Experts have also been alarmed by the number of colonies that have succumbed to colony collapse disorder. This is a phenomenon in which most of the colony’s worker bees die or disappear, leaving the colony without the means to care for its young and its queen. New threats, such as introducing Asian giant hornets (nicknamed “Murder Hornets”) into the United States, are also a cause for concern. The decline of bees has serious economic and environmental implications....

A VPN works by hiding your online activity from Sky since your ISP can not block any activity that it can not see. Therefore, Sky can’t restrict the internet on devices with a VPN installed. I tested dozens of VPNs to see if they can bypass the Sky Broadband Shield. ExpressVPN was able to do so consistently and seamlessly. Furthermore, ExpressVPN comes backed with a 30-day money-back guarantee. So, if you use it and decide it isn’t the VPN for you, you can get a refund....

It can also be on your desktop. Linux is a fantastic choice as a desktop operating system because it’s incredibly reliable, secure, and more flexible than any other OS on the market. But for those who might be hesitant to install Linux over macOS or Windows, what can you do? One route that makes it very easy to test and use Linux, without doing anything to your primary operating system, is the virtual machine route....

But where is it? You know it’s there somewhere, but that crucial missive has somehow been lost in the shuffle. Unfortunately, it happens a lot. This is especially so because I have multiple email accounts configured in Apple Mail and given how much spam gets caught up in the mix, it’s really easy to miss something. To avoid such a calamity, I make use of the rule feature found in Apple Mail....

Personally, I’d been doing grocery pickups at Walmart regularly since 2017, but 2020 gave me the push to use grocery delivery, which I still use weekly today. However, there are extra costs associated with online grocery shopping, like delivery fees and driver tips, that can add to the financial pressure many of us are under right now. As a budget-conscious shopper, I saw savings on our groceries of an average of $50-$100 a week since switching to ordering online....

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, web developers can anticipate an employment growth rate of 13% from 2020-30. AAD certification, inexpensive and rigorous, can help you get your first job in this rapidly-growing field. Read on for our guide to AAD certification, covering cost, what to expect, and where to find study aids. 1. Decide whether earning an associate Android developer certification is right for you. The AAD certification caters mostly to beginning developers starting to master Java and other common programming languages....

No, I’m not a tab hoarder. I can stop any time. Yeah, sure I can. Rather, I’m here today to tell you about a cool trick that will allow you to easily access all your open Chrome tabs from whatever machine you happen to be on at the time. Also: How to take a full-page screenshot in Google Chrome If I were to subject myself to a moment of self-examination, I’d have to admit I like to collect YouTube videos in tabs....

You just need a VPN to be able to access your account. By using a VPN, you can hide your location and replace it with a virtual one by connecting to a US server. The VPN replaces your current IP address with one from the US. After that, you can stream HBO and bypass the error message. For this article, I tested 15 different VPNs to find which ones are the best for fixing HBO’s error message and found 5 that performed well....

When some Costa Rican websites see your foreign IP address, they restrict or block your access. To get around the blocks, you can get a new IP in Costa Rica by using a VPN (virtual private network). We’ll show you how a high-quality VPN gives you a Costa Rican IP address in a few simple steps. We’ll also tell you about some other benefits of VPN use and share tips from our experts on finding the best service for you....

New Zealand streaming sites, bank portals, online shopping sites, and search tools all use your IP to determine where you are. To access your accounts or watch your favorite TV shows, you need to switch your IP address so it looks like you’re in New Zealand. The best way to get a New Zealand IP is to use a virtual private network (VPN) that has servers in New Zealand. It’s easy, safe, and affordable, and you’ve come to the right place to find out how it’s done....

A VPN with servers in Uruguay gives you an Uruguay IP address. That way, you have access to sites and services in the country wherever you are. A good VPN also provides high-grade encryption and a no-logs policy to protect your online privacy. I tested several VPNs, and ExpressVPN is my top pick for an Uruguay IP address. It has fast servers in Uruguay to stream local content buffer-free, and military-grade security features keep your data safe from prying eyes....

Luckily, both Apple and Google have GPS software for iPhones and Android phones that makes finding a device easy. Also: 5 ways AirTags can help you, beyond tracking keys Here’s how you can set up and use the platforms’ respective location-tracking services to retrace your steps and, hopefully, find that lost phone. Also, read on for some alternative third-party apps that are just as effective and available for both operating systems....

I also depend on Google Calendar, which I use extensively for my editorial calendar. Given that, why not combine the two? By adding the app to Slack, you can enjoy the following additional features: Create Google Calendar events from within SlackSync your Google Calendar with SlackGet a quick view of your daily schedule from within SlackGet notified when an event is startingRespond directly to event invitationsGet updated when a Google Calendar event changes...

When I’m on my MacBook Pro, I use Apple Mail. Not only is Apple’s email client well integrated into the OS, but it also offers plenty of features and (in typical Apple fashion) has one of the best UIs of all email clients. Also: How to create rules in Apple Mail to keep from missing important messages However (there’s always a “however”), I frequently find Apple Mail gets stuck. When that happens, no email comes in or goes out....

Google cracked down on third-party recording apps in the Google Play Store 2022 in the name of improved privacy, but it is still possible to record phone calls on Android phones – and there’s a workaround or two as well. But before we dive into the “how,” it’s important to keep in mind the legality of recording phone conversations. In the US, there are federal and state-specific laws surrounding the permissions needed to record a phone call....

Epic Games takes bullying and cheating so seriously that it sometimes even proactively bans IP addresses — leading to accidental blocks. If you got an IP ban for whatever reason, you can unblock Fortnite by simply changing your IP address. You can do this easily with a VPN. A VPN gives you a different IP address by connecting you to a remote server. But not all VPNs unblock Fortnite. After extensive testing, I confidently recommend ExpressVPN....

As someone who uses their AirPods Pro every day, this was an essential skill I needed to learn. I discovered that resetting these wireless earbuds is not as difficult as it may seem. In fact, it only takes two minutes. How to reset AirPods That’s all it takes. To find the best deals on AirPods, check out ZDNet’s roundup of where to find the cheapest pair of Apple earbuds.

You’ll need a VPN to bypass KuCoin’s tough restrictions. When you connect to a VPN, you get a new IP address from a country of your choice. This way, you’ll lead KuCoin into thinking you’re in a different region and access all its services regardless of where you really are. My team and I tested over 90 VPNs, and ExpressVPN came out on top. It has superfast speeds, an extensive server network, and superior security features to keep your crypto activity protected....

Also: How does ChatGPT work? Luckily for you, saving your chat is no more complicated than saving a text so you can pick up right where you left off. ChatGPT makes it easy for you to save, rename, and revisit and edit your chats at a later date. Here’s how. How to save and revisit your ChatGPT chats What can I use ChatGPT for? ChatGPT is an artificially intelligent chatbot trained on the vast amounts of data, including the entirety of the internet prior to 2021....

Most of the time that’s not a problem, as a good deal of the incoming emails are spam. However, not every missive I receive can be immediately relegated to junk or trash. The problem is, given the daily deluge of emails, I regularly miss important communications. I’ve tried different ways of dealing with this, and here are some recommendations if you have the same problem. Also: How to record a call on your Android phone First, be aware that there’s a setting in the Gmail app that allows you to configure which email types you get notified for....