It seems like I can’t escape Gemini in Google’s products and services. From Android phones and Google Calendar to YouTube and more, Google’s chatbot and AI model are everywhere.

I’m not a fan of many generative AI features, to begin with. But I really dislike Google’s AI integration in Gmail, and it got to the point where I just decided to turn off Gemini in Gmail.

I like a lot of what Samsung has done with Android 15. It’s added several helpful wrinkles to One UI 7, like an alphabetized, vertical-scrolling app drawer, customizable widgets, and a Now Bar that draws out the best of Apple’s Dynamic Island without sitting quite as prominently at the top of the display. However, it’s done something else as part of the One UI 7 refresh — something I can’t stand. Samsung has split its notification shade from its quick settings dropdown, and it’s broken my brain a little bit.

Wait, what’s wrong with that?

I love Google’s Gemini. I use it daily for work and personal projects. I’ve completely replaced Google Search with Gemini when looking for specific answers or researching topics I’m currently obsessed with.

The problem is that Google regularly reviews Gemini chats and uses that data to train the chatbot. It’s not a completely automatic process, as Google employees sometimes read Gemini chats to figure out how to improve responses.

Are you looking to get a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra? You can already pre-order it, but that thing is pricey, with a starting price of $1,299.99. Discounts aren’t likely to show up soon, given that the phone is new, but Samsung is making it easy to upgrade with some nice trade-in deals. You can get a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for as little as $399.99, with a free pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. Let’s show you how to make the most of this Galaxy S25 Ultra trade-in offer.

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Some VR games, like Beat Saber, are best as a shared experience. That’s where casting your Meta Quest 3 to an external display such as your TV or PC monitor comes in. Luckily, it’s pretty easy to do, so keep reading and we’ll explain how.

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The Nothing Phone 2 is a welcome addition to the upper mid-range category, bringing high-end power to an affordable package, with a unique design and lighting feature that makes it stand out from the competition in its price range. It brings solid improvements over its predecessor and is also more easily available in the US and other large global markets. However, like any smartphone, and even more so because it’s only in its second generation, the Phone 2 has its fair share of bugs and glitches. Here we’ll take a look at some common Nothing Phone 2 problems and how to fix them.

Editor’s note: Not every Nothing Phone 2 will have these problems. In fact, it is more than likely that you won’t come across any issues at all.

Notoriously, Apple doesn’t like to play nice with Android. Steve Jobs called the operating system “stolen,” and there are a number of arbitrary barriers between the two platforms — in the iPhone’s Messages app, non-Apple devices are flagged with green bubbles, and the company only recently conceded the need to support RCS messaging. You should still be able to get SMS and MMS messages from an iPhone if you’re an Android user, however — here’s how to fix things if you’re not.

How to fix Android not receiving texts from an iPhone

Dash cams are becoming increasingly popular. Some use them to avoid possible insurance fraud in case of an accident, while others just want to capture road trip memories.

The problem is that they can be expensive. So if you want to save money and have an old phone lying around, you can just use that instead. I’ll walk you through how to do it.

The Pixel 7a is one of the best budget-friendly phones you can get, especially if you want fantastic cameras. Google’s “a” series continues to get better with every generation, and the Pixel 7a borrows plenty of design elements and hardware from its flagship siblings, from the Tensor G2 processing package and the metal camera “visor” on the back to useful extras like wireless charging and dust and water resistance. However, like with any smartphone, the Pixel 7a isn’t free from bugs and glitches. Here’s a look at some common Google Pixel 7a problems and how to fix them!

After numerous beta releases, the stable version of Android 15 is finally here! The latest update includes new privacy features, improved foldable and tablet features, and so much more. While you can eventually snag it through an over-the-air update, you might not want to wait that long. In this guide, we take a look at how to install Android 15 on your Pixel phone.

What devices can install Android 15 today?

Editor’s note: All instructions were generated using a Google Pixel 7 running Android 14, an Apple iPhone 12 Mini running iOS 17.3, a custom PC running Windows 11, and the Chrome browser running version 121.0.6167.161. Some of the steps below might be a bit different on your end, depending on your device.

Check if Facebook is down

You might not be the only one having problems with Facebook! If the social network isn’t working for you, maybe it’s a site-wide issue. You could try to use Facebook using another browser or device, and see if it’s working elsewhere. Otherwise, you can check on a website like Down Detector, which will let you know if there’s a problem with Facebook. If there is, you can do nothing but wait it out.

