How to Make Microsoft Defender Automatically Scan Removable USB Drives

How to Make Microsoft Defender Automatically Scan Removable USB Drives Microsoft Defender is generally very good at protecting your Windows PC. It usually scores highly in antivirus detection tests and is regularly updated with new security features. One of the things it doesn’t do is automatically scan a USB drive when it is plugged in. There is a way to enable this feature in Defender, but it requires more work than simply flicking a switch in Settings....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 612 words · Sarah Ford

How to Set Up and Use Moto Actions on Motorola Phones

How to Set Up and Use Moto Actions on Motorola Phones Motorola has a simplistic approach to Android for its mobile devices, maintaining a near-stock Android experience, unlike other manufacturers that often sell devices with what many might consider bloatware. When it comes to adding features beyond the stock experience, Motorola focuses on those that help support daily performance or use. Moto Actions are one such example. These are smart gestures you can use to access certain functions that would otherwise require additional steps....

July 7, 2025 · 5 min · 964 words · Richard Golden MD

How to Take a Selfie on Samsung Phones

How to Take a Selfie on Samsung Phones Selfies are a great way to capture your mood, outfit, surroundings, or just your face. But taking a good selfie can be tricky, especially if you’re unfamiliar with your phone’s camera features. And on Samsung Galaxy phones, there are lots of features to explore. Let’s take a look at how to take selfies on your Samsung phone. How to Take a Selfie on Your Samsung Phone To take a selfie on your Samsung phone, follow these steps:...

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Kyle Yu

How to turn off Google Chrome's targeted ad tracking

Google released Topics, a browser-based API (as part of its Privacy Sandbox initiative) duringJuly’s Chrome 115 update. Google designed the API to replace third-party cookies and stillpreserve privacy while allowing a browser to share information with third parties about a user’s interests. Essentially, Google believes introducing the Topics API into your browser settings will increase transparency and control over what information gets shared (for personalized ads). However, even with these improvements to online privacy, it still doesn’t prevent your data from being collected and shared....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 543 words · Andrew Bender

I Made the Switch to Linux—These Surprises Caught Me Off Guard

Whether it’s bringing a dead PC to life or getting rid of Windows, there are now more reasons than ever to switch to Linux. However, the switch does come with surprises that can catch you off guard, just like they did for me. 5Troubleshooting Issues Is Vastly Different If you’re used to Windows' troubleshooter tools and overall point-and-click approach to troubleshooting, fixing issues in Linux will feel much different. Perhaps for the first time, you’ll be forced to read through log files and command-line outputs to figure out what’s going on....

July 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1166 words · Colleen Huerta

I'm Still Waiting For Rebecca Ferguson's Own Action Movie After Breakout $682 Million Role

Summary ActressRebecca Fergusonhas been on a hot streak in recent years, in no small part thanks to her success in theMission: Impossiblefranchise – yet, despite her breakout role nine years ago, we’re still waiting to see her lead a franchise of her own.Ferguson has proven her credentials as a science fiction star, but so farthere’s been little sign of a Ferguson-led action film. With a lack of solid female-led action films over the years, Ferguson could easily follow a similar route as Charlize Theron to become a staple of the genre – finally capitalizing on her previous $682 million success....

July 7, 2025 · 5 min · 862 words · Henry Moore

Jason Statham's New Action Movie Is Even More Exciting After His $153 Million Hit From Last Year

Having appeared in major franchises such asThe Expendables,The Transporter, andFast & Furious,Jason Stathamis one of the most iconic action stars around, and his upcoming film looks extremely exciting after his $153 million hit from last year.Statham’s ability to combine comedy and actionover the decades made him a huge name in Hollywood, with his openness to taking risks adding to his reputation. Although his work in established IPs has been great, it’s his willingness to tackle new projects with fun premises that have made Statham so popular among cinema’s ever-changing audience....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 672 words · Michael Bryant

LA Times Mini Crossword June 29, 2025 Answers (4/26/25)

Our LA Times Mini Crossword June 18, 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....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Albert Morgan

Marvel Rivals Is Giving Away An Unmissable Iron Man Costume, Completely Free

Today is the official launch day for the new team-based hero-shooter,Marvel Rivals,and with it comes a free costume for none other than Tony Stark himself as Iron Man.Marvel Rivalshas been deemed the"Overwatch"killer by many since it was revealed, and though only time will tell as to whether that’s the case, there are several interesting features that may just solidify that sentiment. The hero-shooter has already built up a major fan base during its debut, but one neat thank you from the developers at NetEase is not only easy to get but completely free....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Donna Krause

Max Your Aura Codes (August 2025)

Updated on August 14, 2025– We checked for the latest Max Your Aura codes! In Max Your Aura, you grow your aura by clicking the screen, join events every 15 minutes, and unlock new auras often. you may combine auras or drink potions to boost your luck and roll speed while building the strongest aura possible! To get Luck Boosts inMax Your Aura, all you need to do is redeem codes so you can start getting better auras faster....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Kimberly Garner

Project Florida V3 Codes [Beta] (August 2025)

In Roblox Project Florida V3, explore a detailed Miami city where you may live your dream roleplay life. Take on jobs like officer or firefighter, own homes, drive your favorite cars, and explore the city where something is always happening around you! To get Cash inProject Florida V3, redeem codes so you may purchase a new fast vehicle straightaway. It takes a long time to look for working codes yourself, but we have already found them so you do not need to waste time searching!...

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Richard Ford

Rare Dialogue Proves One Starfield Companion Is A Bigger Liability Than You Thought

Summary Starfieldoffers manyoptions for companionsto wander with the player among the stars. Most of the fleshed out characters are members of Constellation, but there are some who are unaffiliated. Most of these NPCs are nothing but helpful, butthere is one who acts as an intentional annoyance, and they end up a huge liability. TheJune 2024 update toStarfieldadded missionsfor the Trackers Alliance to the Settled Systems. These missions start with the player being contacted by one of its members, Inevitable, who invites them to the Trackers Alliance HQ....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 700 words · Nancy Morgan

Real Physicist Rules That A Surprising Piece Of Dragon Ball Tech Is Actually Possible

Summary The Room of Spirit and Time fromDragon Ballmay be implausible, but not impossible to replicate.On the official Dragon Ball website, Professor Nobuyoshi Ohta, a researcher of elementary particles and gravity, was interviewed about the mechanics of the manga’s training room. According to him, creating a way to train a year in a day isn’t impossible, though it comes with some caveats. Also called the"Hyperbolic Time Chamber", this high-gravity, low-oxygen, time-warped plot device saw use acrossDragon Ball Z,where various heroes trained for their battles against Cell and Super Buu....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 659 words · Donna Pierce