Chrome 97 Is Here, But the Metaverse Isn't

January 4, 2022

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Mavis Beacon, of Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing fame, isn’t a real person, but a fictional persona created by The Software Toolworks (now part of Brøderbund). The original photo of Mavis Beacon on the 1987 release box was of Caribbean-born model Renee L’Esperance.

There’s a lot of talk about the metaverse in the media these days, but there’s only one problem: It doesn’t exist—at least not yet. How will we know when it’s actually here? We’ll explore the possibilities. Read More »

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One of the downsides of having a phone in your pocket all the time is unwanted calls. Sure, you could simply not answer the call, but that’s still annoying. You can avoid this by blocking unknown numbers on Android. Read More »

Razer has updated its line of Blade gaming laptops for CES 2022, and the Razer Blade 15 is definitely the model that has us the most excited. In fact, as gaming tech at the event goes, this is the one to watch. Read More »

Hisense had a busy CES 2022 with the company showing off plenty of TVs. However, it’s the soundbars that really made us excited, as the company teased the U5120G and the U5120GW+ models, both of which are packed with features that everyone will enjoy. Read More »

Dell-owned Alienware had a busy CES, announcing some rather interesting concept products. One that stood out is the Concept Nyx, which is meant to act as your own cloud gaming server that turns your home into the ultimate gaming hub. Read More »

Apple’s Find My Network is a powerful way to keep track of your stuff. Instead of relying exclusively on AirTags to find your devices, you can use a new tracker called the Chipolo CARD Spot to put the power of Find My to work to track your wallet. Read More »

With Microsoft Excel’s built-in options, you can quickly and easily convert your comma-separated values (CSV) files to Excel format (XLSX). Here’s how you perform this conversion on your computer. Read More »

Since its launch in 2019, Apple TV+ has steadily built up a high-quality original library. Its selection may be smaller than other streaming services, but it’s more carefully curated. Here are the best original movies and series on Apple TV+. Read More »

Netgear consistently makes some of the best routers on the market, and the company didn’t disappoint at CES 2022 with its Nighthawk RAXE300 Tri-band WiFi 6E router. It has every feature you could ever imagine and then some. Read More »

The one thing we can all pretty much agree on is that we’d very much like 2022 to be a happier year for everyone! Happiness can come in small increments, so for this year, why not try a monthly habits-for-happiness challenge? Read More »

Joining a gym for the first time can be daunting. These accessories will make you feel more prepared and help you enjoy easing into a new routine. Read More »

Docker containers are intentionally isolated environments. Each container has its own filesystem which can’t be directly accessed by other containers or your host. Read More »

The HDMI standard is constantly evolving. After HDMI 2.1 brought a host of significant generational changes, HDMI 2.1a arrives in 2022 as an incremental update. Here’s what it offers and whether you need new hardware for it. Read More »

With robot vacuums, there’s no shortage of options to choose from. One that caught our eye at CES 2022 was the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra, as it has features you didn’t even know you wanted in a vacuum cleaner. Read More »

Chrome 97 arrives on January 4, 2022. This release brings better tools for deleting stored website data, nicer-looking web apps, and more granular zoom controls for the mobile version of the browser. Read More »

Wireless charging means you can re-energize your phone’s battery without a physical tether. It also prevents possible damage to your phone’s charging port. Unfortunately, not all phones support wireless charging, but we’ll tell you which iPhone models do. Read More »

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Fan Editon) 5G is one of the worst-kept secrets in the smartphone world. At last, Samsung has put the rumors to bed by revealing a reasonably-priced smartphone with just the right amount of features at CES 2022. Read More »

There are many cool smart home gadgets at CES every year, and this one is no exception. Moen’s Smart Faucet with Motion Control is one such gadget. It’s a smart faucet for your home that does everything you need it to without ever touching it. Read More »

There’s a new smart scale in the world from Withings, and it’s truly something to behold. Capturing your weight is just the tip of the iceberg regarding what the Withings Body Scan can do. If you’re at all health-conscious, this scale might be precisely what you’ve been waiting for. Read More »

When it comes to aesthetically pleasing TVs, it’s hard to find one that beats Samsung’s The Frame. It’s as much a piece of art as it is a finely tuned piece of tech. There’s a new Frame for 2022, which Samsung showed off at CES 2022, and it looks even better than before. Read More »

Restarting Google Chrome helps you fix minor glitches and activate certain extensions in the browser. It’s easy to close and reopen Chrome on your desktop and mobile devices, and we’ll show you how. Read More »

Computer monitors are everywhere during CES 2022, but there’s one from Samsung that’s truly something to behold—the Odyssey Neo G8. It has everything you could ever want from a computer monitor and plenty of things you’d never even think of. Read More »

PowerPoint offers many ways to create unique presentations using animations. You can do something simple like making a typewriter animation or something theatrical like displaying Star Wars scrolling text. Another option is to reveal one line at a time. Read More »

Microsoft Outlook allows you to create folders so you can group relevant items together. You can make a folder for Mail, Calendar, Contacts, and even Tasks. We’ll show you how to do that on desktop and mobile. Read More »