If you don’t know how to use emergency satellite services, there has never been a better time to learn. We’re in the middle of a fierce hurricane season, and knowing how to contact officials and family members, even with no cellular service or Wi-Fi access, is incredibly important. So, how do you send emergency satellite messages on Google Pixel and iPhones and use other emergency satellite features? I’m here to explain.

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Language can often be one of the greatest barriers in communication, but Google is making significant strides to overcome this with its advanced Live Translate feature. This innovative tool can translate text messages, closed captions, real-world text, and even live conversations in real-time. All you need is a Pixel 6 or newer device. If you own a compatible Google phone, here’s how to make the most of Live Translate.

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Rich Communication Services (RCS) was introduced as a successor to traditional SMS (Short Message Service) and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), promising a modern, feature-rich messaging experience that can rival popular apps like iMessage, WhatsApp, and Messenger.

It’s taken a long time, but Google has finally figured out how to make your Android phones and tablets talk to each other and collaborate together, just like Apple and Samsung devices do. The feature, which is called cross-device services, has been leaked for ages, officially announced in May, and only started working for me in the past couple of days.

There are currently two aspects to this cross-device integration: hotspot and calls. The idea is that, as long as your two phones are logged into the same Google account, they are part of the same group and can share an instant hotspot or a video call when they’re near each other — no setup or passwords required. And unlike Apple’s or Samsung’s solutions, you don’t need to have devices from one specific brand; this should work across all Android phones, regardless of brand (though we know the instant hotspot won’t work with Samsung devices, sadly).

Many users have expressed concern about the default installation of Windows 11, describing it as “bloated” due to the inclusion of numerous unnecessary features and applications. While popular ISO images available for download offer a debloated version of Windows 11, these come with inherent risks. You never truly know what you’re downloading. A safer and more reliable approach is using Microsoft’s official ISO file and tools to customize and streamline your Windows 11 installation as you prefer.

In this article, I will guide you through the process of creating a debloated version of Windows 11 using Microsoft’s official resources. This method ensures that you maintain control over what gets installed on your system, enhancing security and performance.

Right or wrong, Microsoft thinks that one of the big reasons to upgrade to a new Copilot Plus PC is a dedicated key to launch its new AI assistant. Smash that button where trusty right ctrl used to be, and you’ll be treated with a popup chat window for Copilot. Handy, but what if you want to use that key for something else, say launching a better AI model?

I’ve been using the Microsoft Surface Laptop (7th gen) for a couple of months now and am enjoying the Snapdragon X-powered experience for the most part. However, I can probably count the number of times I’ve clicked that Copilot key on my fingers. It’s not that I don’t find AI useful; I use ChatGPT fairly regularly, especially for coding. It’s more that Copilot is, well, just a bit naff by comparison, and why settle for an inferior option?

Many of the latest Samsung devices support seven years of OS and security updates, which means the phones will still be safe to use and feature all the best new software improvements for a long time to come. There’s just one issue: there’s a good chance your battery won’t last that long before you run into serious degradation. Is there anything you can do to slow this process down? Actually, yes, and there’s a simple routine to help you do it, as first suggested on Reddit.

What we want to do is limit your phone from charging past 90%, or 80% (or even lower) if you prefer. Why does this help?  Simply put, charging a battery from zero to 100% is pretty hard on a phone. There are many who recommend never letting your phone drop below about 20% and never charging it more than 80 to 90%, such as sources like Battery University. In fact, charging your phone multiple times from 20 to 80% is just as detrimental to battery life as charging from zero to 100 once.

It’s no secret that AI chatbots like ChatGPT save every conversation you have with them by default. This allows for continuous improvement and fine-tuning of their underlying language models. High quality and user-generated text is so valuable, in fact, that Google has reportedly forked over $60 million to license content from Reddit. So it goes without saying that your conversations will be first in line to be used for model training. This can be a problem if you use ChatGPT, Gemini, or a similar AI at work and feed them with sensitive company information or trade secrets.

Luckily, if you wish to continue using modern chatbots without compromising on privacy, you’ll be happy to know that most of them do offer a way to opt-out of AI model training. Here’s how.

Amazon’s Echo Show is a versatile device that has all the capabilities of the Echo speaker and more. And the best part is that it offers pretty great value, especially if you purchase the device during sale days. What’s unfortunate, though, is that users are plagued with a seemingly endless number of ads on the Echo Show’s home screen. Not only is this distracting, but it can also get in the way of the user experience.

