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Quick Links Summary Pixel density, sitting distance, desk size, and intended usage will all help you decide whether a monitor is “too big” for you. Just remember that a bigger monitor isn’t always better and verify you understand how to pick a monitor to avoid eye strain. More screen real estate generally means better productivity, but that doesn’t always mean bigger monitors are better. There’s a lot more to choosing a monitor than the screen size in inches, including what you’re using it for, your expectations, and how far away you’re sitting....

Quick Links Online shopping makes it easy to buy anything, anytime, but it can also lead to unplanned spending. I used to go over my budget while shopping, but after adopting a few strategies, I’ve learned to stay within my spending limits. Here’s how I find the best deals without draining my wallet. Compare Prices Across Stores Before Buying One of the most effective ways I save money is by comparing prices across multiple retailers....

Summary Passing your phone to someone can feel like granting them access to your entire life. The iPhone and iPad have a feature that’s perfect for these situations. It’s called “Guided Access,” and it restricts users from exiting a designated app. What is Guided Access on iPhone and iPad? Guided Access is an accessibility feature designed primarily for people with disabilities. However, like many accessibility features, it’s useful for other reasons as well....

Quick Links I’ve always enjoyed chess but was never very good at it. No matter how many games I played against friends or online opponents, I was stuck at the same mediocre skill level. So I went looking for ways to improve and here’s what I found. 1Chess.com (Website & App) Chess.comis one of the biggest chess platforms out there. At its core, it uses a matchmaking system that pairs you with opponents at your skill level....

Quick Links Many are preparing to say “goodbye” to Microsoft Publisher, which is set to be retired in October, 2026. I’ll outline some alternatives to consider using ahead of the retirement date so that you’re not left in the dark. Adobe InDesign Adobe InDesignis desktop publishing software available to both consumers and businesses since 1999. Among some of the benefits of using InDesign is that completing workflows has been made simpler, images can be created with text prompts, catalog design is offered with interactive options, and more....

Summary I reached the point where the number of remotes I needed to control all my AV devices was getting out of hand. For a long time, I made do with a universal remote, but when that remote broke (and I learned it had been discontinued), I knew it was time to take matters into my own hands. Too Many Remotes Was Driving Me Insane Losing one remote down the back of the sofa is bad enough....

NVIDIA is bigger, bolder, and wealthier than ever. Yet it can’t seem to fix its buggy RTX 50-series GPU drivers. The company just announced yet another hotfix (576.26) for the recent Game Ready Driver 576.02 update—unfortunately, those who have installed this hotfix still have a lot of complaints. Unlike NVIDIA’s mainline Game Ready Driver updates, hotfixes do not receive Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) testing or certification. They are, by nature, “beta” updates; they’re unstable....

Quick Links TheOtterbox 15W Wireless Charging Padjoins the ranks of other mini-charge pads in its class. Yes, they’re desk-friendly and easy to travel with, but based on my own experience with the gadget, I can’t say I’ll be going out of my way to convince friends and family to buy one. Design: Almost Too Minimalist I really liked the idea of having a wireless charging pad of any kind on my desk because my workspace is normally a mess oftangled USB connections....

Quick Links It’s about time! After years of offering strength training courses, Peloton has its very own muscle-targeted hardware in the form of thePeloton Guide. Easy to set up and very intuitive, after a little tweaking, you’ll be lifting dumbbells like a pro in no time. Design: A Simple and Modern Approach The Peloton Guide measures 6.5 inches wide, 1.7 inches tall, 2.5 inches from front to back, and weighs 1....

Everybody’s favorite microcontroller board is back and better than ever. Raspberry Pi Pico 2 sports a higher core clock speed, double the RAM of its predecessor, full backwards compatibility with existing Pico hardware and software, plus a dual-architecture design that lets users flip between ARM and RISC-V. Pi Pico 2 is built on the new RP2350 microcontroller. It contains dual-core ARM Cortex-M33 and RISC-V Hazard3 150MHz CPUs, 520KB of SRAM memory, 4MP of QSPI flash storage, and new ARM TrustZone security architecture (ARM only)....

Are you looking for a cheap laptop? Make sure your pursuit of a deal doesn’t end up costing you more than you bargained for. Here are some drawbacks you may encounter when you opt for the cheapest of the cheap. Chips Don’t Lie It might sound obvious, but cut-price laptops often use the cheapest and most underwhelming hardware. This means that they can struggle to do even the most basic of tasks, like running a web browser or watching a video....

Samsung is preparing to launch the 2024 Galaxy Tab S9 Lite, a mid-range tablet with an integrated S Pen stylus. Arriving March 28th in some regions, the tablet may be a good option for entertainment or casual work, though it’s basically identical to its predecessor. The 2024 Galaxy Tab S9 Lite sports a compact and simple design. It’s intended for everyday tasks, such as streaming, web browsing, video conferencing,DeX desktop computing, and lightweight gaming....

Summary The mid-range over-ear headphone market is immensely crowded, and it takes a lot to stand out—particularly as a lot of formerly high-tech features have become standard at lower price points. They’re also essentially a fashion statement in some quarters, so they’ll have to look good. Anker’s audio subsidiary Soundcore seems to have tried to tick all of these boxes with its latest release. TheSoundcore Space Oneheadphones lay a solid foundation by getting a lot right and then building on that with more premium features....