DVR vs. NVR: What’s the difference?

You may not be sitting on your couch wondering if there’s any difference between DVRs and NVRs, but if you’re doing any research fora home security system, you may have seen these terms thrown around. They’re related to how surveillance systems record video. While the two methods aren’t that different, the cameras you buy will determine what system style you’ll get. Let’s go over what each offers, though, and see if there’s a superior technology....

July 27, 2025 · 4 min · 714 words · Marcus Gardner

Former CoD pro gets ripped & shatters 24-hour pull-up world record

Former CoD pro gets ripped & shatters 24-hour pull-up world record Doug ‘Censor’ Martin was a pro Call of Duty player for over a decade before deciding to throw in the towel in early 2024. And, while Censor’s always been in good shape, a renewed focus on fitness and charity as a motivator drove him to break the world record for doing the most pull-ups in 24 hours. What’s more, Censor’s been training to complete this challenge for well over a year....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 596 words · John Washington

Free Starlink Wi-Fi could be coming to a flight near you

The skies are about to get friendlier — and faster — for your Wi-Fi-enabled laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Hawaiian Airlines announced that it has inked a deal withSpaceX’s Starlinksatellite division to bring internet connectivity aboard flights. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Hawaiian Airlines and SpaceX revealed that travelers will get access to free in-flight Wi-Fi as part of the access. Starlink’s in-flight internet access would compete against services from Viasat and Intelsat’s Gogo service, both of which have been available on various airline partners over the years....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 547 words · Andrea Johnson

From TV tech to smart homes, Samsung’s Scott Cohen takes our questions

Each year at CES, a few surprise products and companies steal the show, rising from the crowd as TCLdid last year. Samsung is not one of those companies. Samsung is perhaps the biggest player of all at CES, and each year the tech giant — currently the sixth most valuable brand in the world, according to Samsung North America President/CEO Tim Baxter — brings some crazy stuff to bear in Las Vegas....

July 27, 2025 · 4 min · 767 words · Julie Molina

Google needs to figure out supply problems before the Pixel 6 launches

Google’s Pixel 6is launching in October, according to rumors. Unlike the company’s immediately-preceding Pixels, this one is said to be competitive with rivals like the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and the OnePlus 9 Pro on a pure hardware basis, with the software likely to be the deciding factor for customers. However, there’s an extra piece of the puzzle that’s been under-discussed. No matter how good the phone is, if you’re able to’t buy it, it makes no difference....

July 27, 2025 · 4 min · 769 words · Katherine Reeves

Halo desperately needs to be rebooted

2026 will mark the 25th anniversary of the Halo franchise, a milestone very few franchises hit without some major stumbles along the way. Halo is no exception here. The original title was the definition of a system seller for theoriginal Xbox, and was a massive leap in proving thatFPS gamescould work on consoles.Halo 2set the bar for online play, andHalo 3pushed things further with Forge and comprehensive gameplay recording and sharing....

July 27, 2025 · 4 min · 776 words · Ronald Benson

Hideo Kojima reveals why he “almost gave up” on making Death Stranding 2

Hideo Kojima reveals why he “almost gave up” on making Death Stranding 2 WhileDeath Stranding 2is now just days away, it turns out making the sequel was “the most difficult challenge” of Hideo Kojima’s career for a litany of reasons. The world was very different in 2019 when the first Death Stranding hit store shelves. It pre-dated the global pandemic and many other world-shaking events that we’ve since experienced. Trying to follow up on the debut title from Kojima’s own studio was no easy task....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Nicholas Garcia

Hogwarts Legacy 2: everything we know so far

It’s time to brush up on your spells, charms, and potion knowledge because your letter inviting you back to Hogwarts has just arrived.Hogwarts Legacywas a massive hit for WB that captured the spirit of the novels with a new story set years before the events of the books. After porting the game to all major platforms, it was only a matter of time before a sequel was announced. There are still many mysteries and secrets surrounding what we’re callingHogwarts Legacy 2,but we’ve cast a Revelio charm to uncover as many tidbits as possible....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · Alisha Shelton

How to change where screenshots are saved on a Mac

With theright keyboard shortcuts, takinga screenshot on a Macis very straightforward – although they don’t always save to the right location. Fortunately, there are a number of locations you can choose from and selecting from them is as quick and easy as taking a screenshot in the first place. Here’s how to choose where screenshots are savedon a Mac. What You Need Mac or MacBook How to change where screenshots are saved on a Mac The “Command + Shift + 5” method will open the full-screen capture panel on your Mac....

July 27, 2025 · 4 min · 693 words · Mr. Kyle Jackson DDS

How to jailbreak ChatGPT: get it to really do what you want

TheChatGPT chatbotcan do some amazing things, but it also has a number of safeguards put in place to limit its responses in certain areas. Mostly, this is to keep it from doing anything illegal, morally distasteful, or potentially harmful. However, if you have a legitimate reason to use ChatGPT beyond its protective barriers, you may get around some of these constraints by jailbreaking ChatGPT. Difficulty What You Need PC, laptop, or smartphone...

July 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1177 words · Scott Taylor

How to reset your Kindle Fire

Maybe you’re selling or giving away aKindle Fire. Maybe a kid or well-intentioned friend messed up your Kindle’s settings, or perhaps yourAmazonaccount was recently compromised. Whatever the reason, you need to know how to reset a Kindle Fire – and it’s easier to do than you might think. Difficulty What You Need Amazon account Amazon Kindle Fire Backing up and wiping a Kindle Fire isn’t for the faint of heart, though....

July 27, 2025 · 4 min · 810 words · Michael King

I tried 3 of Remnant 2’s classes and already have a clear favorite

When starting anew Soulslike game, I’m always faced with a make-or-break decision immediately: my class selection. There’s nothing worse than getting 20 hours into something like Elden Ring and realizing that the class I’ve chosen just doesn’t match my playstyle at all. So I’m glad that I’ve already sorted that out withRemnant 2, the upcoming sequel toRemnant: From the Ashes. I went hands-on with the shooter at this year’s Game Developers Conference, trying out three classes as I attempted to gun down an ultra-tough boss....

July 27, 2025 · 5 min · 948 words · Daniel Schultz

If Vikings: Valhalla Season 3 Follows History, This Will Happen To Its 3 Main Characters

Warning: potential spoilers for Vikings: Valhalla season 3. Summary Vikings: Valhallais coming to an end with its upcoming third season, and if it decides to be historically accurate, here’s what will happen to its three main characters: Leif Erikson (Sam Corlett), Freydís Eiríksdóttir (Frida Gustavsson), and Harald Sigurdsson (Leo Suter). The success of Michael Hirst’sVikingsTV show led to its expansion with a sequel TV series titledVikings: Valhalla, created by Jeb Stuart....

July 27, 2025 · 7 min · 1408 words · Maureen Gibson