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The first Android 17 beta is here, giving us a preview of the next major Android release. Here's how to install it on your ...

To run an old app or game on Windows 11, use your operating system's built-in compatibility mode. To use compatibility mode, right-click your app or game, click "Properties," open the "Compatibility" ...

In a break from the past, Apple these days offers non-developers the opportunity to download beta software updates on their iPhones for free. Keep reading to learn how it's done. Before iOS 17 was ...

It's not a big update, but you can install it now.

Many tools claim to download videos in HD, but most have terrible interfaces, hidden settings, low-resolution download results, malicious intent, or outrageous activation charges. Luckily, 4K Video ...

Apple's iOS 26 beta release is just around the corner. With the company unveiling the new software update during the WWDC 2025 keynote, Cupertino is expected to introduce the biggest revamp to its ...

Updating the system software on your PlayStation 5 is essential for accessing new features and maintaining a smooth gaming experience. Each update from Sony not only enhances the stability of the ...

Apple's latest developer beta adds AI-generated Apple Music playlists and early testing for encrypted RCS messaging.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. With everything you can do on today’s gadgets, installing ...

A lot of video these days is distributed by streaming, which means that viewers need a persistent internet connection. Streaming has its advantages – among other things it removes the need to store ...