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How to Install and Download Fonts on Windows 11/10
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Windows allows users to install fonts on the system with ease. So if you want to install fonts on Windows 11 (or Windows 10) or are looking for a new font in general, you can download a font and unzip it first. Then you can double-click and click install or go to Windows Settings and drop the font file in the Window. You can also go to Control Panel to do the same, in case you're rocking an older Windows version.
How to Change Owner of a Directory in Linux
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Linux's pinpoint control could be used to limit other users on Linux to how much information and files they can access. Changing the ownership of a file can be done in a few ways, but the most prominent is by using the Chown command. We start with looking at the current owner of a directory first before proceeding to change it. Once done, you can use the command chown with the recursive -R parameter to change the ownership of a directory. In case of files, mention the ownership change and then the file names to instantly change the ownership.
Microsoft Re-releases Recall for Windows Insiders Alongside New Copilot+ Features
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Microsoft announced in its blog post about the roll-out of a new Windows 11 build 26100.3902. In it, the firm mentioned that it's rolling out Recall's preview version for supported Copilot+ PCs. Besides, the build also includes Click to Do, with some of its operations being exclusive to Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs.
Microsoft could potentially redesign its Office suite icons with a fresh coat of new paint. As per a report, Microsoft sent an email survey asking users to participate in the same to win gift cards. The new icons look more rounded and polished, and we might see them across apps like Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Windows Security.
Pixel Watch 3 Gains Loss of Pulse Feature in the US
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Google received FDA clearance for Loss of Pulse back in February and is finally rolling out the feature to Pixel Watch 3 users in the US. For those unaware, as the name suggests, upon detecting no heart beat or a loss of pulse, the feature immediately rings emergency services to maximize the chances of saving the victim.
How to Delete a Directory in Linux
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If you're new to Linux and don't know how to delete a directory, here's a simple guide to show you how to delete a directory in Linux via both GUI and Terminal. Via GUI, you can right-click on a directory and click Move to Trash. If you're feeling adventurous, launch the terminal to use the rm, find, and rmdir command line utilities to remove directories on Linux.
Google Expands Scam Detection to Pixel Watch 3 and 2
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Google has acknowledged the availability of Scam Detection on Pixel Watches. The feature is rolling out to Pixel Watch 2 and 3 starting today, and you can start using it if you have a Pixel 9. It's also worth mentioning that Scam Detection on Pixel Watches is only available in the US and in English language. Since Pixel Watches don't boast the hardware to run the models onboard, you need to be connected to your Pixel phone to use the feature. This is regardless of if you have an LTE or WI-Fi-only variant.
How to Set Up Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account
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Installing Windows 11 requires you to go through Windows' out-of-the-box experience steps and sign in to your Microsoft Account. However, if you're unwilling to sign in and want to use Windows 11 with a local administrator account, there are a few ways to do it. One of the is by using the Command Prompt when installing Windows, and the other is by using a third-party, open-source software called Rufus.
5 Revolutionary Gadgets From Microsoft’s 50 Years of Innovation
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While the Redmond giant is currently struggling to put out good hardware, it has released a considerable number of successful gadgets that redefined a few of the hardware categories. We're talking mice, keyboards, computers, consoles, and much more.
Microsoft’s New Copilot Search in Bing Gives You AI Overviews Without Traditional Results
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Copilot Search in Bing combines the traditional search engine experience with generative AI to make the search seamless. It's now available for everyone and can be accessed via the dedicated link or Bing's official website. Copilot Search in Bing is much similar to AI overviews but uses only the Copilot interface, skipping the traditional search results. Microsoft said the goal is to make search easier than traditional search, which could sometimes feel like finding a needle in a haystack.
Microsoft Turns 50: A Look Back At the Evolution of Windows
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A large portion of the PC users have been accompanied by Windows for almost as long as they could remember. From Windows 1.0, 3.1, to Windows 95/98 and XP, the OSes redefined computing. Windows Vista is when Microsoft started adding modern elements to Windows, followed by Windows 7, the most popular operating system. Then came Windows 8, and it was heavily criticized for ditching the Start menu, then Windows 10, and now Windows 11.
Android Could Soon Get ‘App Settings’ In the Settings App Like iOS
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Google has added a new API to Android 16 which could allow app developers to integrate app settings into Android's settings app. The API is called SettingsPreferenceService. It has parameters that correspond to various permissions and configurations which users can change or access. iOS has had the feature for quite some time now.