The good news is that there are several workarounds to make the Echo Show less cluttered with ads. Redditor calculon68 found that ads can be disabled by turning off all options in Settings > Home & Clock > Home Content. You’ll then have to set the Night Mode to between 00:00 and 23:55 daily. Once these settings are applied, the home screen will switch to a clock display after a minute or so of inactivity, and the barrage of ads is effectively eliminated from your home screen. We’re not sure how long this workaround will last; however, it’s a pretty sweet solution for now.

Direct-attached storage (DAS), consisting of hard drives or SSDs connected directly to a PC, offers quick access to your files. However, there are scenarios where you might want that storage accessible over a network, especially if you’re building a smart home. Whether you need access from another room or wish to share it among multiple computers, transitioning from DAS to network-attached storage (NAS) becomes necessary.

Recently, I reviewed the TerraMaster Hybrid D8, a versatile DAS unit that supports up to eight drives and offers RAID capabilities. It can connect SSDs, NVMe drives, and traditional hard drives, making it a robust storage solution. But what if you want to make such a device and its storage available on your network?

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and this couldn’t be more true with smartphones. My gallery is full of screenshots. It just makes it easier to show others what you’re looking at. If you have a Google Pixel 8a, there are multiple ways to take a screenshot. Let’s show them to you!

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It seems like phone makers don’t really want you to ever turn off your phone, as they have been making it more confusing to do so. What used to be the “power” button is now known as the “side key,” and pressing and holding it no longer launches the power menu. Instead, it triggers Google Assistant. So, how do you turn the Google Pixel 8a off?!

If you just got yourself a Google Pixel 8a, turning off your phone is easy once you learn how to do it. And the great thing is that there are actually multiple methods you can try. Let’s go over them.

Parrots are unique pets in Minecraft, and they’ll happily perch on you once you’ve tamed them. But, if you no longer want a parrot on your person, this tutorial covers how to get the parrot on and off your shoulder in a pinch.

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If you want to play mobile games in the cloud, now.gg has a ton of options available. Many of these are mainstream, popular games, as you can see in our list of the best now.gg games. And yes, Roblox is one of them. What are we waiting for? Let’s show you how to play Roblox on now.gg and get you building as soon as possible.

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Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, has recently unveiled LLaMA 3, the latest iteration of its large language model. This advanced model is available in two versions: an eight billion (8B) parameter version and a 70 billion (70B) parameter version. In this article, we will explore how to run the 8B parameter version of LLaMA 3 locally, a more feasible option for standard desktops or laptops that may struggle to run the larger 70B version.

LLaMA 3’s performance overview

LLaMA 3 is an impressive large language model. The 8B parameter version, trained using 1.3 million hours of GPU time, outperforms its predecessor, LLaMA 2, in several ways. For instance, it is 34% better than the 7 billion parameter version of LLaMA 2 and 14% better than the 13 billion parameter version. Remarkably, the 8B parameter version of LLaMA 3 even surpasses the performance of the 13 billion parameter version of LLaMA 2. It only falls short by 8% when compared to the 70B parameter version of LLaMA 2, making it an impressive model for its size.

It’s easy to delete all of your emails in Gmail, but it’s more likely that you just want to clear out the older ones that are no longer relevant. we’ll guide you through how to delete old emails in Gmail and keep your inbox streamlined. You can even make it automatic.

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is one of the best Android foldables around, with impressive improvements from its predecessor, including a redesigned hinge and a more durable build. However, like any phone, the latest Samsung foldable suffers from its fair share of bugs and glitches. We look at some common Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 problems and how to fix them.

Problem #1: Delayed notifications

Clearing your cache is one of the most straightforward all-purpose fixes, along with rebooting your device. It can fix lags, random freezes, or crashes, particularly in Windows, and it will free up storage space. Many people never do it, so we’ll show you how to clear all your caches.

Most devices have more than one cache. Your browser, for example, has a separate cache from other apps and the operating system. We’ll show you how to manage the most important caches on all platforms. Clearing the various caches should be a routine housekeeping task if you like to keep your digital tools sharp.

The PlayStation 5 packs powerful and innovative hardware. With a high-speed internet connection, you can sign into PlayStation Network, explore PlayStation Plus to enable online multiplayer games, download your favorite titles, and update your PS5. However, many have faced difficulties with connecting their PS5 consoles to the internet. Before you rush to the nearest Sony store, use the troubleshooting tricks below to fix internet issues on PS5.

