We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It’s been 30 years since the first IPS (In-Plane Switching) monitor hit the market, making IPS technology a veteran in the display screen field. Although the market has seen the declining popularity of TN (Twisted Nematic) panels and increasing…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Mesh Wi-Fi systems get a lot of noise these days, but you can still get fast, reliable network performance with a traditional single-unit router. Brands like TP-Link, Netgear, and Belkin are just a few of the manufacturers making standalone…
Lazy_Bear/Shutterstock There’s a lot of noise around the audio formats you choose, whether it’s listening to music or surround audio from your favorite movies and shows. But there are plenty of options, even if you’re considering a proprietary format like Dolby Digital. From Dolby Technologies…
photojon/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Headphones are a popular choice when it’s time to listen to music or an audiobook, or stream a video without disturbing those around you. The term can be used to generally describe all headphones…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Google’s Fitbit Air is a solid choice for a personal fitness tracker, emphasizing seamless comfort with its compact, low-profile design. While it might seem superfluous to add any type of accessories to such a simple device, the simplicity of…
Andrew Burton/Getty Images When it comes to streaming devices and smart TVs, Amazon’s Fire TV hardware is one of the most popular options on the market. Brands like Hisense and TCL allow the use of Amazon’s Fire TV operating system for everything apps, smart home,…
Blue Blue/Shutterstock Many apps – or at least digital devices – come with a dark mode (a lighting mode that uses light text in front of a dark background). Since many people grew up reading dark text on a white background, you may be wondering…
Viktor Bondarenko/Shutterstock Audio hissing, buzzing, buzzing, and other types of hearing defects can be irritating to say the least. It’s never a welcome experience to suddenly be disturbed by disturbing buzzing or screeching noises while you’re listening to music through your headphones (or, even worse,…
Sergei Klopotov/Shutterstock Once a USB cable starts to fray, it’s on its way out. Fraying occurs when the cable’s internal wires, braiding, or shielding begins to show because the jacket is broken. These cords typically fray where the cable and connector meet, which is a…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Audiophiles have no shortage of options when shopping for new headphones. Besides the different brands and models available, they also have different styles to consider. For example, some audiophiles may wonder if they should upgrade to clip-on headphones. Not…