On its 50th anniversary, Microsoft has shared some breathtaking wallpapers to pay tribute to some of its previous popular products. The first wallpaper pays tribute to everything on the Windows side, including the OS itself and software such as Magnifier, Pinball, Internet Explorer, Chess, and more. The second and third reminisce about the games Mahjong and Solitaire, with the last one being an ode to the classic Tulips wallpaper on Windows XP.
Windows Logo: A Visual Evolution of Microsoft’s Iconic Designs
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Microsoft just turned 50 and like our recent revisit to Windows versions, there's no better time to revisit Windows logos to see how they've evolved over the years. From Windows 1.0, 3.x, to Windows 95, 98, XP, and Windows 11, the Windows logo has evolved tremendously over the years. From the old school Microsoft logo to the wavy flag identity and embracing modern aesthetics via Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7. All of which ultimately leading to Windows 11.
Windows’ Iconic Blue Screen of Death Is No Longer Blue
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Windows' infamous BSOD will keep its name, but the 'B' now stands for Black instead of Blue. While the current crash screen background appears Green in Insider builds, Microsoft is expected to ship the stable 24H2 version with BSOD (Black Screen of Death). The new text that appears on BSOD is now “Your device ran into a problem and needs to restart,” alongside a code for users to figure out why they encountered it in the first place.
Google is Bringing Chrome Extensions to Android, But Not As You’d Want Them
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Chrome's Desktop Android builds have been spotted many times before. According to Mishaal Rahman, these Chrome Android Desktop builds were available for download before but couldn't run extensions. However, a recent code change makes it possible to install and use extensions on these desktop builds. After installing the Chrome Desktop builds, Mishaal reports extensions like Dark Reader, Keepa, and uBlock Origin worked flawlessly. However, there were some extensions that were unusable.
Microsoft Copilot+ Features Arrive on AMD and Intel PCs
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In a blog post that the Redmond giant posted today, the firm notes that it's rolling out more features to AMD Ryzen AI 300 and Intel Core Ultra 200V that were previously exclusive to Snapdragon X Elite Copilot+ PCs. The features that are rolling out include Live Captions, Cocreator, Restyle Image, and Image Creator. Similarly, features related to new Voice Access capabilities on Snapdragon X-powered laptops will also roll out later this year.
A Dutch website Nieuwe Mobiel's sources suggest the Galaxy S25 Edge could release on April 15, 2025. Considering previous leaks also suggested April as the release month, this might be true. Besides the release date, the website also claims that the phone will be available in three colors and two memory options. The SKU numbers of the variants have also been revealed.
Why Are Smartphone Manufacturers Making Slim Phones All of A Sudden? Let’s Find Out
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Some older innovations intrigued us but failed to pick up pace due to then technological challenges. One of them being slim phones, a category that disappeared like a fleeting trend. Fast-forward a decade and slim phones seem to be making a comeback, with makers like Apple and Samsung starting first.
Kodak DC40 Turns 30: The Digital Camera That Started It All
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Smartphone cameras are now the pinnacle of point and shoot camera technology. While it took rapid innovation to reach the current point, it wouldn't have otherwise if Kodak hadn't come up with its first consumer point and shoot camera, the Kodak DC40. Released on March 28, 1985, the DC40 was a result of over years of development. This was two decades after engineer Steve Sasson created the first self-contained digital camera in 1975 and it kickstarted the firm's pursuit of developing a digital camera that's more accessible to everyone.
Gemini Icon Spotted on Wear OS, Hints at Upcoming Call Features
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I glanced at my Pixel Watch 2 and spotted a little Gemini icon in the Phone app's call screen, on the three-dot button. For those unaware, the three-dot button houses Quick Replies, therefore the Gemini icon could mean the Google Phone app could offer more contextual replies on Wear OS using Gemini. It could be a completely different feature too. But the fact that the icon is on the button that shows quick replies means it's definitely related to Quick Replies.
45 Best ChromeOS Apps You Can Install on a Chromebook
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With Chrome web apps, Extensions, Linux Desktop, and Android web apps, you can do almost everything on a Chromebook from programming to productivity. Therefore, if you're new to ChromeOS or are trying it after a long time, we have categorized the article into four sections. Starting with web apps first and moving to Android, Linux, and Chrome extensions. We've tested most, if not, all these apps and they run flawlessly.
Nothing Phone (3a) Gets New Update with Enhanced Camera and Essential Key Functionality
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The new Nothing OS 3.1 update with build number V3.1-250320-2319 is now rolling out with improvements to the Essential Key, Camera/UI, and an improved always-on display. The update size is 96.60 MB and is hitting phones in a staged manner. Nothing claims their new camera improvements bring a more intuitive zoom interaction and the ability to use the Essential key when using the camera.
