Google Reimagines Notetaking With the AI-Powered NotebookLM

Google Reimagines Notetaking With the AI-Powered NotebookLM As technology continues to evolve, it is not surprising that even the most mundane tasks, such as notetaking, are being revolutionized by AI-powered tools. Google’s latest addition to its suite of productivity apps, NotebookLM, is a testament to this continued innovation. NotebookLM is the new name for Project Tailwind, an experimental AI-powered notebook from Google Labs designed to help people learn faster. But what exactly does it use AI for, and can you use it yet?...

May 8, 2025 · 3 min · 602 words · Christopher Porter

How to Fix the Skype App Not Opening in Windows 11/10

How to Fix the Skype App Not Opening in Windows 11/10 Skype is Windows 10’s default messaging app many users utilize to keep in touch with contacts. Yet, sometimes the Skype app doesn’t open for Windows users. Some users may see an error message when Skype doesn’t open. However, in other instances, it doesn’t start without throwing up a message. Fixing Skype not opening is important for all those users who rely upon that app for sending instant messages or making video calls....

May 8, 2025 · 4 min · 732 words · Charles Campbell

How to Install and Use a Theme From the Microsoft Store

How to Install and Use a Theme From the Microsoft Store Using the default Windows theme over a period of time can get painfully dull after a while. But if you’re a Windows user, you don’t have to stay stuck with old and boring theme settings. In fact, Microsoft has made it possible to install and use new themes, all with a few clicks. In what follows, we will cover how it’s possible to install a theme from the Microsoft Store without any hiccups....

May 8, 2025 · 3 min · 615 words · Timothy Barton

Is the Enhancement Tab Missing in Windows 11? Try These 5 Fixes

Is the Enhancement Tab Missing in Windows 11? Try These 5 Fixes The Enhancement tab in the audio device properties window can improve your system’s sound quality. But for many users, the Enhancement tab goes missing after upgrading to Windows 11. As such, if you are also facing the same issue, we’ll share a few different fixes you can try when the Enhancement tab is missing in Windows 11. Why Is the Enhancement Tab Missing in Windows 11?...

May 8, 2025 · 4 min · 735 words · Laura Dennis

Microsoft set to release Outlook Lite for lower-end devices this month

Microsoft set to release Outlook Lite for lower-end devices this month Android’s remarkable openness and versatility mean it’s adopted by almost every smartphone company not named Apple. The result? An operating system spread so broadly across the price spectrum that there exist plenty of devices that may not handle it and the apps it offers too well. Despite the massive jump in processing power over the last decade, some Android apps continue to not run as smoothly on entry-level devices, opening the way for theirliteversions that consume less storage and go easier on resources....

May 8, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Jacqueline Delgado

Nitecore P35i Review: World's First Dual LEP/LED Flashlight Offers 3000 Lumens, One Mile Range

Nitecore P35i Review: World’s First Dual LEP/LED Flashlight Offers 3000 Lumens, One Mile Range Nitecore P35i While Laser Excited Phosphor flashlights offer incredible Lightsaber-like output, they’re also not that helpful in the real world as they don’t provide context around the target. The Nitecore P35i solves the LEP problem by combining a traditional 3000-lumen LED floodlight with a 410-lumen LEP module. You opt to use either mode alone or mix both together at the same time....

May 8, 2025 · 10 min · 2095 words · Chad Hart

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max: How Do They Compare?

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max: How Do They Compare? Picking between two great phones is always a struggle, especially when they are as good as the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Both devices start at the same price as their predecessors in the US, too: $1199 and $1099 respectively. Outside the US, both devices are more expensive than last time—presumably due to inflation and higher costs of manufacturing....

May 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1201 words · Karen Howe

The OnePlus 11 could be available in these matte and glossy finishes

The OnePlus 11 could be available in these matte and glossy finishes Following the release of theOnePlus 10Tin August, the countdown for the arrival of the next OnePlus flagship officially began. Since then, numerous reports on the device have emerged, including confirmation that the OnePlus 11 (as it is currently known) will feature Qualcomm’s upcoming high-performance SoC,the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. We’re now learning that the next big flagship from the manufacturer could be launched in Matte Black and Glossy Green colorways....

May 8, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · John Nichols

YouTube starts testing enhanced playlist management options

YouTube starts testing enhanced playlist management options YouTube Premium is great for watching your favorite creators for hours on end, giving you the convenience of ad-free binging for a small monthly fee. But that’s not all you get for your money, and a Premium subscription is the only way you may access handy features like background and offline playback (especially now thatYouTube Vancedisn’t in business). Those extras include the ability to help test new features, and now that latest test gives mobile users some new ways to interact with playlists....

May 8, 2025 · 2 min · 279 words · Austin Thomas

10 Common Myths About Penetration Testing Debunked

10 Common Myths About Penetration Testing Debunked Vulnerabilities in your computer systems aren’t necessarily problematic until intruders discover and exploit them. If you cultivate a culture of identifying loopholes before threat actors, you can resolve them, so they don’t pose any significant harm. This is the opportunity that penetration testing offers you. Sign up forfree Forgot your password? Create an account *Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number By continuing, you agree to thePrivacy PolicyandTerms of Use....

May 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1308 words · Andrew Parker

6 Ways AI-Generated Art Is Changing the Future of Art

6 Ways AI-Generated Art Is Changing the Future of Art Art is subjective. It encompasses many points of view and can withstand just as many or more definitions. As a term, it’s ever-evolving, and the boundaries for what can be deemed art continue to get pushed.Artificial intelligence is not generally associated with art, and yet, AI has made its mark on the art industry. The question is, would that endure, or is AI art a fluke?...

May 7, 2025 · 8 min · 1513 words · Scott Mcfarland

Amazon's Fire HD Kids tablets are up to half price in the Prime Early Access Sale

Amazon’s Fire HD Kids tablets are up to half price in the Prime Early Access Sale Thereissuch a thing as healthy screen time, and Amazon’s Fire HD Kids family of tablets is engineered to give young ones a safe and supportive experience on a dependable piece of hardware. Their internal components are nearly identical to the standardFire HD tablets, but they’re packed into ultra-durable cases instead. The included parental controls, relatively restrictive app environment, and Amazon Kids+ platform make it much easier to oversee and manage your kid’s entertainment and learning activities....

May 7, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Shawn Lopez

Google's adding a new SafeSearch mode to protect you from what you can never unsee

Google’s adding a new SafeSearch mode to protect you from what you can never unsee Google Search users will likely be familiar with the engine’sSafeSearchfiltering that removes results containing violent, sexually explicit, or otherwise not-safe-for-children content — including ondevices meant to be used by the whole family. Still, even if you’ve turned off SafeSearch because you think you can handle what’s out there, there are some situations you can’t predict where you’d still rather have it do its job....

May 7, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Lisa Smith