📝 Turning Off AI Overviews in Google Search — Is Your Mac RAM Usage High?

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📱 It’s Pixel Day

Happy Tuesday! Google just revealed the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro, the foldable Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the Pixel Watch 3 smartwatch series, and the Pixel Buds 2 wireless earbuds. Also, a DOS emulator just arrived in the Apple App Store.

TODAY'S TOP STORY

How to Turn Off AI Overview Results in Your Google Searches

Have you been scrolling through Google settings looking for the button that turns off AI overviews in search? I tried it, too, and learned two things. First, there’s no official way to disable AI overviews. Luckily, there are workarounds to get rid of those experimental search results on Google.

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Mac RAM Usage High? Don't Worry About It

Whether you’ve got an entry-level MacBook with the bare minimum RAM or a tricked-out Mac Studio with all the RAM you could afford, macOS will help itself to using it all. Relax, that’s a good thing.

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7 Ways to Get Your Money’s Worth Out of Sling TV

These days, all the different streaming options and add-ons are starting to feel a lot like cable. The prices keep going up, and that's also true for Sling TV. So, whether you have Sling Blue, Sling Orange, or both, here are a few tips to get the most out of your money.

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Replace Those Worn-Out Headphone Ear Pads

One of the first things that breaks down on most headphones is the ear pads. Ear pads break down over time because they're always exposed to sweat and the natural oils from your skin. Yuck! Fortunately, ear pads are incredibly easy to replace.

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6 Signs You're Ready to Graduate From Mobile Gaming to a Modern Handheld

Did you take your first gaming steps with mobile gaming but no longer find it fulfilling? You're probably not tired of games in general, just mobile games. Here are six signs that indicate you’re ready to graduate to a dedicated handheld console or PC.

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I Learned These Real World Skills by Playing Video Games

You can learn a lot from video games. Games with puzzles tax our brains to come up with solutions and solve problems, whereas fast-paced action games can improve reaction times. I want to celebrate this learning through games by rounding up a few real-world insights I have acquired.

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Why I Don’t Want the PlayStation 6 Until at Least 2027

Although it's been four years since the PlayStation 5 hit store shelves, the end may already be approaching for Sony's ninth-generation console. This would not only be bad news for PS5 owners but could also spell disaster for Sony's next major console.

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Question of the Day

Buying a Pixel 9 Series, or Waiting for Something Else?

Google just unveiled a huge lineup of new Pixel 9 smartphones packed with beautiful screens, more power, Gemini AI, and more. This time around, buyers have four to choose from: the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, or the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Starting at $799 for the smallest model or $1,099 for the bigger Pixel 9 Pro XL, how interested are you in these phones? Are you buying a new Pixel or waiting for something else from Apple, Samsung, or another brand?

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