Homelander's Past In The Boys Explained: Was He Always Evil?

The following contains spoilers for The Boys Season 4 Episode 4, “Wisdom of the Ages,” now streaming on Prime Video Summary The Boyshas been steadily revealing more about the secret history of Homelander, exploring the possibility whether the villain was destined to be evil all along. Played by Anthony Starr, Homelander is the leader of the Seven and the most powerful Supe within the world ofThe Boys. He’s also a narcissistic, cruel, and petty powerhouse who has proven very willing to kill those he deems annoyances, let alone threats....

August 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1165 words · Kelly Hall

How to download and install Windows 11 on your PC

Windows 11is the latest version of the popular Microsoft OS, and it’s packed with some pretty amazing features. In keeping with the newest Windows versions of yesteryear, Windows 11 is automatically included on new Windows desktop PCs and laptops. But what if you already own a computer? If ourWindows 11 reviewhas impressed you, you can download and install it. It’s not a hard process per se, but it’s going to take some time and patience....

August 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1716 words · Brenda Torres

How to make calls on your Google Nest, Home, or Mini

Did you know you may make phone calls using your household suite of Google Assistant-powered devices? Out of the box, a or will allow you to contact Google-listed businesses, but not immediate contacts in your phone and other devices. Fortunately, getting your Google smart speaker to do so is a rather simple process. We’ve put together this step-by-step guide to walk you through the process. Difficulty What You Need Google Nest Audio or Google Nest Mini...

August 17, 2025 · 5 min · 985 words · Logan Harris

How to order the new iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, Apple Watch Series 2, and Nike+ Apple Watch

After months of anticipation, Apple debuted its new top-of-the-line smartphone, theiPhone 7, on September 7. And the iPhone maker didn’t stop there: It took the wraps off theWatch Series 2, the wearable follow-up to last year’s Apple Watch. If you have your heart set on a shiny new iPhone 7 or Watch Series 2, the good news is that you won’t have long to wait. Both are now available now in stores and online....

August 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1720 words · Kimberly Flores

How to watch AMD’s Computex 2021 keynote today

AMD CEO Lisa Su will be delivering the company’s keynote at Computex 2021 this year, which starts later tonight. Su will be presenting “the AMD vision for the future of computing, including the growing adoption of AMD high-performance computing and graphics solutions” during the keynote, which is titled “AMD Accelerating – The High-Performance Computing Ecosystem.” Though AMD has not revealed specifics about what it will showcase at Computex during Su’s presentation, the company did call out its Zen 3 and RDNA 2 portfolio, suggesting that there will be some news on the gaming front....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Donald Smith

How Wikimedia controls the chaos of constant contributions to create Wikipedia

The internet is a lot like Tommy Carcetti. Remember him? He was the idealistic and ambitious politician inThe Wire, who gets exactly what he wanted but loses his soul in the process. Sure, he ends the show (spoilers) on a high. However, he’s wrung out every drop of his youthful idealism in the process of getting there. The same could be said for the internet, circa 2020. In an era of trolling,fake news, and whatever the hell YouTube comments sections are, it’s lost a lot of the sunny utopianism that shone just a few short decades ago....

August 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1202 words · Jennifer Anderson

I dismantled my 8-year-old printer to replace a tiny piece of rubber — and it was so worth it

The Samsung Xpress C460FW multifunction laser printer – a reliable printer for eight years.eBay In 2015, I ended my dysfunctional relationship with inkjetprintersand bought a Samsungcolor laser printer. It was on sale at my local Staples for 50% off — just $199 — making it a no-brainer. As tech purchases go, it was a great decision. Over the last eight years, that printer has gotten our two kids through high school, helped me print an untold number of product return labels, and I’m pretty sure it has saved us hundreds on wasted ink cartridges that dried up between print jobs....

August 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1573 words · Abigail Flores

I tracked my sleep with a smart display, ring, and watch. This is my favorite

Since I had a heart attack four years ago, I’ve been on a journey to understand my health. A crucial part of my recovery and focus has been my sleep, and it’smade even more important by the fact that my heart attack took place in the middle of the night while I was fast asleep. Thankfully, I woke up, but our sleep can tell us a lot about our underlying health....

August 17, 2025 · 5 min · 926 words · Kelly Guzman

If you have to watch one Netflix movie in May, stream this one right now

It’s not uncommon to find agreat classic movie on Netflix— there are dozens to choose from. If, however, you want to be confident that the movie you pick is actually going to be great and not just mediocre, then you have a problem. Netflix has flooded its own service with so much stuff that it can be difficult to tell the good from the bad. Here’s the good news: We’ve pulled out the one movie you should definitely make time for onNetflixthis month....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Beth Silva

Incredible Elden Ring Player Manages To Defeat Final Boss Without Dodging

Summary It’s no doubt impressive when someone is able to toppleElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree’s final boss by successfully avoiding all their attacks butwhat’s even more staggering is a player claiming victory without dodging once. Thanks to the sheer variety of armor, weapons, and items inElden Ring, users are encouraged to think outside the box when it comes to building up their Tarnished. Many may elect to spec into a character who’s better at precision moves and quick escapes, but the opposite is just as potent....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Kelly Richardson

Inside Out 2 director reveals why one emotion didn’t make the final cut

Inside Out 2 director reveals why one emotion didn’t make the final cut Inside Out 2’s director has revealed which character were deemed too “heavy” to keep in the final cut of the movie. Inside Out 2— the long awaited sequel to the 2015 film — will introduce fans to a host of a new emotions, but the movie’s director revealed that two characters unfortunately didn’t make the final cut: Shame and Guilt....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 532 words · Lisa Wilson

Intel develops a cryogenic control chip expected to streamline quantum computing

Intel’s latest control chip is expected to help streamline the development of “commercially viable”quantum computers. Intel announced the creation of a new control chip to be used with quantum computersvia a press release posted on its Newsroom webpageon Monday, December 9. Code-named Horse Ridge, the new chip is notable because it’s expected to be able to control “multiple quantum bits” (or qubits) without having to rely on wires to transmit data to and from them....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · David Smith

Is Blu-ray Worth Buying?

With stock values plummeting and your 401K on the brink of becoming a 40K, it’s getting increasingly hard to look at next-generation Blu-ray disc players as a sound investment. The big question: While the high-definition storage format quickly ousted HD DVD for popular dominance amongst entertainment enthusiasts, at current prices, does it deserve a place in your home? Well, it should if you want to view Blu-ray movies, at the very least....

August 17, 2025 · 5 min · 928 words · Leslie Lucas