Nova Launcher can be customized to do just about anything, but that can get overwhelming. If you’re primarily interested in getting a Pixel-esque experience, you should normally spend all day tweaking everyday settings like dock padding and drop shadow placement. Well, we already did that for you. By downloading a simple Nova backup file, you can turn your home screen …

We show you how to set default apps on your iPhone or iPad. Óscar Gutiérrez / CNET One of the proudest bragging rights Android owners have used against it iPhone Owners have had the option over the years to change the default apps their phones use. Well, that and the ability to completely customize their home screen. With the release …

Keeping up with the ins and outs of stimulus controls is difficult. We are here to help. Angela Lang / CNET There will be one third stimulus check for $ 1,400 or $ 2,000, when is the new payment is coming and how can qualifications change? You can calculate how much incentive money would you get? If you missing a …

LG, SAMSUNG, TCL The next generation of game consoles comes with incredibly impressive specs, and with specs like that comes the compulsion to upgrade your TV, of course. Both the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5 offer some impressive features that only newer TVs fully support, so let’s take a look at what they need and which TVs can …

Using a feature called Back Tap on iPhone 8 or later with iOS 14 or later, you can configure your iPhone to play or pause your music by tapping the back of your phone two or three times. Here’s how to set it up. Part 1: Create the play / pause shortcut To play or pause music with a tap, …

Andrew Hoyle / CNET Apple’s iPhones ($ 599 at Apple) have always been impressed with their camera skills and the latest iPhone 12 line-up ($ 829 at Amazon) and 12 Pro ($ 999 at Amazon) are no exception. But it’s the 12 Pro Max that sits on top, with a larger camera sensor and a variety of upgrades, making it …

Andrew Hoyle / CNET Apple’s iPhones ($ 599 at Apple) have always been impressed with their camera skills and the latest iPhone 12 line-up ($ 829 at Amazon) and 12 Pro ($ 999 at Amazon) are no exception. But it’s the 12 Pro Max that sits on top, with a larger camera sensor and a variety of upgrades, making it …

Water Vicente Is there a topic that you do not understand and that you would like to explain as simply as possible? You may want to use the acronym ELI5. Here’s what it means and how you can use it to get a helpful explanation. “Explain like I’m 5” ELI5 stands for “explain as if I am 5.” When people …

If you didn’t get your stimulus money, now your taxes become more important than ever. Angela Lang / CNET Paying close attention to your tax situation is sound advice in every tax season. But especially this year – with second stimulus controls still owed millions and one future third stimulus check in the making – even if you don’t normally …

Without this information, you may not be able to claim your missing payment during tax season. Sarah Tew / CNET The IRS has a plan in place when you’re quiet miss your incentive money – either the first round of $ 1,200 payment or the second stimulus control for $ 600: You claim the amount for which you are eligible …