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The band Radiohead was originally called “On a Friday”—the band was formed by high school friends and they named the band quite literally. Friday was the day they had access to the school’s music room and could practice—but at the insistence of their label, they picked a new name (which is a reference to the 1986 Talking Heads song “Radio Head”).

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The band Radiohead was originally called “On a Friday”—the band was formed by high school friends and they named the band quite literally. Friday was the day they had access to the school’s music room and could practice—but at the insistence of their label, they picked a new name (which is a reference to the 1986 Talking Heads song “Radio Head”).

 
Video Games Turn 60: How Spacewar Launched a Revolution


Sixty years ago this month—in April 1962—a group of hobbyists at MIT released the pioneering computer game Spacewar! on the DEC PDP-1, which set the stage for the video game revolution. Here’s a look at its origins and its impact. Read More »

 
What Is Microsoft Phone Link on Windows 10 and 11?


Many people use a Windows PC and Android phone throughout the day. Making these two platforms work together is important, which is where Microsoft Phone Link—formerly known as “Your Phone”—comes in. We’ll explain why you should use it. Read More »

 
How to Randomize a List in Microsoft Excel


If you want to rearrange items in a list in random order, you can use Microsoft Excel’s RAND function. The function generates random numbers, which allow you to then randomize your list items. Here’s how to do that in your spreadsheet. Read More »

 
The Best Budget Android Phones of 2022


Looking for a new Android phone for cheap? We’ve got your back! Whether you want an excellent camera, fantastic performance, a long-lasting battery, or a bit of everything, we’ve rounded up a list of the best budget Android phones we think you’ll love. Read More »

 
What Is Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, and How Do You Use It?


Bitcoin is great for large transactions, but if you are using it to buy a cup of coffee—not so much. Until recently, inefficiencies limited Bitcoin’s potential as a financial solution for everyday purchases. Read More »

 
How Much Storage Space Do You Need on Your iPhone?


When shopping for a new or used iPhone, you’ll need to keep a vital number in mind: Storage capacity. The storage size of your iPhone will determine how many apps, photos, videos, and other data you can keep locally on your device. Here’s a look at the tradeoffs at work. Read More »

 
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How to Unhide Apps on iPhone


You can’t really hide apps on iPhone, but you can make them hard to find. If you can’t find an app on your iPhone’s home screen, it might still be available in your App Library. Also, some hidden app purchases can be revealed. Here’s how to do both. Read More »

 
Is Google Down? Here’s How to Check (and Fix It)


As unlikely as it may seem, even Google experiences outages occasionally. Sometimes Google Search will operate while other Google services experience problems of their own. There’s also the possibility that the problem is on your end, instead. Read More »

 
How to Fix a Google Drive “Refused to Connect” Error


Google Drive sometimes displays a “drive.google.com refused to connect” error, which is usually the result of an account permission conflict. You can get around that problem using a few different methods, which we’ll walk you through. Read More »

 
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A new month is here, and that means there’s a new full moon upon us. If you’ve been looking for the perfect outdoor activity for the family this spring, April’s full moon could be it. Read More »

 
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Here's Everything Coming to Netflix the Week of April 4, 2022


This week, Love Is Blind fans are in for a treat. While it’s not a new season of the hit reality show, there is another series coming. Yes, it’s also hosted by the Lacheys. Read More »

 
How to Move Your Cursor Without a Mouse on a Mac


If your Mac’s touchpad or mouse stops working, or if a mobile disability is impairing your movement, you can enable a feature that lets you use your keyboard to control the cursor on your screen. Read More »

 

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How to Schedule a Post on Facebook


If you’ve created a post but you’d like to publish it sometime in the future, you can schedule your post using Facebook’s scheduling options. Here’s how to do that on your desktop and mobile phone. Read More »

 

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