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YouTube is launching a more affordable subscription that lets you watch videos and podcasts without ads. However, this does not include music videos, but this likely won’t be a problem if you already have a different music subscription like Spotify. YouTube Will Launch a More Affordable Premium Lite Plan YouTube has been experimenting with a more affordable Premium Lite plan, and it seems that it’s finally ready to deploy it. According to a Bloomberg report, the video hosting platform will soon launch the cheaper plan in the U.S., Australia, Germany, and Thailand, and that it’s made for users who primarily…
Hoarding documents or rendering endless video: the best portable SSDs give your workflow some much-needed breathing space. And if you’re in the market for a storage expansion, this is the list you need. From pocket-friendly plug-ins to rugged drives that can withstand some serious fieldwork, the round-up below features our pick of the best portable SSDs for every user. Whether you need somewhere to stash gigabytes of game files or terabytes of 4K footage, we’ve picked out a cache of external drives for different needs and budgets. If you’re not sure where to begin, you’ll also find some useful tips…
If you’re struggling to retain what you studied, you’re not alone. I experimented with spaced repetition using ChatGPT Tasks to combat my unreliable memory. Rather than using a different app, I rely on ChatGPT to set reminders and generate quizzes—making learning easier. What Are ChatGPT Tasks? ChatGPT Tasks is an AI-driven productivity feature within the chatbot that integrates scheduling and reminders directly into your workflow. With it, you can turn prompts and conversations into actionable tasks without switching to another reminder app. For example, you can ask ChatGPT to remind you to review a chapter regularly. This makes it an…
We’ve all panicked over a missing TV remote, only to find it buried deep in the sofa minutes later. Losing a remote is easy, but it’s much harder to lose a phone. That’s why I turned my old phone into a remote control! Using Third-Party Apps to Control Basic Functions I’ve been using third-party apps to navigate my TV for so long that I can’t remember the last time I picked up the remote. Whether you have an Android phone or iPhone, there are plenty of apps available that let you control your smart TV—as long as both your device…
Amazon is discontinuing a feature that lets you download your purchased eBooks to your computer and transfer them to your Kindle via a USB connection. Although few people take advantage of this, it still awful that we’re losing one of the ways we can download our content. Amazon Will No Longer Let You Download Your eBooks to Your PC Amazon did not make any official announcement about this on its support pages, but if you try downloading your purchased books from Amazon using your PC’s browser, a warning says that the “Download & Transfer via USB” option will no longer…
Allured by the promise of lower monthly prices, I tried to buy a YouTube Premium membership using my VPN connection in 2024. However, this massively backfired. I could purchase a subscription in the end, but not for the lower initial cost. What Happened When I Tried Buying a Subscription for Cheaper? I tried using a VPN to buy a subscription in a different country since I live in Denmark, which has one of the world’s most expensive YouTube Premium membership prices. This is partially because of the high cost of living in general, but also due to a heavy 25%…
Quick Links How ChatGPT Screen Sharing Works How ChatGPT Screen Share Boosts My Productivity Ever wanted ChatGPT to guide you through a task without going back and forth with text? ChatGPT’s screen-sharing feature lets you do just that and have the AI chatbot assist you in real-time on any project. How ChatGPT Screen Sharing Works To get started with ChatGPT’s screen-sharing feature, you’ll need a ChatGPT Plus subscription—currently available for $20 monthly. ChatGPT’s screen-sharing feature is exclusively accessible through the ChatGPT mobile app, so make sure you have it installed on your device. Download: ChatGPT for Android | iOS (Free,…
With plenty of security cameras to pick from, how do you decide which one to go with? This is even more the case when you’re looking at the budget end, as features start to be left behind. But Ring’s new outdoor security cam offers its highest quality video for a pretty low price. The 2K video resolution is a step up from previous Ring cameras. This means more detail, better clarity, and, crucially, fewer grainy moments. The camera also comes with Low-Light Sight technology so it can see in the dark without making everything look like a horror film. No need for…
Apple’s decision to ditch the proprietary Lightning adaptor from its smartphones was a huge decision – but as you’ll hear, it had no choice but to move to USB-C. Virtually every new smartphone sold worldwide now uses the same charging cable. Apple started to use USB-C with the iPhone 15, catching up with the company’s iPads and Macs which have all been USB-C for some time (NB the Mac may have a proprietary cable as standard, but it can still be charged with a standard USB-C one, too). It’s actually great for consumers and good for the planet, as it…
The new iPhone 16 line-up was unveiled in September 2024, with the budget iPhone 16e arriving in February 2025. Each new iPhone model can usually be relied on to carve a spot near the top of any best smartphones list, and this year’s models have made meaningful improvements over their predecessors – but how do they compare against each other? We’ve had our hands on the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max (though not the iPhone 16e just yet), so are pretty comfortable in recommending what’s best. There’s plenty to pore over from…