Mastodon officially comes to the Play Store Unless you’re asocial media trendsetter.chasing down alternatives to the behemoths of Internet interactivity, you might not be familiar with Mastodon, the semi-popular microblogging alternative to Twitter first launched in 2016. Whereas Twitter is a centralized ivory tower that can issue bans on a whim and is subject tohostile takeover attempts from eccentric billionaires, Mastodon is built entirely on open-source software and consists of independent, user-managed servers capable of interoperating with each other....

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 already $200 off at Amazon, Z Flip 4 $100 off Samsung’s newest foldable phones have been on sale for only a little over a week, but we’re already spotting discounts from various retailers. Amazon is the latest retailer to offer a discount on theGalaxy Z Fold 4andGalaxy Z Flip 4, bringing up to $200 off the price of the newest phones. The Z Fold 4 normally costs $1,800, but this deal brings the price down to $1,600 for a 256GB version in all three colors: Beige, Green and Phantom Black....

Will Apple Ever Make a Touchscreen Mac? Adding touchscreens to personal computers is a topic that witnesses polarizing viewpoints. While some users appreciate the extra functionality, others seem indifferent to its presence. But at the end of the day, more features are always seen as positives for the end consumer. 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....

YouTube TV’s 4K Plus add-on gets a big discount YouTube TV started as an affordable alternative to cable TV services from Comcast or Spectrum. Over time though, the service only got more expensive. The cable TV alternative launched in 2017 for $35/month but currently costs $65/month. Worse, that’s before the 4K add-on, which costs another $20 per month on top of the base plan. To make things a bit more affordable,YouTube dropped the price of the 4K tier to $10 monthlyfor the first year....

All You Need to Know About Boot Sector Viruses Viruses are what every computer user dreads. A popular virus is the boot sector virus, a nightmare for most computer users. It can slow down your systems and prevent your computer from booting for a long time. The boot sector virus does not just infect your computer alone but also infects any devices connected to your computer via a USB port. Since this is a potential disaster for your computer, it’s good to understand what boot sector viruses are, how they work, how to get rid of them, and how to prevent them from infecting your machine....

Google keeps the Pixel update train rolling with Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3.1 Google just released its November patchfor its currently-supported Pixels — RIP the Pixel 4 — but if you’ve already upgraded your device to the latest Android 13 QPR betas, you aren’t getting left out of the update game. Just a couple of weeks after QPR1 Beta 3 surprised us with a mid-month launch, QPR1 Beta 3.1 is out now, available for the Pixel 4a and newer devices....

How Netflix Basic with Ads Compares to Other Streaming Services Netflix is finally introducing the ad-supported tier it’s been talking about for the first half of 2022. But how does it even compare with what other streaming services have to offer? With Netflix Basic With Ads landing in early November 2022, understanding how Netflix’s offer compares to the competition is important, as we all need to know what the streaming industry has to offer and how we can make the best choice....

How to create your ideal festival lineup with Instafest and Spotify Your2022 Spotify Wrappedis out, but there’s another way to confirm that your favorite artists are indeed your favorite artists. Instafest isn’t a particularly deep look at your listening history, but it’s still a fun way to create a perfect rock festival poster that lists your favorite artists. Instafest works with your Spotify or Last.fm account. YouTube Music users can’t access it, but you could access your2022 Recap right now....

How to Use an iPhone as an External Microphone for Your Mac Due to the tight integration of macOS and iOS, you can enjoy a seamless experience while using both platforms. For instance, you can directly paste text you copy on your Mac onto your iPhone and vice versa. However, do you know that you can also use your iPhone as a microphone for your Mac? Thanks to Continuity Camera, this is possible, and you don’t need to use external apps....

Netflix reportedly has launch plans for its ad-supported tier Streaming’s salad days may be behind it. The market seems to have reached its saturation point in North America and many customers are more than happy to subscribe for a limited run of content they want to watch before unsubscribing.Netflix, which has poured billions into original productions and acquisitions, has been hiking prices for its subscription tiers and is hopingan excursion in cloud gamingcould help augment its revenues....

The Maircle S3-Pro Is the Best Vacuum That Can Do It All If you’ve got long hair or pets, then you know just how difficult vacuuming can get. With what seems like an endless amount of shedding and vacuum heads getting tangled, what should be a simple chore can start to take up hours of your day. Luckily,Maircle’s S3 Series Tangle-free Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaneraims to change all of that. And it’s available for a great price at just $489....

The Torchlight: Infinite closed beta starts soon, here’s how to register The Torchlight ARPG series has had a varied history. The original game wasdeveloped by ex-Blizzard employeeswho worked on the Diablo series, and it was well-received. Then the sequel propelled the series into popularity and is still a fan-favorite to this day, with anexcellent port on the Nintendo Switch. This is where things went wrong. Torchlight 3had a lengthy and troubled development cycle, eventually entering maintenance mode after the dev gave up....

What Is the Microsoft Defender Application Guard and How Do You Enable It? The internet, as wonderful as it is, can sometimes be unsafe. And you might find yourself in a situation where you need to use a website you don’t fully trust, even though you’re afraid it might infect your computer with malware. The good news is that you could visit that suspicious site safely using Microsoft Defender Application Guard....