I Loved the Original Mophie Juice Pack, but the iPhone Battery Case Era Is Over

A charging case for the iPhone 15 line of phones that offers roughly 50% more battery uptime. Price and Availability The Mophie Juice Pack for iPhone retails for $99.95no matter the phone size. I reviewed the iPhone 15 Pro Max model. Still, hopefully, Mophie will offer more colors to combat this if they continue the Juice Pack line. This case is sturdy, providing a hard shell that hugs the phone tightly....

July 30, 2024 · 2 min · 364 words · Brandon Joseph

I Put All My Online AI Tools in a Folder (Here’s Why You Should, Too)

Fortunately, there’s a simple way to keep your AI tools organized. What’s a Bookmark Folder, and How Do You Make One? An AI-dedicated bookmarks folder is a virtual AI toolbox that provides the perfect way to organize your AI tools. To add a folder to your bookmarks bar, first verify that the bar itself is visible. I currently have folders for text, image, and music AI tools. This way, I always have a few options at my fingertips, regardless of what I’m generating....

July 30, 2024 · 2 min · 220 words · Zachary Johnson

Long Gaming Sessions Gave Me Back Pain, Here's What I Changed

Something had to change, so here’s what I did. Was my keyboard situated in a way that forced me into an awkward posture? It was a small bit of discomfort, easily ignored or unnoticed with any distraction. It was easy enough to suss out that the sore spine situation was entirely my fault. There areplenty of affordable optionsthat promote better posture and reduce the pressure on your back. My old, oversized keyboard was causing me to reach in ways that strained my shoulders and upper back....

July 30, 2024 · 2 min · 369 words · John Bautista

Microsoft 365 Now Includes a VPN

Related Microsoft has quietly updated its Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions with a free perk. A splash screen in the Microsoft Defender app pitches the VPN as a privacy protection feature. Thankfully, this debate is unnecessary here because Microsoft is a trusted vendor. But most importantly, it cannot bypass geographic and regional-restricted content. To do so, you’ll need to use third-party VPNs such asNordVPNorClearVPN from Readdle. Actually, Defender’s VPN doesn’t protect traffic to and from streaming and social media apps....

July 30, 2024 · 1 min · 93 words · Luis Rivera

VR Isn't Just a Novelty, I Use It Every Day to Manage My Diabetes

It turns out, for me, a key tool is my Meta Quest 2 VR headset. The contents of this article don’t constitute medical advice. First as an IT professional, then as an academic, and today as a full-time professional writer. I tried thestanding deskthing for a while, but I just can’t be productive while standing up. I need to get the juices flowing somehow! Sydney Louw Butler / How-To Geek / Midjourney...

July 30, 2024 · 1 min · 74 words · Mary Sharp

Wikipedia’s Website Now Has a Dark Mode

Related Wikipedia has rolled out a dark mode for its desktop website. That’s right, no morebrute-force solutions to read Wikipedia comfortably in the dark! I’ve had this option for several weeks now, but some of my friends don’t. As is usual for software changes, Dark Mode is rolled out gradually, in stages. Check back later if you don’t see this option on Wikipedia’s desktop site. Logged-in users can access additional parameters to enable dark versions of Wikipedia’s Gadgets....

July 30, 2024 · 1 min · 104 words · Danielle Jacobs

You Can Now Try Kling’s AI Video Generation

There’s now a limited free tier and a $5 per month subscription that unlocks more features. The new three-tier subscription system promises users “free credits daily” simply by logging in. The platform uses credits as currency with users trading them to generate and manipulate video clips. It’s “a significant overall improvement in text-to-video and image-to-video generation compared to the Standard Mode.” The free tier is not going anywhere. it’s possible for you to still try the video generation software at no cost....

July 30, 2024 · 1 min · 86 words · Deborah Glenn

Apple Intelligence Is Now Available to Test

Its now available to try for the first time as a beta release. However, the image generation features and ChatGPT integration that were also shown off at WWDC are still missing. You cansign up for the Apple Beta Software Programfrom the companys website. This is mostly intended for app developers or people with spare devices.

July 29, 2024 · 1 min · 55 words · Pamela Obrien

How AI Got Me Back Into Creative Hobbies

Related Summary Many fear that AI might stifle human creativity. However, my personal journey with creative hobbies and AI tools tells a different story. I Always Fancied Myself a Creative Animated movies were a huge part of my early childhood. I, too, wanted to bring the worlds in my head out into the open. I wanted to tell people, Hey, I created something. Come take a look (or listen). I ended up zoning in on my passion for storytelling....

July 29, 2024 · 4 min · 786 words · Crystal Stewart

How to Watch Olympic Swimming in 2024

Are you one of them? More Americans watch swimming than any other event besides gymnastics. How Many Swimming Events are there in the Olympics? Swimming has been a part of the Olympic Games since the first Games in 1896. Swimming will air between July 27th and August 4th. it’s possible for you to find the full schedule on theofficial Olympics website. How Can I Watch Swimming at the Paris Olympics? Peacock is carrying every single event....

July 29, 2024 · 1 min · 138 words · John Hall

I Use Apple's Freeform App Daily, Here's How It Helps Organize My Life

The app hits a sweet spot for me in terms of functionality. Another great perk of Freeform is how well it has been integrated into the Apple ecosystem. Freeform boards are infinite, meaning you might zoom out endlessly and never run out of space. These could include a materials list, documentation, necessary software, project progress, and more. I love to crochet, and I quickly started filling up papers with my stitch counting....

July 29, 2024 · 2 min · 255 words · Jordan King

Is Your Work Labeled as AI-Generated? Here Are Your Options!

Imagine spending half a day on a project only to have your client label it AI-generated. While this can be frustrating, you have a few options to counteract their claim. Present these results to your client. If you have saved files of unfinished versions, share those too. If youre a writer, present the initial outline and mind map. Organizing sources for each section can further highlight your efforts. As you work, link to external sources in your content....

July 29, 2024 · 2 min · 351 words · Kayla Macdonald

I’ve Tried So Many VR Roller Coaster and Flight Simulators, and Here’s How I Avoid Getting Sick

Adjusting VR options to Reduce Motion Sickness Even regular video games can makesome people feel motion sickness. So it’s no surprise that VR can really turn up the nausea. First, ensure your headset is properly set up. For example, yourIPD(Interpupillary Distance) must be accurate. If it’s crucial that you wear glasses, consider getting special prescription lenses for your VR headset. Limiting the field of view can help reduce motion sickness....

July 29, 2024 · 2 min · 412 words · William Mcguire