Blogroll

Task Manager is a powerful tool in Windows, yet many users only use it for basic tasks like closing unresponsive apps or checking resource usage. If you're new to Windows or primarily use Task Manager for simple tasks, here are some hidden features and tips you should know to get the most out of it.

Whenever I become entirely engrossed in a video game, I seek out other forms of media through which I can try to capture that same feeling. Here are some of my favorite video game and movie pairings.

That old legacy system is gone, never to be heard from again. Right? But what do you do on the fateful day that someone needs to access data that's trapped in an old legacy application? If modern applications can't read the data, you need to run the legacy system. And that's where system emulation comes in.

In his first month as POTUS, Donald Trump has released a wave of regressive executive orders, temporarily frozen essential federal funds, and instated Elon Musk as a de facto czar of federal employees. His policy announcements have targeted LGBTQ communities, so-called "DEI" policies, and federal agencies tasked with humanitarian aid and national health and security. Along with these alarming moves, Trump also took aim at a lesser-known evil: the name of the body of water off the southeastern coast of the United States.

What was once (for centuries) the Gulf of Mexico is now being referred to in 1984-style double speak as the "Gulf of America."

Tech companies did little to push back on the name change. Google announced, almost immediately, that it would change the title in Google Maps, and Apple followed suit not long after. But a new extension for Chrome users, titled "FixTheGulf", may help users fight back instead.

SEE ALSO: Protesters decry 'fascist Elon Musk' at dozens of Tesla showrooms nationwide

Created by modder and iOS developer Bryce Bostwick and uploaded to GitHub on Feb. 15, the extension restores (or, as Bostwick says, "reclaims") the Gulf of Mexico title to Google Maps with the click of a button. A simple, but impactful, use of digital tools to defy the Trump administration's aggressive policy push.

"There are a lot of scary executive orders being issued right now," the extension's download page reads. "This is not one of the most important ones. But it might be the easiest to defy." Bostwick breaks down exactly how it works — and how interested developers can build their own — below:

The Android Debug Bridge allows you to run all sorts of terminal commands on Android devices remotely. Since Amazon's Fire TV Sticks run Android at its core, here's how I unlocked a few "hidden" features of my Fire TV with ADB.

This is a story of user error. I am the user who made the error, and I'm putting this out there so that you don't make the same mistake. Here's how I killed not one, but two small portable power stations before I charged a single device.

With constant notifications, a cluttered feed of irrelevant posts, autoplaying videos, and an endless stream of ads, Facebook can quickly feel overwhelming. Fortunately, a few simple tweaks can help you clean up your experience.

Physical media in entertainment is declining across the board, and game companies are at the forefront of pushing an all-digital future. The signs are there, and I am deeply concerned about the future of ownership and preservation.

A movement to strike back against Tesla CEO and "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) leader Elon Musk left social media and took to the streets this weekend. Groups of protesters at Tesla showrooms across the country sported signs with messages like, "Stop the broligarchy," "Burn a Tesla, save democracy," and "DOGE is a criminal enterprise," encouraging potential Tesla buyers to take their money elsewhere.

Referred to as the #TeslaTakeover, the protests were organized by a small-but-mighty army of Bluesky users supported by Seattle-based activist group the Troublemakers and direct action The Disruption Project. Many of the events were posted to Action Network, which by Saturday rose to 50 planned protests nationwide, including small town hits and several in California and New York, Washington D.C., Ohio, and even Canada. "Sell your Teslas, dump your stock, join the picket lines. Hurting Tesla is stopping Musk. Stopping Musk will help save lives and our democracy," the page reads. The #TeslaTakeover events, set for Feb. 15, generated rallies of varying sizes — from handfuls of protesters to large crowds of dozens of people chanting and parading signs — all with the same message: Musk is doing something categorically wrong.

SEE ALSO: What Elon Musk could do with the digital keys to the kingdom

Protest today at Tesla in NYC #TeslaTakeover #video #StopElon #ImpeachMusk

[image or embed]

— MsBellaF (@msbellaf.bsky.social) February 15, 2025 at 12:20 PM

"This isn't just about voicing our anger at Elon Musk's unelected takeover, it's about letting our friends and neighbors know that buying, owning, charging, and servicing a Tesla directly supports him," wrote one Bluesky user, whose post was reshared dozens of times. "Taking down Tesla's sales and stock price is our best way of hitting back. That starts tomorrow!"

