Author: Awais
If Ali Abdaal can’t think of a sufficiently intriguing thumbnail for his video ideas, he won’t even make the video.No matter how great the idea is, the YouTuber with 5 million subscribers revealed it’s not worth the effort of writing, recording, and editing a video if he doesn’t have a showstopper thumbnail for it — because no one is going to watch it. But wait: YouTube is a video platform, so how much can a static image contribute to your content success? Surely you can scrub to a still from your video in YouTube Studio, and you’re good to go?Turns out:…
The best uninterruptible battery backups keep your computers, routers, and other important electronics on and protected against data loss and surges. We’ve done the research and hands-on testing, and these are the best UPS battery backups for those unexpected power outages. Note: Prices are subject to change. Credit: APC / Lifewire TL;DR: The APC BR100MS2 is a high-capacity, well-rounded choice for most people. Why We Recommend It The APC BR1500MS2 is a powerful pure sinewave UPS system that delivers cleaner, more stable power for protecting high-end electronics. It combines 10 power outlets with surge protection (six with battery backup) and…
We are discontinuing the dark web report, which was meant to scan the dark web for your personal information. It will stop monitoring for new results on January 15, 2026 and its data will no longer be available from February 16, 2026. While the report offered general information, feedback showed that it did not provide helpful next steps. We’re making this change to instead focus on tools that give you more clear, actionable steps to protect your information online. We will continue to track and defend you from online threats, including the dark web, and build tools that help protect…
Waze is great for shaving minutes off your commute and avoiding those pesky speed traps, but it’s always been just a few steps behind Google Maps. One small feature that can be surprisingly helpful is traffic light icons along your route. Waze may finally be getting this feature, too. Waze appears to be testing out traffic light icons on the map while using the turn-by-turn navigation. This is a feature that’s been around for a while on Google Maps and Apple Maps, but has evaded Waze. As discovered by GeekTime, just like in Google Maps, the traffic light icons only…
Cabbage“I love that cabbage had its moment this year. It’s such an underrated vegetable and incredibly versatile. You can braise it, broil it, blanch it, or bake it and it always brings something different to the table.” —Aidan Owens, culinary director, Herb & Sea + Herb & Wood, Encinitas + San DiegoSavory Martinis“A highlight trend of 2025 was the rise of the ultra-savory martini. Love a martini, but a martini that is reminiscent of the Willy Wonka three-course bubblegum? Perfection. I want my martinis to taste like tomato or sour cream and onion or seaweed, ideally. And if they come…
What is AI content production?AI content production is the use of machine learning and Large Language Models (LLMs) to support content creation across text, images, and video. It includes AI tools like ChatGPT for writing, Adobe Firefly and Adobe Express for visual content, and SocialBee for captions and social media images.These tools are now part of everyday workflows for many content and marketing teams. They help reduce manual effort, speed up production, and support consistency across channels. When used with clear guidelines and human oversight, AI becomes a practical layer in modern content marketing and social media strategies rather than…
Nvidia has made a fortune supplying chips to companies working on artificial intelligence, but today the chipmaker took a step toward becoming a more serious model maker itself by releasing a series of cutting-edge open models, along with data and tools to help engineers use them.The move, which comes at a moment when AI companies like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic are developing increasingly capable chips of their own, could be a hedge against these firms veering away from Nvidia’s technology over time.Open models are already a crucial part of the AI ecosystem with many researchers and startups using them to…
The continuous advancements in display technology have significantly improved the picture quality in modern TVs. Display technologies like QLED, OLED, and QNED are great at providing a solid watching experience, but the Achilles’ heel of modern TVs is sound quality. Whether you buy a budget TV or a flagship model for a couple of thousand dollars from the likes of Samsung, Sony, or LG, you still won’t get the best sound. You can buy a soundbar or a home theater system to get better sound, but if you don’t have the budget for that right now, you can use the…
A parchment paper lid offers precise control over moisture and browning by creating a semipermeable barrier that evenly covers the food’s surface. The lid is easy to make, fits snugly inside the pot, and can be adjusted or removed during cooking to fine-tune the dish’s texture and flavor. They say you can’t have your cake and eat it, too. But when it comes to some either/ors, you really can. Take covered versus open pots: You can have the lid on, off, or both. Often, that third option is as simple as cracking the lid, but I’m also a big fan…
As marketing channels and touchpoints multiply rapidly, the way success is measured significantly impacts long-term growth and executive perception. Click-based attribution – across models like last-click, first-click, linear, and time-decay – remains the default. But as a standalone measurement strategy, it’s showing its age. Click metrics now carry disproportionate weight in executive dashboards, and that reliance introduces real limitations. Click-based models can still reveal valuable insights into digital engagement. However, when the C-suite bases major budget and strategy decisions solely on clicks, they risk overlooking critical aspects of the customer journey – often the very pieces that matter most. This…