The Xbox One Controller is a fantastic gamepad, and although Microsoft has only recently started bundled the drivers for it in Windows 10, there are drivers available for Windows 7 and 8 on their website. Mac users do not have an official driver, but there is an lightweight open source solution that works well. For all operating systems, the controller will only connect over the USB cable, not wirelessly, however Microsoft is releasing an adapter later this fall....

We’re fond of any app that will allow you to save a webpage to read later, and there are many ways to do it. If you use an Apple device, however, you don’t need anything other than Safari. RELATED: The Best Ways to Save Webpages to Read Later Safari already comes with its own read-it-later feature called Reading List, and it’s really handy, particularly if you use different devices within the Apple ecosystem....

Windows 11 lets you create custom arrangements of apps in different workspaces (called “Virtual Desktops”) that you can switch between quickly using the Task View button. Here’s how to use them. What Are Virtual Desktops? Typically, when we say “desktop” in Windows, we usually mean the special storage space located behind all windows, which is also a special type of folder. You can give this desktop a background image and store icons on it....

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra For $1,099.99 ($300 Off) Apple TV 4K 2021 For $129.99 ($49.01 Off) If you’re at all plugged into the Apple ecosystem, your home entertainment setup could use an Apple TV 4K 2021, now down to its lowest-ever price of $129.99 ($49.01 off). With this streaming box, you get access to your favorite content apps — like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Apple TV+, and more — all piped to your television in 4K HDR with Dolby Vision....

Our laptops allow us to be more mobile than ever before, but still always in search of convenient outlets to charge them. If you are in the middle of charging a laptop and need to move to a different outlet while it is still running, will it damage it? Today’s SuperUser Q&A post has the answer to a curious reader’s question. Today’s Question & Answer session comes to us courtesy of SuperUser—a subdivision of Stack Exchange, a community-driven grouping of Q&A web sites....

Check Twitter’s Status Page If you can’t access Twitter, you should first check the Twitter API Status page. If you see an “All Systems Operational” message at the top of the page, then the social media’s backend is working as normal. If there are issues with “standard endpoints” or “standard statuses/update endpoints” then you may have problems viewing tweets, trends, and user profiles. Problems viewing images and videos would fall under the “media endpoints” section....

Microsoft finally announced the release date for Windows 11. The company says the operating system will start rolling out on October 5, 2021, so we won’t have to wait too much longer to get our hand on a finalized version of the OS. It’s Just a Start Microsoft announced the Windows 11 release date in a blog post, and the company said it’ll be a gradual rollout. Microsoft said that “the free upgrade to Windows 11 will begin rolling out to eligible Windows 10 PCs and PCs that come pre-loaded with Windows 11 will start to become available for purchase....

Run this command from a terminal window: To test that it’s working, you can try to ssh into your own machine: Looks like it’s working! Naturally our ssh client doesn’t have the key for the server, since we just installed it. You can type yes to continue or just hit Ctrl-C to stop. The authenticity of host ‘localhost (127.0.0.1)’ can’t be established.RSA key fingerprint is 98:8a:b8:b2:9e:8a:84:e0:d4:08:27:fb:74:f0:de:d4.Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no)?...

Last week, we published a list of websites for sharing photos with friends and family. Of course, you can also share your photos by emailing them, but many email services impose a limit on the size of files you can send. Jumpshare Jumpshare lets you send files up to 250 MB with their free account, but if you upgrade to their paid plan you can send files of any size....

Aside from size and weight, adjustability is another important aspect of choosing a laptop stand. This simple but important feature will ensure you can set your device at the perfect level regardless of torso or table height. Some stands can even reach considerable heights, making them perfect as a standing desk replacement. Alongside adjustability is portability, as this will determine if you can easily move the stand between your home and workplace or take it on a journey....

