ans44/Shutterstock Whether you’re a photographer or a casual snapper, chances are you have a backlog of photos accumulating on your phone or computer. Freeing up space and getting organized is a huge plus, but how exactly do you go about it? Using a USB flash drive or SD card for your photo storage needs can allow you to say goodbye to deleting old photos. The first thing you need to ask yourself is what your goal is. If you need something to store photos long term, neither USB cards nor…
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Ingrid Balabanova/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Rechargeable solar panels are simple, convenient and transportable machines that connect to a household outlet and convert energy into electricity for household appliances. They include an inverter box and a battery which, once plugged in, power the connected devices. Anything you have plugged in – like these 7 devices you can power with portable solar panels – will first receive electricity from the solar panel using that energy before using grid power. Bright Saver – is a 501(c)(3)…
Mhjerpe/Getty Images From introducing the first all-in-one personal computer, the Commodore PET, to producing the best-selling desktop model of all time, Commodore’s drive for innovation is nothing short of legendary. The pioneer status is obvious when we look at certain models like the Amiga. A pioneering multimedia machine, the Amiga was a window into the future, bringing together office workers, gamers, and even artists like Andy Warhol. With a track record like that, one would assume that Commodore would still be around. However, the company disappeared in the 1990s when…
Images Ranta/Getty Images I’ve been listening to music on the go since the 1990s, with many fond memories of long bus and plane rides with my Discman and headphones listening to my favorite tracks. It’s been interesting to see the general move toward wireless headphones, and as someone whose wires often get tangled, I can’t deny the convenience. Despite all this, the various quirks of wireless headphones, from finicky Bluetooth connections to disappointing batteries, keep me from ditching my wired headphones altogether. The problem with relatively simple technologies is that…
Bongkarnthanyakij/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Computer vision syndrome (CVS) or digital eye strain is caused by several factors related to long-term use of devices with bright screens, including computer monitors, smartphones, tablets and laptops. While this can happen for many reasons, like poor posture or uncorrected vision problems, the American Optometric Association explains that it can also be caused by poor lighting, unlike glare from a screen. In other words, you want to be in a fully lit room when working on a…
Wachiwit/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You don’t have to be a gamer to appreciate a mechanical keyboard, quite the contrary, as cards intended for gaming are often too expensive for what you get in return. This is how brands like Royal Kludge, Ducky, NuPhy, and Keychron manage to make boards loved by enthusiasts in the mechanical keyboard community: not only are these commercially available boards much cheaper, but they are usually built to a higher quality using more premium materials like double-injected keycaps…
AlexanDior/Shutterstock If you plan to use HDMI to connect your desktop or laptop computer to a monitor, a good HDMI cable is essential. Pulling an old, forgotten HDMI cable out of a drawer isn’t a good idea, as you risk poor performance or no video output at all. Despite their almost identical physical appearance, not all HDMI cables are equal. Their capabilities and performance depend entirely on the HDMI generation at the time of manufacture. Monitor brands often forget to include an HDMI cable to reduce electronic waste, or if…
Harry Howitt/Shutterstock CarPlay is one of the favorite infotainment systems among drivers, especially iPhone users. Over the past few years, Apple has improved the experience by adding several new features. Just with iOS 26, the company redesigned the experience, started offering AI chatbots and other benefits like widgets, live activities, etc. However, if you are looking for ways to improve your CarPlay experience, you should try audiobook apps, as this could be the perfect time to get addicted to a new saga, the book everyone is commenting on, or simply…
Mediaenlab/Getty Images The 45 degree rule is both a blessing and a curse for 3D printers everywhere. If you’ve spent much time with fused deposition modeling (FDM) printers, you’ve probably encountered this cruel intersection of geometry and physics, with drooping or ruined prints the unfortunate fruit of your negligence. Of course, if you are a novice, you may have never encountered the 45 degree rule and its consequences, even if you have already reviewed what to know before purchasing a 3D printer. The 45 degree rule comes about because your…
Piksel/Getty Images Social media usage is at an all-time high. According to Meltwater’s 2026 Global Digital Report, 5.66 billion people use social media, an increase of almost 5% from the previous year, and Gen Z continues to drive these numbers. Deloitte says 54% consume user-generated content on social media rather than watching TV and movies. Yet, if you look around you, you may have also realized that people are trying to abandon this digital consumption. The reasons include declining mental health, online burnout, and the allure of analog technology –…