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Since I got my first pizza oven, I’ve been hooked. Call me a snob, but I can’t go back to oven cooking my pizzas now. You get a better tasting end result, and I can’t get enough. But one of my biggest gripes is an uneven cook, or the stone cooling down too quickly. Luckily, this new Ooni pizza oven is set to solve the problem. The big headline here? These ovens fix the age-old issue of hot spots and cold patches that turn your Margherita into a patchwork of charred crust and raw regret. Ooni’s new G2 Gas Technology…

OpenAI is giving ChatGPT Plus subscriptions away for a limited time, but only certain people will qualify for the offer. Still, if you’re part of the eligible group, you’ll be able to access ChatGPT Plus for the next two months. OpenAI Gives ChatGPT Plus Away for Free ChatGPT offers both free and paid tiers. The free tier will be all most people need. However, subscribing to ChatGPT Plus gets you a host of advantages, including higher limits on messaging, image generation, etc., access to deeper research and more reasoning models, access to newer language models, and opportunities to test new…

Amazon is unveiling a great new feature for fans who can’t get enough of Kindle book series. Recaps will give you a quick reminder of the storylines and character arcs of previous books. The New Kindle Recaps Feature Provides a Quick Refresher Andy Cormier / MakeUseOf Especially if it’s been a while since you’ve read the previous book in a series, the details of what happened might be a bit fuzzy. But Recaps can help fill in those blanks. Amazon explains more about how it works: Similar to the “Previously on…” segment before a TV show, Kindle’s new Recaps feature…

Feeling low on inspiration, I turned to ChatGPT for help planning a photoshoot. I usually stress about creative direction, but this time, I outsourced it… to an AI. How I Planned My Photoshoot With ChatGPT I asked ChatGPT to help me plan a photoshoot where I took pictures in my city. Rather than being general, I wanted to get tips for the exact outdoor conditions and time of year. Whenever I’ve asked ChatGPT to create something winter-related, it gets the weather completely wrong. Here is my prompt: Please plan a winter smartphone photoshoot for me in Copenhagen. It’s a bit…

Let’s cut straight to it — you want to know how to scan a QR code on either your iPhone or Android device. Luckily, you’re in the right place. From restaurant menus to ad campaigns and more, you’ll be scanning those little boxes in no time. And when you’re done brushing up on your QR code scanning skills, feel free to peruse some of our other articles, like the best cheap phones. Or don’t. It’s your call. How to scan a QR code on iPhone Good news! iPhones don’t require any extra apps or software to scan QR codes, as…

Looking for the best outdoor speakers? You’re in the right place. Summer mixes are made to be played alfresco, and any playlist can warm up winter days, which is where the best outdoor speakers come in. An outdoor speaker can pump up your jams – and keep the tunes coming, even when the weather doesn’t match your mood. From portable party starters to properly hefty stereos, the round-up below features our pick of the top outdoor speakers for every space and budget. Some can slip in a backpack, while others require more muscle to move. Size aside, each option in…

I have several streaming devices attached to my smart TV, meaning I have several remotes to control them. It was an inconvenience (especially as they all looked alike!). That was until I discovered this magical HDMI feature that let me do away with all my extra remotes and cut down to just one. What Is HDMI-CEC? Brady Meyers / MakeUseOf This magic feature that lets you control multiple gadgets with a single remote is called HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control). It lets your devices talk to each other via the HDMI cable. Unfortunately, HDMI-CEC is optional for manufacturers, so not all…

Nintendo Switch 2? Nintendo Switch 1.1, more like. During Nintendo Direct, Nintendo’s Wizard of Switchness (I’m pretty sure that was his actual job title) claimed the new console “isn’t simply an improved Nintendo Switch”. But it kind of is. As Nintendo reeled off a list of specs and features, my brain translated what was being said. We’re basically getting the original Switch, but a bit bigger and more powerful, with a few fancy new tricks by way of Joy-Cons that can pretend to be weird-looking mice, and a C button that unleashes the horrors of multiplayer voice chat. And you know…

​If you have ever wanted to watch Bridgerton on Netflix on your TV with Spanish voice dubbing and Korean subtitles, now you can. This is thanks to Netflix bringing its full list of available language options to the Netflix TV experience. The Netflix TV Experience Adds All the Languages Netflix is a global phenomenon. While the company is based in the United States, it’s available in 190 countries, and creates and streams content in multiple different languages. So, with that in mind, it’s no wonder that people want choices when it comes to the languages they apply to Netflix movies…

There is a new type of data you need to back up, and it’s not what you’re expecting: your AI chat history. Sure, AI chats are online, but like all online data, it could be removed without warning—and you’ll want to make sure you have a copy before that happens. The Importance of Backing Up AI Chat History Your AI chat history is more than just a record of previous conversations—it’s an evolving tool you can reference for future use. This is why it’s important to back up your chat history: Backing up AI chat history preserves valuable insights you…