I've Tried Dozens of Side Hustles. Here's How to Find the Right Fit to Boost Your Income

There are hundred ofside hustleshustles out there, from freelance writing to DoorDashing. Since high school, I’ve tried more than20 different ways to earn extra income. Others paid well, like when I earned $100 an hour as a freelance web developer. But I’m focused on using my expertise to simplify my schedule. That tactic keeps my side hustle income flowing without causing burnout. Over time, myside hustleshave helped me pay off$40,000 in debt....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Dale Edwards

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April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 18 words · Casey Davis

IBM leans on AMD's K7 for new PCs

The K7/Athlon, meanwhile, may officially be announced later this afternoon in a conference call. Behind closed doors, IBM is demonstrating the computer at PC Expo here, according to sources. IBM would not comment. A 600-MHz Athlon, one source said, will equal a 700-MHz Pentium III. Test drivers of beta models say the chip “smokes.” Along with IBM, Compaq Computer is expected to release Athlon systems later this summer. A press conference today at 2:30 p....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 169 words · April Harris

IBM Quantum Computing Progress Edges Toward Eventual Utility

Quantum computing promises to conquer challenges out of reach of the conventional technology that powers smartwatches and supercomputers. But quantum computing fans also hope to bring new tools to AI, logistics, and finance. With a slowing Moore’s Law constraining conventional computing, that could mean important new progress. IBM actually announced two new Osprey systems. The first is fully tested, said Jay Gambetta, vice president of IBM’s quantum computing work. All the qubits are good," Gambetta said....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 230 words · Tiffany Martinez

IBM's Quantum Computing Is About to Get Much More Powerful

Then there’sthe IBM Quantum System Two, a quantum system designed to manage over 4,000 qubits at a time. Something that in itself is quite powerful, but the real purpose behind it is its modularity. Don’t expect to order an IBM Osprey processor for your home computer, though. IBM IBM

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 49 words · Virginia Rojas

Ice Maker on the Rocks? Here's How to Fix It

Having ice ready whenever you want or need it is a luxury that’s easy to take for granted. Right until you reach to get some ice from the freezer and there is none. It’s an unfortunatereality of owning a refrigeratorwith an ice maker. Here’s how to fix some common ice maker problems. Instead, it’s most likely a mechanical or electrical problem. Fix:This is an easy fix. Locate the metal control arm and move it to the down or on position....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · David Smith

iCloud Data Can Now Be Encrypted, but Expect New Risks to Security

In the latest versions of macOS and iOS, Apple has enabled encryption foralmost everything in iCloud. That gap has now been closed, but you might not want to jump in quite yet. “Similar to Lockdown Mode, the new Advanced Data Protection comes with trade-offs. Peter Dazeley / Getty Images Apple is famously hot on privacy and currently encrypts all kinds of data. But crucially, your iCloud backups are not encrypted....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Terrence Robles

iCloud for Windows Can Now Show Your Highest Quality Images

The update also allows all the participants in an iCloud Drive folder to add or remove other people. Apple

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 19 words · Danielle Johnson

iCloud Sync May Not Be as Dependable as You'd Like

For a few months now, CloudKit sync has been acting up. The problem hasgotten so badthat developers have had to inform their users or switch off sync altogether. So, is your data safe? Lifewire / Charlie Sorrel Should you stop using iCloud completely? What if you rely on sync for your work? “For other apps, it’s going to have much more of an impact, for sure. Different people are running into different problems with it....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 156 words · Michael Bates

Identify and Fix Issues With Your Car Stereo Speaker

Car speaker whine can often be fixed without replacing any expensive components, such as thehead unit. Still, it can be time-consuming and challenging to track down the source of the problem. Speaker Whine From Alternators One common cause of speaker whine comes from the vehicle’s alternator. Teerapat Seedafong / EyeEm / Getty Images The issue is that noise from the alternator is getting into the head unit via the power cables....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Dominique Cole

IDR Applications Are Back Online, but Student Loan Forgiveness Remains in Limbo

The IDR program was removed from the federal student loan site shortly after an appeals courtruled againstSAVE in February. It has since been made available again with revisions, the Department of Educationannounced Wednesday. However, experts still recommend borrowers explore IDR plans to potentially reduce their monthly payments. The Trump administration has made it clear that it’s opposed to student loan forgiveness programs. What does all of this mean for your student loans and repayment options?...

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Sara Larson

IE 5's facelift part of Gates's grand plan

“This vision is driving everything Microsoft does,” Gates said. The new feature is currently in testing and is scheduled to be available later this year. An updated 5.0 version of IE forApple ComputerMacintosh users will be available in the fall. “We’ve learned a lot from 4.0,” said Mike Nichols, a Windows product manager. Microsoft executives were surrounded by a stage that was designed to look like the den of a home....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 160 words · Terry Reed