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The Android operating system actually has an upcoming desktop environment where you can hook up a mouse, screen and keyboard to your Android device and use it pretty much as a PC. However, Samsung has done something special for their premium line of smartphones. It’s called Samsung Dex and offers a very intriguing value proposition. What Is Samsung Dex? Starting with the Galaxy S8 series of phones, users can buy a special Dex Station, which allows you to plug a screen, mouse and keyboard into the device....

The BYOD Cellular Plan Defined A BYOD plan is essentially precisely what the name says. You already have a phone from another contract, or you’re going to buy a handset outright, so you don’t need a phone from the service provider. You’ll simply receive a SIM linked to your contract and put it into your current device. BYOD Plans Are Cheaper Month-to-Month Since your monthly payment does not include the installment for a handset, a BYOD plan will cost less each month than one that offers the same data and talk time but also includes a phone....

While you may not have to worry about your device’s MAC address most of the time, there are times you need to know your network adapter’s MAC address. This way, you can identify the device or configure networking permissions on your router. Whatever your reasons for needing your MAC address, we’ll show you several ways to do it on both Mac and PC. What is a MAC Address? The MAC address is a unique 17-character (00:1A:C2:9B:00:68, for example) which serves as a hardware identifier that’s embedded on your computer’s network interface controller (NIC) card....

For scalable images, you’ll want to use a vector image, but what is a vector image? Logos, print designs, and more—these often lack set sizing. Vector images give you the ability to scale images like these up (or down) without losing any quality. Here’s everything you need to know about vector images, including how to make your own. What Is a Vector Image? A vector image is like a map—scalable, with distances between points A and B that remain in proportion, even if the overall image increases in size....

Yes, passengers on Uber also have a rating. Uber drivers have the option to choose what rides they will or will not pick up, and seeing your rating can help them to make this decision. So, it’s important to maintain a good rating if you want to be sure you can reliably get rides with Uber. What Is the Passenger Rating and How Does It Work? After every ride you take, much like how you have the option to rate your Uber driver, your driver is also able to rate you....

Instagram’s Vanish Mode is similar to that on Snapchat, Facebook Messenger, and Whatsapp and allows you to separate your public conversations from private ones on the network. In this article, you’ll find out more about this feature, how vanish mode works, and why you should use it on Instagram. What Is Vanish Mode on Instagram? The ability to send self-destructing messages was introduced earlier on Facebook Messenger. It was only a matter of time before it appeared on Instagram....

You aren’t getting Snapchat notifications because you’ve enabled your phone’s DND mode, your Snapchat alerts are disabled, Snapchat’s app cache is faulty, your app version is old, and more. Fix Your Internet Connection Problems As you know, Snapchat relies on your phone’s internet connection to send alerts about various items. If your phone’s internet connection isn’t working, that can cause Snapchat not to trigger any notifications. You can check if your internet connection is faulty by opening a web browser on your phone and accessing a site....

Like other AI chatbots (ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, etc.), Grok’s free tier has usage limits. An X user shared that Grok’s free tier allows ten “Grok 2” and 20 “Grok 2 mini” questions every two hours. That totals 120 and 240 daily questions for Grok 2 and Grok 2 mini, respectively. Additionally, non-paying Grok users are limited to three image analyses daily. It’s currently unclear if the image analysis limit applies to Grok 2, Grok 2 mini, or both....

Located on the left panel of the web editor, the tabs panel opens automatically for new documents and documents with two or more tabs. For existing documents, you can access the tab panel by selecting the “Tabs & outline” icon in the top-left corner. You can create up to three “subtabs” within a tab and share links to specific tabs within a document. Tabs and subtabs can also be deleted, duplicated, renamed, and assigned an emoji icon....

The Internet and the Web are Different One important fact you need to be aware of before we start any discussion on the web is that it’s different from the internet. The internet is the physical network equipment and computers that keep the world connected, along with the internet protocol describing how all these devices speak to each other. If you want to know more about internet architecture, check out Who Owns the Internet?...

