Why Do People Want Stock Android on Their Phones? You’ve seen people wax lyrical about “stock” Android online, but you’re not entirely sure what that means. The short answer is that it’s “pure” Android straight from Google, but that doesn’t explain why so many hardcore Android fans love it.
Read moreWhat Is Spam, and Why Do We Call It That? Thanks to the internet, spam isn’t just a type of canned meat product. We all deal with spam at some point or another—but what is it, exactly, and why do we call it that? We explore the history and rationale behind the term.
Read moreWhat Are Alexa Hunches, and How Do You Use Them? Alexa Hunches allow Alexa to perform tasks such as turning off your living room lights when you head to bed–with your permission. Alexa keeps track of your habits, routines, and requests to perform these actions on hunches.
Read moreRear Fingerprint Sensors Are the Best Fingerprint Sensors Unlocking your phone with your face is cool and all, but I’m here to tell you: The rear fingerprint sensor is still the most superior way to unlock your phone. It’s faster, more intuitive, and more versatile than any other sort of unlocking security. Please, come with me on a journey.
Read moreWhat Is Car Key on Android, and How Does It Work? Android phones do a lot more than make phone calls. They’re cameras, GPS navigators, credit cards, and so much more. What if it could also be the key to your car? That’s exactly what Android 12’s “Car Key” feature does.
Read moreWhat Are Computer Files and Folders? Files and folders are a common metaphor for storing data on a computer. Even a modern device that hides files from you as much as possible still uses them under the hood. Here’s a look at what files and folders are—and how computers got that way to begin with.
Read moreMultimedia Mania: Windows Media Player Turns 30 30 years ago, Microsoft introduced the first version of Windows Media Player—then just called “Media Player”—as part of “Windows 3.0 with Multimedia Extensions.” Since then, it’s morphed and changed dramatically over time. Here’s a look at its history.
Read moreWhat Is a Semiconductor, and Why Is There a Shortage? They’re everywhere on the tech news nowadays, but what exactly are “semiconductors,” and why is there a shortage of them in 2021? We explain this important material and how its supply can affect all kinds of electronics.
Read moreWhat Is a Capture Card, and Do You Need One? If you’re thinking about live video game streaming on Twitch or YouTube, you might wonder whether you need a capture card. The quick answer is easy: For streaming from a console like a PlayStation or Xbox via a PC, yes, you do. For streaming PC gameplay, the answer is generally […]
Read moreThe Best Secure Web Browsers for Mac Not Named Safari Are you looking for an Apple Safari alternative on Mac? These secure web browsers for Mac are each worth considering and each one is free.
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