How to fix a PS5 that won’t connect to the internet (Wi-Fi)

If you’ve got an Apple device like an iPhone or Apple Watch, you’ll probably want (or even need) Siri, the company’s voice assistant. Here’s how to set up Siri for the first time and activate Siri on any Apple product.

Read more: The best Siri commands for productivity and more

Your microphone, be it one you plug into your computer or the one built into your phone, can be used for more than voice calls and recording. Over the last ten years, many applications have started adopting the microphone as an input device for text-based solutions. Speech-to-text has gained a great deal of relevance in many different programs, and Google Docs is no different. Let’s go over how to type with your voice in Google Docs.

Read more: How to use subscript and superscript in Google Docs

According to Stat Counter, Google Chrome is the most popular internet browser, with a 63% global share. If you’re a part of the remaining 37% and want to give the Chrome browser a try, it’s easy to download and install Chrome on any device.

Read more: 20 Google Chrome tips and tricks for Android

OpenAI recently unveiled a new service that allows users to create a custom GPT for a specific purpose. This could be in any field of interest, from finance and writing to technology. This article will explore how to create a custom GPT that is knowledgeable about a specific TV series, including its characters, storyline, and actors. This will enable users to ask questions and discover more about the TV series.

To illustrate this, I will use Doctor Who as an example. This British sci-fi series has been running since the 1960s and recently celebrated its 60th anniversary. The idea of having a bot that knows everything about the series, the actors, the stories, and fan theories is quite intriguing.

When you start a conversation on Instagram, it functions much like it does on most other social media platforms. You can swiftly write and send messages, discuss interesting content such as the AI image trend found on Instagram, and more. However, it’s easy to make a misstep. Grammatical errors can occur as easily as poor judgment calls, and you may find yourself needing to know how to delete a message on Instagram.

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To change your Spotify email address, navigate to your Spotify account page on a desktop or mobile browser. From there, select Account > Edit email. Delete the existing email and fill in the space with your desired email address in the Email field. Select Save to finish.

Did you just get yourself a shiny new Narwal Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop? We’re sure you are excited to try out your new $1,400 investment (or $1,200, if you get the deal we’ll mention at the end of the article). While expensive, it’s one of the best robot vacuum and mop combos we’ve ever tested, and we loved it during our Narwal Freo X Ultra review. If you’re ready to enjoy the pleasures of automated floor cleaning, just like we did, keep reading to learn how to set up your Narwal Freo X Ultra.

How to set up your Narwal Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop

There is a lot of hype and intrigue surrounding the Apple Vision Pro, the company’s first XR headset. Despite its hefty price tag, there was no shortage of tech enthusiasts who bought the virtual and augmented reality headset on day one. Even with its many interesting and useful features, it’s still a first-generation gadget, and there are understandably some growing pains. From difficulties with long-term usage to random bugs and glitches, here’s a look at some Apple Vision Pro problems and how to fix them.

The Raspberry Pi 5 arrived with the potential promise of compatibility with NVMe solid state storage, specifically M.2 SSDs. However, this feature was not immediately available upon its release. The Pi 5’s access to a PCI connector made this possible, but official Raspberry Pi solutions are still unavailable. Nevertheless, third-party solutions have emerged. In this article, I explore the NVMe Base by Pimeroni, which allows you to connect an M.2 NVMe drive to your Pi 5 and boot from it, effectively saying goodbye to SD cards.

SD cards or NVMe drives?

Like many other popular apps, Instagram includes a dark mode you can enable to make the majority of its interface black. You might want to turn on the option for a couple of reasons. One of the more practical ones is that using dark mode across your apps can help your device save on battery life. It also happens to look very cool! Regardless, we’re here to show you how to turn on Instagram dark mode.

Related: How to turn on dark mode in Google apps

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You cannot change your Spotify username. However, you can change your Spotify display name, which replaces your username on your user profile. To change your display name, go to your profile > Edit profile > Enter your desired name > Save.

If you’ve been using smartphones long enough, you’ve no doubt seen “Wi-Fi calling” mentioned as an option somewhere, whether in marketing from your carrier or just poking around your phone’s settings. But what is it, exactly? And what are the advantages or disadvantages switching the option on?

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Major tech companies will try just about anything these days to keep you inside their ecosystem, and Meta is no exception. One of the company’s quieter efforts along those lines is Meta Pay. In this guide we’ll explain the platform, and help you set it up if you’re interested in taking the leap.

