Google TV’s Apps only mode is getting a visual refresh

Google TV has picked up a few updatesin the recent past, including somenot-so-exciting ones. However, it continues to power some of thebest streaming deviceson the market, especially if you’re invested in Google’s smart home ecosystem. Back in 2020, the company started offering an apps-only interface, which putsGoogle TV applicationsfront and center, hiding away Assistant and personalized recommendations. Over this past week, one of our readers witnessed a new visual upgrade to this interface, with larger icons and a new grid format for apps while scrolling down from the banner....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Gerald Castro

Harley Quinn Makes DC History with Major Feat That Justifies Her Bat-Family Membership

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman #151!If it were ever in doubt whetherHarley Quinnshould be considered aBat-Familymember or not, her latest feat should clear things up. Harley’s been all over the map when it comes to the hero/villain continuum, but where does she fall during DC’s latest calamity? Amanda Waller has seizedthe DC Universe by force, unleashing herall-Amazo Squad Task Force VIIon the world and stealing the powers of nearly every metahuman on Earth....

July 3, 2025 · 5 min · 1055 words · Danielle Stewart

How to Control Who Messages You on Instagram

Quick Links If you ever feel like your Instagram DMs are a little too accessible, navigating your inbox can sometimes feel like a chore. But the good news is that Instagram gives you the tools to decide who can—and can’t—slide into your DMs. 1Control How People Can Reach You Instagram gives you the power to decide who can send you message requests and where those requests land. you’re able to manage this by tapping that little circle with your profile picture in the bottom-right corner of the app to go to your profile....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 532 words · Michael Johnson

How to Fix the “PowerPoint Can’t Locate Microsoft Word” Error

The Microsoft 365 suite is a cornerstone of digital productivity. However, there are instances when the integration between the applications in the suite encounters hiccups. If you’re trying to export a PowerPoint presentation into a Word document, and you receive an error saying “PowerPoint can’t locate Microsoft Word,” you’re not alone. This is a common issue, and there are a couple of solutions to it. What Causes the “PowerPoint Can’t Locate Microsoft Word” Error?...

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 832 words · Heather Hill

How to Get Mystic Robes in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

How to Get Mystic Robes in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom In the enormous game that is Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, there are so many different kinds of gear to find and use, whether it’s for defeating the biggest baddies in Hyrule or just to look good while doing it. Among them is the Mystic Robes, one of the most stylish sets of gear you can get your hands on....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 598 words · Joyce Byrd

How to Save Any Web Page or Photo as a PDF on Android

PDF is a popular go-to format when you are looking to keep a document’s content unmodified and still enjoy universal viewing. Whether you want to archive a web page or share an image as a PDF on Android, you don’t need third-party apps. This is possible thanks to Android’s native Print feature, which is free. In this article, we will go through the steps of converting a photo or a web page into a PDF on Android without installing PDF converter apps....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Zoe Huang

I Can't Believe I Missed This Huge Early Hint About Presumed Innocent's Ending Reveal

Warning! Contains spoilers for Apple TV+’s Presumed Innocent. Summary Even though the armchair detective in me was deadset on finding the truth behind Carolyn Polhemus' murder inPresumed Innocent, I am surprised I missed this one big clue from the show’s initial episodes. Although Apple TV+‘sPresumed Innocentis loosely based on Scott Turow’s crime thriller novel of the same name, it significantly differs from its source material and the 1990Harrison Ford moviethat first adapted it....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 709 words · Brian Rodriguez

I Cancelled All My Streaming Subscriptions for 2 Months—Here’s What Surprised Me Most

How different would your life be without the streaming services we all know and love? I know: it’s hard to imagine, but that’s exactly what I’ve done over the past two months, with some interesting results in my downtime. 6No More Late Night Binging I’m on record for going out of my way toavoid binge-watching shows, a bad habit I blame entirely on streaming services. For the most part, I managed to avoid binge-watching any show, though the show Chernobyl made me break my rule....

July 3, 2025 · 5 min · 868 words · Norma Rodriguez

I Don't Trust the Microsoft Store—Here's Why I Use EXE Installers Instead

The Microsoft Store was supposed to make installing apps on Windows easy. But after years, I’ve learned the hard way that it can’t be trusted for reliable, stress-free software installs. I’ve gone back to using classic EXE installers and don’t see myself returning to the Store anytime soon. Why I Don’t Trust the Microsoft Store When Microsoft first rolled out its store, it made big promises. We were told we’d get a one-stop shop for safe, easy app downloads....

July 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1232 words · Michelle Moore

I Use This App Instead of Google Authenticator: Why It’s Way Better

Quick Links When it comes to protecting your online accounts, two-factor authentication (2FA) is a must. However, after relying on Google Authenticator for years, I switched to 1Password for all my authentication needs a year ago, and this is why. 1Google Authenticator’s Cloud Backup Lacks End-to-End Encryption While Google Authenticator’s addition of cloud backup is a step in the right direction, it currently lacks an important security feature—end-to-end encryption (E2EE). Without E2EE, your backed-up codes are potentially vulnerable to unauthorized access, which defeats the purpose of using 2FA in the first place....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Karen Rogers

Kristen Stewart's New Streaming Hit Thriller With 94% On RT Is A Reminder To Watch This 5-Year-Old Horror Movie

Summary Kristen Stewart’s LGBTQ+ thrillerLove Lies Bleedingis now streaming on Max, and its newfound popularity is a reminder to watch another similar movie from 2019. In the film, Stewart plays Lou, an antisocial gym manager who falls into a whirlwind romance with an ambitious bodybuilder. However, their relationship starts to fall apart as Lou’s past catches up to her. TheKristen Stewart movienot only explores themes of LGBTQ+ romance but also identity, family, and crime....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 597 words · Donald Fisher

MediaTek's new Dimensity 8200 chipset is (almost) all about the node jump

MediaTek’s new Dimensity 8200 chipset is (almost) all about the node jump MediaTek is once again out with a new mobile chipset — this one is intended to hit that sweet spot between the mid-range and premium price zones some Wall Street stiffs call “Premium B.” The Dimensity 8200 follows in the steps of theDimensity 9200launched last month, but its bloodline clearly comes from theDimensity 8000 and 8100dual releases from back in March....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · William Gilmore

Monk & Psych’s Only Team-Up Is A Reminder Of How Badly We Needed A Crossover

For years, fans ofMonkandPsychwanted a crossover between the shows that never really happened. Released in 2002,Monkfollows Tony Shalhoub as Adrian Monk, a private consultant with obsessive-compulsive disorder who uses his unique abilities to solve cases. With its fresh angle and eccentric lead character,Monkset itself apart as one ofthe best detective shows. Similar toMonk,Psychwas a fresh take on the crime procedural genreand had a successful run on USA Network. Both series have continued to be popular even after their finales and have even released streaming movies....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · Jared Wall