Setting up a Samsung phone is still the worst part of using one I am one of the few lucky people who got his mitts on aSamsung Galaxy S22before theFebruary 25th release date, and I’ll be putting the phone through its paces in time for a full review in the next week or two. But one thing that struck me — and it wasn’t just me, as you’ll see later on — is just how messy, incongruous, andoldit feels to set up a brand new phone....
The Nokia G22 Breaks New Ground for Repairability Despite One Big Flaw When HMD announced the Nokia G22 and MWC in 2023, the key features it highlighted were the phone’s eco-friendly design and the ease with which you could repair it yourself. Although this phone isn’t the first user-repairable model, the G22’s design makes it stand out from other smartphones that owners can repair. So, what makes it different? Let’s check out what the Nokia G22 can offer, why it’s important, and what lets it down....
This Outer Range character is using a Google Pixel 3 case on his iPhone, for whatever reason Amazon Prime Video’s latest thriller, Outer Range, starring Josh Brolin and Imogen Poots, has just wrapped up its first season with a double bill finale. The show is a science fiction Western where Brolin’s character finds a black void on his land, but it seems there may even be weirder things going on with the character’s smartphones....
What Is Pic-Time and Is It Worth Using for Photographers? Sharing your photography work online is easier than ever before. Besides social media networks like Flickr and Instagram, you may also choose numerous portfolio site platforms—along with building your own from scratch. Are you a beginner photography business owner who doesn’t want to use complicated tools? If so, consider trying Pic-Time. you’re able to easily share your work with clients and those who might simply be fans of what you do....
Build a Raspberry Pi Desktop Dashboard Do you have something that you want to display for hours on end? Maybe an aesthetic digital fish tank for your living room or a home automation dashboard for your smart devices? Then what you need is balenaDash. Run on a Raspberry Pi, balenaDash can display a web page or app of your choice on any Raspberry Pi-compatible monitor. It’s very easy to set up, so you can have a web frame displayed in as fast as half an hour....
How to Create a Data Backup and Recovery Strategy for Linux As the saying goes “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail,” you should always be prepared with a data backup to avoid losing valuable data on your Linux PC or server. A backup strategy is a simple plan that prepares you to quickly and easily recover your important data in the shortest amount of time possible. Let’s look at how you can devise a backup and recovery plan for Linux that best suits your needs....
How to Encrypt a Windows System Drive With VeraCrypt Held in high regard by many, VeraCrypt is a free and open-source file encryption program. Users can take advantage of VeraCrypt’s advanced security features to protect important files. People normally use VeraCrypt to create encrypted file containers within a drive. But you can also encrypt entire partitions and drives using it. Windows users in particular can encrypt their system drives and partitions....
How to Fix a Broken iPhone Lightning Charger Tip If you have an iPhone and use the Lightning charger, you know it’s easy to plug in, and breaking it is easier too. When the charger tip breaks, you know how frustrating it can be, and you might think it’s time to look for a new charger, but it’s something that can be fixed easily. Before we look at how to fix a broken charger tip, let’s look at what you need to do the job....
How to Use Bing AI Chat on Your Android Phone’s Keyboard Microsoft seriously wants you to use its Bing AI chatbot. The company has integrated it into the Bing app, Skype, and now Microsoft SwiftKey for Android devices. But is it enough to make you switch from your favorite keyboard app, like Gboard? Let’s take a look at how you can use Bing’s ChatGPT-enhanced chat tool on Android directly from within your keyboard....
Qualcomm may launch the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 slightly earlier than usual Qualcomm has historically released its flagship chipsets at the tail end of the year, usually holding a press junket in Hawaii during the first week of December. TheSnapdragon 8 Gen 1was announced last December 1, the Snapdragon 888 went public the same date a year before while the Snapdragon 865 did not come to the fore until December 4, 2019....
Samsung’s endlessly customizable Good Lock suite comes to Galaxy phones in these new countries Samsung’sGood Lockapp suite is one of our favorite parts about using the company’s Android devices, and with the recent release ofOne UI 5based onAndroid 13we’re even getting new Good Lock modules to add to the list of existing utilities. Good Lock uncorks a proverbial bottle of bubbly champagne for personalization enthusiasts, allowingcustom gesturesand personalization of system elements like thevolume control....
What Is a Freelancer’s Toolkit? Here’s Where to Find One A toolkit is a collection of resources that users can rely on to achieve a particular set of goals. Similarly, an online freelancer’s toolkit is a ready reference guide to helpful resources that make can make your job easier. What Is a Freelancer’s Toolkit? If you work as a freelancer in any digital field, say Freelance Writing, Freelance Programming, etc., there’s a particular way to approach clients, create a portfolio, pitch ideas, scout for gigs, and so on....
8 Challenges of Application Security and How to Resolve Them Application security is the process of fortifying your mobile and web applications against cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Unfortunately, issues in the development cycle and operations can expose your system to cyberattacks. Adopting a proactive approach to identifying possible application challenges enhances data security. What are the most common challenges, and how can you resolve them? 1. Inadequate Access Controls How yougrant users access to your applicationdetermines the kinds of people that can engage with your data....
