What's New in Chrome 111, Arriving Today

March 7, 2023

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Gold, a highly ductile element, can easily be stretched into a long and thin wire. One ounce of gold will yield a wire fifty miles (80 kilometers) long.

Happy Tuesday! Apple has revealed a new yellow color for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro. Microsoft and Google have some updates to get excited about, too. Outlook is now free on Mac, Windows 11 has a new release channel, and there’s a big update rolling out for Google Docs.

– Corbin

It’s time for another fresh Chrome update. Google Chrome 111—available starting March 7, 2023—includes more improvements for the “Download Bubble” UI, expanded Picture-in-Picture APIs, and smoother transitions for web apps. Read More »

Are you tired of being cold all the time? Banish frigid air from your home with Fara, a reliable and compact electric heater with a hot design and even hotter output. With a small footprint and mighty performance, Fara can be used almost anywhere. Get yours today for just $99–or add smart capabilities for an extra $51–and keep winter's cold grip at bay all season long.

Google is constantly updating its online suite of productivity apps, including Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive. Those services will soon have a new design to match the recent Gmail update. Read More »

Apple introduced the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro in September 2022, but if you didn’t already buy one, Apple is hoping a new color option might win you over. The phones are now available in a bright yellow color. Read More »

If you’re working from home, you might notice your pets being a bit clingy sometimes, making it more difficult to get work done. However, you can pick up some nice toys to occupy them during your next Slack meeting. A great one for cats? The PetSafe Bolt.

This $22 toy is a battery-powered laser pointer, and it’ll randomly move the light for your cat to chase around and play with. It also turns off after about 15 minutes, so your cat doesn’t tire themselves out chasing the light too long!

Is it time for a new MacBook, but not sure which model is right for you? Do you need power, affordability, or something in between? We have some recommendations for the best MacBooks you can purchase today. Read More »

If you haven’t traveled in a while, I have some news for you: In my experience, the hotel experience is now better than the Airbnb experience. In most situations, you’re going to pay less overall, have fewer chores to complete, and get more professional service. Read More »

Windows 11 comes preloaded with several useful widgets that you can use to get quick information about what you’re interested in. You can also add third-party widgets to your PC, extending your PC’s functionalities. Here are some of the best widgets out there. Read More »

When you boot up or restart your MacBook or desktop Mac, it will play the traditional startup sound, also known as the startup chime. This lets you know the Mac is starting up properly, but you can disable it to make your Mac boot silently. Read More »

Windows uses a page file to store data that can’t be held by your computer’s random-access memory when it fills up. While you can tweak the page file settings, Windows 10 and Windows 11 can manage the page file just fine on their own. Read More »

Most Bluetooth speakers are meant for listening on your own or, at most, with a few friends. What if you’re looking to throw an outdoor party, and you want to provide the soundtrack? That seems to be the exact environment that the Tribit StormBox Blast is meant for. Read More »

If you want to beta-test Windows versions before everyone gets them, the Insider Program currently has a few release channels ranging from relatively stable to extremely buggy. A new canary branch, though, is taking over as the most bleeding-edge channel. Read More »

Microsoft Outlook is a paid application that is normally available through Microsoft 365. That’s now changing, as Microsoft is opening up Outlook for Mac to everyone. Read More »

VPNs are great privacy tools, and connecting to one on your router means that your whole network is protected without any extra steps. However, doing so comes with a number of drawbacks that may make you think twice before setting it up. Read More »

Most people have aluminum foil in their homes and use it for all the usual stuff—like wrapping leftovers and cooking a baked potato. But there’s one use for aluminum foil you might not expect. Read More »

Olive oil is often heralded as the Holy Grail of cooking oils. It’s tasty, it’s healthy, and it’s versatile. You can drizzle it over bread or toast, use it to fry eggs or roast vegetables on your stovetop, mix it with other ingredients to create a tasty salad dressing or marinade, stir it into cooked pasta in lieu of butter– the possibilities are nearly endless. Read More »

Whether you’re on a patio sipping a frozen margarita or you’ve just finished working out and are chugging down a glass of ice-cold water, a brain freeze can happen. But when it does, can you stop it? Read More »

You probably use dryer sheets to make your laundry smell fresh and feel soft. But these handy little sheets can do so much more than improve your clothing. Here are some of our favorite dryer sheet hacks to try yourself. Read More »