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WhatsApp users may soon find it easier to share high-quality media as the messaging app is reportedly working on a feature to allow default HD uploads. While WhatsApp has gradually introduced support for high-resolution images and videos, users still need to manually toggle the HD option for each media file. However, a recent beta release for Android hints at a forthcoming change. WhatsApp's Feature EnhancementThe latest WhatsApp beta app, version 2.24.5.6, reveals a new option in the app's storage settings, reported…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Several years ago, when Marketa Burnett asked the young Black girls who were part of her research study to talk about what it meant first to be a girl and second a Black girl, they told her the two were indistinguishable. "They said they didn't know what it means to be just a girl because they don't have just girl…

Helldivers 2 marks the first time PlayStation Studios has launched a game on PC and consoles at the same time, and it’s not off to the best start. Helldivers 2 is very impressive from a visual and performance perspective, but crashing and matchmaking issues are currently souring the experience for some players. I’ve been playing the game a bit, and I’m here to run down the best settings for Helldivers 2 on PC that I’ve found. We’ll also talk a bit about performance overall, as well as the interesting upscaling…

Jon Martindale / DigitalTrends Enshrouded is off to a sterling start in 2024, having sold well over a million copies since its January launch. While I don’t know if it’s quite enough to fill the Valheim-shaped hole in my heart, it’s shaping up to be an attractive, approachable, and exciting open-world survival game. As it’s in Early Access, though, Enshrouded’s performance isn’t its best feature. It’s relatively well optimized and doesn’t run terribly, but even those of you running top-tier gaming PCs might want to…

Whether you’re looking to sell your Mac or reset it due to an intractable software problem, restoring your Mac to factory settings is a good way to spruce it up, clear off your personal information, and fix any lingering problems. Doing so will erase any content you’ve stored on it, so it’s vital you follow our guide and back up your Mac before getting started. That can save you a bunch of headaches down the line. The method you use to restore your Mac to factory settings depends on the version of macOS you are…

Being able to play a long RPG like Persona 3 Reload on a handheld device is, for many of us, an absolutely wonderful thing. But if you're trying to play Persona 3 Reload on Steam Deck with the default settings, you've likely encountered some severe performance issues that can slow the game to a crawl in certain scenes. Luckily, there's an easy way to dramatically improve the game's frame rate.If you pay close attention to the areas in which the frame rate tanks, you might have figured out what the problem…

Jon Martindale / DigitalTrends Palworld is the first game to blow up in 2024, and though it might have been dubbed a mere “Pokémon with guns” experience, there’s no denying its popularity. However, it is very, very early access, and the experience can be a little clunky. That early stage of development also means it’s not the best-optimized game out there, leading to occasional performance hiccups on even powerful hardware. So it’s important to know the best settings for Palworld so you can get the best performance…

For a while, Google has offered its Digital Wellbeing suite of tools to users. These tools allow you to use your digital devices more safely. Digital Wellbeing on a Nest device places restrictions on what kind of media people will hear. Well, thanks to a new update, more people in your household can adjust the Digital Wellbeing settings on your Nest Hub. Sometimes, it can be tough to keep an eye on the kind of content streaming through your Google Nest Hub. Sometimes, some unsavory lyrics or videos can come through among…

'CyberGuy': Don't take the bait Kurt Knutsson provides advice on how to identify safe email links and tips for safeguarding your email account against phishing attacks. Technology is integral to our everyday lives, and for individuals who require assistance with vision or hearing, smartphones like the iPhone can be incredibly beneficial. We've compiled useful tips for those with vision challenges or who could use enhanced hearing support.Before we dive in, if you’re an Android user, find out how to increase the font…

Tech giant Meta has just announced it will be imposing stricter message settings for minors on Instagram and Facebook. In a recent news post on its site, Meta talked about teen safety on its social media platforms. The new changes will promise to not only protect teens but also allow guardians more control. Unsolicited contact with minors on social media has been a societal plague for years. These new restrictions aim to combat this social contagion, as well as giving parents greater peace of mind. Meta’s proposed…