If you are a longtime Guiding Tech reader, you would know that we’ve had plenty of posts on this topic for Windows users. Today, we plan to help out the new Mac OS X Lion users among you with the desktop preferences and how to customize them easily. We’ll also see how to set up a wallpaper slideshow. Here we go. Step 1: Press Cmd+Space to reach Spotlight, and type desktop....

Of course, if your existing kitchen layout isn’t meeting your needs, you might be looking for kitchen ideas and inspiration for a whole new scheme, with painted kitchen cupboards taking center stage. Painted kitchen cabinet ideas Painted kitchen cabinet ideas The color palette of your kitchen cabinet ideas is a massive decision. It will define the look and feel of your space – dark shades will create a sophisticated, cozy atmosphere while bright whites or yellows will brighten the room and offer a warm welcome into the heart of your home....

Just like indoors, outdoor lighting ideas have a dual role of curating an atmosphere and providing practical illumination. Whether you use your patio ideas as an outdoor dining space or as an area to relax with sofas and armchairs, these patio lighting ideas can help you to achieve the perfect balance between pretty and practical. Patio lighting ideas Patio lighting ideas When you’re planning your patio ideas, it’s vital to create sufficient light for everyone to move around the space and take their seats safely – as well as see their food and drink....

A Singaporean couple went viral for their series of TikTok videos showing them driving their Tesla Model 3 on autopilot in Malaysia. Guang Ming Daily quotes Bukit Aman Traffic Investigations and Enforcement chief assistant director Superintendent Bakri Zainal Abidin as saying that the act was considered a violation of traffic laws. More specifically, the incident will be investigated under the Land Transport Act 1987. ♬ Vacation – Dirty Heads According to the report, Bakri says that while Malaysia has no laws against automated driving systems, these features allow drivers to be distracted while on the road....

Realme Indonesia marketing director Palson Yi took to Instagram to tease fans of a new smartphone. But other than revealing the phone’s staggering battery capacity, not much else is known about it. Yi promises that more information will be revealed soon. Interestingly, sources have pointed out that a Realme smartphone equipped with a 6000mAh battery had received TUV Rheinland’s certification back in May. The device is listed as BLP793, but no other information was provided apart from its battery size....

One of the less extreme kitchen extension ideas, side returns can offer a great return on your investment, too. The amount of space you’ll gain may not look that impressive on paper. But an extra metre or two widthways can turn pokey galley kitchens into more sociable, user-friendly spaces. ‘With extra space, width and light, you can gain more living space for entertaining, living, playing and working from home,’ says Leigh Bowen of 50 Degrees North Architects (opens in new tab)....

The key is making sure you grow the right plant in the right soil. If your plants aren’t doing as well as you hoped it could be because they’re not thriving in the soil type you have in your garden. Planting moisture-loving crops in dry soils, for example, will lead to poor results and less than happy plants. Types of soil are classified according to the color of the soil, the size of the particles, the amount of organic material, and the amount and type of mineral in the soil....

According to Korean outlet Yonhap News, a Spotify spokesperson said that its original licensing agreement with Korean music distributor Kakao M expires today, on 1 March. And with that, the former has to remove tracks distributed by the latter. The company also claims that it has been trying to renew the license, but couldn’t get to an agreement. The company also notes that the license expiry has nothing to do with the fact that Spotify launched in South Korea just last month....

Bathrooms have undergone a design revolution in the last decade. No longer just a space for a quick wash and brush up, the bathroom is now the central focus for relaxation and wellbeing in our homes. Designers and manufacturers have been working hard to bring us new bathroom ideas and products that enhance our enjoyment and experience of water, from drenching showers to cocooning baths that bring spa-like luxury into our homes....

With some of the best stand mixers on the market, KitchenAid appliances are often a more expensive option, but having tested and reviewed many of their designs here at Homes & Gardens, we can definitely say they are worth it – and have hunted down the best deals so you don’t have to. Our KitchenAid page doesn’t end with mixers. We’ve also found deals on blenders, toasters and more, so that you can shop for your entire kitchen....

If you’re buying new from one of the best furniture stores, timing can be the difference between getting a great deal and merely a good one, for instance, when shopping end-of-season sales or picking up outdoor furniture in winter when demand is at its lowest. So, whether you’re looking for the best place to buy a couch or planning ahead for a house move, when is the best time to buy furniture?...

The Note 10 Plus Star Wars Special Edition bundle includes the aforementioned Samsung smartphone, a pair of Galaxy Buds, a leather phone case, and a metal badge. The Note 10 Plus sports a metallic black design with red trims on the buttons and around the camera, while a First Order emblem and Star Wars logo can be found on its back. The S-Pen is decked out in glorious lightsaber red, but sadly it does not emit crossguards when taken out from the Note 10....

Ambrice met her future husband Ben four years later. ‘We rented a flat in north London, which was a comfortable commute, but when the landlord decided to sell, it felt like the right time for us to buy a house. We wanted a place that we could grow into with some outbuildings for our hobbies.’ Both were keen to move to the country and so they set their house search within a 50-mile radius of the capital so they could still travel into London for work....