack from hackers spoofing email headers to access your private information. This phishing campaign could affect up to 500 million users, with sensitive personal and corporate information up for grabs—but you can stay safe by changing a single setting.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - I Tried This New Chinese-Developed Super-Powerful AI Model
MakeUseOf, Monday - 01/13/2025 - 02:18 PMArtificial intelligence is evolving fast, and the Chinese-developed DeepSeek AI chatbot is one of the newest powerhouses making waves. There is a lot to like about DeepSeek's fast and detailed responses, but it has some shortcomings that mean it might not be the AI tool you turn to.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - How I Use My Stream Deck to Control Zoom and Discord Calls
MakeUseOf, Sunday - 01/12/2025 - 12:00 PMMost people buy Elgato Stream Decks for live streaming, but they can do much more. I’ve turned mine into a control hub for Zoom classes, work meetings, and Discord hangouts—streamlining every call.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - How I Prepare My Phone for an International Trip
MakeUseOf, Friday - 01/10/2025 - 06:01 PMWhile traveling abroad, my phone is my constant companion for all kinds of tasks—like navigation, communication, capturing memories, or accessing important documents. So, I take the time to ensure it's fully prepared for the trip before I leave the house.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - How I Automate My Daily Tasks in Windows 11
MakeUseOf, Friday - 01/10/2025 - 01:05 PMHave you ever wished your PC could handle tedious daily tasks for you? Thanks to Power Automate in Windows 11, it's possible to put your computer to work for you. Here's how I use it to automate my repetitive day-to-day activities and boost my productivity.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - GetRight’s bakery will put a new spin on pizza
Denver Post, Thursday - 01/09/2025 - 08:00 AMBorn in Naples, Italy, the modern concept of pizza is about 150 years old. The industry now boasts a quarter of a million parlors around the world, $160 billion in sales, hundreds of styles, shapes and variations, passionate opinions, prestigious contests and at least three museums. That’s a lot of baggage – and certainly more than Matt Dulin wanted to deal with, which is why the baker and owner of GetRights, in Wheat Ridge, decided to start from scratch. Co-owner and chef of GetRight’s Bakery, Cafe and Plant Shop Matt Dulin, left, and his wife, co-owner and front of house manager, Lindsey Judd at the bakery in Wheat Ridge Friday, December 8, 2023.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Roku TVs Are Getting Smart Camera Integrations, but I Really Want These Features
MakeUseOf, Tuesday - 01/07/2025 - 06:00 PMThough known for its streaming devices, Roku has also recently added a line of smart home products, such as security cameras that feed seamlessly into your television. While the expansion is somewhat enticing, there are a few streaming features I wish Roku would examine before adding flashy smart cameras.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Asking Eric: Friends never initiate social plans
Denver Post, Tuesday - 01/07/2025 - 06:30 AMDear Eric: My wife and I have a fair number of friend groups. We enjoy social gatherings, especially dinners out, with all the groups. But only one or two of the couples ask us out as much as we ask them. The majority of the other couples only seem to go out with us when we initiate it, although they seem to go out frequently with other mutual friends. We’re certain they enjoy our company as much as we enjoy theirs and they readily accept our invitations when available, but we feel we’d never hear from them unless we initiate the contact.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Bing Has a New Trick to Make You Think You're Using Google
MakeUseOf, Monday - 01/06/2025 - 01:55 PMMicrosoft wants Windows users to stick with Edge and Bing for their online browsing and searching needs, and it’s not beneath the company to take steps that, at best, confuses non-tech-savvy users, and at worst, misleads them, into thinking that they’re on Google Search.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - I Ditched the Competition and Chose these Two Power Banks For My Long Trip Abroad
MakeUseOf, Friday - 01/03/2025 - 05:00 PMOur phones are better than ever at staying charged for a whole day. But there are days when they need to give more than 100%—particularly when traveling. Power banks are the easiest way to keep juiced up on the go—and these are my two favorites.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Asking Eric: Feuding siblings trap mediator sister in the middle
Denver Post, Thursday - 01/02/2025 - 06:30 AMDear Eric: I have always been close with my only siblings, my twin sister (67) and our brother (72). But sis and bro have had many issues over the past few years and bro chooses to distance himself from her. I feel like I’ve always been the family matriarch and arbitrator. Bro is now in a seniors’ home with virtually no funds to speak of.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - How I Deleted Myself From the Internet to Protect My Privacy
MakeUseOf, Monday - 12/30/2024 - 10:30 AMI've tried to delete my online presence quite a few times, but my years of daily internet usage have made that impossible.
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