About Nicholas Cates
Nicholas Cates writes about all things related to technology on Screenrant and how these technologies impact users, the world, and the future. He studied computer science and history at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and always tries to stay up to date on technological advancements. Based in North Carolina, Nicholas tries to always take an objective and reasonable approach to any subject he is delving into. Nicholas has also commentated for fighting game tournaments for multiple years and managed both online and in-person events and loves gaming overall. He loves anime, video games, and movies, especially Quinton Tarintino films and the MCU. He also loved anything tech-related, especially tech involving computers, artificial intelligence, and gaming.
Here's How To Hide Your Location On Snapchat
Knowing how to hide your location on Snapchat is an important step for privacy-minded users who want more control over how their data is used.
Does Apple Watch Ultra Need A Screen Protector? What You Need To Know
The Apple Watch Ultra is a rugged and durable smartwatch that's meant to be used for outdoor adventures, but is the screen up to the task?
How To Save A TikTok Draft To The Camera Roll (And Why You Should)
TikTok creators might not always want to publish a video immediately after recording it, but saving a draft to the camera roll can be tricky.
How To Take A Picture Of The Moon With Your Samsung Galaxy Phone
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This Robot Dog Can Chase You Off-Road & Up Stairs Thanks To Computer Vision
A new four-legged robot dog developed by researchers at Carnegie Mellon and UC Berkley uses computer vision to navigate the real world.
What Does The Purple Lock Around A Snapchat Story Mean?
Snapchat's purple lock on stories gives information about what the story means for the user looking at it, but what exactly is it, and does it matter?
What Does Post To View Mean On Tiktok? The BeReal-Like Feature, Explained
BeReal's unique take on social media has other platforms trying to imitate it, including TikTok. The video app has its own 'post to view' feature.
What Are Semiconductors and Why Are They Essential To Electronics?
The global semiconductor shortage has been an ongoing topic over the past few years, but what exactly are semiconductors and why are they important?
How To Join Mastodon And Pick A Server: A Beginner's Guide
Mastodon is a social media platform that now seems to be the go-to replacement for many disgruntled Twitter users. So how does it work?
Take A Zoom Call Right From Your Tesla
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How To Enable Earthquake Detection On Your Android
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How To Set Up & Pair The Pixel Watch With Your Android Phone
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iPad Pro M2 (2022) Vs. iPad Pro M1 (2021): Is It Worth Upgrading?
The new Apple iPad Pro 2022 brings with it the new M2 chip as well as a few new Apple Pencil features and cameras, but should users upgrade?
All Meta’s Scary Halloween VR Experiences
This Halloween season, Meta is giving users an opportunity to immerse themselves in scary virtual reality experiences and have some spooky fun.
End-To-End Encryption: What It Means & Why It's Important
Data encryption helps to prevent unauthorized access to user information, but end-to-end encryption protects users from service providers as well.
Every Pixel Watch Band & Which One Is Best For You
Google offers several band options for the Pixel Watch that come in different colors, materials, and prices. Find out which one you should buy.
How To Set Up And Use Google Fi On The Pixel Watch
The new Pixel Watch comes in both Wi-Fi and LTE variants and can be set up with a Google Fi plan to send texts, make calls, and use data.
Should You Still Buy Hard Drives Over SSDs?
SSDs are giving hard drives a run for their money with increasingly affordable prices, higher speeds, more reliability, and better durability.
What Is A Virtual Machine & Why You Might Want To Use One
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