How to boot into safe mode in Windows 10

Safe Mode is a way of opening up a limited version of Windows. Doing so allows you to get around bugs or avoid viruses while troubleshooting problems with your system, making it safer for you to work on issues affecting the core of your computer. On older systems, you may boot into Safe Mode by starting up your computer and pressing F8 when Windows first loads. However, Microsoft‘s latest iteration of Windows doesn’t follow this rule....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 805 words · Karen Sanchez

How to get a Starbucks Gold Card: Rewards app explained

How to get a Starbucks Gold Card: Rewards app explained The Starbucks Gold Card is one of the most wanted rewards cards among foodies and coffee-heads, but what is it, and how do you get one? You’ve probably heard ofStarbuckscustomers using their covered Gold Cards to rack up a whole load of savings on purchases. Some of these include a personalized, shiny gold card, free add-ins, and rewards. However, Starbucks’ rewards system has a reputation for being complicated – so we’re here to make it super easy to start saving bucks at Starbucks....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · John Randall

How to get infinite lives in Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Super Mario Bros. Wonderis a thrilling adventure for everyone’s favorite plumber, but while there’s plenty to do in this wondrous outing, most players should find that the game’s difficulty level isn’t too stressful overall. Nevertheless, getting a Game Over means losing some of your hard-earned flower coins, so you might still want to stock up on extra lives just to be safe. Of course, you may earn 1-ups by collecting 100 golden coins or buying them from Poplin Shops using your flower coins, but we’ve also got a cool infinite lives exploit you can use early in the game to make things even easier....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Kathryn Reyes

How to scan documents with your Samsung Galaxy A phone

Gone are the days when an external scanner was required to turn your paper documents into digital, shareable formats. Today, it’s easy to scan documents directly from your Samsung Galaxy A phone. Whether you’re the proud owner of Samsung’s latest midrangeGalaxy A53 5Gor A33 5G handsets, or own an olderA-series phonelike the A32 5G or A13, the steps for scanning a document are simple. Keep reading and we’ll show you how to scan documents with your Samsung Galaxy A phone....

July 7, 2025 · 5 min · 905 words · James Hart

I finally found a reason to love USB-C on the iPhone 15

A series of events and a carefree financial decision have led me to fall in love with a gadget I haven’t used for several years — and it all started the day Apple decided to leave the old Lightning connection behind and useUSB-C on the iPhone 15 seriesinstead. But to tell the story, I will have to go back even further in time first. Let me explain. A gadget I loved but had forgotten about That story begins not with the iPhone but with a digital-to-analog converter, or DAC....

July 7, 2025 · 5 min · 1019 words · Mr. Andrew Buchanan

I hope Rockstar makes us wait for Grand Theft Auto 6 Online

It is funny how quickly the mood aroundGrand Theft Auto 6shifted after gettingdelayed into 2026with a single trailer. No doubt this was a strategic play by Rockstar, and the result shows just how ferocious gamers’ appetite for theupcoming gamehas become. As a trailer, this felt like Rockstar finally turning the key on the marketing engine for what is shaping up to be the most important launch of the decade, but there’s been one major component missing from all the trailers and marketing material that will need to be addressed sooner or later....

July 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1099 words · Andrew Davis

Invincible Season 3 has skipped a shocking Amber story from the comics

Invincible Season 3 has skipped a shocking Amber story from the comics Invincible Season 3appears to be skipping a pivotal (and horrible) sub-plot from the comics involving Amber – and this is a good thing. When Amber was introduced in the first season ofInvincible, it was clear the series was taking a different approach than the comics, both in her appearance and personality. In Robert Kirkman’s original story, she’s still Mark’s first major love interest – but Amber is almost a completely different character....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 830 words · Paul Moon

Is Battlefield 2042 cross-platform?

Battlefield 2042is EA Dice’s most significant undertaking yet. With the power of current-generation consoles,Battlefield 2042throws players into 128-player matches across some of the biggest multiplayer maps we’ve ever seen. With such a massive player base, many wonder ifBattlefield 2042is cross-platform. Furthermore, isBattlefield 2042cross-gen? We know that PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players can’t make full use of everythingBattlefield 2042has to offer, but can PS5 and Xbox Series X players link up with their last-gen friends?...

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Tommy Simmons

JLab’s new earbuds are smaller than a dime, and it says $99 hearing aids are on the way

Ahead of next week’sCES 2023show in Las Vegas, JLab is giving us a sneak peek at what it will be showing to attendees. The company, which has a reputation for very affordable audio gear, is showing off its JBuds Mini, a $40 set ofwireless earbudsthat are tiny — 30% smaller than theJLab Go Air Pop, which were already remarkably small. They come in a charging case that’s designed to attach to a key ring, much like theSkullcandy Dime, and the entire package is no bigger than most wireless car keyfobs....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Jaime Stewart

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S review

“Why you may trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ Budget-friendly laptops are no longer painfully slow, unreliable computers. That’s been true for a few years. And now, they’re finally starting to look more premium too. Lenovo is one of the companies breaking the mold with its all-metal IdeaPad 530s....

July 7, 2025 · 11 min · 2217 words · Brad Hancock

Loki’s presidential variant & the Vote Loki campaign explained

Loki’s presidential variant & the Vote Loki campaign explained One of the more memorable Loki variants appeared to be the President of his earth, calling back to a satirical comic storyline that tied into the 2016 election. One of the more memorable non-alligator variants of Loki’s first season had a more presidential demeanor. The President Loki variant, so named for the massive button on his jacket, appears inLoki Season 1, Episode 4....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 571 words · Daniel Price

LoL devs defend bizarre Twitch interaction making champs ult completely useless

LoL devs defend bizarre Twitch interaction making champs ult completely useless The League of Legends development team has defended a bizarre interaction with Twitch’s ultimate ability that renders it completely useless. League of Legendsis a huge game with over 140 champions available each with multiple unique abilities. Because of the sheer amount of variance, the game has become increasingly complex, and players need to know how each champion interacts with one another based on their abilities....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Anna Heath

Look out, Alexa — Google Assistant is new and improved and ready to go

All hail the ongoing battle of the virtual assistants. After all, the more that Amazon, Google, and Apple compete with their respective artificial intelligence tools, the easier your life becomes. Now, Googledebutedthe latest and greatest iteration ofGoogle Assistant, which is built into the entire Google Home family. Thanks to a few new features, you will be better equipped to find answers to your most pressing questions, tackle the most challenging of days, enjoy the best of entertainment, and take full control of your smart home....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Danielle Brown