9 Ways You Can Use Tech to Practice Self-Care This Mother’s Day

9 Ways You Can Use Tech to Practice Self-Care This Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is a day to honor your mother, but if you’re a mother yourself, it is also a day to shower yourself with love. Raising a child plus doing everything that’s on your never-ending to-do list takes a lot of work. Sign up forfree Forgot your password? Create an account *Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number...

April 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1222 words · Erik Cardenas

Best Google Pixel 7 wireless chargers in 2025

Best Google Pixel 7 wireless chargers in 2025 In part thanks to their age, theGoogle Pixel 7and7 Pronow offer fantastic value for money, with especially great deals at some third-party retailers. If you pick one up, you’ll want to enjoy all the best features — including wireless charging. Even more than is typical with power supplies, it’s important to get a reliable Qi charger to keep from damaging your device....

April 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1352 words · Christine Mcguire

Emmabuntüs: A Friendly Debian Derivative for Older Hardware

Emmabuntüs: A Friendly Debian Derivative for Older Hardware There are lots of Linux distros geared toward low-powered hardware. Emmabuntüs is one such distribution that aims to make Linux and computing more accessible to people who otherwise might not get to use computers. Let’s take a look at Emmabuntüs and see if it’s the right Linux distro for you. What Is Emmabuntüs? Emmabuntüsis a Linux distribution focused on educational use. It’s designed to run on older, previously used machines, so hardware requirements are kept low....

April 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1253 words · Amy Ferguson

Google Keep for Wear OS gets a Material You revamp ahead of Pixel Watch debut

Google Keep for Wear OS gets a Material You revamp ahead of Pixel Watch debut Google isn’t hiding thePixel Watchanymore and is preparing for its grand unveiling alongside thePixel 7next month. Some of those preparations are visible on the Play Store, like the steady stream ofapps getting the Material You design treatment. The Google Keep app for Wear OS smartwatches is the latest to hop on the bandwagon — its latest update brings a much-needed Material You design refresh....

April 8, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Charles Guerrero

How to Take Breathtaking BIF Photos: 11 Tips for Beginners

How to Take Breathtaking BIF Photos: 11 Tips for Beginners Have you heard of the term BIF before? You may have if you are a wildlife photographer. BIF or Birds In Flight photography can be one of the most challenging genres of photography. You should have the correct camera settings, gear, technique, and tons of patience to capture the flying birds. Read on to learn some tips and tricks to perfect your BIF photos....

April 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1246 words · Lauren Morales

How to Use the XOR Function in Google Sheets

How to Use the XOR Function in Google Sheets XOR is a logical operation that stands for Exclusive OR. XOR has many uses in programming, but it’s also useful in spreadsheet apps such as Google Sheets. The XOR function in Google Sheets returns either TRUE or FALSE, depending on the logical operation. This function is a bit more difficult to grasp than other functions in Google Sheets, but don’t worry. We’re going to break down XOR, explain how it works, and how you may use it in Google Sheets....

April 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1343 words · Heather Mason

Leaked Pixel Watch pricing suggests a premium over similar Galaxy Watch 5

Leaked Pixel Watch pricing suggests a premium over similar Galaxy Watch 5 With theGalaxy Watch 5andWatch 5 Pro, Samsung just released some of thebest smartwatches aroundfor the second year in a row. Yet, no matter how good those devices are, many shoppers are likely waiting for thePixel Watchto arrive on store shelves before they add anything to their cart. Google’s first smartwatch remains a mystery months after it was initially announced, but a new report is giving us some fresh insight on when it’ll arrive — and how much it’ll cost you....

April 8, 2025 · 2 min · 328 words · Jonathan Peterson

NBA All-World is basically Pokémon Go for basketball fans, and it could be huge

NBA All-World is basically Pokémon Go for basketball fans, and it could be huge NBA All-World is Niantic’s latest attempt to resurrect the magic that madePokémon Goa smash hit in 2016. Like previous Niantic titles, you’ll wander around the world collecting items. This time there’s a basketball theme rather than Pokemon battles, which means you’ll engage in 1v1 gameplay against various athletes in one of four minigames. NBA All-World is now available to download for free from the Play Store....

April 8, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Keith Yoder

New Poco M5 and M5s are budget gaming phones with huge batteries

New Poco M5 and M5s are budget gaming phones with huge batteries Xiaomi’s sub-brand Poco is primarily known for launching gaming and performance-oriented phones. While the brand initially only released phones meant for the mid-to-upper segment of the market, it has also expanded to budget devices in recent years. Following the launch of thePoco M4 late last year, the company is now debuting the Poco M5 and Poco M5s. Its latest budget offerings pack a decent amount of horsepower despite their inexpensive price tag....

April 8, 2025 · 3 min · 600 words · Christina Russell

REDMAGIC Is Set to Launch its Most Powerful Gaming Phone Ever

REDMAGIC Is Set to Launch its Most Powerful Gaming Phone Ever The new REDMAGIC 7S Pro is finally here, and it’s going to innovate the way you game on your smartphone. “Armored for Victory,” this global edition of the REDMAGIC 7S Pro comes in three designs that will make it tough for you to choose. And not only that, but you can get yours at a significantly lower price if you partake in the forthcoming early bird offer…...

April 8, 2025 · 3 min · 519 words · Donna Weaver

The Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL just got a surprise update to help with VoLTE roaming

The Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL just got a surprise update to help with VoLTE roaming Those of you hanging onto a Pixel 3 or 3 XL have some reason to celebrate today. Google, in its magnanimity, has bequeathed the pair of 2018-era phones with an extra update, as previously promised to address VoLTE roaming in the wake of the 2G and 3G network shutdowns. The pair of phones got their last expected updateback in February, just after the three-year guarantee expired....

April 8, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Derek Duke

What Is ChatGPT and What Can You Do With Generative AI?

What Is ChatGPT and What Can You Do With Generative AI? Everyone is talking about ChatGPT and generative AI (that is, artificial intelligence than can “create” texts, art, music, and even video). But what can you do with it? Is it a big deal that will change your life? This week’s Really Useful Podcast focuses exclusively on ChatGPT, why this AI system is making headlines, and the best ways to use it....

April 8, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · Lisa Medina

7 Mild Workouts to Stay Active When You’re Feeling Down

7 Mild Workouts to Stay Active When You’re Feeling Down When you’re feeling low, chances are that the last thing on your mind is working out. However, performing a fun physical activity can actually make you feel a lot better, and it can even fight feelings of sadness. In fact, exercise can increase chemicals in your brain that are known to make you feel happier. But when you’re feeling down you might not have the motivation or energy to commit to something like an intense cycling session or an extreme weight-lifting workout....

April 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1111 words · Christopher Garcia