How to Mount Remote Internet Volumes to Use in Mac's Finder

Why Bother Doing This? you’re free to circumvent both of these using macFUSE and SSHFS. For example, I run my personal website off of an AWS EC2 instance of Ubuntu Server. By nature, Ubuntu Server runs headless (without a graphic interface). To install macFUSE, first visit themacFUSE GitHub repository. After installation, you may need to enable system extensions in System controls> Security & Privacy. macFUSE is essential for enabling the other prerequisite for configuration, SSHFS....

August 6, 2024 · 1 min · 162 words · Corey Sullivan

Instagram Shopping Is Legit, but Look for These 7 Red Flags First

However, like any platform, it has its share of scammy shops looking to deceive unsuspecting buyers. If you plan to shop on Instagram, you should always watch for some red flags. How Does Instagram Protect Shoppers? Instagram has robust Purchase Protection Policies to protect shoppers, but not every purchase is eligible for this protection. To qualify for a refund, you must complete your payment using on-site checkout on Facebook or Instagram....

August 6, 2024 · 2 min · 334 words · Heather Sims

Need a New iPad Stylus? Don't Sleep On the ZAGG Pro Stylus 2

Related Looking for a new iPad stylus, but don’t want to pay Apple Pencil prices? TheZAGG Pro Stylus 2is available for under $50, and it may be just what you need. A stylus feels like a near-essentialiPad accessory. The problem is that the defacto iPad stylus, the Apple Pencil, is expensive. In that case, it’s better to look into third-party styluses for your iPad. We recommend theZAGG Pro Stylus 2, and it’s currently on sale for under $50....

August 6, 2024 · 1 min · 209 words · Yolanda Meyers

Nest's New Smart Learning Thermostat Is Powered by Gemini

The “Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)” is a marked design departure from its predecessor. With the new model,you’ll set a schedule for how you want your home heated and cooled. The thermostat doesn’t just respond to your habits, it also pays attention to the weather outside. The new thermostat will even keep tabs on your home’s HVAC system. It will be available in Canada on August 20 and retail for $380....

August 6, 2024 · 1 min · 83 words · Elizabeth Davis

Proton VPN's Stealth Protocol Arrives on Windows

A VPN masks your web activity by routing your traffic through a remote, encrypted server. This isn’t a problem in the United States or other countries where VPNs are legal. Proton VPN’sStealth protocolis designed to protect users who face internet censorship. This may help users stay discreet while using Proton VPN in public. Proton also notes that VPN signups have grown by 4,000% in Venezuela and 3,500% in Bangladesh. This is due to the former’s “deeply flawed” election and the latter’sviolent responseto student-led protests....

August 6, 2024 · 1 min · 112 words · Karen Garcia

TiVO TVs Are Coming to the US Next Spring

TiVo’s service has evolved extensively since the debut of its set-top DVR technology in 1999. TiVo

August 6, 2024 · 1 min · 16 words · Amber Graves

Ultimate Ears Everboom Review: Big (Enough) Sound With Some Neat Features

The Everboom portable Bluetooth speaker has a 360-degree sound with customizable EQ. Keep the party going with 20 hours of battery life. Price and Availability The UE Everboom is available now and retails for $249. Jerome Thomas / How-To Geek It’s one of many “boom” speakers in the company’s lineup. It comes with a USB cable and a carabiner clip in the box. Rather, this music maker tries to differentiate itself based on a few of its finer details....

August 6, 2024 · 3 min · 462 words · Nicole Cunningham

9 Reasons I Use Microsoft Edge (And Why You Should Too)

I use it daily for work and personal browsing, and I can’t see that changing anytime soon. What’s more, Microsoft Edge continues to improve, with new features and security protections. But the sidebar can do more than that. The sidebar will then appear instantly on the right side of your Edge surfing app window. The feature I use the most is the search function. Equally useful is accessing my Microsoft 365 files without opening the apps....

August 5, 2024 · 2 min · 274 words · Daniel Vance

How I Use Microsoft Word as a Bullet Journal to Achieve My Goals

Turning a Word document into a bullet journal works perfectly if you normally have your laptop or tablet handy. If you struggle to keep a bullet journal on paper, you might like a digital version better. Its a daily planner, powerfulto-do list, daily log, and tracker all rolled into a single journal. It’s designed for quickly capturing notes and planning that keeps you mindful of your goals. Neat boxes and fancy lines look pretty, but theyre just as impractical....

August 5, 2024 · 4 min · 738 words · Kelly Bean

Microsoft Excel Now Has More Copilot Magic

This can simplify your complicated spreadsheets and deepen your understanding of the underlying data. AI prompts can be especially useful in unearthing data connections. Leveraging artificial intelligence in spreadsheets can be a powerful data analysis tool. And for those who aren’t good at math and formulas, the feature could be indispensable. Highlighting specific cells, rows, and columns goes hand in hand with AI-assisted conditional formatting. Another AI feature lets you ask Copilot for a formula that summarizes column data into one cell....

August 5, 2024 · 1 min · 141 words · Suzanne Delacruz

Microsoft Outlook Speeds up Email Writing With Copilot

you’re free to also start a new email thread from scratch using Copilot. Despite its handiness, thisnew feature should be approached with caution. Copilot’s capabilities aren’t limited to drafting emails. Microsoft

August 5, 2024 · 1 min · 31 words · Christopher Brooks

OpenAI Won’t Release a ChatGPT Detector

However, it’s unclear if that will ever actually happen. OepanAIs text-watermarking method can detect text produced by ChatGPT with a 99.9% certainty. Now, OpenAI claims its tool is resistant to tampering, such as paraphrasing. OpenAI is concerned that it might lose users if the detection feature went live. Earlier, the company released a tool to catch images created with DALL-E 3. Its rival Google is testing a text watermarking tool for Gemini AI, dubbed SynthID....

August 5, 2024 · 1 min · 109 words · Edwin Anderson

The 6 Best Tools in Windows 11 To Help With Remote Work Productivity

But what exactly does Windows 11 offer to us professionals who want to ensure we actually get work done? Let’s take a look. A focus session uses theWindows 11 built-in Pomodoro Timerto ensure that you remain dedicated throughout the particular period. There are other Pomodoro Timers out there, and I even used one in Windows 10. Having one built into Windows 11 is a plus, however. Focus Sessionsinclude the “do not disturb” mode from Windows 10’s focus assist mode....

August 5, 2024 · 2 min · 304 words · Richard Robinson