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Humankind, Amplitude’s take on the historical 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) formula, is finally here. While not a direct successor to the Sid Meier’s Civilization series, it holds many of the same basics, while also instituting new systems for players to come to terms with. It’s a solid mix of strategy components that lays a good foundation to build off, should Amplitude decide to expand it in the future....

The incredible people who run these channels know how to make learning fun. Take a look at the following list of top science and education channels that make you want to learn as much as possible while keeping you entertained. His videos can be enjoyed by just about everyone and never lack in thought-provoking details. Michael knows how to break down the most complex topics and ideas in an intriguing way so everyone can understand....

Instagram allows users to hide inappropriate comments by filtering out certain customizable keywords. To use this feature, tap your profile, then tap the Menu (three lines) at the top right. Tap Settings > Privacy > Comments, then toggle on Manual Filter to set specific words and phrases to be blocked. You can also use the Hidden Words feature to filter specific words, phrases, and emojis from your direct messages. To use it, go to Settings > Privacy > Hidden Words and then select Add to List to designate which things to flag....

Some things regular Android users may want to do with their Android may seem too complicated. Even something as simple as transferring files to or from your phone requires more steps than it should. With Minimal ADB and Fastboot, you can do things like transfer files, find the serial number, or even take a full backup of your phone with just a single, simple command. Setting up Minimal ADB and Fastboot Minimal ADB and Fastboot is available for Windows, MacOS, and Linux....

This app is free but requires a cable subscription with a participating service provider. You can use the app to share video clips and discuss episodes on Facebook and Twitter while you watch. This app is free but requires a cable subscription with a participating service provider. Download movies and TV shows over a Wi-Fi or cellular connection to watch wherever you go. This app is free. This app is free but requires a cable subscription with a participating service provider....

Below are the resources you need to do all sorts of things to a PDF: read it, make your own, edit the text or images, sign the PDF, convert it, add a password, and more. You might want to open a PDF file online if you’re looking through several PDFs and you don’t want to download each of them. A really quick way to open a PDF file online is with the free PDF viewer from Softgateon....

How to View Full Email Headers in Gmail To display a message’s full email headers in Gmail: In the original message view, Gmail offers two links—one to download the email as an .EML file (a plain-text format that many email programs can read) and another to copy the message to the clipboard. In both cases, what gets clipped or downloaded is the actual message content, which appears in the lower pane....

The Acer Predator X38 is a joy to use. It’s so good, in fact, that I suspect I might have subconsciously dragged my feet when reviewing this ultrawide monitor so I could use it a little longer. If that’s not an endorsement, I don’t know what is. The Acer Predator X38 checks just about every important box on my dream monitor list. It’s 37.5 inches of immersive, curved (but not-too-too curved) display real estate at a resolution just shy of 4K....

The tech giant has introduced a new Apple Watch Pride band every year since 2016 in support of Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community. The latest Pride Edition Braided Solo Loop includes more colors than just the rainbow stripes, which Apple said represents “the diverse and multiracial activists” that “have been at the heart of this community from the start.” Apple said the black and brown colors in the new band symbolize Black and Latinx communities, and those who have passed away from or are living with HIV/AIDS....

Computer Science researchers from the University of Birmingham and the University of Surrey have released a report on the new cocktail of flaws on GitLab. Their research indicates that it’s possible for someone to generate fraudulent payments, even if the iPhone is locked. The risk comes from the mix of Apple Pay’s Express Transit (aka Express Travel) and Visa’s credit card system, meaning other credit card brands and payment methods are unaffected....

The new News Partner Program offers publishers the following deal: If you “maintain a robust Apple News channel,” then Apple will halve its cut of your in-app subscription sales. Right now, Apple is under pressure to reduce the rent it seeks for letting publishers and developers sell stuff for its platforms, with various antitrust investigations slowly lumbering into action. At the same time, Apple News is the laggard of Apple services, and could do with a boost....

There’s been much scrutiny surrounding the iPhone 13’s tendency to disable FaceID when a third party replaces the screen. So much so that it seems Apple has come around on the idea, saying that a fix is planned for some point in the future. According to The Register, Apple has stated that it will update iOS so the iPhone 13’s screen can be replaced without the risk of a FaceID lock-out....

What Is SharePlay? Unlike the similarly named AirPlay, which lets you send content or share your screen from one Apple device to another (like playing a movie on your MacBook but watching it on your TV), SharePlay is about bringing media into a FaceTime call you have in progress. You can do three main things with SharePlay: Listen to tracks from Apple Music.Watch a movie or TV show from a compatible app....

Apply Categories Automatically With Rules in Outlook.com To set up a filter in Outlook.com to add categories automatically to incoming messages automatically: Remove an Existing Outlook.Com Rule If you want to remove any of the category rules you’ve created, go to the Rules list (Settings > Mail > Rules) and select Delete rule (the trash can icon) to remove the rule from the list. Apply Categories Automatically with Rules Using the Outlook Desktop App You can also add categories automatically to incoming emails in the Outlook desktop app as well....

Do Projectors Work for Gaming? Yes, providing you buy the right projector for the job. A regular basic projector won’t be good enough for gaming. You need to consider some key things before you buy a gaming projector. It’s not as simple a purchase as buying a TV and plugging it in. A projector is an investment. A cheap TV will display games reasonably well, but a cheap projector often looks relatively poor when dealing with fast-moving scenes such as action-packed moments in games....

Here are some of the best visual voicemail apps for iPhone and Android. Much like a Swiss Army Knife, YouMail has a surprisingly massive variety of optional features, like robocall blocking, personalized voicemail greetings, and conference calling. YouMail is free to download, but some features require a paid subscription plan. Download For: Google Voice gives you a dedicated, free phone number you can set to ring (or not) on any device you choose....

Unveiled on Thursday, the two new sets of headphones look to offer quality design and build off the comfort and audio quality that Beyerdynamic says it has become known for in the past. Complete with a new STELLAR.45 driver, both Pro X headphone sets offer a nice upgrade for users who want to monitor their audio more efficiently. Beyerdynamic says the DT 700 Pro X headphones offer a closed-back experience, designed to be used for production in the home studio or when on the go with a laptop, tablet, or smartphone....

There are good arguments for both, but it really comes down to preference. Here we cover some of the pros and cons and details of each to help you decide how to get your music. Digital Media Stores If you prefer to build up and own a physical music collection—like in the good old days when you would go to a record store and buy a CD or vinyl record—then maybe you’d also prefer to use a online digital media store....

How to Calibrate Your Newer MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air Battery Apple’s newer MacBooks and MacBook Pros don’t have to go through the same calibration process as older iterations. Allow the MacBook to discharge completely and power off. Then, plug in the power cable and charge the battery to 100 percent. During this time, macOS automatically calibrates the battery. How to Calibrate Your Older MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air Battery To calibrate an older MacBook:...

The popular meditation app announced the new subscription plan on Monday. The new premium family plan allows for a total of six premium accounts (or you and five others) for $99.99 a year. Each member will still have a separate account login, and everything from session histories to check-ins will still be private to each individual in the plan. The premium family plan will allow you and whoever you choose to experience the premium features of the Calm app, which includes things like calming nature sounds, lullabies, and sleep stories, guided meditations, gratitude and mood check-ins, and more....