Semantic Search Rolls Out to Windows 11, But You Probably Can’t Use It
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Microsoft has announced that Local Semantic Search and Cloud Search are rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders Beta channel, in the Preview Build 26120.3585 (KB5053644). Local Semantic Search understands the context and lets users search for documents and images by just typing the related words. For example, you could type “landscape greenery” and the feature will pull up all the landscape images containing greenery. Similarly, searching the phrase “Change my theme” will suggest “Themes and related settings,” “Screen saver,” etc.
Android 16 Beta 3 update didn't bring any major changes, but it enables the screen-off fingerprint feature on other Pixels. The Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock option in the Fingerprint Unlock settings menu allows users to unlock the phone with the screen off. This means, unlike previously where users had to tap to wake up the screen and then use the fingerprint to unlock, they can now just press on the fingerprint sensor region to unlock the phone.
Google Pixels Get a Massive GPU Performance Boost with Android 16 Beta 3
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Earlier today, reports of Pixels gaining massive improvements in GPU benchmarks piled up on the r/pixel_phones subreddit. Users are reporting an almost 25% to 60% increase in GeekBench 6 GPU tests on all Tensor-powered Pixels. Out of all the devices, the Google Pixel 7a seems to have gained the most performance, almost doubling the compute score. Android expert Mishaal Rahman believes it's due to the latest ARM Mali GPU drivers that Google is shipping with Android 16 Beta 3. With Google bumping the Mali GPU Kernel driver version to r52p0, which was released in October last year.
Best Google Pixel 9a Screen Protectors to Buy in 2025
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Google has stuck to Corning Gorilla Glass 3 this year, which is not the best protection the industry has on offer. Hence, you may want to install a screen protector on your Pixel 9a for maximum protection. Some of the best tempered glass screen protectors you can buy for your Pixel 9a are dbrand Prism 2.0, Ringke Easy Slide, Spigen, Ferilinso, amFilm, OtterBox Premium Glass, and ZAGG InvisibleShield.
Google Pixel 9a Is Here with Tensor G4, Bigger 5,100mAh Battery
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Google has finally launched the Pixel 9a and it starts from $499. The device features an FHD+ 6.3-inch 120Hz OLED display which can reach a peak brightness of 2,700 nits. The back of the device is flat with no camera bump, just like the renders suggested. The departure from the camera island kind of robs the Pixel essence from it, but it should be a boon for those who hate wobbly phones on tables. Powering the phone will be an upgraded, 5100 mAh battery, a whopping 12% increase from Pixel 8a; although the charging speed remains the same 23W.
How to Schedule a Text Message on Android
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The process of scheduling text messages is much easier now, thanks to Google solving Android's messaging fragmentation. Google Messages is now comes built-in on almost all Android smartphones, which means there's only one size fits all method to schedule text messages on Android. All you need to do is click the "+" icon > Schedule message send > type your text > select date and time > click paper plane icon. Besides, you can also use third-party apps like Textra, SMS Organizer, and Auto Text.
Pebble Smartwatches Are Back and They’re Just Like You Remember
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Pebble has launched two new PebbleOS smartwatches — the Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2 that follow the same DNA of the original Pebble watches. The Core 2 Duo is an improved version of the Pebble 2 whereas the Core Time 2 is an improved version of Pebble Time 2. One of the main differentiating factors between the two watches is unlike the Core 2 Duo, the Time 2 features a bigger 1.5-inch touch screen 64-color e-paper display, surrounded by a metal frame. You can read more about the differences in this article. Both the watches are up for pre-orders in limited quantities. While the Core 2 Duo ships in three months, i.e., starting July, you'll have to wait until December for Core Time 2.
Google Reveals the Real Purpose of Android’s New Terminal App
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In a feature request on Android's IssueTracker where a user asked the developers to open-source Debian VM tweaks and tell them the exact purpose of the VM, a Google engineer replied he main purpose of the Linux terminal feature is to bring more apps (Linux apps/tools/games) into Android, but NOT to bring yet another desktop environment. This more or less confirms that Google wants Android users to be able to run Desktop Linux apps, just like on ChromeOS. Adding to the statement, the engineer also said that Google's not against users or manufacturers installing or shipping another Linux Destop Environment like GNOME or KDE. Linux apps, for the most part, will use Android's native desktop windowing system.
The World’s First Powerbank with a Sodium-Ion Battery Can Last You 13 Years!
