What Happens When Your Phone Spies on You?

What Happens When Your Phone Spies on You? Do you ever feel like you’re being followed? This feeling of unease is familiar to most, and even though the vast majority of us are not being followed in the physical world, almost everything we do online is tracked in one way or another. In fact, as you probably know, most apps on your smartphone collect data for commercial purposes. But there is a significant difference between that, and actual spying....

March 10, 2025 · 5 min · 1056 words · Jessica Miller

5 Easy-to-Use Online Resume Tools to Make Better CVs and Land Jobs

5 Easy-to-Use Online Resume Tools to Make Better CVs and Land Jobs The first step to landing your dream job is to make a resume that will impress any recruiter. From open-source and privacy-friendly online CV makers to AI-assisted cover letters, these free tools make it easier than ever to create a resume that will stand out from the crowd. 1.OpenResume(Web): Open Source, 100% Free and Ad-Free, Privacy-Friendly A common issue with several online resume builders is that even though they tout they are free, there are several hidden clauses....

March 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1139 words · Brittany Bishop

5 Ways to Speed Up Your Next EV Purchase

5 Ways to Speed Up Your Next EV Purchase EVs are increasingly popular, and it isn’t difficult to understand why. They provide a quieter driving experience, the ability to save money on petrol, and they are significantly more environmentally friendly. One downside to this popularity, however, is that wait times have also been increasing. If you’d like to purchase an EV, you can now expect to wait significantly longer than for a traditional vehicle....

March 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1105 words · Christina Colon

Google Pixel Stand 2 review: Google is bad at accessories

Google Pixel Stand 2 review: Google is bad at accessories The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro were a much-needed breath of fresh air in Google’s smartphone lineup. After years of half-measures and poor decisions, the Pixel team finally nailed it. While Google is getting better at phones, it still struggles with accessories. Case in point: the $79 Pixel Stand 2. ThePixel 6andPixel 6 Procan charge at up to 21 and 23W, respectively, matching wired charging speeds....

March 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1259 words · Lynn Moore

Google Tasks gets its most boomer-focused feature yet

Google Tasks gets its most boomer-focused feature yet Google Tasks is constantly picking up new features, and after fixing along-standing oversightlast month, Google recently updated the service with theability to star items. While plenty of users get a lot done with Tasks, it also deserves a fair amount of criticism for missing some key features. The latest update to Google’s to-do solution doesn’t do much to remedy that situation, as all it adds is the ability to print out physical copies of your lists....

March 9, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Lisa Cunningham

How to Block All Facebook Notifications

How to Block All Facebook Notifications Over time, Facebook has become so engrossing that users spend hours on the app without even noticing. A simple notification from someone you know can turn into an hour-long session of browsing and scrolling. 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.You also agree to receive our newsletters, you can opt-out any time....

March 9, 2025 · 3 min · 618 words · Allison Walter

Samsung is gearing up to surprise Galaxy S20 owners with a major One UI 5 update

Samsung is gearing up to surprise Galaxy S20 owners with a major One UI 5 update Last year, Samsung promised torelease up to four generations of Android OS upgradesfor its recent Galaxy smartphones, ranging from theGalaxy S22series to the Galaxy S21 FE and Galaxy Tab S8 lineup. For the Galaxy S20 series, it meant that Android 13 would be its final update, as it was supposed to receive three OS upgrades....

March 9, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Marvin Wang

Unicode is just so flapping done with new flag emoji

Unicode is just so flapping done with new flag emoji Flag emoji have been with us for nearly as long as we’ve had emoji on our cell phones. Originally, there were only 10 flags to choose from, a far cry from the bounty of flags available to us today — everything from Andorra to Zimbabwe. But all good things must come to an and, and it appears that the all-you-can-wave flag buffet will soon be closed....

March 9, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Benjamin Johnston

Upcoming OnePlus Nord earbuds appear in the flesh at FCC

Upcoming OnePlus Nord earbuds appear in the flesh at FCC After getting the Nord brand started with its mid-range phones, OnePlus is apparently looking to expand it toinclude TWS earbuds and smartwatches. The company has already dipped its toes in thecheap wireless earbuds poolwith the Buds Z series, and now may be looking to build further on that with an expansion into its Nord series. Leaked renders from over a month ago revealed that OnePlus wasworking on Nord-branded earbudswith a premium and sleek design....

March 9, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Katelyn Ochoa

What Is a Preamp and How Does It Work?

What Is a Preamp and How Does It Work? Whether you’re looking to record music, do podcasts, or perform live, having the right gear is essential. You don’t need to buy extensive equipment, but you do need to get the core essentials. If you plan to record audio using a microphone, an instrument pickup, or anything analog, you’ll need a preamp to ensure a clear and adequately regulated audio output from the mic....

March 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1122 words · Anthony Brown

What Is Turtle Mode in Electric Vehicles?

What Is Turtle Mode in Electric Vehicles? Have you noticed a small turtle symbol start flashing on your electric vehicle’s dashboard when you’re driving it with its battery almost depleted? That’s how your car notifies you that it entered Turtle Mode and that you should find a charging station quickly. But what is Turtle Mode, and how does it work? What Is Turtle Mode? Turtle Mode is a feature specific to electric vehicles, and it’s designed to help you when your EV’s battery is almost empty....

March 9, 2025 · 3 min · 615 words · Ryan White

What to Do When Windows Cannot Find PowerShell

What to Do When Windows Cannot Find PowerShell PowerShell is a handy tool that lets you automate tasks, troubleshoot various errors, and manage a variety of Windows settings. But what if it suddenly goes missing from your computer? If you use PowerShell frequently, it can be aggravating when Windows cannot find it. Thankfully, it’s possible to restore the missing PowerShell with a few troubleshooting tips. In this post, we’ll walk you through all of them....

March 9, 2025 · 4 min · 794 words · Sean Olson

4 Reasons It's Time to Quit Twitter

4 Reasons It’s Time to Quit Twitter Twitter used to be where anyone could share their thoughts, opinions, and jokes. But lately, it seems like Twitter is becoming more and more restrictive, elitist, and unfair; especially to those unwilling or unable to pay for a Twitter Blue.Here are four reasons you might want to consider leaving Twitter for good. 1. Limitations on Features for Non-Twitter Blue Subscribers Twitter launched its subscription service,Twitter Blue,in June 2021....

March 8, 2025 · 4 min · 685 words · James Mcdaniel