How to Use Adobe Illustrator's Intertwine Tool for Non-Destructive Layering

How to Use Adobe Illustrator’s Intertwine Tool for Non-Destructive Layering Adobe has added to its extensive tool kit once more. Introducing the Intertwine feature in Illustrator, which lets you layer and intertwine elements non-destructively. This tool allows you to edit illustrations at the click of a button by changing the layering without needless copying and pasting or adding new layers. Here’s how to use it. What Is Adobe Illustrator’s Intertwine Feature?...

July 14, 2025 · 5 min · 876 words · Joseph Padilla

How to Use PostgreSQL With Sequelize in Node.js

How to Use PostgreSQL With Sequelize in Node.js Sequelize is a Node.js object-relational mapper (ORM) that provides an easy-to-use API for relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, and more. 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.You also agree to receive our newsletters, you’re able to opt-out any time....

July 14, 2025 · 5 min · 995 words · Rita Torres

How to Use SSL in a Create-React-App Application

How to Use SSL in a Create-React-App Application Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a security protocol that establishes a secure link between a server and a client. It is part of the HTTPS protocol that performs data encryption. SSL is important because it protects data from eavesdropping and related attacks. By default, if you create a React application using create-react-app, the application does not use HTTPS. Enabling HTTPS for your app is useful especially if you plan to proxy requests to an API that serves them via HTTPS....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Marie Hernandez

I Can't Stop Watching This AI Chatbot Play Pokémon

Have you ever wondered if an AI chatbot can play Pokémon? The latest version of Anthropic’s Claude is currently playing Pokémon live on Twitch, and I have to admit, it’s more engrossing than I expected. Claude Plays Pokémon Live on Twitch Anthropic launchedthe latest version of its Claude AI chatbot on 16 July 2025, upgrading it to version 3.7. It’s the first Claude version to feature a “hybrid reasoning model,” enabling it to solve complex problems, outperforming its previous models significantly....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Alexis Parker

I Have One Major Question About Caraxes, Daemon's Dragon, In HOTD Season 2

Warning: Spoilers ahead for House of the Dragon season 2, episode 6, “Smallfolk.” Summary I can’t get enough of the dragon action inHouse of the Dragonseason 2, but the “Smallfolk” episode had me questioning something about Daemon Targaryen’s link to Caraxes that I hadn’t thought of before. FollowingHouse of the Dragonseason 1’s ending, pitting Prince Lucerys Velaryon and Aemond Targaryen in a deadly dragon battle, I haven’t been disappointed with season 2’s use of the mystical beasts....

July 14, 2025 · 4 min · 708 words · Rachel Perry

Idiocracy Sequel Comic from Terry Crews Revives His President Camacho Character

Summary Terry Crewsis reviving hisPresident Camachocharacter from the cult filmIdiocracyfor an all-new comic sequel. Crews revealed the new comic spin-off at San Diego Comic-Con, finally revisiting the world of Mike Judge’s beloved comedy movie after nearly 20 years. In an exclusive interview withComicbook.com, Crews revealed that he and Judge are giving away 2,024 copies of the comic. He said people have been asking him for years when a sequel to the film would finally happen, but because of the poor box office performance byIdiocracyback in 2006, a follow-up film was never a viable option....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 556 words · Eric Ward

Lizzo's latest music video shows the Google Pixel 6a front and center

Lizzo’s latest music video shows the Google Pixel 6a front and center As Google’s latest hardware release, thePixel 6ais enjoying a lot of attention right now. In our review, we praised the fact that it comes with almost all thePixel 6features while having very few drawbacks for the price. It’s one of thebest phonesyou can get right now. And, of course, the company’s pushing heavy marketing efforts for it. Among them, Google has employed a classic, subtle approach to publicity: product placement (A....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Anthony Munoz

Lost in Random: The Eternal Die Review — Playtime is Over

I’ve seenLost in Random: The Eternal Diedescribed as Tim Burton’sHades. I think this is a fairly accurate comparison. Lost in Random: The Eternal Dieis a roguelite set within a twisted world of board games and dark whimsy. After a warrior queen is trapped within the confines of a dark god’s realm, it is up to her to survive his never-ending, cruel games in hopes of finally defeating the evil and releasing all imprisoned within....

July 14, 2025 · 5 min · 888 words · Leonard Nelson

Microsoft Is Testing a New Windows 11 Start Menu I Actually Want to Use

Microsoft has rolled out a new Windows 11 update for testers in the Dev Channel, featuring a larger and more customizable Start menu. The latest Insider Preview Build (26200.5641) introduces a more organized interface and faster ways to launch your apps. What’s New With the Windows 11 Start Menu? The Start Menu in Windows has always been a topic of discussion. Though you cancustomize the current Windows 11 Start Menu, the updated Windows 11 Start menu is redesigned to provide more space and flexibility....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Cynthia Ramirez

Motorola Edge 40 Pro renders leak, here's our first look at the flagship

Motorola has a penchant for making greatbudget Android phonesand upper-midrange devices, but they seldom captivate public attention. The Motorola Moto X40 was one such phone that flew under the radar when it made its China debut in December. The phone’s launch is imminent in the international market, and a few leaked renders are now shaping our expectations. TheMoto X40 Procould be re-badged as the Edge 40 Pro for the rest of the world, being Motorola’s first phone with theSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Alicia Becker

My Fishing Party Codes (August 2025)

Updated on June 16, 2025– We checked for the latest My Fishing Party codes! In My Fishing Party, you build up your own sea zone by catching rare fish with rods or boats, selling fish in the shop, gifting them to friends, and upgrading gear. Rebirth gives access to better fishing boats that catch even more. To get Items and more inMy Fishing Party, all you need to do is redeem codes so you can use them for a head start....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Tina Cardenas

Netflix vs. Amazon Prime Video: How I Choose Where to Watch

One streaming service isn’t quite enough for me—I have to have Amazon Prime Video and Netflix. The two streaming services complement one another well—the only problem is figuring out where 4When I Want to Watch Content With My Kids Cartoons and kids' shows are a staple in my home, and that goes for my wife and me, too. We love revisiting some of the cartoons and shows we watched growing up, sharing them with our kids, and being surprised that they still hold up today....

July 14, 2025 · 4 min · 791 words · David Campbell

New York Times pulls a Nintendo and starts cracking down on Wordle clones

It was inevitable that The New York Times would actively start threatening the developers of Wordle clones, taking a clear page out of Nintendo’s book fighting small-time devs.404 Media recently revealedthat The Times has filed hundreds of copyright notices against clones of the popular word game Wordle. The game found wild success back in 2021, developed by a single person, Josh Wardle, and it grew in popularity so fast the NYTimes bought it off Wardle for a seven-figure sum....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Aaron Kim