iPhone 16 Plus vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max: Big Phones, Big Decision

Quick Links You already know you want a big iPhone, but which of Apple’s larger models is right for you? The newest releases come with some big differences in terms of features and price that you should consider before making a decision. Both Are Big, But the iPhone 16 Pro Max Is Larger Though the iPhone 16 Plus and the iPhone 16 Pro Max are the bigger options of their own models respectively, the iPhone 16 Pro Max features alarger displaythan the Plus model, making it the largest display ever on an iPhone....

August 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1359 words · Megan Michael

Is Hola VPN Safe on Chrome?

Quick Links Summary There’s no good reason to use Hola. While it’s nice that it’s free, your security and privacy can’t be guaranteed, and there are much more reliable free alternatives out there. Hola VPNis a service that advertises heavily across the web, claiming it can help you access sites you normally can’t. However, there are some serious issues with the technical side of how it works, not to mention a long history of scandal—all of which raises the question of whether you should use the Hola VPN extension in the first place....

August 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1139 words · Charles Mathis

KIWI Design K4 Duo Review: An Inferior Version of a Great Quest 3 Strap

I take no pleasure in relaying negative experiences with ambitious products like theKIWI Design K4 Duo. The stagnant Meta Quest 3/3S strap market needs to see innovations like the Duo’s built-in headphones, but that same feature has multiple fatal flaws that counteract its positive qualities. KIWI Design K4 Duo AIO Audio Head Strap With Battery A Meta Quest 3 and 3S head strap with a cushioned overhead strap and headrest, a battery to charge the headset, and headphones attached to its hinges....

August 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1107 words · Joseph Frost

Missed That Vacation? VR Is Great for At-Home Traveling

Quick Links You don’t have to leave your house if you want to get away and see new places, experience different cultures, travel, or see great concerts and events. If you own a VR headset like the Meta Quest 3, you’re actually much closer to traveling the world than you think. I’ve used the Meta Quest 3 to watch concerts, sports games, events, and even see places in different countries in 4 to 8k resolution, which feels like I’m there....

August 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1401 words · Jennifer Navarro

New to Mac? The Option Key Is the Most Important Key You Don't Know About

Summary Do you know what the Option key on your Mac keyboard does? It’s actually one of the best little-known features in macOS, and hides countless extra settings and shortcuts. Let’s take a closer look. What Does the Option Key Do on a Mac Keyboard? TheOption key on a Mac keyboard, often labeled “Alt” on older models, is a modifier key. It changes the available options in various menus and provides shortcuts when combined with other keys....

August 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1294 words · Selena Michael

Steam Deck Shortcuts: The Ultimate Guide

Quick Links If you’re looking for a complete list ofSteam Deckhotkeys for Game Mode and Desktop Mode, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we’ll show you every Steam Deck shortcut, plus how you can remap buttons and create custom Steam Deck keyboard shortcuts in Desktop Mode. Steam Deck Game Mode Shortcuts Let’s start with listing every Steam Deck shortcut in Game Mode. Before we delve into the list, here’s a freebie Steam Deck tip for our favoritehandheld gaming PC: you can see the entire list of Game Mode shortcuts by long pressing the “Steam” or the “Quick Access” button —the button on the left with three dots....

August 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1192 words · Phillip Calderon

The File Explorer Menu in Windows 11 Is Getting Worse

Summary When most people think of AI, they’re normally in one of two camps. They either use AI religiously for everything, or they think most AI stuff is just clutter they could do without. Windows 11 has been famous for shoving AI into nearly every imaginable menu and application, and Microsoft still hasn’t stopped. Microsoft is now trying out embedding shortcuts to AI actions right within the File Explorer. As of the next major update to Windows 11, you might see a few actionable shortcuts for quick “AI actions” if you right-click a few image formats, letting you perform actions within Copilot or other AI services by Microsoft with a single click....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Timothy Mccall

There’s a New Camera for Your Raspberry Pi

Sony Semiconductor Solutions (SSS) and Raspberry Pi Ltd. have just released the Raspberry Pi AI Camera. This camera comes with the SSS’s IMX500 intelligent vision sensor, which lets it use on-chip image processing. This removes any need for additional hardware like GPUs or accelerators. The Raspberry Pi AI Camera is the first product that comes from the collaboration between SSS and Raspberry Pi Ltd. The Raspberry Pi AI Camera is compatible with all Raspberry Pi single-board computers, including the latest Raspberry Pi 5....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Danielle Bennett

These 9 Streaming Services Still Offer Free Trials

You just heard about a new show on Amazon, but paying for another streaming service makes you uneasy. Will it be worth it? Luckily, Prime Video is one of at least nine streaming services that still offers a free trial. While some giants (ahem, Netflix) don’t offer a trial period, you can give the following platforms a try before you buy. 9 Apps and Platforms with Trial Periods Whether you want to cut your cable and switch to a live TV streaming platform or just get your hands on a video-on-demand app, there are options out there with a free trial period....

August 2, 2025 · 5 min · 867 words · Peter Lucas

This 2025 Hybrid Isn’t Flashy—Just Smart, Sleek, and Budget-Friendly

Let’s face it—going fullEVstill feels like a leap for many drivers. That’s whyhybridsare having a moment in 2025: they’re practical, efficient, and don’t come with the range anxiety or price tag of a full-electric switch. And guess what? You don’t need to splurge on something flashy to get the good stuff. Some of themost innovative techon the market is hiding inside affordable, no-fuss sedans that are way more clever than they look....

August 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1338 words · Jeffrey Thompson

This Is How You Should Store Your Headphones

Summary Storing your headphones might be the last thing on your mind, but keeping them out of harm’s way is more important than you might think. Here’s what you should know about storing your headphones. Why You Should Store Your Headphones Properly Storing your headphones properly is a key factor in ensuring their longevity. Throwing your headphones wherever and exposing them to various conditions and elements can damage them, whether you notice it immediately or not....

August 2, 2025 · 4 min · 822 words · Jennifer Williams

This Is the Impact Starlink Has on the Night's Sky

Summary Starlink, a satellite network developed by private company SpaceX to provide affordable internet to remote areas, sounds really good on paper. Providing internet for cheap to people who struggle to ever get a good connection is great, but Starlink could have several negative repercussions as well. The Concerning Specs of a Starlink Satellite Starlink satelliteshave a number of details that may make them a potential problem in the not so distant future....

August 2, 2025 · 8 min · 1655 words · Courtney Marshall

We Wanted a Star Trek Replicator and All We Got Was Keurig Machines

Quick Links It’s always hard to watch cooking shows when you don’t have a snack, because you wish you could be eating what you’re watching on screen. This feeling is even worse when viewing an old episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation where they’re using that most convenient of fake inventions: the food replicator. Your deliriously hungry brain gets ahead of itself and starts dreaming about how wonderful it would be to press a button and have literally any foodtadaaa’d within seconds....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Samantha Decker