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July 8, 2022

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There is no key to the front door of 10 Downing Street, the official residence of the British Prime Minister. The door is attended twenty four hours a day by a guard who is responsible for opening the door (and keeping it locked from the inside).

Happy Friday! Meta (formerly Facebook) announced that its Quest VR headsets won’t require a Facebook login starting next month. No more setting up entire Facebook accounts just to play Beat Saber on the Meta Quest (the new name for Oculus Quest).

In other news, Microsoft has delayed a long-awaited security change in Microsoft Office applications, which would have blocked VBA macros from running on downloaded documents. Macros are a common source of malware, but Microsoft apparently isn’t ready to block them yet.

– Corbin

A Kindle is a great way to read, and eReaders have many advantages over paper books. However, there’s not just one Kindle to choose from. From Paperwhite to Oasis to Kids Editions, we’ll help you find the right one. Read More »

When you’re not watching TV, it becomes a boring black rectangle in your living room. A screensaver can make it more interesting. Roku devices have some great screensaver options to choose from. We’ll show you how to change it. Read More »

Don’t like your smart TV’s OS? Not ready to upgrade your current television to a smart one? You’ll want a streaming device. Streaming devices can give you easy access to all of your streaming services, and they’re not very expensive to boot.

Our favorite streaming device, the Roku Streaming Stick 4K, is currently on sale for just $30, making it an even earlier purchase to recommend. Featuring 4K, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+, anything you want to watch will look fantastic. For such a low price, you really can’t do better for a streaming device than this.

As we wait on the cusp of what’s bound to be an eventful Prime Day sales extravaganza, our friends at Roborock have unleashed an early torrent of discounts for your buying pleasure. Valid through July 16, you can save up to 44% on some of the hottest robot vacuums on the planet, but each sale happens during specific days, so be watchful as you seek out your savings. Read More »

Energy prices are rising and summers aren’t getting any cooler. If you’re looking to save money and stay comfortable this summer, you should consider using a trick called supercooling to keep your house chillier for less. Read More »

The iOS 16 update for iPhones is rapidly approaching, as we’re now on the third public beta. It turns out the latest beta includes a hidden surprise: a wallpaper used for promoting the original iPhone in 2007. Read More »

When you take advantage of Word’s built-in bibliography, you may still need to edit it, whether for a requirement or personal preference. If you want to save that bibliography format and reuse it in future documents, create a template. Read More »

Microsoft announced earlier this year that it would block VBA macros in downloaded Office documents, due to how popular they are for distributing malware. However, those plans are now on hold. Read More »

Fire TVs offer a large selection of streaming apps and Amazon’s helpful Alexa voice assistant, making them an excellent option for your living room. But if you aren’t sure which to choose, we have handpicked the best Amazon Fire TVs. Read More »

This second edition covers the updated Industrial Demilitarized Zone (IDMZ) architecture and shows you how to implement, verify, and monitor a holistic security program for your ICS environment. In this book, you'll learn threat hunting principles, tools, and techniques to help you identify malicious activity successfully. By the end of this book, you'll have gained a solid understanding of industrial cybersecurity monitoring, assessments, incident response activities, as well as threat hunting. download your free copy now before they're all gone.

Since the first console controllers to feature rumble made it into the hands of gamers, we’ve been able to literally feel the world on the other side of the screen. Linear Actuators are the latest evolution of this immersive technology. Read More »

There are some good games for Apple Silicon Macs that run both natively and through Rosetta 2, but there’s no question that the selection is limited. Fortunately, it’s never been easier to play some of the best old games on your Mac while enjoying modern enhancements and visuals. Read More »

Windows temp files, as the name implies, are temporary files created by certain programs when in use on your Windows 10 device. These files can quickly add up and consume valuable storage space, so you may want to delete them. Read More »

While my cats might hate Roborock’s S7 MaxV Plus vacuum, I love it. It is a bit expensive, but this robot vacuum is convenient, cleans really well (even fur!), and looks pretty good when it’s docked. Read More »

Are you an experienced technology editor and writer who would be comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote environment, managing a group of freelance writers to help ensure that we deliver the highest quality content? This might be the job for you! Read More »

Glance, an ad company owned by InMobi Group, has made headlines over the past few days for its planned lock screen ads platform for Android smartphones. You probably don’t have to worry about it coming to your next Android device, though. Read More »

Section breaks and page breaks are great formatting features in Microsoft Word, but they can sometimes cause issues, such as creating too much white space. Here’s how you can quickly remove them on Windows 10 and Mac. Read More »

If there’s is a device with a screen somewhere, somebody will want to take a screenshot on it. Most streaming media players for TVs have the ability—such as Android TV. Does that include Roku? Technically yes. Read More »

Can your iPhone 13 take a splash in the water without any damage? The answer depends on several factors, which apply to the iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max as well. We’ll get to the bottom of this deep blue mystery. Read More »

Meta (formerly Facebook) requires a Facebook account to use its Quest VR headsets. Meta said last year that it would eventually allow independent accounts, and now the option is almost here. Read More »

If your main OS drive fails in Windows, it can take you a while to get back up to speed even if you have conventional backups. You’ll need to reinstall every app and configure each one to your liking. To avoid that, consider making system image backups. Here’s how to do it. Read More »