How to Cast Harry Potter Spells on Your iPhone With Siri

If you love Harry Potter and use an iPhone, you’re in luck! Using Siri, your iPhone can become your very own wand. Apple has integrated certain Harry Potter spell commands into iPhones. And with Siri, you can cast your own spells to show off to your friends. With that said, if you’re ready for a crash course in spell casting, here are some built-in Harry Potter spells you may use on your iPhone....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Katherine Logan

How to chat with an AI chatbot on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp

The release of ChatGPT in late 2022 triggered an ongoing AI transformation of the digital landscape. The major players in the tech world clamored to develop and deploy their answers to GPT. Google quickly launchedBard, and Microsoft joined the GPT bandwagon with Bing Chat. But what about Meta? Meta began rolling out “Anew class of generative AI featuresin September 2023 that expand and strengthen the ways people connect with each other....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 630 words · Jenna Ramirez

How to Find Your Discord User ID

Whenever someone creates a new account, Discord assigns it a unique User ID. You may need your User ID when interacting with Discord’s customer support, integrating a Discord bot, or generating your unique profile link. Unfortunately, finding it isn’t that straightforward; you must first enable the developer mode and then find your ID. Below, we’ll show you how to get your Discord User ID using the Discord desktop and mobile apps....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Miranda Adams

How to Open a VMDK File in VirtualBox and VMWare Workstation

Opening a VMDK file using VirtualBox and Workstation is not as straightforward as many people might think. You can’t just double-click on the file and expect it to load, nor can you load it directly using your hypervisor. To open a virtual image like VMDK, you’ll need to mount the file and then configure hardware resources and settings before your hypervisor can load the virtual machine. It’s not as complicated as it sounds, and we’ve created a step-by-step guide on how to do so using VirtualBox and VMware Workstation Player....

August 7, 2025 · 4 min · 657 words · Susan Brewer

How to Stop Procrastinating and Start Working on Your Goals

Do you own a list of great ideas and projects that you haven’t made a start on yet? Pushing projects to the bottom of your to-do list is not uncommon, especially in today’s frantic pace of life. But by acquiring healthy time management skills, you can create time and finally begin working on your biggest goals. Procrastination is one of the largest causes of running out of time during the day....

August 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1082 words · Steven Stanley

I Disagree That A Star Trek & Doctor Who Crossover “Must” Happen, But I'd Love To See It

Summary As much as I’d love to see the TARDIS materialize on the starship Enterprise, I disagree with Russell T Davies' assertion that aStar TrekandDoctor Whocrossover “must” happen. TheDoctor Whoshowrunner’s comments came during theStar Trek X Doctor Whopanel atSan Diego Comic-Con2024. Davies' Comic-Con statement is his latest attempt to bring the worlds ofDoctor WhoandStar Trektogether on-screen.20 years ago, when RTD was making plans forhisDoctor Whorevival, andStar Trek: Enterprisewas still on TV, he wanted the two shows to cross over....

August 7, 2025 · 4 min · 660 words · Jenna Reyes

I'm Only Buying Laptops With This New Memory Type From Now On

Quick Links As laptops get thinner, lighter, and faster, manufacturers have resorted to soldering more and more components to the motherboard, leading us to embedded memory. However, what embedded memory takes away in upgradability, it makes up for in speed. With the race for the perfect thin and light performance machine heating up, embedded memory looks like the future we’re headed toward—you should consider switching. What Is LPDDR5X? If you’re looking at high-performance laptops, the memory type will likely be LPDDR5X....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 606 words · Alexander Walker

Jaybird Vista 2 vs. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen): Muscle or class?

Jaybird Vista 2 A substantial upgrade over their predecessor, the Jaybird Vista 2 are a pair of sports earbuds packing a lot of advanced technologies. Their clear, balanced sound, capable ANC, and (above all) solid build quality set them apart from other earbuds. With small size and a rugged look, they’re also a fashion statement. Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) A strong upgrade over the previous AirPods, the Apple AirPod 3rd Gen are truly a smash hit among Apple users....

August 7, 2025 · 11 min · 2284 words · Mark May

LA Times Crossword July 05, 2025 Answers (6/11/25)

Our LA Times Crossword July 07, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The LA Times Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle published in the Los Angeles Times, one of the largest newspapers in the United States. It is highly regarded by crossword enthusiasts for its challenging clues and clever themes. It is a traditional-style crossword, with a grid of black and white squares, and clues in both the across and down directions....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Sherry Franco

LA Times Mini Crossword July 13, 2025 Answers (8/17/25)

Our LA Times Mini Crossword August 13, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The LA Times Mini Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle published in the Los Angeles Times, one of the largest newspapers in the United States. It is highly regarded by crossword enthusiasts for its challenging clues and clever themes. It is a traditional-style crossword, with a grid of black and white squares, and clues in both the across and down directions....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Leslie Salazar

Mycopunk Early Access Review

Mycopunkis another game with attitude, published by Devolver Digital, a publisher who seems to have a great eye for titles that will stand out amongst others in the market for the uniqueness of their design and play. A looter shooter with a lot of charm, even in Early Access,Mycopunkis sure to impress you. However, there are certainly issues to be addressed in this game’s trial phase, and certain choices the game makes can be easily polarizing; you’re either going to love them or hate them....

August 7, 2025 · 5 min · 913 words · Mackenzie Davis

New Novocaine Image Reveals A Panicked Jack Quaid In A Stressful Situation

This article is part ofScreenRant’s Exclusive 2025 Movie Preview. Keep an eye out for the full feature next week! A new image fromNovocainehas been revealed. The upcoming2025 action thriller moviestarsThe Boys' Jack Quaid, who plays Nathan Caine, a bank executive impervious to experiencing physical pain. When his girlfriend (Amber Midthunder) is kidnapped, Nathan puts his ordinary life behind him and decides to use his inability to feel pain in order to save the love of his life....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 543 words · Kimberly Williams

No, That Microsoft Entra ID Email Isn't a Scam—Here's What It Means

I recently received an email from Microsoft stating that I needed to make a purchase to keep my account alive. It has all the hallmarks of a phishing scam: immediate request, account closure, demand for payment… yet it’s actually from Microsoft. So, what gives? Why does Microsoft promote security yet send emails that look and sound like they’re about to steal your account and money? What Is the Microsoft “Entra ID Inactive” Email?...

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 566 words · Mrs. Kimberly Barajas