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While Google Chat may not be as universally popular as something like WhatsApp or even Slack, it’s baked into Gmail and other aspects of Google Workspace, which can potentially make it the most convenient way of communicating with friends, family, and coworkers alike. Like other major platforms though it can sometimes be a target for scammers, so here’s a brief guide to staying safe on Google Chat.

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It’s probably no shock that WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world. It’s so popular, in fact, that outside of the US and Canada, people will often prefer it to their phones’ built-in texting apps. But this situation has also led to it being a major target for scammers, so here’s what you need to know about some of the most common WhatsApp scams and how to stay safe.

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Instagram is easily one of the world’s most popular social networks, especially with younger people, but that popularity is also why it’s a regular stalking ground for scammers. In this guide we’ll tackle 10 of the most common Instagram scam types, and how you (or your friends and loved ones) can avoid them.

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One of the big highlights of the new Samsung Galaxy S24 series is AI. The new phones come with a host of features that are powered by Galaxy AI. AI permeates every aspect of the new Galaxy S24 experience, as is the case with the new Note Assist feature. But what is Note Assist, and how does it work on the Galaxy S24? I tried out the feature on my Galaxy S24 Ultra, and here is what I think about it.

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Large language models like the one powering ChatGPT can generate thousands of words within a single minute. Likewise, they can quickly make sense of long inputs. This may seem like magic, but unlike humans, the chatbot doesn’t process text as individual sentences or even words. Instead, ChatGPT uses tokens to decode and output human languages like English, Spanish, and others. So in this article, let’s answer the basics, namely how ChatGPT tokens work, why they are necessary, and how they affect your chatting experience.

What are ChatGPT tokens? Context window explained

If you just acquired a Samsung Galaxy S24 series smartphone, the first thing you’ll want to do is move your service line to it. You’ve come to the right place if you want to learn how to activate an eSIM on Samsung’s latest flagships.

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If you are deep into the Android ecosystem, there is a good chance you have a good Wear OS smartwatch on your wrist right now. Wear OS watches are great companion devices to Android smartphones, and they can do everything from tracking your health to delivering notifications and calls straight to your wrists. If you own a Wear OS smartwatch, you can now use one as a floating mouse for your PC.

YouTuber Snazzy Labs spotted the Doublepoint booth at CES 2024 that demoed their cool WowMouse app for Wear OS smartwatches. This app turns your Wear OS smartwatch into a Bluetooth mouse and is free to use.

How to fix Chrome’s “out of memory” error code

It’s worth stating upfront that the more RAM you have, the better. Your computer should have at least 16GB to handle a standard number of Chrome tabs without issues. 32GB is even better, but probably overkill in most circumstances. If your PC is stuck with 8GB, you’ll have to keep a tight lid on the number of tabs you open, and you’re probably overdue for a RAM upgrade — if not an entirely new computer. In the interim, here’s how you can cope with “out of memory” errors:

The Steam Deck is a powerful piece of portable gaming hardware, but one of its weak points is battery life. Even the OLED model can’t run any longer than 12 hours, and that range shrinks to 8 hours on an LCD system. Thankfully, if you want to stretch your gaming sessions out as far as possible, there are some tactics you can try.

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AI is the talk of the town these days, and ChatGPT gets a fair share of credit for making that happen. People have found creative uses for generative AI tools, using ChatGPT to write resumes, code, and even play chess. If you are looking to level up your AI skills, you need to explore ChatGPT plugins that let you do even more things than were possible before. But what exactly are ChatGPT plugins, and how can you use them? We answer these questions and more in this article.

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Google’s return to the tablet space with the Pixel Tablet received a lot of attention. Combined with the included charging dock, the tablet could also take up hub duties when not in use, which is one of its biggest highlights. Solid performance, a good display, and Google’s software prowess make for a well-rounded tablet. However, like any tech, the Pixel Tablet has its share of bugs and glitches. Here’s a look at some common Pixel Tablet problems and how to fix them.

Editor’s note: Not every Pixel Tablet will have these problems. In fact, it’s more than likely that your Pixel Tablet will not have any issues at all.

For nearly a year after its release, ChatGPT behaved the same way for everyone. With the exception of the paid ChatGPT Plus tier and the optional GPT-4 language model, there weren’t many ways in which you could customize the chatbot. However, that finally changed when ChatGPT introduced custom instructions, which let you specify the chatbot’s response styles. Now, OpenAI is going one step further with custom GPTs that anyone can build and share with the world.