There’s so much you can do with it than just streaming Netflix, Hulu, Spotify, HBO and more from your mobile device and computer, to your TV. The seemingly simple, ultraportable plug and play device has a few tricks up its sleeve that aren’t immediately apparent. Here’s a roundup of some of the hidden Chromecast tips and tricks you may not know that can make casting more magical. Chromecast Tips and Tricks You Didn’t Know Enable Guest Mode Make presentations Play plenty of games Cast videos using your voice Stream live feeds from security cameras on your TV Create a casting queue Cast Plex Plug in your headphones Share VR headset view with others Cast on the go Power on your TV Get free movies and other perks Enable Guest Mode If you have guests over at your home, whether you’re hosting a family reunion, or have a party, you can let them cast their favorite music or TV shows onto your TV, without giving out your WiFi password....

The sites listed below make it easy to find popular manga or discover lesser-known series that might interest you. The mangas on these sites are uploaded through high-quality scans, allowing anyone to access them. It’s a great way to keep up on your favorite series. Here are some of the best manga sites you should check out. 1. Crunchyroll While most well-known for its anime streaming service, Crunchyroll provides manga lovers with access to manga series....

We spent some time digging into the music scene on Reddit and found a wide variety of the best music subreddits. We’ve divided our suggestions into two categories: 1) subreddits where you can discover new music from many music genres and 2) subreddits focused on a specific music genre. Best General Music Recommendation Subreddits Try these subreddits for music recommendations that span the musical spectrum. 1. r/Music With 27.7 million members, r/Music is easily the most popular music-related subreddit....

This list of smart mirrors will help you pick out the best one for your lifestyle between full-sized bathroom mirrors and tabletop mirrors. The Best Smart Mirrors These smart mirrors will give you a leg up on your mornings by playing your favorite music, keeping you updated on the weather, and even reading you the news. Gesipor Bathroom Mirror The Gesipor Smart Bathroom Mirror has LED backlights that swap between warm lights and daylight, as well as a brightness dimmer....

The good news is that there are more than enough ways you can use YouTube with its mobile app that will cut down on your data bills without doing much damage to your viewing pleasure. If that sounds like the sort of thing you need in your mobile life, read on for practical tips on how to minimize YouTube’s data hunger. The Obvious One: Lower the Video Quality By default, YouTube tries to stream at the best quality your connection can handle....

If you want to buy the individual components and build a Plex media server yourself, you just need the right parts. Keep in mind that this build is designed for performance, not cost. The build may be a bit pricey, but it will perform admirably. CPU (AMD Ryzen 5 3600) Plex is more intense on the CPU than any other component. Your CPU requirements will vary depending on the kind of content you want to stream, the number of users, the exact version of Plex, and other variables....

It makes sense, since although the Switch is the most powerful handheld console in the world, it isn’t pocketable. Now however, the Switch Lite is on the horizon and it seems that the venerable 3DS is finally getting a true successor. The Switch Lite is smaller, but still packs all the same horsepower. For 3DS users who have held off on buying a Switch because they have no interest in TV-connected play, this smaller and cheaper console signals that the time to upgrade is now....

Below, you’ll find a couple of Linux laptops you’ve never heard of as well as some famous options that have been specifically built for optimal Linux performance. Additionally, we’re including a couple of Chromebooks on this list since ChromeOS is based on Linux and that means pure Linux distros will also perform well on them. 1. System76 Oryx Pro When it comes to Linux laptops, System76 Oryx Pro is the first to come to mind because it was built for this operating system....

Best Sites to Find Things to Do for Free 1. Meetup Meetup is an excellent website where you can create or find groups of people interested in particular activities. You can easily search for groups or events in your area and filter these searches by type of activities and events, category, date, and location. For instance, you could find a book club or hiking group near you. While Meetup is helpful while on holiday, it’s most useful in your hometown....

We’ve put together the list of the best couple virtual date games online to help you organize a fun date with your partner. Best Virtual Date Games for Your Next Date Online games are a great way to have fun with someone, as well as kill some time between chores. Finding the right virtual date game to play with your partner online can be a difficult task if you don’t know where to start....