Quick Links You’ve doubtless seen a lot of articles and videos over the past decade extolling the virtues of listening to music on vinyl. Shopping for physical music media is a great hobby, but my preferred “vintage” medium isn’t quite as august: CDs. Here’s why I love going to the dustier part of record stores to thumb through jewel cases. Vinyl, I’m Not That Into You Try as I might, I just don’t get all that excited about vinyl records....
Govee has revealed the new Strip Light 2 Pro and COB Strip Light Pro at the 2024 IFA in Berlin, Germany. It also unveiled a new ceiling projector, a new AI Sync Box Kit, and a bundle for festive lighting decoration while updating its Curtain Light and other smart lights. The Strip Light 2 Pro is Govee’s new LED strip lighting featuring 5-in-1 RGBWW light beads and a custom chip for precise control, especially when rendering lighter shades, to create subtle lighting....
Finding the right new car doesn’t have to mean emptying your wallet. The 2025 models on this list combine affordability with thefeaturestoday’s drivers want the most. Whether you’re looking for an affordable commuter, areliable daily driver, or a car that balances both, these models deliver the essentials and more. From sleek designs to solid performance andmodern tech, these cars offer everything you need without the hefty price tag. In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including Car and Driver, Edmunds, and Kelley Blue Book....
Summary Windows 10 and Windows 11 offer a “phone link” application that lets you control your smartphone from the Windows desktop, and even mirror your phone’s screen. It’s a little tricky to set up, but if you follow the steps below you’ll have it working in no time. The Windows 11 Phone Link app now supports iPhones, and there’s a “Link to Windows” app for iOS, but this guide is specifically for Android phones....
Quick Links Summary Want to cancel out parts of your messages in Discord without deleting the text completely? If so, it’s easy to add a line crossing out your text (called a strikethrough) in both your channel messages and your personal DMs. We’ll show you how to use that text formatting in Discord for desktop, web, iPhone, and Android. How to Use Strikethrough in Discord for Desktop or Web If you’reusing Discordon a Windows, Mac, Linux, or Chromebook computer, you have two ways to apply strikethrough formatting to your text....
Charging devices is one of life’s continual struggles. We’ve all been in fights over the charging cable where we proudly state that we need it most because we’re down to 3% and they’re still on 5%. To make matters worse, different devices require different charging cables. By chance, I discovered something that has made charging my devices a little less stressful. My Devices Still Require Different Charging Cables Despite the best efforts of the European Union, whichforced Apple to finally give up the Lightning cableand join the rest of the world in using USB-C, we still live in a world where you need multiple different charging cables for your various devices....
I’m sure you’d agree that spending some time away can help you gain perspective. After leaving my Windows 11 desktop mostly unused for a while, returning to it and starting fresh with a factory reset made me appreciate it for what it is (and isn’t). To be clear, I’m no stranger to Windows. I’ve been using it on some level for as long as I can remember, but I’ve at times spent more time daily driving Linux desktops or, for a short while, a MacBook....
Quick Links Over time, we add irrelevant people to our friends list, grant permissions to untrusted apps, and let our information become outdated. Since your Facebook profile makes a first impression on potential employers and friends, it’s a good idea to give it some attention. 1Audit Your Friend List Begin cleaning up your Facebook profile by auditing your friend list. Remove contacts you no longer interact with, duplicate profiles, or any accounts that seem unfamiliar or suspicious....
Summary TheOladance OWS Sportsheadphones offer the exceptional fit and ambient noise awareness I expected from an open-ear product, but I was none too pleased with the sound quality. I understand the limitations of buds that hang outside your ears (as opposed to within them), but I did want better from the Sports. Oladance OWS Sports Unlike in-ear or bone-conduction headphones, OWS Sports comfortably cradles your ears. Its patented design ensures a superior fit, allowing you to enjoy extended use without compromising comfort....
Summary Do you wish your Roku device had more features, like an expansive selection of sports highlights, a better mobile app, or easy-to-find movie trailers? If so, we have some good news. Along with launching two new streaming sticks this week, Roku announced several exciting new features coming to Roku OS. In a blog post, Roku unveiled a bunch of changes it hopes will make the platform even better. While I already love Roku on my TCL TV, streaming sticks, or theRoku Ultrain my garage, all these new features should make anyone happy....
Quick Links Summary It’s that time of the year again. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner, so it’s time to stock up on flashy new tech gadgets. Before you fall for the hype and start splurging, consider whether some of the “discounts” are actually worth it. You’ll have a limited amount of time to shop during Black Friday, so do your research now. For instance, if you’re shopping for a new graphics card, learn about the outgoing GPU models and what the best models are....
Summary Typing “www” before a website address feels like second nature to many internet users, yet some still believe leaving it out might lead to security issues. This idea is rooted in an outdated myth. Let’s explore why this belief holds no weight today. What Happens When You Type a URL? When you type a URL, the browser gets in touch with aDomain Name System (DNS)server to translate the human-readable domain into a numerical IP address....
T-Mobile has built up its 5G network for home internet connections, but it’s not stopping with wireless infrastructure. T-Mobile has now announced its purchase of another internet service provider with existing fiber optic infrastructure. T-Mobile announced today that it has agreed to acquireMetronet, a fiber internet service provider that already covers “more than 2 million homes and businesses across 17 states,” primarily in the Midwest. Metronet’s existing home internet customers will become T-Mobile customers, and there are plans for Metronet’s infrastructure to reach 6....
