How to customize the Android 14 lock screen

One of thebiggest and most noticeable changes in Android 14is the ability to customize your lock screen. This lets you make some small but fundamental changes to your lock screen that can improve its usability and aesthetics. Android 14 debuted alongside the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro launch, but any Android phone eligible for software updates will eventually be able to install Android 14 and access lock screen customization. But if you want to try it alongside some more exciting software features,consider the latest Pixel phones....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Raymond Mason

How to Fix the "Unhandled Exception Has Occurred in Your Application" Error on Windows

How to Fix the “Unhandled Exception Has Occurred in Your Application” Error on Windows Windows has a lot of error messages, but some of them are less descriptive than others. For example, you may come across the “unhandled exception has occurred in your application” error. However, it’s not too tough to resolve this unhandled exception error. As such, if you encounter it, try the following tricks to fix the issue....

June 8, 2025 · 4 min · 711 words · Holly Orozco

How to Learn Japanese With Manga

Want to learn Japanese and have fun at the same time? Reading manga in Japanese is a fantastic way to improve your reading comprehension, grammar, and kanji recognition. If you’re a beginner, reading a manga in Japanese may feel impossible. However, with the right tools and plan of action, you can start reading manga in Japanese sooner than you think. Why Learn Japanese Through Manga? There are so many reasons why you should be reading Japanese manga if you’re studying Japanese....

June 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1100 words · Matthew Whitaker

I Changed the Default Location for Downloads in Windows 11 and You Should Too

Quick Links My Downloads folder used to be a mess of screenshots, zip files, and random documents I promised myself I would organize someday. But that “someday” never arrived. Luckily, I found a way to reclaim my main drive space without deleting everything. I Got Tired of Fighting for Space on My Main Drive By default, Windows saves all downloads to the Downloads folder on the C: drive. While this setup keeps everything in one place, it can become a problem over time....

June 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1238 words · John Nielsen

Instagram Broadcast Channels: What They Are and What They're Like

Quick Links You may have noticed invites from accounts you follow on Instagram to join their broadcast channels. While you may be tempted to ignore these invites, broadcast channels offer some exclusive perks and engaging content to make Instagram more enjoyable. Here’s what you need to know about the feature… What Are Instagram Broadcast Channels? Instagram introduced broadcast channelsin February 2023 and slowly began rolling out the feature worldwide throughout the year....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 536 words · Jennifer Reed

LA Times Crossword Hints June 25, 2025

Our LA Times Crossword Hints for July 14, 2025 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. The LA Times 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....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 338 words · Taylor Jackson

Marvel's New Silver Surfer Has the Coolest Alternate Codename Possible

Summary TheSilver Surferis an iconic Marvel Comics hero with an apt alliteration for a name that perfectly describes his shiny visual appearance and his favorite pastime as a cosmic wanderer. And in the Marvel Universe’s not-too-distant future,a new Silver Surfer carries on the original’s legacy, with this version of the character having not one buttwoalternate codenamesthat fit him and his dark mission well. Created in 1966 by Jack Kirby, Norrin Radd aka the Silver Surfer, was introduced as the“Herald of Galactus”and acted as a harbinger of doom for whatever planets the Devourer of Worlds set his sights on, eventually bucking his master’s influence and becoming a proper hero of his own....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Melissa Sanchez

Meta Warns Everyone How Not to Fall for Romance Scams

Everyone in the world wants to love and be loved. However, if you’re contacted out of the blue on social media, it pays to assume you’re being targeted as part of a romance scam. Don’t believe me? Then listen to Meta, which is warning users to be on the lookout for them on Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram. This Valentine’s Day, Watch Out for Scammers With Valentine’s Day just around the corner (at the time of writing), Meta has decided to warn people to be on the lookout for romance scams....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Meghan Burnett

NCIS Season 22 Just Reiterated Why Nick & Ellie's Relationship Didn't Work 4 Years After Emily Wickersham Left

NCISseason 22 just reiterated the real reason why Nick and Ellie’s relationship failed back in season 18. Since Wilmer Valderrama’s Nick Torres joinedNCISin season 14, he andEmily Wickersham’s Ellie Bishopdeveloped vibrant chemistry, hinting at a possible relationship between them. Up until Ellie’s exit in season 18, the two shared a will-they-won’t-they relationship, neither wanting to cross the line. When Ellie left, Nick was devastated. The two characters had some closure but with a high cost of heartbreak attached to it....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 532 words · Jessica Thomas

Negan's Lucille Replacement Retcons A Vital The Walking Dead Season 10 Scene

Summary The Walking Dead: Dead Cityhas set the stage for Negan to replace Lucille with a new deadly weapon, which is a major reversal of the growth Negan has struggled with in the final seasons ofThe Walking Dead. Screen Rant has been attendingSan Diego Comic-Con. This includes the panel forTheWalking Dead: Dead Cityseason 2, which teased important elements for Negan in the upcoming batch of episodes is a return to form for the former villain....

June 8, 2025 · 5 min · 921 words · Heather Kaiser

New Fairly OddParents Poof Update Makes Me Feel Very Old Now

WARNING! This article contains spoilers for The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish season 1, episode 11. Summary The Fairly OddParents: A New Wishhas updated Poof from the original series, proving both the characters and audience are getting old. I remember Poof’s first introduction in the hour-long special episode “Fairly Odd Baby,” which aired on Nickelodeon in 2008. In the episode, Timmy wishes for Cosmo and Wanda to have their own child, leading to the birth of Poof....

June 8, 2025 · 4 min · 681 words · Dan Short

NYT Mini Crossword June 13, 2025 Answers (5/1/25)

Our NYT Mini Crossword August 18, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The New York Times Mini Crossword is a smaller, quicker version of the paper’s famous daily crossword puzzle. It’s designed for solvers who want to exercise their brain without spending a lot of time on a single puzzle. The mini crossword is just as challenging as its bigger counterpart, but with fewer clues and a smaller grid....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Teresa Brown

Prime Day phone deals: Score stellar savings at today's big event

Quick Links Amazon’s Prime Day summer event is already coming to a close, and while there are lots of interesting deals on some of our favorite tech products, likesmartwatches,smart home products,headphones, and earbuds— what we’re really excited about are the promotions surrounding some of thebest Android phoneson the market. So if you’re looking for a new phone, now’s going to be the best time to buy as we head into the final hours of the online retailer’s sales event....

June 8, 2025 · 10 min · 1961 words · Shannon Lopez