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Google Chrome has received a visual update to celebrate its 15th birthday. The update brought a new look on the desktop. The entire look of Chrome has been redesigned for "better" readability, according to Google:  https://blog.google/products/chrome/google-chrome-new-features-redesign-2023/ I think there are a number of problems with this new look. 1. The new theme gives it a Windows 11 look, which I don't like, although that's personal 2. The whole pages, extensions, and the search bar above have gotten bigger, and the spacing between each button is bigger 3. the right-click menu is now twice as big, and it comes up with some kind of lame foreground effect that can be annoying at times How to restore the old theme in Windows: You will need a special shortcut that starts Chrome by turning off a setting (the new theme in this case). I already created it so you can download it  HERE , or you can create it yourself, by following these steps:

I know of many apps that wirelessly turn your phone's camera into a computer webcam that you can use for video calls or streaming, but IP Webcam stands out: it had the least latency, the best video quality, and it is also free. Read this article where I present one of the most useful android apps ever made  The concept is a bit different from what is usually presented by such apps (e.g. Iriun webcam) here the way it works is that you can start a local video stream and a page where you can manage this stream, (by a PC, or any device that has a browser on it) of course since it is a local stream only those who know the Wi-Fi code where the stream is running can connect to it, and you can also add password protection on top of that. IP Webcam's browser control panel The first step is to download an application called "IP Webcam" on your android phone:  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pas.webcam Once installed, we will be greeted by a menu with various s...

In today's fast-paced digital world, our smartphones have become an essential part of our daily lives. However, the constant use of apps, games, and other power-hungry features can drain your phone's battery quickly. If you find yourself struggling with a short battery life, don't worry! In this post, we'll share some valuable tips and tricks to help you optimize your smartphone's battery life and make it last longer. Adjust Screen Brightness:  One of the biggest battery drainers is a bright screen. Lowering your screen brightness can significantly extend your phone's battery life. Consider setting your brightness to an auto-adjust mode or manually adjusting it to a comfortable yet energy-efficient level. Disable Unnecessary Background App Refresh: Many apps run in the background and refresh their content regularly, consuming valuable battery life. Review your app settings and disable background app refresh for non-essential apps. This will reduce battery usage ...

This is my first post on this blog. I'm going to make a youtube channel for this blog, I'll post the link later. Im gonna make chatgpt, tech, and gaming, based videos on the channel, and I hope the algorithm will pick up these videos and you will be able to read this blog. I know that people don't create websites nowadays, they prefer to create content for sites like twitter, reddit but I don't care. I do what I love even if no one will read it. Check you guys out, see you on my youtube channel!