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Chromebooks are built to run Google Chrome, but with the addition of Linux, you can install other browsers on your Chromebook including Microsoft Edge. Whether you want to try what Microsoft’s browser has to offer or are fed up with Chrome, here’s how to install Edge on Chrome OS. Since you’ll be installing Microsoft Edge’s…

Khamosh Pathak Control Center on the Mac consolidates all system toggles and control in one neat drop-down menu. Plus, you get access to new features like Dark mode, Now Playing, and more. Here’s how to use the Control Center on Mac. The Control Center serves as a space-saving measure for the Mac menu bar. Features…

Postman is a program and toolkit that makes working with, developing, and debugging remote API services easier. It provides a platform for creating, managing, and working with GET and POST requests. What Is Postman? Postman describes itself as a “Platform for API Development.” At its most basic level, it provides a simple GUI interface for…

Microsoft Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and S consoles have a heavy emphasis on backward compatibility with previous Xbox consoles. They can run almost every Xbox One game—and that’s just the start. Here’s how backward compatibility works. Series X and S Embrace Backwards Compatibility Both Xbox Series consoles arrive with an impressive list of compatible titles,…

iFixit Well, it’s that time again—the next generation of gaming consoles are upon us, so our friends over at iFixit were kind enough to get their hands on one and tear it to pieces. This time the Xbox Series X is up, and there are some small surprises to be had, along with a giant…

Nanoleaf Not that long ago, Nanoleaf announced a more affordable (for the company anyway) take on its lighting products featuring a new smart bulb and LED strip. Now those products are here—or at least they’re at the Apple Store anyway. That’s where you’ll need to go to pick them up. In case you missed it,…

Apple Apple today introduced the new Mac Mini, the first desktop computer powered by the company’s custom M1 Apple Silicon SoC. With faster performance and improved thermals, Apple’s new Mac Mini outperforms most Windows laptops at its $699 price-point. Central to the new Mac Mini is its M1 SoC, an in-house chip that replaces the…

Apple After months of waiting, we finally know what the first Apple Mac computers to run on its own self-designed silicon will be: the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro 13″. The new laptops, simply called the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro 13″ with M1, use the new ARM-powered Apple Silicon chips without significantly changing the…

Wyze Between indoor and outdoor cameras, fitness bands and scales, smart home sensors, and even headphones, you might think Wyze has plenty in its portfolio already. But now the company wants to take over another part of your smart home, and this time it’s offering up an affordable $200 robot vacuum with tons of features.…

Asif Islam/Shutterstock.com Google’s Street View is an incredibly helpful tool, especially for those navigating in unfamiliar territory. It (literally) gives users a better picture of what an area on a map looks like. Now, in its latest test, Google is letting some users capture and upload Street View imagery without using one of the company’s…

Amazon Amazon Prime memberships come with a lot more than just free two-day shipping. The Prime Video streaming service is pretty popular, but you may not know Amazon has music streaming, too. We’ll show you how to start listening. What is Amazon Music? Amazon Music is actually comprised of four different subscriptions, each with various…

Epic Apple and Epic are not on friendly terms right now. After Epic decided to go around Apple’s payment system and offer alternative options in Fortnite, Apple kicked the company to the curb. Lawsuits are ongoing, with some wins and losses. But one piece of good news is, if you have V-Bucks through Apple, you won’t…

Google While this year’s Pixel phones are making headlines, last year’s are getting some attention of their own…but probably not the kind Google would like. Users of the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are reporting persistent problems with the phones’ face unlock feature. Android Police is tracking hundreds of users across Reddit, XDA, and…

If you’re struggling with back-to-back meetings all day, let Microsoft Outlook help by automatically changing the end time so you can take a short break. You can do this in either the Outlook client or the Outlook web app. A lot of settings in the Outlook desktop client will sync with the web app and…

George Dolgikh/Shutterstock.com The holidays are upon us, which means it’s also gift buying season. But no matter how many friends or family members you need gift ideas for, you don’t have to obliterate your wallet to make everyone happy. In fact, we’ve rounded up 20 of the best tech gifts that each cost $25 or…

Over the last 36 years, the Apple Macintosh has had three different CPU architectures, and it’s poised to potentially migrate to a fourth. As rumors about a switch to ARM swirl, let’s take a brief look at the history of CPU architectures on the Mac. Motorola 68 K (1984-1995) The Apple Macintosh (1984) was the…

stockfour/Shutterstock Winter is upon us, which means it’s time to layer up! Some people only need a little extra fabric, while others seem to never be able to get warm. If you’re looking for some fun gift ideas for that friend who’s always cold, check out this list! A Smart Beanie No, this beanie won’t…