Wendy’s New Phone If you want to get your hands on a Wendy’s phone, you’ll need to get lucky, as the company is giving the devices away in a contest. You’ll need to download the Wendy’s app, screenshot your favorite order (spicy nuggets FTW), and then tweet it with the hashtag #WendysPhone and #Contest. Unfortunately, you must live in Canada to enter. There will be a total of 20 phones given away over a 20-day span, so you can keep entering every day if the idea of Wendy’s phone tickles your fancy....

What Is a Raid in an MMORPG? In massively multiplayer online role-playing video games (MMORPGs), “raiding” is designed to only be completed by a large group of players working cooperatively. Dungeons and raids offer battle experience to level up your character and numerous other in-game rewards, from higher-level equipment to exclusive visual skins and in-game achievements. In short: Raids form an important part of the “end game” of massively multiplayer online games, giving high-level players challenging content designed for cooperative play in groups....

Attackers are trying to compromise your web browser and its plug-ins. “Malvertising,” using third-party ad networks to embed attacks in legitimate websites, is becoming increasingly popular. The real problem with malvertising isn’t ads — it’s vulnerable software on your system that could be compromised by just clicking a link to a malicious website. Even if all ads vanished from the web overnight, the core problem would remain. Editor’s Note: This site is obviously ad-supported, but we’re trying to inform people of a very real problem with zero-day drive-by attacks, and the popular solution doesn’t prevent the root cause....

What Is Microsoft Lists? Microsoft Lists offers organization and tracking features for you to stay organized, share and collaborate, and work efficiently using customizable lists. The new lightweight version of the app is intended for both individual users and small businesses. You can start with a blank list or template to track work and tasks, home inventory, schedules, trip planning, donations, itineraries, and more. This makes it a good tool for just about anyone or any project....

Windows 11 received a big graphical overhaul to File Explorer, the Taskbar, Start, and more. Yet it ships with the same old screensavers as Windows Vista, including some dating back to Windows 3.0. Why aren’t screensavers getting more attention? Obsolete But Still Necessary in Windows Screensavers originated in the CRT monitor era when a static image on your CRT could create a burn-in effect. This burn-in effect would permanently leave a residual image on your monitor....

What Are Nintendo Points? Nintendo Points are bonuses accrued by spending money on both physical and digital Nintendo titles. There are two different types of points: platinum points and gold points. You can see your totals of each by logging in to My Nintendo. Platinum points are earned as rewards without the need to purchase anything. This may include participating in a tournament, playing one of Nintendo’s mobile games, or providing feedback on titles you play....

Apple Watch includes plenty of Siri integration, and while it’s not as extensive as what you can do with Siri on the iPhone, it’s still plenty useful as it currently stands. You can activate Siri on the Watch by either pressing and holding the digital crown or turning your wrist toward you and saying, “Hey Siri”. Know that Siri doesn’t talk on the Watch, it’s all text, so you’ll have to read the results....

Be honest: you’re reading this instead of working, right? I’m thankful, because that’s how I make my living, but for your sake you should really try to focus. It’s too easy to quickly open Twitter or IM for “just one minute”, especially when they’re sitting open in the background. Quitter is a Mac app that can help. This free download automatically closes or hides applications after they sit idle for a certain amount of time, meaning you would see an oh-so-compelling icon for Twitter and other addictions every time you look at the dock....

Hard disks, USB drives, SD cards — anything with storage space must be partitioned. An unpartitioned drive can’t be used until it contains at least one partition, but a drive can contain multiple partitions. Partitioning isn’t something most users will need to bother with, but you may need to work with partitions when installing an operating system or setting up a new drive. What is a Partition? Many drives come with a single partition already set up, but all storage devices are just treated as a mass of unallocated, free space when they contain no partitions....

Whether you want access to video services not available in your country, get better prices on software, or just think the Internet looks finer when viewed through a secure tunnel, a VPN connection at the router level can solve all those problems and then some. What’s a VPN and Why Would I Want To Do This? There are a myriad of reasons you might want to use a VPN to route your Internet traffic to a location other than the one you’re actually using the Internet at....