Imagine a customized ChatGPT that can simulate an interview, teach you a new language, critique your creative work, or just recommend movies to watch on a weekend night. Custom GPTs can do all that, without the monotony of explaining the task to ChatGPT every single time. Sounds useful? We agree! Here’s how you can get started.

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The options to manage, add, remove, and resize widgets in Windows 11 can be found in the Widgets pane itself. You can open it by clicking on the widgets button on the taskbar or pressing Windows key + W simultaneously, and customize the widgets as per your liking.

The Pixel Fold is Google’s first foray into the exciting world of foldable smartphones. The expensive high-end phone has a lot going for it and tops our list of the best foldable you can get. However, the Fold, unfortunately, suffers from the teething pains of any first-generation device and has its fair share of software and hardware issues. We take a look at some common Pixel Fold problems and how to fix them.

Editor’s note: It’s important to remember that not every Pixel Fold will have these problems. In fact, it’s more than likely that you won’t come across any issues at all.

The core promise of Chromebooks is that they’re less complicated than a Mac or a Windows PC, and for the most part, that’s true. But they’re still prone to basic computer problems sometimes, and that includes freezes. If your Chromebook is frozen for whatever reason, here’s how you can try to fix it.

How to fix a frozen Chromebook

As much as smartphone tech has advanced in the past decade, charging some Android phones can still feel glacial — especially when you’re about to head out for work, school, or a trip and you forgot to charge overnight. When speed is of the essence, there are a number of tactics you can deploy to make Android phones charge faster, although you may still end up wanting a hardware upgrade.

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Dealing with Steam notifications can get overwhelming, especially with a large friends list. If you’re tired of constant messages and game invites, you can always hide specific games from them, or simply set your status as Offline or Invisible. This guide will show you the straightforward steps to take control of your status. We’ll also break down the difference between being offline and invisible on Steam.

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When those unforgettable gaming moments happen on Steam, we all want to capture and maybe even share them with friends. In this guide, we will walk you through how to capture your favorite gaming moments and find them on your device.

Read more: How to take a screenshot on Windows 11

Games can be expensive to buy, especially if you want to build up a big catalog. However, thanks to family sharing options, Steam lets you share your game library. But you will need to enable Steam Guard, and you will only be able to share your entire game library and not just individual games.

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Steam employs a clever system for usernames, allowing users to change their display names while sharing the same one by assigning each a unique 17-digit Steam ID. This Steam Identity acts like a digital fingerprint, making sure your gaming identity is one-of-a-kind. Learn how to find your Steam Identity easily in our quick guide.

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To find someone on Instagram, connect your Instagram and Facebook accounts. After that, go to your Instagram profile and press the magnifying glass-shaped icon<open the Search button<enter the user’s name.

Give your photos and selfies a fresh coat of flair with Instagram filters. Utilizing augmented reality, these filters add captivating special effects to your Instagram stories and posts, making them a hit among users. Their popularity is on par with the exciting new AI-generated profile pictures trend. Many of the filters are built right into the app, but there are thousands more available from independent creators. Here’s how to find and use Instagram filters.

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Activity status, or ‘active status,’ is a default feature on Instagram that automatically shows when you were last active on the platform to other users. If you’re currently online, it will be visible. If you’d rather not respond immediately to messages and want to avoid making others feel ignored, turning off your active status is an option. Alternatively, if you simply want to focus on your work without interruptions, check out our guide on Instagram’s quiet mode. Let’s now explore how to turn off your active status.

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Problem #1: The Spotify app is not loading or playing music

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On Spotify mobile app, tap your profile picture. Then select Listening history.

Capturing group pictures can be tricky, especially when your little one is blinking, not smiling, or looking away. Even a single mishap can ruin an ideal group shot. However, a new feature on the Google Pixel 8 series is here to solve this. This is where Google Photos Best Take comes into play to refine your group photos with minimal effort.

What is Google Photos Best Take, and how does it work

Google Photos Best Take is part of new AI capabilities on the Pixel 8 series and is one of the best Pixel-exclusive features available. It’s an advanced version of Top Shot that uses several similar photos taken quickly and automatically creates a modified shot with everyone’s best expression. The aim is to enhance a photo and better define what you are trying to capture with slight expression alterations.

