10 Things About the iPhone That Will Annoy Android Users

June 16, 2022

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Happy Thursday! Amazon just confirmed that its yearly ‘Prime Day’ sale is coming back this year for July 12 and 13. Just like last time, it’s taking place over the course of two days. Other stores will likely have their own sales around that time too.

This summer will also (hopefully) see the expansion of Dish’s fancy new 5G network, which just went online in 20% of the United States — just in time to avoid FCC fines.

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It would be nearly impossible to list all of the differences in how things work on an iPhone vs. an Android phone. However, for those coming from Android, there are a few things, in particular, that might annoy you. Read More »

Apple introduced lock screen widgets for the iPhone in iOS 16. Android is known for being highly customizable, but it doesn’t have the same feature. Well, not officially—but that doesn’t have to stop us. Read More »

Playing games on mobile devices can feel awkward without a physical controller in your hand, and while you can sync Xbox controllers to your phone for Game Pass, it can feel strange to have the phone propped up somewhere while you play. The solution to this is to grab a mount that attaches your phone to your controller, and PowerA’S MOGA Mount is one of the best for just that.

For just $15, you get a simple but effective mount that works perfectly with your Xbox Core Controller. It’s also adjustable, so you find the angle that’s perfect for the way you want to play.

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Windows 10 and Windows 11 both have the option to use ‘Windows Spotlight’ wallpapers on the lock screen, which are refreshed each day. Now Windows 11 is bringing Spotlight to the desktop, too. Read More »

The heat is on, and VPNs are feeling the pressure. More and more governments are cracking down on online anonymity on the one hand, while Hollywood is doing whatever it takes to crack down on piracy. As a result, something unthinkable may become a reality: VPNs that are forced to log traffic. Is this fear realistic, or is it just a knee-jerk panic reaction? Read More »

Reinstalling Windows is never fun, but it is occasionally necessary. Windows 11 makes this process substantially easier with the “Reset This PC” feature, which was first introduced in Windows 8. Read More »

Amazon has been running a sale event called ‘Prime Day’ each summer for the past few years, and 2022 won’t be any different. The company has now confirmed Prime Day is happening next month. Read More »

Virtual reality prices are down, and the quality of games is up, so it’s a great time to jump in if you’ve been holding off on taking the plunge. While we aren’t quite in The Matrix yet, modern VR headsets are shockingly good. Here are the best VR headsets you can buy right now. Read More »

There is certainly no shortage of messaging apps to choose from, but a select few have risen to the top. Telegram is one of the most popular choices—especially for the privacy-conscious. So what’s it all about? Read More »

If a small sense of dread fills your soul every time you open an Excel spreadsheet, this special deal's for you. Excel 2019 All-in-One For Dummies offers eight books in a single package, all aimed at helping you understand Excel's most common functions and capabilities. By the time you've read through, you'll feel more comfortable working in spreadsheets of all shapes, sizes, and complexities. This offer is only valid through Thursday, June 23, so download your free copy now before they're all gone.

Happy GFN Thursday! It’s that time of the week where a swath of new games come to NVIDIA’s cloud gaming platform, GeForce NOW. In this edition, a long-awaited RPG that’s been in a limited beta since January finally gets a public launch date, plus six new games are playable on GFN starting today. Read More »

Many people are adding “reddit” when searching on Google and other web search engines to get relevant results off the giant news aggregation and discussion site. There’s a better way to search both on and off Reddit, however. Read More »

Wyze sells some of the most popular smart home devices around, most notably the Wyze Cam series. The company hosted an Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) on Reddit earlier today, revealing a few details about the company’s upcoming plans. Read More »

With USB-C-powered devices becoming ubiquitous, if not yet universal, having a good compatible charger is a must. If that charger can handle multiple devices at once and remain compact like the UGREEN Nexode 65W USB C Charger, all the better. Read More »

Reasons for downloading online videos are endless. You could want to watch them offline, or you might want to incorporate portions of a video into a project of your own or share them with friends and family. Whatever your reasons, an online video downloader program can help you achieve that goal. Read More »

Microsoft Excel contains many functions that allow you to perform tasks without a calculator or extra work. But if you’re unfamiliar with formulas, it can feel intimidating. Here, we’ve listed 12 simple but useful Excel functions to get you started. Read More »

You accidentally closed a tab, then realized you weren’t done with that webpage. Or, you want to open that elusive webpage you visited last week, but you forgot to bookmark it. No worries, you can get your closed tabs back. Read More »

Dish Network (yes, the TV company) has been building its own cellular network in the United States, competing with other cell phone plans, which finally started going live in Las Vegas back in May. Now it’s supposedly available in over 120 cities. Read More »

Fan tokens are cryptocurrencies that allow holders to vote on minor decisions related to sports clubs, earn rewards, and have a shot at unique experiences like meet and greets. They can be used by any other organization to engage a community with digital assets. Read More »

Many applications can already read and sort data from photos and scans of documents, using optical character recognition, and soon that functionality is coming to Excel for Windows. Read More »

NordVPN is a popular virtual private network that promises excellent streaming capabilities and is one the best VPNs out there. However, if you’re new to VPNs and you’re not too sure how to sign up or what your first steps should be once you have, let us help you get to know your brand-new VPN and set it up. Read More »

This week’s a scorcher across much of the United States, and the blazing-hot deals we uncovered are equally spicy. Find some of the lowest prices ever on the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, Apple TV 4K, and Amazon Smart Thermostat, plus enjoy a huge 20% off site-wide sale over at Satechi and more. Read on for all the details. Read More »