12 Siri Features You Should Be Using on Your iPhone

May 2, 2023

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Happy Tuesday! Google Chrome 113 will start rolling out today, and in other browser news, Mozilla is acquiring Fakespot and will integrate it into Firefox.

Meanwhile, T-Mobile just had yet another security breach, and unauthorized tracking detection for AirTags should come to Android devices in the future.

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Apple has slowly been improving Siri over the years, but the voice assistant still has a relatively poor reputation compared to the competition. Remembering to use Siri involves knowing some of the more useful commands, so here is a selection of our favorites. Read More »

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All non-trivial Bash scripts need to make decisions. The Bash if statement lets your Linux script ask questions and, depending on the answer, run different sections of code. Here’s how they work. Read More »

It hasn’t even been a long time since T-Mobile had its last big breach, and we’re already seeing the second one in 2023. T-Mobile had yet another breach, and even though it affects far fewer customers than the last one, it’s still bad. Read More »

While many devices have moved on from using standalone batteries, that doesn’t mean everything is rechargeable nowadays. Many popular and important devices like game controllers, fire alarms, and so on still need batteries to function—and it never seems you can find the batteries you bought for them when you need them most.

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Fakespot has been a popular service for years, allowing you to check (roughly) how many reviews for a given product online are legitimate. Mozilla has now acquired Fakespot, and will integrate its technology into Firefox. Read More »

Why buy a new computer when the one you have just needs a little spring cleaning and some inexpensive upgrades to give you many more years of service? Here are some easy tips and tricks to rejuvenate your old PC. Read More »

DLNA media streaming lets you stream video and audio to a huge range of devices, from smart TVs to set-top boxes and even game consoles. For this to work, you’ll need to enable or install a DLNA media streamer on your computer. Read More »

AirTags are excellent for tracking the location of items, from water bottles to cars, but they are also sometimes used to illegally track people. Google and Apple just announced the first step towards addressing the problem. Read More »

If you’re not sold on the Amazon Ring lineup of products, there’s no shortage of great options in today’s market. Here are the best Ring alternatives from video doorbells and outdoor security cameras to floodlights and alarm systems. Read More »

Think your PC’s CPU gets too hot, but not sure exactly what temperature it reaches? Using a built-in method and a few free third-party apps, you can quickly and easily find out the processor temp of your Windows 11 PC. Here’s how. Read More »

It seems like just yesterday that Chrome 112 arrived, thanks to the browser’s speedy four-week release cycle. Google’s release of Chrome 113 starts today, with a few impressive changes under the hood. Read More »

The choice between OpenGL and DirectX in games isn’t as common as it once was, but you might still see it. And if you do, you might wonder what the difference is and which option gives the optimum gaming experience. Read More »

Lenovo’s Slim Pro series of laptops are known for their powerful performance, thin and light design, and above-average battery life. So I was expecting a lot when I received an entry-level Lenovo Slim Pro 7 with an AMD processor for review. It certainly didn’t disappoint. Read More »

You had your fun with Snapchat, but now it’s over. Removing the Snapchat app from your phone or logging out simply isn’t enough. We’ll show you how to delete Snapchat on iPhone and Android—not as easy as you’d think. Read More »

In March, Starbucks released a new line of coffee drinks in a few major U.S. cities with an interesting ingredient—olive oil. And it made many wonder if they, too, should be adding olive oil to their coffee, but there’s been one surprising consequence. Read More »

When it comes to shopping, it’s easy to get caught up in the thrill of buying the latest tech gadget or trendy fashion item. But what about the ‘boring’ products that we use every day? Read More »

So many people love making French press coffee because of the relaxed process. It’s simple, straightforward, and makes a killer cup of joe. But, if you feel like you haven’t mastered the art of the French press because your coffee tastes bitter, there’s likely one crucial mistake you’re making. Read More »

ChatGPT is capable of many writing feats, and you might wonder if it can generate images. ChatGPT does not function as an AI image generator, but other AI services can generate images—and ChatGPT can even give you a hand. Read More »

Whether you’ve been using Windows 11 for a while now or you’re just getting started with a new Windows 11 PC, there are some handy new features that you might have missed. Here are ten great ones you should be using. Read More »

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