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Twitch Studio is a free tool that features an easy, automated setup, and seamless optimization of your Twitch stream. It’s the perfect way to start streaming, without having to worry about intimidating Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) settings or connection tests. Is Twitch Studio Right for You? If you’re not confident setting up your own streaming…

Samsung A smartwatch can be a helpful companion when traveling. Samsung Galaxy smartwatches don’t include native integration with Google Maps. However, you can still get Google Maps turn-by-turn navigation on your Samsung watch. Samsung smartwatches don’t come with any Google apps preinstalled, nor are there any official apps in the Galaxy Store. However, just as…

Logitech You’ve probably been doing a lot of video calls recently—both business and personal. And while the webcam and microphone on your laptop are fine, you know things could be so much better. With just a few pieces of gear, you can upgrade your video conferencing setup significantly. First Off, Look Behind You No one…

Portraits are one of the most powerful kinds of photographs. A great portrait can last for decades, memorializing a person’s entire life, or just a single instant. The difference between a snapshot and a good portrait is more narrow than you’d think. It just requires a little bit of thought. What Makes a Good Portrait…

Whether you have a Roku TV or a Roku player plugged into your TV’s HDMI port, you’ll see advertisements on your Roku’s home screen next to your streaming channels. That’s just part of the Roku experience. Roku Makes More Money From Ads Than Hardware You might think of Roku as a hardware company, but Roku…

IMDB Nothing is what it appears to be. Dollhouse opens with these enigmatic words, and with them, sets the tone for the entire show. And points a knowing finger at the morally ambiguous themes it addresses over the course of two brief seasons. I first came across Dollhouse (watch on Hulu) late one night several…

Samsung Quick, open your desk drawer. Do you have four sets of unused earbuds from your last few phones? If not, you may be bummed to hear that Samsung doesn’t throw a set of ‘buds in the Note 20 box. But fret not dear music lover—you can still get a free pair from the ol…

The Microsoft Family Safety app provides a set of reporting and parental control tools for people with Microsoft accounts. With filtering controls, location reporting, and app-usage recording, this app gives parents a way to monitor their family’s digital footprint. Again, to use it, you’ll need a Microsoft account, as well as an iPhone, iPad, or…

SirikulR/Shutterstock Here’s a story of an unlikely alliance: Back in 2005, the U.S. Government asked Apple for help modifying an iPod. What did the government want to do exactly? We don’t know for sure. But we do know the modded iPod could record data and hide its true nature from PCs and Macs. At least,…

Postmodern Studio/Shutterstock WordPress’s founder tweeted out a shocking accusation earlier today: Apple blocked WordPress iOS apps because it wants a cut of WordPress.com domain sales. Currently, the WordPress app doesn’t contain any in-app purchases at all, so it’s not something anyone saw coming. Update, 8/22/2020: In a statement to The Verge, WordPress Founder Matt Mullenweg…

If you’ve ever taken a Live Photo on your iPhone, you’ve basically created a short video clip attached to an image. If you don’t like the resulting photo (or want to grab a different one), it’s possible to extract a different photo from the video clip that you can save or share. Here’s how. First,…

Nintendo Quarantine life can be boring, so there’s a good chance you’ve already blown through your back catalog of games to play. Nintendo knows this, so it’s offering some pretty decent discounts on a bunch of Switch titles with its Share the Fun Sale. There is a whole gaggle of games here (that’s what a…

Michael Crider Porch pirates and burglars got you down? A Wi-Fi-connected outdoor camera can deter crime and give you a live view outside your door. Here are our favorite outdoor cameras, from premium models to budget-basics. What to Look for In an Outdoor Security Camera A good outdoor security camera can stand up to dark…

You might think of libraries as old fashioned, or irrelevant in the age of the internet. You’d be wrong. Modern libraries offer books, yes, but they also provide internet access to people who can’t afford it, along with a bunch of excellent digital resources. Many libraries offer ebooks, audiobooks, streaming video, and even access to…

dennizn/Shutterstock.com Want to see how much money you’ve spent on Steam? Valve keeps a running tally tracking every dollar you’ve ever spent on your account. Here’s how to see how much damage you’ve taken during Steam sales. Third-party tools like SteamDB will “estimate” the value of your Steam account based on how much the games…

Microsoft Running Beta OS builds for your primary device is never a good idea. And Windows Insiders are getting a harsh reminder of that truth right now. Microsoft Flight Simulator just launched a few days ago, and the company’s Xbox Game Pass for PC (or Ultimate) subscription includes the game. But if you’re an Insider, and a…

monticello/Shutterstock.com Earlier this week, Microsoft announced it will stop support for Internet Explorer in August 2021, with the Microsoft Teams web app stopping support for the browser on November 30, 2020. The tech giant will also be sunsetting Microsoft Edge Legacy on March 9 2021. The end of Internet Explorer support next year will extend…

If you’re driving while using Apple CarPlay and you keep getting distracted by incoming messages and notifications, it’s easy to turn on “Do Not Disturb While Driving” from the CarPlay interface. Here’s how. How “Does Do Not Disturb While Driving” Work? Apple’s “Do Not Disturb While Driving” mode (first introduced in iOS 11) is special…

Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock That deal to hand out free Disney+ accounts for 12 months must be working well for Verizon. The partnership between the two companies just expanded, and now some Verizon customers will get free access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. And that 12-month limit? That’s gone too. Under the new terms fo the deal,…

Samsung Samsung is rolling out the latest version of its One UI software to Galaxy S20 devices. The One UI 2.5 update brings several Note 20 features to the S20 lineup, including Pro Video mode, Wireless DeX, and advanced note-taking features through Samsung Notes. The Pro Video mode supports 8K video recording at 24 FPS…

Shutterstock/Anton Shaparenko Passwords are very private information, and you don’t want to be responsible for a data breach. You should take the highest precautions if you have to handle them in your application, and hash them properly. Most of the security problems with passwords occur after an attacker has gained access to your server, and…