How Do You Scan A QR Code That's Already On Your Phone's Screen? It's Surprisingly Easy

Scanning QR codes is easy when they're located on ads or the TV. To do so when the code is already on your phone's screen, ...
XDA Developers on MSN

PowerToys can now control my monitor's brightness, and Windows still can't

My external monitor used to need clunky buttons for brightness. PowerToys puts the slider in Windows right where it should be ...
The Guardian

‘Magical’ objects from iron age hoard found in UK go on display

Exhibition of Melsonby hoard in York challenges ideas about life in northern Britain 2,000 years ago Iron age objects that tell a dramatic story of female power and that dispel the myth that northern ...
TechCrunch

Samsung shows off new display tech that adds a privacy screen to apps and notifications

At Samsung’s Galaxy S26 live event on Wednesday, the company introduced a new display technology that allows users to turn on a privacy mode and prevent so-called “shoulder surfing” on a per-app basis ...
techtimes

Master Your Dual Monitor Setup: Step-by-Step Guide to Connect Two Monitors and Extend Your Screen Using Computer Display Settings

Setting up a dual monitor system to extend your screen and optimize computer display settings for a more productive and efficient workspace. Pixabay, DaveMeier Setting up two monitors on a single ...
Thurrott

Microsoft Starts Rolling Out Redesigned Start Menu to All Windows 11 Users

Microsoft has just released the November 2025 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11, which bring a redesigned Start Menu and a couple of other new features to the versions 25H2 and 24H2 of the OS.
AppleInsider

iOS 26: How to customize the iPhone's Lock Screen clock

Apple added a ton of features and tweaks with iOS 26, including to the iPhone's Lock Screen. Here's how to customize your iPhone's clock, including its size. The clock might be one of the most-used ...
Psychology Today

10 Strategies Teenagers Will Follow to Limit Screen Time

The powerful, compelling nature of screen time is with us 24/7. For the 70 percent of people who always have their cell phone within arm's reach, this is literally true. It’s hard enough for adults to ...
Thurrott

Microsoft Issues Week D Preview Updates for Windows 11

Microsoft today issued the Week D preview updates for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, giving us a peek at what to expect in the November Patch Tuesday updates. In both cases, you are downloading ...
Android

Google Pixels to Get Smart Always-On Display for Huge Battery Gains

Google is developing a smart upgrade for the Pixel Always-On Display (AOD), according to new code. This feature will automatically power down the display when the phone detects inactivity, such as ...
PC World

Your OLED display’s worst enemy: burn-in. Here’s how to fight back

Screens with OLED panels are increasingly being used in laptops and PC monitors. The reason: The prices for OLEDs have fallen, and this is likely to continue in the future. A laptop with an OLED ...