The Sims 4: Lovestruck/Buy Items & How To Use Them

Many new Build and Buy items arrive withThe Sims 4 Lovestruck. The main goal of the expansion pack is to find new romance, both for short-term excitement and even long-lasting marriages. Many items can help in this regard, improving certain Skills or boosting the mood of Sims. Other objects are purely aesthetic, and it is up to the individual to decide if they are worth using in the current lot....

June 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1111 words · Diane Hines

The VPN Craze Is Over: Here's Why VPNs Aren't Actually That Useful

Quick Links VPNs (virtual private networks) surged in popularity for their promise of secure, private browsing, but their capabilities may be overstated. So, while VPNs work, there are heaps of misconceptions about the security they provide and what they’re truly good for. How VPNs Work When you access the internet, your device (phone, laptop, or desktop PC) sends your request to a router, which then directs it to the modem. From there, the modem connects to your ISP (Internet Service Provider), which facilitates routing your data to the right destination....

June 13, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Jeffrey Henson

These 7 Browser Extensions Will Make Your School Year So Much Easier

School can feel overwhelming without the right tools. If you do a lot of research and writing, having the right browser extensions will help you stay organized, focused, and make your school year run a lot smoother. 7Grammarly Whether you’re writing essays, discussion posts, or emails to your professors, Grammarly is the ultimate writing sidekick. With the extension, you get automatic spell checking, which ensures you don’t miss out on any typos....

June 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1224 words · Michael Gregory

These Hidden Wi-Fi Settings Made My Hotel Internet Way Faster

No matter if you’re on a business trip or a vacation in the sun, you’ll want to use Wi-Fi in your hotel room—only to find it frustratingly slow. However, there are a few easy ways to speed up your hotel Wi-Fi, with some easy settings changes, general troubleshooting, and a little planning before your vacation begins. Unlocking Faster Hotel Wi-Fi Speeds: Key Settings & Simple Tweaks There isn’t always a single, clear path to boost your hotel Wi-Fi speeds....

June 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1421 words · Karen Smith

Watch this YouTube video pretending to be the first ever uploaded

Watch this YouTube video pretending to be the first ever uploaded Today, YouTube is considered anessential entertainment appon Android, but it all started with platform co-founder Jawed Karim’s first-ever upload on the site almost 18 years ago, titled “Me at the Zoo.” Recently, an impostor video titled “Welcome to YouTube!!!” was uploaded to the service, and by exploiting a bug, was able to predate Karim’s upload and steal a bit of its limelight....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Nicholas Hinton

Wednesday Season 3 Gets Encouraging Status Update From Jenna Ortega Ahead Of Season 2's Netflix Return

Wednesdaystar and executive producer Jenna Ortega has provided a promising update on the future of the Netflix series, suggesting that the creative team is already brainstorming ideas for a potential season 3. Starring Ortega as Wednesday Addams, the Tim Burton-directed series follows her journey at Nevermore Academy as she investigates supernatural mysteries. Season 1 became a massive hit, with Ortega’s portrayal of the iconicAddams Familycharacter earning widespread acclaim and the show breaking streaming records, withWednesdayseason 2confirmed a few months later....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · Margaret Watson

WhatsApp is working to block screenshots of media you're only meant to view once

WhatsApp is working to block screenshots of media you’re only meant to view once Recent WhatsApp updates have focused onemoji, additional controls forgroup chatadministrators, and securing chats, but just a few days ago, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that we could look forward to three newprivacy-centric changescoming to WhatsApp. We are starting to see the signs of one of those features Zuckerberg mentioned — screenshot blocking for view-once messages. So, soon, you won’t be able to take screenshots and save the messages senders intended you to see only once....

June 13, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Kelli Rush

Why Anker’s 2-in-1 charger and battery pack is a must-buy this Prime Day

Two-in-one devices often offer a poor compromise rather than a good solution for all use cases they want to hit. Dual-purpose devices like the Microsoft Surface and other tablet-laptop hybrids are a good example, especially with Windows on them. There is one category where I’m convinced that, if executed correctly, they offer the best of both worlds: 2-in-1 chargers and battery packs. One such device is currently on sale forPrime Day: The Anker 521 PowerCore Fusion, down to $35 for a limited time, perfect if you are planning a vacation this year....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 588 words · Jennifer Mcgee

Why I'll (Probably) Never Buy a Smartwatch

Tech companies have made great progress over the years in improving smartwatches, and on certain niche occasions, they can prove very handy, indeed. Despite knowing that, however, there’s a good chance I’ll never actually buy one for myself. 5You’re Paying More for Redundant Features Smartwatches are not very economical for what they offer, especially if you’re buying one from a reputed brand like Apple, Samsung, Google, or Garmin. Whilewe rated the Galaxy Watch 7 fairly highlyin our review, it launched at $300....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 610 words · Tammy Barnes

Yellowjackets Season 3 Finally Brings Back Misty's Biggest Season 1 Mistake (& I'm Surprised She Isn't Killed For It)

WARNING! This article contains SPOILERS for Yellowjackets season 3, episode 9!Misty has made plenty of grave errors while out in the wilderness, andYellowjacketsseason 3 is finally bringing back her worst decision from season 1.Until now, that action has been kept a secret from the rest of the surviving Yellowjackets. Had they figured out what she had done to keep them from getting home sooner, Misty might have been the firstYellowjacketscharacterthat the teens killed....

June 13, 2025 · 4 min · 672 words · George Martinez

10 Most Powerful MCU Characters Who've Already Been Killed Off

Summary TheMarvel Cinematic Universehave seen many powerful characters come and go, usually not sticking around long enough to show off the full strength of their staggering powers. For the most part, the power levels of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are overall somewhat low, with manystreet level heroesand low-powered Avengers relying on technology and training to take down major threats. Every now and then, however,the series will introduce a character with universe-warping levels of strength, only to unceremoniously kill them off....

June 12, 2025 · 9 min · 1840 words · Cynthia Howard

5 Apps That Can Help You Enjoy the Sun Safely

5 Apps That Can Help You Enjoy the Sun Safely Getting out and enjoying the sunshine is vital to the mental and physical well-being for many people. However, you can experience too much of a good thing and risk sunburn and ultraviolet (UV) exposure. These apps can help you get enough sunshine to meet vitamin D goals without too much exposure to UV rays. How Much Sun Do You Need?...

June 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1123 words · Eric Crawford

8 Smart Home Privacy Concerns You Should Be Aware Of

Quick Links Smart home devices are incredible. They bring convenience, efficiency, and a touch of the future into our everyday lives. But as with most technological advancements, this convenience comes with a few strings attached—particularly when it comes to your privacy. Let’s take a moment to look at the privacy drawbacks of smart devices that you should be aware of. 1Data Collection and Usage Let’s kick things off with the elephant in the room: data collection....

June 12, 2025 · 5 min · 921 words · Sean Nichols