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 Ripen Bananas Fast
A poll of the BA staff revealed that, when eating bananas out of hand, most prefer the fruit just before it reaches that prime state of ripeness—when it’s mostly yellow but still slightly green around the tips. At this point, it has a firmer texture ideal for snacking, adding to a bowl of cereal, or […]
How to Use Double Tap on WatchOS (2023)
A smartwatch is designed to make your life easier and get you off your phone. Every time you have to dig your phone out of your pocket to read a notification, a digital fairy dies. However, a smartwatch is also less useful if you have to drop whatever you’re doing to squint and poke your […]
‘Ask yourself what you really need right now. It’s usually not alcohol’ – The Irish Times
Christmas parties, college reunions, family gatherings – it’s hard not to drink at Christmas. ‘Tis the season to be jolly after all. Opting out can feel downright uncomfortable. “If you are used to drinking, saying ‘No’ is going to feel uncomfortable. Being aware of that and preparing for it is key,” says Melissa Kelly, founder […]
Steam Deck SSD Upgrade: How to, Instructions, Parts, Photos
As a PC gamer, you’ve likely already felt the pain that is the ever-increasing file size of today’s games—Baldur’s Gate 3 and Red Dead Redemption 2 are each around 150 gigabytes, for example. These giant games become even more of a hassle on portable consoles like Valve’s Steam Deck. Huge file sizes don’t have to […]
‘Never wrestle with pigs. You both get dirty and the pig likes it’ – The Irish Times
Disrespect – it can come from complete strangers or close friends. Partners, parents, children, colleagues, friends and strangers can sometimes make us feel disregarded. And we can do it to them too. Did a stranger skip the queue? Has someone who should be helping ignored you? Is a friend always late? Or maybe a loved […]
How to Deter Thieves and Improve Your Smart Home Security
Some of our favorite security cameras also come equipped with floodlights. The Arlo Floodlight Outdoor Security Camera ($215) goes up to 3,000 lumens, enough to illuminate a driveway or garden, and doesn’t require electrical wiring, making it easy to install. The Wyze Cam Floodlight Pro ($150) is a more affordable option that also offers 3,000 […]
How to Use Obsidian for Writing and Productivity
I’m pretty bad at being an employee. I openly despise meetings, I say exactly what’s on my mind, and I sincerely believe that many managers exist only to waste the time of otherwise productive people. I also could not be less interested in how my work impacts quarterly projections—I want to write things that people […]
How to develop self-discipline: 5 tips
As the adage goes, ‘Success is 1 percent planning and 99 percent execution’. Remember that you do not get a different life by chance. The life you dream of, the career you want, the health you desire, and the peace you crave, all are a sheer output of being disciplined with yourself and your life. […]
How to Use the iPhone 15’s Emergency Satellite SOS
It’s been a year since Apple launched “Emergency SOS via satellite” on the iPhone—and reports suggest that the feature is already saving lives. For example, after a car with two passengers went off the road in Los Angeles, an iPhone 14 in the vehicle registered the accident (via the Crash Detection feature that was also […]