Why Are We All Using Our Webcams if No One's Looking at Each Other?

December 14, 2022

Did You Know?

The word “verb” is a noun, as it names (but itself is not a member of) the class of words that function as the main elements of predicates.

Happy Wednesday! Apple just released updates for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with new security features for iCloud, a new digital whiteboard app, and other features. There’s also an update rolling out for the latest Amazon Fire TV Cube that makes it even better, and T-Mobile is upgrading its 5G network with new frequencies.

Finally, Apple has discounted the M2 MacBook Air to $999 for the first time ever. That’s a great deal if you’re in the market for an ultrabook that doesn’t have to be a Windows PC.

– Corbin

It’s a bit odd when you’re the only one in a work meeting not using the webcam. A sea of floating heads are nodding and gazing off to the side as dutiful employees, and yours is merely a conspicuous grayish circle icon that looks like your face never finished uploading. Read More »

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Like most operating systems, Linux supports filenames with spaces in them. But using these filenames on the command line isn’t always straightforward. Here are several ways you can handle filenames containing spaces. Read More »

We all have devices that use SD or microSD cards, but sometimes getting the data off the memory cards can be difficult. Anker has an easy solution, though, with its SD Card Reader. Just plug your memory card into the reader, and you can quickly get your data onto your computer.

This SD card reader may not be a product you use every day, but it’s more than worth the purchase for the times you do need it. In addition, it’s currently just $12 (make sure to clip the $3 coupon on the store page), making this the perfect time to pick this up.

Enjoy brilliant, immersive gaming and an enhanced workspace with Samsung’s Odyssey G9 Gaming Monitor. Heavily discounted to $899.99 ($600 off), this monitor is a game changer no matter what you’re using it for. Read More »

Clearing snow off your driveway in the winter is an arduous task that, with a bit of pre-planning and a chunk of change, could be a task you never do again. Here’s how much it costs to install and operate a heated driveway. Read More »

Typical, everyday lighting can be a little dull. Whether you’ve installed several soft white bulbs throughout your home or you’ve opted for LED upgrades, standard lights can leave a lot to be desired while also running up your electric bill. With today’s innovative designs and advancements in technology, there’s no reason to settle. Lumary offers a variety of recessed lighting options that feature vivid color selections, intelligent capabilities, and energy-saving qualities all at once. Enhance your home’s illumination with one of these sets and experience the difference that smart home lighting can provide. Read More »

Amazon released a new Fire TV Cube back in September, which combines an Alexa smart speaker and high-end streaming device into one convenient box. Now it’s getting even better with a new software update. Read More »

The beta for Linux Mint 21.1 “Vera” was released on December 6, 2022, with a full release expected around December 25. The popular Ubuntu-based distribution’s intuitive desktop environments make it especially popular among newcomers to Linux. Let’s see what Mint 21.1 has in store. Read More »

Digital gifts are more popular than ever, but there’s something to be said for unwrapping something tangible. Here are some easy ways to give a digital gift and still hand over something they can unwrap. Read More »

Apple released the revamped MacBook Air earlier this year with the M2 chip, but it was $200 more than the previous model, which Apple has kept in production as a budget alternative. Now the M2 Air is finally at that $999 price point. Read More »

Christmas and horror have been an unlikely (but winning) combination for decades. Now, scary movies set during the holidays are a thriving subgenre. Here are 10 of the best Christmas horror movies you can stream to add some fear to your holidays. Read More »

Cryptocurrency prices can be volatile, and changes in cryptocurrency mining processes and efficiency often lead to shakeups in the GPU hardware market. So when used GPUs heavily used by miners flood the used market, are they safe to buy for home use? Read More »

The best gaming headset needs to be affordable, comfortable, sound sharp, and have a microphone that won’t make your voice chat companions wince. Our top picks manage to do it all with some extra features on top. Read More »

There’s nothing worse than jotting down a note and leaving it behind or losing it in a stack of paper. With note taking software, you can take your notes wherever you go or access them from any computer. Find the one for you with these best note taking apps. Read More »

Roof de-icing kits allow you to harness the power of electricity to keep snow and ice from building up on your roof, but at what cost? Here’s how to estimate how much running a kit on your home will cost you. Read More »

Passwords: We all have far too many of them, and they’re probably not nearly as secure as we think. Passkeys are the next evolution of passwords, and they’re trying to bring us a more secure, password-less future. Read More »

Decentralized VPNs are an interesting evolution of traditional VPNs, letting you pay your fellow users to get access to nodes all over the world. The most accessible dVPN out there is Mysterium VPN; I took it through its paces to see how it works. Read More »

You can say that T-Mobile has done a splendid job rolling out its nationwide 5G network. Now the company is looking to solidify its already strong 2022 progress with a new mid-band 5G rollout all around the country. Read More »

Qualcomm is perhaps best known as the company behind the Snapdragon chips in many Android phones and tablets. The company revealed today that it’s building hardware for use in Wi-Fi 7 mesh routers, promising speeds of “over 20 Gbps.” Read More »

Do you have important information in iCloud that you want to keep private? Advanced Data Protection lets you do just that, but there’s more to turning the feature on than simply flipping a switch. Make sure you understand the implications of doing so before you proceed. Read More »

Apple released this year’s big update for the iPhone in September, iOS 16, and followed it up with iPadOS 16 for iPads and macOS Ventura for Mac computers in October. Now there’s one last update going out before the new year arrives. Read More »

If you’re looking to get wall-to-wall (or fence-to-fence) video coverage of your home or yard without drilling holes in everything, we’re here to help. Read More »

Activation Lock first appeared on the iPhone as a means of preventing thieves from using stolen Apple devices and has subsequently found its way onto the Mac, Apple Watch, and more. Activation Lock must be removed on a Mac before it is sold, passed on, or purchased second-hand. Read More »