Google Is Now Rolling Out End-to-End Encryption for (Some) Gmail Users
Gmail is one of—if not the—most popular email platform in the world. But it’s not the favorite for users who care about their privacy. Google doesn’t offer end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for basic Gmail users, instead opting for “Transport Layer Security” (TLS). This provides security in transit, but doesn’t help once the message reaches its destination. […]
Why You Can’t Trust ‘Runfluencers’
Running influencers are nothing new, but some of us plugged into the online running scene have noticed a shift lately. When I am drawn in by a caption that reads “my 5K race-day routine 🏃♀️ (full breakdown below)” only to discover that breakdown is sponsored by a major running app, I have to roll my […]
T-Mobile Will Give You a Free iPhone 17e Right Now, No Trade-In Necessary
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I traditionally have avoided tying my phone to a specific carrier, but I threw all my principles out the window when my local AT&T offered me a free iPhone 17 Pro if I switched, […]
Microsoft Is Removing Copilot Buttons From These Windows 11 Apps
Last month, Microsoft announced that it planned to remove “unnecessary” Copilot features in Windows 11. The news was a bit shocking to say the least: Microsoft has been one of the biggest proponents of generative AI, pushing the technology into as many corners of its apps and OS as possible—despite negative feedback from users. Now, […]
Why You Should Be Using Vertical Tabs in Your Browser
Every major browser puts a thin strip of tabs at the top of the window. It’s great, until you open dozens of tabs, and all you can really see are little website favicons. A better way exists—placing tabs vertically in a sidebar—but browsers have been resisting it for years. Arc was the first mainstream browser […]
You Can Finally Edit Your Instagram Comments, but There’s a Time Limit
It happens to the best of us: You write up a comment on an Instagram post, hit send, and, whoops, realize you made a glaring typo. What do you do? Do you delete the comment, retype it, and submit again, doubling the notifications the poster will receive? Leave it, and hope others will overlook your […]
You Should Be Using Reddit on Your RSS Reader
You may know that Reddit can be a treasure trove of useful information and opinion, and that RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a clean and straightforward way to keep up with what’s happening on the web—but you might not be aware that you can combine both Reddit and RSS in numerous ways. Reddit actually has […]
10 Hacks Every Threads User Should Know
I’ve been on Threads since it first launched in 2023, and throughout my experience, I’ve learned a few hacks to save time (and sanity) on the platform. If you’re a regular Threads user, you should try these methods to reduce unwanted content from your feed, speed up searches, and customize the app to your liking. […]
Zillow’s #1 Ranked Market is Ripe For Cash Flow—Should You Invest?
If Hartford, Connecticut, were a movie character, it would be Keyser Söze from The Usual Suspects. The once-unassuming city, known as the insurance capital of the world, has, for many […]
Airbnb Has Evolved—Here’s How Investors Should Keep Up
There has been a lot of conjecture about the short-term rental market recently. Many hosts have complained about oversaturation, while increased local restrictions have led many investors to revert to […]
These Entry-Level Soundcore Earbuds Are Under $40 Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Soundcore P31i earbuds are down to $36.98 (originally $59.99), which is about as low as they’ve been, according to price trackers. At this price, most earbuds stick to the basics, so it’s unusual […]
This Massive Hisense Mini-LED TV Is Almost 40% Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Hisense 85QD7QF Smart TV has dropped to $797.96 (originally $1,299.99) on Amazon—its lowest price yet, according to price trackers. That kind of discount makes an 85-inch screen feel a lot more attainable than […]
Meta’s New ‘Personal Superintelligence’ AI Is Coming to Its Smart Glasses
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Calling it a step towards “super intelligence,” Meta announced it is releasing Muse Spark, an overhauled and improved AI. This “natively multimodal reasoning model” goes way beyond a chatbot, and it will soon live in your glasses and your social feeds. It’s available now in […]
What Happened to Real Estate Investing?
What happened to real estate investing? From 2010 until 2022 everyone wanted to buy real estate. Fortunes were being made, cash flow was plentiful in many markets, and real estate […]
Google Discusses Page Weight, Average Mobile Homepage Size, and Googlebot File Limit Sizes
On the latest Search Off The Record Podcast, Martin Split and Gary Illyes discussed the growing page weight issue and how that impacts users and Googlebot crawling. This follows Google updating its documentation to clarify file size limits for Googlebot (and various versions of Googlebot).