If you have legally changed your name, want to alter a joke name you might have created, or have changed your last name, you might be wondering how to update it. Facebook has tried to tackle fake profiles by asking users to display their real names to avoid confusing others. This can be a bit of a bummer for those who prefer to keep their profile more private. If you’re among those individuals, we’ve explained a more straightforward and efficient solution to maintain your privacy in another article. In this guide, we’ll show you how to change your name on Facebook.

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Facebook lets your friends see when you are active on the site or using the Facebook Messenger app. If you prefer to keep your online status private without logging out, Messenger offers a variety of features, including the option to turn off your active status. Here’s how to do it on Facebook.

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One of the most significant uses of AI these days is generative AI through services like Midjourney. Midjourney is a machine-learning-based image generator that can convert natural language text prompts into high-quality images. It relies on you inputting a concise prompt that aligns with your vision and can be understood by the service in the same sense. To that end, Midjourney uses parameters that help users tweak the output of the image. One such parameter is the Stylize parameter. But what is the Stylize parameter, and how does it work? We explore this in this article.

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With newer PC programs and AAA games being more demanding than ever, it’s understandable to want to utilize your current system hardware to its full potential. Memory is one of the most important components of one’s gaming PC that can offer significant performance improvements. And chances are, your RAM isn’t utilized to its fullest potential. This can be easily fixed, however, through XMP.

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While short-form videos dominate your usual TikTok feed, don’t be surprised if you come across a slideshow displaying several pictures. If you want to share your summer vacation memories or the latest adventures from Disney World and don’t have enough time to create a video, use the built-in tools in TikTok to create a slick slideshow in no time.

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Despite Windows 11’s modern and stylish appearance, some people prefer the familiar look of Windows 10. If you’re one of them, there are several ways to bring older-style Windows elements to your new PC, even though you can’t make them exactly the same. Below, we detail how to make Windows 11 look like Windows 10 as closely as possible.

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Blazing 5G network speeds and the proliferation of video content means we’re burning through mobile data on our devices faster than ever. This can be problematic if you’re on a limited data plan that charges you more for going over your allocation, or even more so if you’re abroad and paying by the gigabyte. Even on unlimited data plans, your speeds can sometimes get severely throttled if you exceed a certain usage threshold. For these reasons, it’s important to know how to check data usage on your Android device — and to learn how to manage it.

We’ll run you through everything you need to know in this quick guide. You’re on the wrong page if you’re an iOS user, but we also have a guide to checking mobile data usage on iPhone.

Lionel Messi may be tearing it up in the MLS, but he spent a decade doing it in Spain first. La Liga, Spain’s premier soccer league, is renowned for its thrilling matches, world-class players, and iconic clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid. With the increasing popularity of Spanish football among American fans, many are seeking ways to watch La Liga in the USA. If you’re one of them, here’s a comprehensive guide to help you catch all the action.

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The German soccer season is never short of drama. Bayern Munich scored in the 89th minute of the last game of the 2022-23 season to snatch the title and maintain their dominance of the top division. With marquee signing Harry Kane already amongst the goals in the opening weekend, they will take some stopping. There’s also growing American interest with stars like Gio Reyna and the Aaronson brothers showcasing their talents in the league, so there’s no better time for US fans to tune in. If you’re wondering how to watch the Bundesliga in the USA, we’ve got you covered.

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ChatGPT has only been around for a year at this point, but the world is still finding new uses for it seemingly every now and then. Whether it’s planning a vacation itinerary or drafting an email, the chatbot can solve personal problems with ease. But could it also generate a revenue stream? It’s certainly possible if you have a bit of spare time on your hands since the AI cannot do all of the work for you. So in this article, let’s explore a few ways in which you can use ChatGPT to make money.

Create and sell a website or app

How many small businesses in your area have a website or any online visibility? Chances are not that many. Using ChatGPT, you can automate most of the work involved in creating a website with just some basic knowledge of programming. What’s more, the chatbot can also fix bugs and analyze any errors you may come across.

The Italian soccer season is underway, and there’s much to get excited about. The Serie A clubs made a statement on the European stage last season, making up two of the Champions League semi-finalists in the shape of the Milan clubs. And after an emphatic Scudetto win from Napoli in May, the league title is wide open this year. With the arrival of USMNT stars Christian Pulisic and Tim Weah to the league, it’s going to be well worth tuning in from the States, but you’ll need to know how to watch Serie A in the USA. We’ve got the answers for you.

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