Google wants you to improve its lackluster Search results by leaving Notes

Google Search is the world’s go-to destination for any question which needs an answer. However, users may sometimes feel like they are at the mercy of the Search algorithms, which determine which result would be the most useful. You could say the same about the Discover feed, which is tailored to your interests, but is still largely algorithm-driven. Google is killing two birds with one stone in its latest Search Labs experiment which allows appending notes to Search results and Discover feed content....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 547 words · Alexander Smith

Here's How I Spot a Fake Malvertisement Every Time

Quick Links Fortunately, I’ve spotted tons of malvertisements over the years, and this is how I spot them every time. What Is Malvertising? The main goal of malvertisements is to infect your PC with a virus and steal your personal information. There are two ways that a malvertisement can achieve this: How Do Malvertisements Appear? Malvertisements have a long and storied history, and plenty of examples illustrate how they work....

June 26, 2025 · 4 min · 648 words · Deborah Sampson

How Juliette's Silo Season 2 Underwater Scenes Were Filmed

Warning: this article contains spoilers for Silo season 2, episode 7. Apple TV+’s gripping science fiction showSilois mid-way through airing its second season, and season 2, episode 7, “The Dive”, includes some thrilling diving sequences for Rebecca Ferguson’s character Juliette.Siloseason 2 has been met with positive reviewsfrom critics and audiences alike, even though it feels very different from the first season. Still, its post-apocalyptic setting is gripping and the mysteries surroundingthe truth of the Silo 18’s rebellionsand history has kept audiences waiting each episode for new evidence....

June 26, 2025 · 5 min · 874 words · Mario Murphy

How to Set a Custom Inactivity Lock Time on Windows

How to Set a Custom Inactivity Lock Time on Windows PC security is not just about having antivirus software on your computer. You should also restrict access to your documents on your PC while you’re away from your machine. Read on to explore how you can automatically lock your PC after a set time, even when you leave it unattended. How to Keep Your Windows PC Inaccessible While Your Gone There are lots of places you could use a PC or laptop....

June 26, 2025 · 4 min · 721 words · Jamie Bean

How to Set an Alarm on Your Android Phone

There’s no worse feeling than waking up late for an important meeting or sleeping in for far too long. Luckily, the clock app that comes pre-installed on your device has all the features to ensure you’re always on time. Let’s look at how you may transform your Android device into an all-in-one alarm clock! Use Google’s Clock App to Set an Alarm The most straightforward way of setting a new alarm without downloading a third-party app is by using the clock app that comes pre-installed on your device....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Amy Delacruz

How to Spot and Avoid Malicious EXE Files on Windows

Quick Links Cybercriminals commonly use malicious EXE files to spread malware, ransomware, or spyware. That’s why you should be able to recognize and avoid potentially harmful files to safeguard your device from infection. If you suspect a file might be unsafe, there are several ways to check it before using it. 1Check the File Name, Extension, Size, and Source Examining key attributes of a file can help you identify potentially malicious EXE files....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 553 words · Monica Green

I Refuse to Pay for Streaming Services That Also Have Ads

Quick Links As streaming services continue to raise their subscription prices, one solution offered by some services is to have cheaper paid plans with ads. While this is an excellent way to reduce the cost of streaming, I won’t pay for a streaming service with ads for these reasons. 1Paying for Premium Should Mean Premium Paying for a streaming service means I’m paying for a premium service. I expect to get premium perks like limitless access to content in the library and an uninterrupted experience....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 636 words · Debra Allen

I Tried 8 Task Management Apps—Here’s the One That Stuck

Every new task app felt like a fresh start—until the notifications piled up and I ghosted it. After too many attempts, one finally made me stop tweaking and just get stuff done. 8Microsoft To Do Anything was better than nothing in my early days of productivity, which is why I first turned to Microsoft To Do. The app is free to use, and I like that you can choose between grid and list views....

June 26, 2025 · 7 min · 1352 words · Andrew Phillips

Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Dominates VOD Charts After $396M Theatrical Run

Summary Kingdom of the Planet of the Apeshas become a major hit on VOD as its theatrical run comes to an end. Directed by Wes Ball, the latest installment in the long-runningPlanet of the Apesfranchise tells a coming-of-age story about Noa (Owen Teague), a young ape who embarks on an epic adventure with Mae (Freya Allan), a human, hundreds of years after Caesar’s time. TheKingdom of the Planet of the Apesreviewswere generally positive from critics, and the film enjoyed a long theatrical window after hitting theaters in May 2024....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 564 words · Ashley Jackson

LineageOS retires Android 10-based 17.1 builds as preparations for Android 12 pick up steam

LineageOS retires Android 10-based 17.1 builds as preparations for Android 12 pick up steam LineageOS is unarguably among the most popular custom ROMs for Android, supporting various devices and offering a plethora of features. Despite therelease of Android 12 in Octoberlast year, the team has been focusing onLineageOS 17.1and 18.1 builds, based on Android 10 and Android 11, respectively. That’s changing now, as LineageOS will be retiring Android 10-based builds of its ROM due to space restrictions on its servers....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 524 words · Jason Myers

Marvel Announces Special Fantastic Four Miniseries Ahead of the Team's MCU Debut

Fantastic Fourfans are blessed again, as Marvel continues to ramp up content for the team ahead of the team’s upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe debut. This time, the publisher has tapped some of their all-star writers to create something truly special, with an exciting miniseries precedingthe release ofFirst Stepsin theaters. Marvel’s official announcementforFantastic Four: Fanfarereveals that it will be a collaboration between multiple top-tier authors – with a stacked roster of talent including Chip Zdarsky, J....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 515 words · Larry Miller

Mind-Blowing Minecraft City Took One Person 14 Years To Build

Summary One incredibly impressive build inMinecrafttook almost 14 years to build, and it paid off. Players are no strangers to creating massive-scale builds, especially with projects like Build The Earth, a 1:1 scale model of the Earth, and an accurate Disneyland build complete with rides and gift shops. Oftentimes, players will sink hours or a few days into one build to get it just right and to make thecoolestMinecrafthousethey can think of....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Brian Jacobs

My Favorite Thing About iPadOS 18 Is How Good My iPad Is at Math Now

Quick Links As a STEM student, my courses involve a lot of math. While I bought an iPad Air specifically for college, I never expected it to help with my math courses, especially since it lacked a Calculator app so far. With iPadOS 18, that finally changed, thanks to Math Notes. 1Solves Questions Instantly in My Own Handwriting If you think an iPad’s large display makes it difficult to perform calculations in the Calculator app, Math Notes is about to be a game changer for you....

June 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1192 words · Crystal Long