Math lessons from deepfakes of Drake, other celebrities on TikTok raise concerns about misinformation

Sisters Leanne and Natasha Manikavasagar are no strangers to seeing AI-generated content on TikTok. But an AI-generated deepfake video of Drake teaching trigonometry took them by surprise. “I was shocked,” said Natasha, a Grade 9 student in Brampton Ont.  “Drake looked kind of weird, like his mouth did not match … the way he was … Read more

Microsoft separates Teams and Office globally amid antitrust scrutiny

Exterior view of the Microsoft Times Square building in New York City on Jan. 29, 2023. Kena Betancur | Corbis News | Getty Images Microsoft will sell its chat and video app Teams separately from its Office product globally, the U.S. tech giant said on Monday, six months after it unbundled the two products in … Read more

How to record your screen in Windows 11

Recording your screen is an incredibly useful feature available on Windows 11. In a professional capacity, it allows you to capture your screen to highlight issues or show off a new workflow to your colleagues. You can also record a presentation that can be shared throughout the company. For gaming, it lets you record a … Read more

How to force quit on a Mac

Did an application decide to freeze on you? Getting the spinning beachball of death on MacOS? Or are things just running a bit too slow for your liking? Then you’ll need to know how to force quit on a Mac, allowing you to close out of unresponsive programs. Apple gives you a few different options … Read more

How to enable picture-in-picture for YouTube on your Mac

If you want to have a bit of music playing in the background or want to have your favorite YouTube video running in the corner of your screen, then the picture-in-picture YouTube feature needs to be on your radar. This allows you to turn your YouTube videos into a tiny pop-up window that can be … Read more

How to add and use text replacements on Mac

Think about the words and phrases on our computers that we type over and over again, without even thinking about it. Emails and site logins are just a few of these frequently keyed fields, but there are plenty others. Now what if we told you there was a neat shortcut on macOS that lets you … Read more

How to uninstall Windows 11 and rollback to Windows 10

Change is a constant in the world of technology, and operating systems are no exception. Windows 11, with its sleek interface and improved features, may have tempted you into upgrading to Windows 11. Yet, as with any change, there can be a multitude of reasons why you might want to revert to your previous OS … Read more

How to set up a VPN on an iPhone or iPad in 2024

Introducing a virtual private network (VPN) to your everyday web browsing is a smart move for a few reasons. For starters, it’s a great way to safeguard your user data when you’re surfing the internet. Because VPNs switch you to a different network and IP address, they’re terrific for accessing region-specific content. Have you been … Read more

How to adjust screen resolution in Windows 11 and older

You’re not actually stuck with the screen resolution setting your Windows PC came with. In addition to tons of other device personalization options, screen resolutions are customizable on Windows PCs. And adjusting the screen resolution on your Windows machine is easier than you think. All it takes is a quick trip to your Settings app … Read more