Google Fi's subtle new Material You redesign is starting to land

Google Fi’s subtle new Material You redesign is starting to land You should already knowwhat Google Fi is, but whether you’re a subscriber to Google’s MVNO service or not, its Android companion app is finally catching up to other Google apps with its own Material You layout. It’s not a total redesign (if that’s what you were hoping for), with the app merely picking up support for dynamic color theming and small changes to the navigation bar interface....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Brandon Allen

Google Maps for Android debuts new Bluetooth navigation feature

When it comes toAndroid navigation apps, the choices are numerous, but Google Maps remains one of the best. It integrates seamlessly into Android Auto, and its reign in the market is all thanks to its perfect combination of simplicity and accuracy. However, there is one sticking point, one that almost all navigation apps suffer from, and that is navigation in tunnels. Google Maps for Android has introduced a new tunnel navigation feature that uses Bluetooth beacons....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · John Scott MD

Google's Gemini Now Has a Memory to Recall Your Preferences

With any relationship, you hope that when you share facts about yourself, the other person will consider that context during your future communication. As we venture into AI relationships, some of us are looking for the same consideration. In response, Google is now introducing a “memory” capability to Gemini. Gemini Will Soon Recall Your Preferences Following ChatGPT’s introduction of a memory feature earlier in 2024,Google announced on Xthat Gemini Advanced users will, starting today, be able to ask the AI assistant to recall their preferences....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Robert Lane

Heartworm Review — Beyond the Static

Heartwormis an interesting horror game built with nostalgia for the first generation of horror games, oozingResident Eviland sobbingSilent Hilltears as it drags players through a heart-wrenching storyline built on supernatural elements, haunting visuals, and relatable feelings like grief and regret. A master of environmental design in the horror medium, Heartworm almost scares more when it isn’t actually trying to scare you, with the anticipation of fear feeling far more impactful than many of the game’s scares....

May 30, 2025 · 5 min · 958 words · Heather Mann

Here's How I Realized I Downloaded a Virus

Quick Links When you download a file or app, and something feels off afterward, your device might be infected with malware. These viruses can cause unusual behavior, impacting the way your system operates. When this happened me, these were the first signs of malware I noticed. Pop-Ups Started Appearing Out of Nowhere Downloading cracked software isn’t the only way hackers get to spread their malware-they also do it with free software....

May 30, 2025 · 4 min · 769 words · Alexa Phillips

Hide Your Number on Signal and Use a Username for More Privacy

Signal has announced the rollout of usernames on the app, allowing you to hide your number while still connecting with others. Here’s how you can hide your number on the app and connect with a username instead. Signal Now Lets You Use a Username Signal announced the new username feature on itsblogon 20 February, 2024; along with enhanced privacy settings. The feature allows you to use a username to add others on the messaging app, rather than using your phone number....

May 30, 2025 · 3 min · 549 words · Raymond Arnold

Hold Up, Chainsaw Man's Director Just Announced a Video Game Collab No One Saw Coming

The acclaimed director of theChainsaw Mananime, Ryu Nakayama, is embarkingon an all-new project that is beyond what fans expected: a video game.The upcoming horror game is called “The Inn,“and will be featured on Roblox, one of the most popular online gaming platforms in the world. According to an official X post by@TheInnRoblox, the game will allow users to"step into the shadows of a haunted Japanese inn.“A brief teaser trailer was posted alongside the announcement, offering fans a first glimpse into the eerie world of the game....

May 30, 2025 · 3 min · 566 words · Michelle Bryant

How much RAM does your Chromebook need?

How much RAM does your Chromebook need? Chromebooksare capable machines that can be used for browsing, watching videos, and editing documents. you’re able to also use Android and desktop apps via Linux. Its lightweightChromeOS operating systemmakes Chromebooks power-efficient. These computers don’t need powerful processors and RAM in double-digits. The Google-made ChromeOS is a Linux-based operating system and, like AOSP (Android Open Source Project), derives from the open source ChromiumOS project. GNU/Linux distributions are some of the most efficient operating systems, and ChromeOS is no different....

May 30, 2025 · 5 min · 913 words · Dawn Roberts

How to Copy a Playlist on Spotify

How to Copy a Playlist on Spotify Did you know that you can copy a playlist on Spotify? This can be quite handy if you’ve found a playlist you like or are listening to a collaborative playlist and you’re worried that someone might remove songs you like. Also, if anyone asks you to share one of your playlists, you may quickly create a copy without including your musical guilty pleasures....

May 30, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · Cindy Baker

How to disable Amber Alerts and other emergency notifications

AMBER Alerts are law enforcement’s way of enlisting the public’s help in finding a missing child believed to be in danger. They produce a loud and startling sound, which can be disruptive in moments when you want to rest. While thelatest Android phone modelsmake it easy to manage notifications, emergency messages require effort to silence. Because they’re backed by legal requirements built into cellphone technology and network protocols, they bypassDo Not Disturb(DnD) and other notification-silencing features....

May 30, 2025 · 4 min · 770 words · Erika Turner

How to Find Your Current Desktop Wallpaper’s File Location in Windows 11

How to Find Your Current Desktop Wallpaper’s File Location in Windows 11 Some users may like to customize Windows 11 desktop wallpapers with editing software. However, the Personalization section of the Settings app doesn’t show you the folder paths for wallpapers in themes downloaded from Microsoft’s site. Nor can you find the directory locations for Windows 11’s default backgrounds from there. Sign up forfree Forgot your password? Create an account *Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number...

May 30, 2025 · 4 min · 820 words · Courtney Payne

How to Get Xbox Game Pass for Free

Quick Links While the Xbox Game Pass is a steal, its retail cost of $9.99 (or $19.99 for Ultimate) per month makes it inaccessible to some gamers. Luckily, there is a free method to get the Xbox Game Pass every month. Here’s how you can get your own free gamepass. Afterward, you’ll be able to see how many points you have available overall and how many you’ve earned today. If you just created your account, it’s probably zero—but you may have points available if you’re a regular Microsoft Edge or Bing user....

May 30, 2025 · 4 min · 687 words · Tina Robinson

How to Move Your Logic Pro Sound Library to an External Drive

Most people who use Logic Pro initially download the sound library to their computer’s internal storage, but over the long term, you’re likely to run out of space on your Mac. Moving the library to an external drive can save you a huge amount of space on your computer and improve performance speeds. So long as you have a USB-C port to spare during your sessions, keeping the Logic sound library on an external drive has few downsides....

May 30, 2025 · 4 min · 801 words · Christy Mcbride