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February 22, 2022

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A cyclic number is any integer in which successive multiples of the number are cyclic permutations (essentially number anagrams) of it. The most frequently used example of this phenomenon is the number 142857 whose multiples are simply rearrangements of the original numbers (e.g. 142857 x 2 is 285714 and 142857 x 3 is 428571).

We’ve seen an insane number of phones released in the last 20 years. Some of these devices have fundamentally changed society, while others… not so much. Let’s shine a light on some of those ugly ducklings. Read More »

Samsung phones have some of the best displays you can get. You probably take advantage of these big, beautiful displays by watching videos. So why not make those videos look the best they can? That’s where “Video Enhancer” comes in. Read More »

The way work gets done has changed drastically in the last several years. Even though the pandemic is beginning to subside and some businesses have started to go back to the office, many organizations around the world are struggling to keep remote and in-office employees connected. That’s where RingCentral’s robust communication platform for small and medium-sized businesses can help. Read More »

Spotify is making it easier to listen to music in your car with its new Car Thing gadget. The $90 device is officially available to all Spotify members after a brief test period where only certain Spotify users could get one. Read More »

Sony has been giving us a slow drip-feed of information about the PlayStation VR2, but the company has finally decided to show off the design of the headset, and it looks quite different than the design of other VR headsets such as the Quest 2. Read More »

Whether you’re sending an Apple Numbers file to a Microsoft Excel user or are on the receiving end of a Numbers workbook you need to open as an XLSX file, we’ll show you three ways to convert Numbers to Excel. Read More »

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There are a lot of rumors making the rounds that Microsoft is working on Windows 12. We’re not saying Microsoft isn’t working on Windows 12, but the current crop of rumors are hard to believe. Read More »

Wireless charging is a popular way to charge smartphones and other mobile devices, and for good reason—they’re easy and convenient to use. With so many options out there, though, we’ve picked out the best ones to buy in 2022. Read More »

Microsoft is testing something sure to upset people who have installed Windows 11 on unsupported PCs. Some users report a watermark that reminds them that their PC doesn’t meet Windows 11’s specs. Read More »

Getting into all the cracks and crevices when you’re cleaning can be a real pain. Thankfully, when it comes to your toilet, there’s a TikTok hack to ensure it’s spotless. Read More »

If you love to travel, the last few years have been a roller-coaster of border restrictions, and constantly changing entry requirements and information. Luckily, five countries have recently reopened to American visitors, with others having plans to do so later this year. Read More »

With more people working remotely than ever before, many depend on Slack to stay in touch with their colleagues. So what do you do when Slack isn’t working? Here are several actions you can take to remedy the situation. Read More »

Changing the letter of a drive is easy on Windows 10 and Windows 11, but you should do it as soon as you add the drive to prevent future hassles. Find out how to change a drive letter here. Read More »

Do you wish your Linux shell scripts would handle command-line options and arguments more gracefully? The Bash getopts builtin lets you parse command-line options with finesse—and it’s easy too. We show you how. Read More »

Every computer contains at least one processor, also known as a CPU or central processing unit. Your computer’s CPU is probably made by Intel or AMD. Here’s how to see what CPU you have and how fast it is. Read More »

Like other sites, you can enable dark mode on Google Search to turn your entire search experience dark. We’ll show you how to activate this mode on Google Search on both desktop and mobile. Read More »

Have you come across an interesting Facebook page that you think your friends would like? If so, invite your friends to like that page so they all see the page’s content in their news feed. Here’s how to do that on Facebook on desktop and mobile. Read More »

If you’ve been following the cryptocurrency trading scene online, you might see people talking about crypto tokens hitting their “ATH.” But what does ATH mean? We’ll explain its roots in the financial world. Read More »

Is Face ID not working as well as it used to? Even though Apple’s facial recognition adapts to changes in your appearance (like applying makeup or growing a beard), the technology isn’t perfect. Try these fixes if the feature isn’t working correctly. Read More »