Quick Links Over a year ago, I started using my phone as my PC, relying on Android desktop modes in conjunction with a lapdock or external monitor. I no longer own a conventional computer. Here’s what I miss most. If I Broke My Phone, It Didn’t Matter as Much The first thing that stood out to me, after making the transition, were the stakes. Suddenly, I only had one device that stored all of my files....
Summary Color Filters are an iPhone accessibility feature that can help users with vision problems or color blindness differentiate between colors. These filters can do a lot of things: from changing your phone’s display to black and white to emphasizing a group of colors (or even muting some). Here are my favorites. How to Turn On Color Filters Tinkering with your iPhone settings can sometimes lead to unexpected yet welcome results....
Google’s Pixel 9a is an excellent mid-range Android handset, packed with more features than you’d expect given the price tag. It’s so tempting that it could even sway would-be iPhone 16e buyers who are happy to jump from Apple to Google’s ecosystem. As an iPhone owner deeply invested in the Apple ecosystem, that’s not really an option for me right now. Instead I’m stuck wishing that the iPhone 16 had the following features....
Quick Links Shortcuts is a powerful app that speeds up and automates simple repetitive actions. Learning how to use Shortcuts to compliment your daily iPhone or Mac use and save time and effort. Here’s how to get started. What are iPhone Shortcuts? New iPhones come with the Shortcuts app installed and ready to go. If you have deleted it, you’re able to re-download Shortcuts from theApp Storelike any other app....
Quick Links Summary The iPhone 16 is upon us, so how does it compare to 2024’s Samsung Galaxy S24? In this battle of the base models, knowing the differences and similarities is crucial. Let’s dive into the details and help you decide which one suits you best. The Designs Are Very Similar It’s no secret that most smartphones these days look pretty similar. At first glance, both theGalaxy S24and theiPhone 16are rounded, rectangular phones with a notch at the top for the front-facing camera....
Quick Links JBL’s Endurance Peak earbuds have been popular workout companions since their 2019 debut. The latest iteration, theEndurance Peak 3, provide notable upgrades including transparency mode and a big battery boost. While not without their quirks, the Peak 3 are solid Beats alternatives at a nice price. Quick and Painless Setup The Endurance Peak 3 come with the usual basic accessories, including three different ear tip sizes, a packet of quick-start instructions, and a tiny USB-C charging cable....
Macros are essential to any efficient office setup. You don’t have to have a programming degree in order to create useful macros that can save you time throughout your workweek. Not sure where to get started with macros? Well, let me tell you about a few of my favorite shortcuts. Copy and Paste Macros Get Daily Usage We’ll start off with my most used macro of all: copy and paste. You might say, “Patrick, copy and paste are simple keyboard shortcuts that everyone knows, why program it to a macro?...
If you have a gaming PC, you probably bought, or at least considered doing so, some of your parts through Newegg. The retailer provides an amazing catalog of PC parts and other PC related stuff, including whole computers — bothdesktops and laptops. Still, for some cases, it might be hard to decide between two parts, or two computers. Newegg has a solution for that problem, and it involves 2023’s top buzzword: AI....
Theelectric SUVspace is loud—Teslathis,Rivianthat, and a flood of EVs chasing attention with massive screens or futuristic designs. But not every standout needs to shout. Enter the Genesis ElectrifiedGV70. It skips the hype and quietly delivers high-end materials, sharp styling, real performance, and fast charging in a package that feels more expensive than it is. You may not see it plastered across social feeds, but that’s kind of the point. If you’re looking for aluxury EVthat does nearly everything right without trying too hard, this one deserves a spot on your radar....
Quick Links Summary Using an old phone charger won’t hurt your phone, but you’re missing out on the benefits of fast charging. Your phone may charge much more slowly if you use an old charger. Many new phones don’t come with a phone charger. Before you fall back on using your old charger or buy a new one, read this to ensure you’re getting the best fit for your phone....
CES 2025 is giving us a lot of cool hardware, but once that’s over, we still have a lot to see over the next weeks and months. Samsung, for its part, is already gearing up to show us its next smartphones. When, exactly? At its Unpacked event on January 22nd. Samsung has just started sending out invites for its next Unpacked hardware event, which is happening on January 22nd in San Jose, California....
Satechi has revealed a new USB4 SSD enclosure, turning any NVMe drive into a sleek external drive. It’s designed with the M4 Mac Mini in mind, but also works with other USB and Thunderbolt devices at the fastest-available speeds. The newUSB4 NVMe Enclosurecan support solid state drives (SSDs) in the standard 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 sizes, with capacities up to 8TB, and turns them into high-speed external storage. Satechi is promising speeds of up to 40Gbps, which is more than enough for most M....
Free video editors are typically short on the powerful features that Adobe and Apple charge hundreds of dollars for, but DaVinci Resolve is different. The entry-level version of Blackmagic Design’s video suite is packed with features, making it the only free video editor you’ll ever need. What is DaVinci Resolve? DaVinci Resolve is a complete video editing and processing suite, with a generous free option. It’s commonly used in the production of feature films (likeStart Wars: The Last Jedi), television programming (likeThe Walking Dead), and other media including advertising and music production....
