7 Features Android Should Steal From iPhone

August 19, 2022

Did You Know?

Although often erroneously called “CliffNotes”, the ubiquitous yellow study guides that generations of students have consulted are actually called “CliffsNotes” (as in Cliff’s Notes), named after the man, Clifton Hillegass, who created the study guides back in the late 1950s.

Happy Friday! LibreOffice, the free and open-source alternative to Microsoft Office, just released a massive update. There’s also a system update going out to Mac, iPhone, and iPad to fix a critical security vulnerability in Safari.

The Game of Thrones prequel series, House of Dragon, premieres in a few days. To celebrate the occasion, HBO Max will give you a 1-year subscription at a 40% discount, and Roku made a low-effort limited edition Roku Ultra.

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The iPhone and Android phones have more in common than ever, but they’re also still very different on many levels. There are some unique iPhone features that we would love to see on Android. Could it happen? Read More »

Of all the Bash commands, poor old eval probably has the worst reputation. Justified, or just bad press? We discuss the use and dangers of this least-loved of Linux commands. Read More »

There is nothing more terrifying than losing your pet. But, if your beloved dog manages to get off their leash, you can have far less to worry about if you have a GPS tracker on them. Our recommendation for the best is the Tractive Waterproof GPS tracker.

The Tractive tracker only costs $49, but it works will all major cellular carriers, attaches to any collar easily, and yes, is waterproof. While it does require a subscription, this tracker offers peace of mind for any dog owner, and that’s worth the subscription fee alone.

Warner Bros Discovery is hyping up the release of House of Dragon, a prequel series for Game of Thrones that premiers in a few days on HBO Max. Streaming device manufacturer Roku is getting in on the excitement with an officially-licensed Roku Ultra. Read More »

The Enter key can mean several things based on context. It can produce a line feed and carriage return, or it can submit a form or text field. With Shift+Enter, you can often toggle between those two modes with ease. Here’s why—and how to use it. Read More »

Netflix has an expanding library of mobile games available to subscribers, across both Android and iPhone. Some of these titles have enjoyed critical acclaim and aren’t to be missed. Here’s where to find them and how to start playing. Read More »

LibreOffice is a popular free and open-source office suite, with free alternatives to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. LibreOffice 7.4 was just released, and it has a few great new features. Read More »

If you have an iPhone 12 or 13 model but find the battery life lacking, a MagSafe battery pack is a great choice for charging your phone throughout the day. There’s no need to carry a cable or plug anything in—it attaches with magnets and charges wirelessly. Read More »

Did you lose or break your original Nintendo Switch charger? Maybe you bought your console from a friend, minus the power adapter. Here are some recommendations for safely charging and powering your console in both portable and docked mode. Read More »

Whether you're just starting a career in cybersecurity or you're a seasoned pro, Kali Linux provides one of the most popular ways to penetrate test Linux distributions. In The Ultimate Kali Linux Book - Second Edition, you'll learn how to discover target systems on a network, identify security flaws, exploit security weaknesses, gain access to networks, and more. Download your free copy to get started. This offer ends on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

You’ve probably seen a VGA video connector on the back of a TV set, video projector, or even on a computer. We’ll explain what it is, where it came from, and help you decide if you should use it. Read More »

It’s happened to all of us. You recorded a video, but your phone didn’t detect that it was turned sideways. Now the video is in portrait instead of landscape as you intended. Don’t worry, you can rotate it. Read More »

The Nintendo Switch is a fantastic handheld console, and even though it’s not as feature-packed as a gaming PC (or even some other consoles), there are a few helpful features you might not know about. Read More »

Riding lawn mowers are great for making quick work of lawn care. But they’re loud, jerky, and chug through oil and gas. An electric riding lawn mower promises to solve all of that. But after two years of owning one, I’m here to say don’t make the mistake of buying one. At least not yet. Read More »

Security vulnerabilities are discovered constantly in web browsers, and Apple just patched an exploit in Safari that was being used in the wild. Now’s the time to update your Apple devices. Read More »

Roku is a name that has become so common to see that you probably don’t think much about where it came from. Roku devices can be found in millions of households, but what does “Roku” actually mean? Is it anything? Read More »

HBO Max is undergoing a few changes under its new ownership by Warner Bros Discovery. Even though that hasn’t been all good news, there’s now at least one change to be excited about — a massive deal on a 1-year subscription. Read More »

Google’s web search is an invaluable tool for millions (or possibly billions) of people, but searches for popular questions and topics can be littered with unhelpful results. Google is now attempting to fix that with an upcoming update. Read More »