How to burn a CD in Windows 11

Burning a CD in 2024 isn’t quite as simple as it was when CD drives were in every desktop PC and laptop, but it’s still straightforward if you have the right equipment. With a CD burner to hand, you can burn CDs inWindows 11just as you could on older versions. Whether you want to make a data CD or a music CD, here’s how to burn them in a few quick steps....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Pamela Gonzalez

How to level grind in Final Fantasy XIV

With four expansions now under its belt,Final Fantasy XIVhas seen its level cap go from 50 all the way to 90 — unless you only have theFFXIV free trial. That’s a lot of levels to fight, chop, and craft your way through, but we have some essential tips for the hardcore or casual player who is in a rush to maximize gains and reach the cap fast. Difficulty Over the years,Final Fantasy XIVhas introduced a dizzying number of ways to gain EXP....

July 1, 2025 · 13 min · 2561 words · Joshua Johnson

How to unpackage drugs in Schedule 1

How to unpackage drugs in Schedule 1 Figuring out the right package is crucial inSchedule 1, but sometimes, mistakes happen, and you might need to unpackage products. Once you’ve identified acustomer, purchasedseedsto create thebest mixes, and are ready to head to the packaging station, you have one final task: selecting the correct package. However, there will be times when your overworked, sleep-deprived character (or you) inevitably chooses the wrong package for a batch....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · Margaret Garcia

I'm Sorry Vin, But Mistborn Era 2 Does 1 Thing Better Than The Original Trilogy

Summary I’m a huge fan of the originalMistborntrilogy, butthere’s no denying thatMistbornEra 2 does one thing betterthan Brandon Sanderson’s earlier series. When I first discoveredMistborn,I was drawn to the story for multiple reasons. Thefantasy series' unique magic systemand compelling social commentary were highlights that immediately drew me in. However, I also found Kelsier and Vin to be relatable and intriguing main characters. And as a woman who’s always looking for complex female leads in fantasy stories, Vin’s narrative was especially exciting to read....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 815 words · Alexis Taylor

If you love Animal Crossing, try this great new PC game next

Like millions of other people, I was briefly addicted toAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsin early 2020. Needing to play it for work and having little else to do, I dumped a lot of time into that Nintendo Switch game over the course of a couple of months in spring 2020. After losing a lot of bells in the game’s stalk market and getting frustrated by the slow cadence of updates, I bounced off the game hard and have had trouble returning to my island ever since....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 752 words · Aaron Morton

iOS 14 learns your charging habits to extend your AirPods’ lifespan

Apple has added a new feature (viaMacRumors) oniOS 14that will slow down how quickly your AirPods’ batteries age. Called Optimized Battery Charging, it will learn when and for how long you plug in your AirPods and halt the charging automatically when your AirPods reach 80%. When it’s nearly the time you typically unplug them, iOS will resume charging to bring them up to 100%. This will ensure your AirPods don’t sit at a full charge over an extended period of time which is known to be detrimental to the battery health of electronics....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Andrew Ruiz

JLab’s sweatproof wireless headphones are perfect for earbud-hating gym rats

When it comes to breaking a sweat while rocking out, we’re generally fans ofthe latest generation of true wireless in-ear headphones. That said, we frequently encounter those who can’t seem to find a pair of earbuds that seem to fit right, especially when they’re in the midst of a strenuous workout. This is a problem that JLab Audio looks to solve with its new Flex Sport over-ears. The new wireless model was explicitly designed with gym goers in mind, offering an extremely flexible headband and removable earpads that can actually be washed after a particularly sweaty workout....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Krystal Mitchell

Jujutsu Kaisen: Gojo’s Past Arc explained

Jujutsu Kaisen: Gojo’s Past Arc explained The highly awaited Season 2 of Jujutsu Kaisen finally makes its debut as it begins with Gojo’s Past Arc. The anime adaptation refers to the arc as Hidden Inventory / Premature Death Arc. Jujutsu KaisenSeason 2 will cover Gojo’s Past Arc as fans will see the younger versions of Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto during their school years. The arc explores their friendship and everything else that leads to Geto’s downfall....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 760 words · Cindy Watson

Kim Jong Un photo shows him cosied up to even more Apple hardware

When he isn’t hobnobbing with James Franco in fictional tales of debauchery, Kim Jong Un is apparently quite a fan of using his very own MacBook, as was pictured in a recent snap by the North Korean Central News Agency. Sitting happily aboard a luxurious jet, Un also has at his disposal several wired telephones, and an ashtray. Picked up by South Korean newspaperChosun, and tweeted our by Reuters’ North Korean correspondent,James Pearson, the image contains a very obvious MacBook, in a surprising show of support for foreign hardware from a man who heads a country that has spent many years decrying North America....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Dr. Deborah Walker

LG exits Blu-ray player production, but that doesn’t mean discs are dead

Asreported by FlatpanelsHD.com, it looks like LG is pulling out of the Blu-ray player market. Searching LG’s website will bring up individual pages for Blu-ray players, such as the UBK80 and BP350, but every selection is listed as “Discontinued.” In addition, theBlu-ray/DVD player landing pagenow gets redirected to the 4K TV landing page. Look, I’m not hear to deny that Blu-rays and DVDs have been on the decline for years. Best Buy’s decision to stop offering the physical discs, both in-store and online, at the beginning of the year was a strong indication of that fact....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 560 words · Michael White

LIFX brightens up smart lights with a flurry of announcements at CES 2020

LIFX set a new standard for smart lighting at CES 2020 with the announcement of multiple new products and partnerships. One of the main announcements is a completely revamped app that improves the look and function of LIFX bulbs. The redesigned app will launch in mid-January and include features like functional room images, easier scheduling, and a Discover tab to search out newfeatures of LIFX bulbs. Aside from the app, there are several new products....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Stephanie Ramirez

Ludwig’s Valorant team to play monthly showmatches “against the dopest teams”

Ludwig’s Valorant team to play monthly showmatches “against the dopest teams” Ludwig Ahgren announced on his stream that he is planning on hosting monthly showmatches with his Valorant squad, Moist x Shopify Rebellion, during the off-season against the biggest teams in the game. The Valorant esportsoff-season has seen a flurry of roster changesas teams prepare for the 2024 VCT season. Thetournament slate for the off-season, however, has not been as entertaining, and Valorant fans are hungry for bigger events featuring the best, or at least the most popular, teams....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · John Campbell

Netflix’s One Piece has the same problem as Harry Potter

Netflix’s One Piece has the same problem as Harry Potter Netflix’s One Piece Season 2 is currently under production, but it’s already facing the same problem as Harry Potter. Even five weeks after its premiere,Netflix’sOne Pieceis still among the top 10 in various countries. In Eiichiro Oda’s video message, the series was renewed for aSeason 2only two weeks after its debut. The One Piece mangaka also teased Chopper’s introduction, one of the favorite characters amonganimeand manga fans....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 578 words · William Hart