Back at WWDC24, Apple announced that its upcoming iOS 18 update will finally allow iPhone users to customise their app icons on the Home screen, bringing it one step closer to Android level customisation. Although iOS 18 is not set to launch until later this year, eager users can already...

How to change the colour of app icons in iOS 18

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Many great widgets are available for Android phones and tablets, but which are the best? From the widgets that came preinstalled to unexpected widgets installed alongside my favorite apps, I've used more than I can remember. However, I can't fit them all on my home screen, so I now stick to a few favorites that I use at least weekly, if not daily.

These 6 Android widgets make my day easier

Google has confirmed plans to add an upcoming Web Monetization standard currently being developed by the Web Platform Incubator Community Group to its Chrome browser. You'll be able to support your favorite blogs and websites to help them keep the lights on, and not rely solely on advertising revenue or subscriptions.

Google Chrome Might Let You Tip Websites

Android’s desktop mode might not be limited to external displays. We discovered that Android 15’s hidden desktop mode can actually run on-device on tablets. By tapping the new “desktop” button in the recents screen, you can send apps to the desktop mode launcher. While in this...

Android 15's revamped desktop mode could run directly on tablets: Here's a first look

Need to organize a bunch of audio files? Mp3tag v3.27 is now available with enhanced File List searching functionality and other improvements. Mp3tag is arguably the best freeware audio metadata editor. It's easy to use, it can pull metadata from sources like Discogs or MusicBrainz, and it supports advanced functionality for automatic tagging or track identification.

Mp3tag v3.27 Helps You Clean Your Music Library

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Currently, One UI 6.1.1 is only present on the new Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6. Samsung is working to start rolling it out to more Galaxy devices soon. In the meantime, tipsters and developers continue to uncover some of the coolest improvements. A recent find reveals that the process of linking your phone to a Windows PC to stream apps is more seamless in One UI 6.1.1.

One UI 6.1.1 makes it easier to stream apps to a Windows PC

The Govee Triad Flood Light offers fun color combos to illuminate your home using three light heads. Limited by a short power cord, this floodlight requires advance planning for installation. The Govee Home app provides presets and full customization of color, plus smart home connectivity features. Govee Triad Flood Lights...

These New Govee Flood Lights Create Lots of Light (For Lots of Money)

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

This week's Microsoft Edge Dev update is finally here under version 129.0.2752.4. As usual, the latest preview update delivers various browser improvements and small enhancements. Also, Browser Essentials can now track extensions uninstalls, and the browser no longer crashes when turning off Gamer Mode. Here is the complete changelog for...

Microsoft Edge 129 is out in Dev Channel with Browser Essentials and Gamer Mode improvements

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Short codes let you find out all sorts of information about your phone without having to leave the dialer screen. Here are all the ones that work.

Secret Short Codes For Android, Explained: What They're For

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

The next big Google Pixel launch is happening on August 13, 2024, and we could be seeing *at least* six devices launching. That includes a Pixel Watch 3 - now in two sizes - a second-gen Pixel Fold, an affordable Pixel 9 that might be the perfect phone for a lot of people -- and a 9 Pro in both small and XL sizes.

Google Pixel 9 Pro, XL, Fold Leaks: Everything coming at the Aug 2024 event!

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show Bewitched, which originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show remains popular in reruns, and will soon be released in a special Blu-ray edition to mark the anniversary.

Dick York ("Darrin #1") Would Have Stayed on 'Bewitched' Had He'd Been Given More Time To "Rest up"

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

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As we get closer to the fall months, I love finding places that serve comforting, hearty meals. One of my favorite types of food is Polish cuisine, which brings me to my next stop: Bacowka in Schaumburg.

My Favorite Restaurant for Authentic Polish Cuisine is in Schaumburg:

USB debugging in Android isn't just for developers - it can be used to recover data and control your phone from a computer. Remember to keep USB debugging enabled to access files or control your phone even if the screen is broken. Be cautious - enabling USB debugging can allow...

Why You Should Keep USB Debugging Enabled on Your Android Phone

Android Google Pixel Smartphone Smartwatch Software. Google will launch a slew of new Pixel devices next week, having already introduced its Chromecast replacement and a new Nest Learning Thermostat yesterday. For now, the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL are expected to arrive alongside a smaller Pixel 9 Pro, as well as a successor to last year's Pixel Fold called the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Moreover, Google's August 13 event should be the first official time that a new pair of Pixel Buds Pro earbuds are shown, as well as two Pixel Watch 2 (curr. $329.99 on Amazon) successors.

New updates rolling out to Google Pixel smartphones and smartwatches running Android 14

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Living in the area of Wood Dale, I am always on the hunt to try somewhere local and support them. I remember trying Elio Pizza several years ago and I was not really impressed with the food. However, my biggest complaint was the atmosphere created by the employees. My first interaction felt very cliquey, with preferential treatment given to people they knew instead of new customers.

This Popular Italian Restaurant in Addison has lost my business for good—no more Chances.

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The biggest benefit when you declutter your home is you will be more organized, efficient, and productive and this will free up time for you to spend doing the things you love!

Big Benefits When You Declutter Your Home & Life

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Why Do I Use Linux? It's the Apps, and Here Are 7 of My Favorites

Many people say they would switch to Linux if it didn’t mean having to give up on a specific app. In my case, it’s the opposite....

Why Do I Use Linux? It's the Apps, and Here Are 7 of My Favorites

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