Globally, Tesla owners and onlookers have been hitting back at Elon Musk's quick encroachment into the federal government, spurred on by the wider accusation that the SpaceX owner is associating with alt-right figures. Earlier this year, protests broke out at the German Die Welt Economic Summit, at which Musk was set to virtually appear, following Musk's decision to back a German far-right political party.

Credit: Jason Redmond / Contributor / AFP via Getty Images Credit: Jason Redmond / Contributor / AFP via Getty Images Credit: Stephanie Keith/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Meanwhile, American leaders are pleading with the courts to curb Musk's "unconstitutional" scorched earth approach to federal oversight and optimization. On Feb. 13, 14 state attorney generals filed a lawsuit against Musk, challenging the legality of DOGE's actions and asking for the court to bar Musk from issuing orders to bodies outside of the executive branch or overseeing the disbursement of federal funds. Earlier that week, a group of cybersecurity bodies, including the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC), filed a lawsuit against Musk's DOGE for having "illegally forced" the Office of Personnel Management and Treasury Department to give up Americans' sensitive digital information to "unauthorized, untrained personnel." The lawsuit called it the "largest data breach in U.S. history."

Apple's HomeKit Secure Video is a compelling choice thanks to its generous iCloud+ storage plan. The platform also offers face recognition, which can try to identify the people who appear on your smart home cameras or video doorbells.

If you want to feel like a hacker and you have an Android phone, then ADB is the perfect tool for you. It's simple to use and allows you to do all kinds of things right from your terminal.

For some strange reason, the internet seems to be obsessed with running the 1993 classic shooter DOOM on everything with a display or chip inside. This begs the question: is there anything that can't run DOOM?

One of the major drawbacks of traditional SUVs is their subpar fuel economy, so the appeal of hybrid SUVs is easy to see. Fuel economy is important, but so is practicality—and we believe we've found one option on the market right now that ticks both boxes.

Part of the fun of getting Plex up and running is inviting friends and family to stream the content you have, from music to movies. Everyone in your house can have their own user profile, and you can even access parental controls to adjust content accordingly.

Meta is looking to be the go-to marketplace for robo-tech, with the company planning to develop its own humanoid robot hardware and later become a lead developer of the robots' AI-based backbone.

The effort will be spearheaded by a new hardware division in Meta's Reality Labs (Quest VR and Ray-Ban smart glasses), reported Bloomberg, and will focus on robotics that can help with household tasks, first. Plans for a Meta-branded robot butler aren't happening yet, according to the company, but they're not off the table.

SEE ALSO: OpenAI strips warnings from ChatGPT, but its content policy hasn't changed

Meta has also begun talks with robotics companies like Unitree Robotics and Figure AI Inc., the publication reported, as it plans to harness its already existing software, sensors, and computing packages — the same tech powering Reality Labs' offerings and many exploratory autonomous vehicle (AV) projects — along with existing tech and collaborations with manufacturers. Meta's new division will also focus on developing robot safety standards.

"The core technologies we’ve already invested in and built across Reality Labs and AI are complementary to developing the advancements needed for robotics," wrote Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth in an internal memo. "We believe that expanding our portfolio to invest in this field will only accrue value to Meta AI and our mixed and augmented reality programs."

Last week, Meta began a round of global layoffs — set to affect at least 4,000 employees across the U.S., Europe, and Asia — as part of a years-long "efficiency" plan to reduce its workforce and lean into AI. A few weeks prior, Meta had reorganized its internal divisions to allocate more resources to its generative AI group and began fast-tracking hiring for machine learning engineers, reported Reuters.

Trying to find your next gaming monitor can turn into a proper odyssey because the market is teeming with exciting options in every segment. Why don’t you sit back, relax, and check out our recommendations instead?

One of the most striking things about Linux is the sheer number of terminal emulators available. There are dozens, each offering different features, philosophies, and levels of customization. This naturally leads to the question: Why are there so many choices?

The ideal cellular carrier isn’t just the one with the lowest price—it should provide reliable coverage, fast data speeds, transparent pricing, and excellent customer support. Whether you're choosing a carrier for the first time or switching to a new one, here are some common mistakes you should avoid.

About one in three people suffer from sleep deprivation, with significant consequences for both physical and mental health. Smart tech has helped me get more and better-quality sleep—here's how.

I've been a Plex user for over a decade, but Jellyfin has some compelling features — especially when you consider that Jellyfin is 100% free. So, if you're out to save some cash, here are five reasons to run Jellyfin alongside your Plex server.