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3 Ways to Restart or Force Shut Down Any Frozen Mac

Dan Helyer — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:30:12 GMT

When your Mac freezes and won't respond, you may need to force it to shut down. Here, we'll discuss three methods to do that, but be cautious, as forced shutdowns can lead to data loss or file corruption.

How I Pre-Save New Albums on Spotify to Listen Right Away

Dave Parrack — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:00:12 GMT

While streaming has completely changed the music industry in several ways (some good, some bad), one thing has remained consistent throughout the streaming age: the unmitigated joy and anticipation you feel when your favorite artist's new album comes out.

Don't Buy a Nintendo Switch Right Now: Here's Why Waiting Is a Better Idea

Anindra Z. Siqueira — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:30:12 GMT

The Nintendo Switch is a fantastic console and there are tons of great Switch games to choose from. But if youre still on the fence about whether you should get one, your apprehension may be well placed. Heres why holding off a little longer might make sense.

Bluetti B300K Expansion Battery Review: The Cheapest, No-Frills Way to Expand Your Energy Storage

James Bruce — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:15:13 GMT

If youve bought a large Bluetti power station but realized it still does not have enough capacity for your needs, dont worry: you can add more capacity. The Bluetti B300K with 2,764Wh is the cheapest expansion yet at just over 50 cents per Watt-hour of energy storageand you can get it even cheaper during the launch phase. It strips out a lot of the features found on the previous B300 expansion, but you probably didnt use them anyway.

Difficulty Hearing Dialogue on Your Smart TV? Heres How to Fix It

Anindra Z. Siqueira — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:00:12 GMT

Do you have trouble hearing dialogue on your smart TV? This is a common complaint with smart TVs where film and TV show dialogue is either too soft compared with other audio or not clear enough to pick up.

I Love Short and Sweet Video Games: Heres Why

Jon Bitner — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:30:12 GMT

One of the frontrunners for Game of the Year 2024 is Astro Bot, a family-friendly platformer that takes no more than 20 hours to unlock all of its content.

YouTube Has Found Yet Another Way to Show You Ads

Dave Parrack — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:25:11 GMT

You're likely to start seeing ads even when you pause YouTube videos. This is thanks to a broader rollout of a new ad format YouTube started testing in 2023. And while it's considered "non-intrusive," it's still annoying.

How You Can Easily Speed Up or Slow Down a Video Using These Tools

Nolen Jonker — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 11:30:12 GMT

Changing the speed of a video has many applications. It can make a presentation look more professional or make a video edit look more aesthetically pleasing. Maybe you just want to watch that cherished clip of your dog acting silly in slow-motion. Whatever your reason for wanting to change the speed of a video, you're going to need the right tools to make it happen.

Why I'd Buy the AirPods 4 Over the AirPods Pro 2

Mahnoor Faisal — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 23:30:13 GMT

After using the original AirPods Pro for over four years, I'm ready for an upgrade. While the AirPods Pro models are still superior to standard AirPods, Apple has now bridged the gap. Here's why I'm choosing the AirPods 4 over the AirPods Pro 2.