How to Clean a Window Air Conditioner So It Doesn’t Become a Mold Magnet
A good window AC unit is the difference between a fun summer and a miserable one. Just like a refrigerator or dishwasher, the appliance needs to be properly maintained in order to keep you cool and your electricity bill low. Over time, dust and debris build up inside your window AC unit and cake onto […]
How to Use Instagram Edits, Meta’s New CapCut Clone for Editing Videos
In January, Meta announced its stand-alone video editing app for making Reels, simply called Edits. After release delays, users anywhere in the world can now download the app and try it out. The new video-creation tool is clearly inspired by the success of ByteDance’s similar CapCut app for TikTok, with tools dedicated to streamlined editing […]
How to Buy Used or Refurbished Electronics (2025)
You can save money and help save the planet by buying used or refurbished electronics instead of new devices. Since most of the environmental impact of devices comes from the manufacturing phase, buying second-hand gear can reduce your carbon footprint. Do it right, and buying refurbished can feel much like buying new. This guide delves […]
How to Sleep in an Airport (2025): Gear and Expert Advice
So you’ve got a long layover. Or you tried Airport Theory and missed your flight. Or your plane was delayed. Or you spent all night packing because you procrastinated until the last minute and now you can barely keep your eyes open. For whatever reason, you’ve found yourself needing to sleep in an airport. You’ve […]
There’s AI Inside Windows Paint and Notepad Now. Here’s How to Use It
Note that while Generative Erase and Remove Background can be used for free, Image Creator uses up AI credits associated with your Microsoft account. You can’t buy these separately, they come as part of a subscription to Microsoft 365 or Copilot Pro subscriptions, so use them wisely. You can read more about AI credits and […]
The WIRED Guide to Fast-Charging Your Phone
From PD to PPS and MagSafe to Qi2, we explain common fast-charging protocols and standards and how to charge your phone at maximum speed. Source link
How to Use Apple’s Image Playground to Generate AI Art
The same pop-up menu lets you change the style of your image too. Right now your options are Animation and Illustration, and you can swap between them as needed. Based on code seen in beta versions of iOS, more art styles could be on the way, but they haven’t arrived at the time of writing. […]
How to Sage Smudge Your Home To Attract Good Luck, and Alternative Ways To Remove Energy Blocks
Stuck or stagnant energies can block prosperity from coming into your life. This is the ultimate guide on how to sage smudge your home to attract good luck and remove energy blocks. Sage smudging is an energy cleansing ritual that connects indigenous cultures across the globe. From the ancient Egyptians to Native Americans, it has […]
How to Shop for Vinyl Records Online (2025): Discogs, Ebay
You can digitally search for tags, genres, and locations at the top, and I recommend you do so if you’re looking for something specific. It can be helpful if you are trying to buy something from your home town, for example. Screenshot courtesy of Wired As with anything collectible, you can find good deals (and […]
How to Customize the Samsung Galaxy S25’s Best New Features
If you’ve invested in a new Samsung Galaxy S25 phone, then you get access to the latest software features from Samsung, courtesy of One UI 7. This is Samsung’s take on Android 15, which will slowly be making its way to older Galaxy handsets over the coming months, though there’s no exact time frame. One […]