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A Japanese firm named ELECON claims to have achieved a breakthrough in Sodium-ion batteries, and its the 9000 series is the first powerbank in the world to ship with a 9,000 mAh Sodium-ion battery. The ELECON DE-C55L-9000BK is a compact 9,000 mAh powerbank that the firm claims can last for over 15 years! It can output a maximum of 45W and charge at 30W, both at 3 Amps. The firm also claims it's PD and PPS compatible and supports collective charging where both the powerbank can be charged while it charges the phone.
Unboxing videos posted on YouTube channels Sahil Karoul and The Mobile Central show the Pixel 9a in its full glory. The Iris Purple and Porcelain colorways combined with the flat camera design and huge bezels suggest the leaks were bang on this time as well. Other Pixel 9a specifications include a 48 MP primary and 13 MP ultrawide lens, a 5100 mAh battery with 23W charging, and rumored but still not confirmed Satellite Connectivity.
Silicon Carbon Batteries on Smartphones: Explained
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Silicon Carbon batteries are the latest innovation in portable battery-powered devices and are predominantly being used in smartphones. They're denser than Li-ion batteries, packing more charge in the anode, while being almost similar in dimensions or even slimmer than regular Lithium-ion batteries. By leveraging Silicon-Carbon battery tech, manufacturers can include bigger capacity batteries in their devices without compromising on the overall form factor of the devices. Thanks to their density, Silicon-Carbon batteries can store around 25% more charge.
Amazon is sending emails to all Echo users which says that starting March 28, users will lose the Do Not Send Voice Recordings option on their Echo devices. Thereafter, every interaction with Alexa on Echo devices will be sent to Amazon Cloud for processing. The discontinuation could be closely linked to Amazon training the AI model. If you use Alexa, you have no option but to consent to these changes or stop using Alexa once and for all.
Google has confirmed in an official blog post that it's killing Google Assistant on most devices later this year. All the Android devices with Android 10 and above and 2 GB+ RAM will switch to Gemini and no longer have the option to use the Assistant. The inherent switch is all thanks to the number of features Gemini on Android has gained since its launch. It supports various app extensions like Google Workspace, WhatsApp, Spotify, YouTube/Music, and many utilities. Google also rolled out Gemini Live on the app for a natural conversation feel, and will be rolling out more in the coming months.
Microsoft Edge for Android Beats Chrome to the Punch with Extensions Support
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The latest stable Edge for Android, version 134.0.3124.57, now comes with browser extensions baked in. To install an extension, tap the hamburger icon > Extensions and tap the Get button beside the extension. Some of the popular extensions include Dark Reader, Bitwarden, Tampermonkey, Browsec, NordVPN, and Keepa. The Extensions section is marked as Beta now, with the Explore section suggesting more extensions are coming soon.
You Can Now Set ChatGPT as Your Default Assistant on Android
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With version 1.2025.070, the “Default digital assistant app” page in the Settings app shows ChatGPT as one of the options. All you need to do is select ChatGPT to set it as your default assistant. Besides, you can also assign the long-press power button shortcut to ChatGPT for easy access. The feature might not be rolling out to all Beta users, though, as using the latest Beta, we couldn't see the option in settings. The overlay bubble clearly needs some polish as the animations are still far off from what Gemini or Perplexity offer.
Android 16 Beta 3 Is Here with Battery Health, Outline Text, and a New Easter Egg
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Android 16 Beta 3 is now rolling out to all Pixel 6 and above devices and fixes a few issues with the previous builds. The update also incorporates the latest March security patch, and the changelog highlights fixes for issues such as battery drain, outdated At a Glance information, performance, and Bluetooth pairing. Besides, it brings a few new features like Auracast support for Pixel 9 series, Outline text, which makes the text easier to read, and Local Network Protection, alongside an easter egg teasing Android 16's Live Activities.
How to Appear Offline on Steam
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If you have many friends and trying to sneak in a game or two of your favorite online multiplayer, you may get bombarded with messages that may ruin your flow. However, there is a way to avoid this, by changing your Steam account's online status. The platform lets you control your online status and you can set it to offline to hide your status. All you need to do is go to Friends and select Invisible. If you don't want to chat with friends and want to appear offlince, you can select the Offline option too.
Microsoft is rolling out a new version of the native Copilot app 1.25024.100.0 to Windows Insiders via the Microsoft Store. The new version brings a shortcut to invoke Copilot and ask questions. All you need to do is press and hold the Alt + Space bar for two seconds, and a small overlay with a blue microphone icon and settings cogwheel should appear, indicating that the Copilot app is active and listening.