How to Keep an Old Computer Running
While Windows gives you the choice of keeping your personal files when you reset the OS, for the best results (on both macOS and Windows) you need a complete wipe. You’re going to need to take all your files and applications off the disk, then put them back on afterwards. With this in mind, make […]
Helen Toner: How to govern AI — even if it’s hard to predict
No one truly understands AI, not even experts, says Helen Toner, an AI policy researcher and former board member of OpenAI. But that doesn’t mean we can’t govern it. She shows how we can make smart policies to regulate this technology even as we struggle to predict where it’s headed — and why the right […]
How to Picture A.I. | The New Yorker
A technology by itself is never enough. In order for it to be of use, it needs to be accompanied by other elements, such as popular understanding, good habits, and acceptance of shared responsibility for its consequences. Without that kind of societal halo, technologies tend to be used ineffectively or incompletely. A good example of […]
How to cast Meta Quest 3 to a TV
The whole point of VR is to be surrounded by an environment, but because of the single-user nature of the experience, others around you could feel left out. Luckily, you can cast your Meta Quest 3 (or Quest 2 or Quest Pro) to other devices, including Chromecast-enabled televisions, making it so that your friends or […]
How to turn on Eco Mode for AMD CPUs — and why you should
AMD Ryzen 7000 processors are amazing. The 7800X3D and 7950X3D are the best gaming CPUs in the world, and the non-X3D versions offer an amazing mix of gaming performance and productivity. But there’s one feature of these CPUs that’s often overlooked: Eco Mode. This power limiting command does impact performance, but not as much as […]
You Asked: how to turn off motion smoothing, Disney+ Atmos issues on Chromecast
In this installment of You Asked: When should you plug something into your soundbar instead of directly into your TV? How do you turn off motion smoothing on your folks’ TVs? What should you know when gifting a gaming console? And what happened to Disney+ on Chromecast with Google TV? Motion smoothing quick guide Digital […]
Mac Studio buying guide: how to configure your powerful Mac
Apple’s Mac Studio is an elegantly designed desktop PC that fits into tight spaces. It’s also one of the quietest desktops you’ll find, making it an unobtrusive choice, while also providing surprisingly fast performance. But while the Mac Studio offers decent connectivity, it’s also a sealed enclosure with zero expandability. What you order is what […]
Android 14: how to customize your lock screen
Smartphone users unlock their phones, on average, an incredible 150 times a day. That means you’re going to see your lock screen an awful lot, so it should absolutely be something you like looking at. Even if you’re only seeing it for a few seconds while you press your finger to the screen or wait […]
How to Make Your Phone Last Forever: 6 Simple Tips – WSJ
Genius bar is telling: No matter how connected we get to our phones, most people accept that they'll soon seem obsolete. The average phone in America … Source link
How to use Apple Music’s Favorite Songs playlist in iOS 17
Apple Music has always been a powerful platform for streaming and discovering new music. With the latest updates of iOS 17.1 and 17.2, Apple has introduced new features that make it even easier to add your favorite songs to your music library. Doing so takes just a few steps. Before getting started, be sure to […]