Despite My Phone, I Still Carry a Small Camera for These Reasons

Quick Links Smartphone cameras have amazing technology behind them, but there are things they just can’t do as well as a dedicated camera. Phone Cameras Do a Lot, But They’re Not the Best Our phones have largely replaced dedicated cameras over the past decade. Dedicated cameras are considered unnecessary beyond professional and artistic means, especially now that phones are good enough for most people. There’s even a whole niche forsmartphone photography....

August 16, 2025 · 4 min · 732 words · Heather Porter

Do you need a subscription to use an Arlo security camera?

Quick answer: No, you do not need a subscription to use basic functions on an Arlo security camera, but there are some limitations without a subscription. Security is an important detail for many people, and there are a ton of security options out there, including some ofour favorite smart home security systems. Several companies, like Arlo, also offer subscription plans to help you get the most out of your smart home security system....

August 16, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Pamela Williams

Don't Settle for Just Excel or Sheets—Use Both

If you join any spreadsheet conversation, there’s a 97.9% chance that you’ll witness the great Excel versus Google Sheets war. Each side is convinced they’ve chosen the superior tool, but here’s what neither will admit—they’re both half right. The False Choice Between Excel and Sheets Is Costing You Different tools excel at different tasks, and the same principle applies to Excel and Google Sheets. Stubbornly sticking to just one when you really need both will eat up your time, cap your potential, and frankly, make your work way harder than it needs to be....

August 16, 2025 · 8 min · 1669 words · Christopher Lopez

Edifier S3000 Pro Speakers: Bass-Laden Bang for Your Buck(shelf)

Edifier S3000 Pro Speakers: Bass-Laden Bang for Your Buck(shelf) Edifier S3000 Pro Wireless Bookshelf Speakers Pushing the premium feel, Edifier steps up with the excellent audiophile quality S3000 Pro speakers. Cable free connection between speakers keeps your set-up clutter free, and the use of the KleerNet protocol and associated hardware means that you’re guaranteed that Hi-Res Audio that the S3000 Pro speakers have been certified for. Hot off the back of our Edifier Stax Spirit S3 review comes another—this time much larger—review....

August 16, 2025 · 8 min · 1561 words · Jasmine Lewis

FF14 Dawntrail: How To Unlock & Use Facewear

Quick Links Facewear is a new cosmetic option inFinal Fantasy 14: Dawntrail. It allows you to customize your glasses and other facial equipment better, including spectacles or monocles. It is a brand-new equipment slot, though none of these items have combat stats. While accessing the feature is fast and simple, you must find and purchase the eyewear. This could include needing a lot ofGil fast inFF14or other currency to buy it outright....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · Joshua Reed

Former Rockstar Dev Warns To Lower Your Expectations for GTA 6

Summary With all the excitement surroundingGrand Theft Auto VI,a former Rockstar developer wants fans to understand that the game may not be as much of a technical leap asGrand Theft Auto V. While little is currently known about the sixth mainline installment in the ever-popular franchise, fans are already excited to return tothe sun-soaked streets of Vice Cityand embark on a journey filled with trouble. Despite the hype, some have been left wondering howGTA VIcould top its predecessor which is one of the most popular games of all time....

August 16, 2025 · 5 min · 888 words · Danielle Barnes PhD

Gavin Smith's Disappearance & Death Explained: Who Killed The Former Actor

Summary Homicide: Los Angelesepisode 5, “A Hollywood Affair,” details former actor and 20th Century Fox executive Gavin Smith’s mysterious disappearance. His wife, Lisa, noticedhe was missing after he did not pick up their son on August 25, 2025. He was last seen leaving a friend’s in Oak Park in his black Mercedes the previous evening. However, Gavin Smith and his car were nowhere to be found. It was unusual for Gavin to disappear without a trace, given his vibrant life with his family and career, although Gavin and Lisa were separated then....

August 16, 2025 · 5 min · 953 words · Connie Franco

Golden Bachelorette Contestant Reveals His Family Was Against The Show

The Golden BachelorettecontestantJack Lencioni became an instant fan-favorite when he sang and cooked for lead Joan Vassos on premiere night, but he revealed that his ex-wife and daughters weren’t happy about him joining the show because they feared he’d say"something stupid.“Jack, a 68-year-old caterer from Chicago, Illinois, stole hearts duringThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1when he came out of the limousine singing “My Way” by Frank Sinatra to Joan, a 61-year-old private school administrator from Rockville, Maryland....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 615 words · Virginia Martinez

Google Home's long-awaited redesign is coming this week

Last year, Googleannounced a major updateto the increasingly crufty Google Home app. Since then, the company has offered a Public Preview of a new Google Home experience, which it says more than 500,000 people have taken advantage of. Now, atGoogle I/O 2023, Google has announced that after months of testing and feedback, the new-and-improved Google Home app is finally rolling out to all users beginning tomorrow, May 11. The new Google Home experience has been reorganized to make dealing with all your smart home devices less of a hassle....

August 16, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Melissa Fitzpatrick

Here's How I Knew When It Was Time to Take a Break From Social Media

Quick Links While social media is integral to our daily lives, excessive use does more harm than good. Taking a break is often beneficial, but recognizing when to do so can be challenging. Here’s how I realized I needed a break from social media. 1It Started to Affect My Mental Health From comparing your looks to seeing how many possessions others have, watching others thrive can sometimes make you feel incredibly unworthy....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 600 words · Jennifer Ellis

How Key John Doe Se7en Scene Was Fixed In 4K Re-Release Detailed By David Fincher

David Fincher has revealed that he utilized artificial intelligence to refine a pivotal scene in theSe7en4K remaster. The 1995 psychological thriller starred Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, and Kevin Spacey, with the former two playing homicide detectives on the hunt for a barbarous serial killer, played by the latter. TheSe7en4K remaster was releasedto celebrate the film’s 30th anniversary and ensure its technical quality matches today’s standards. During an interview withEntertainment Weeklyfor the re-release, Fincher focused on the film’s visual issues, specifically in the climactic car scene where John Doe (Spacey) interacts with the detectives....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 580 words · Ryan Brown

How to Add a Neon Glow Effect to Your Photos Using Snapseed

How to Add a Neon Glow Effect to Your Photos Using Snapseed Snapseed is a free photo editing app developed by Google for both iOS and Android. It allows users to edit and enhance their photos with various tools and filters, including options for adjusting an image’s brightness, contrast, color, and sharpness, as well as more advanced editing tools like curves and selective adjustments. Using these out-of-the-box features, you can create a neon glow effect in your photograph....

August 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1153 words · David Robbins

How to drag and drop content between apps on Android 14

Android 14is here, and while Google kept itsbest features exclusive to its Pixel lineup, plenty of new features are coming to your phone soon. While some of this update’s best content is hidden behind the scenes, you’ll find some crucial new tools perfect for multitasking, especially if you haven’t upgraded to one ofour favorite foldables. Whether you’re rocking aGoogle Pixel 8 Proor aSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultrarunning the One UI 6 beta, here’s how to drag and drop between apps on Android 14....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 614 words · Claire Galloway