JackAdri/Shutterstock For most of our technological history, computers and similar devices have used mechanical hard drives (HDDs) to manage data. These could store large amounts of data, had decent speeds, and simply did what they were supposed to do for the time. However, today, SSDs have almost completely replaced HDDs in…
Robert Kneschke/Shutterstock At one time, netbooks were everywhere. They appeared around 2007, a time when laptop computers were becoming increasingly common and were being marketed as cheaper, smaller, lighter alternatives to desktop personal computers. Netbooks, as their name suggests, were primarily designed for accessing the…
Disintegrator/Shutterstock Nvidia is one of the largest, if not the largest, graphics card manufacturers on the market. The company makes its own Founder’s Edition cards and partners with many other companies so they can sell their own custom versions. The list of official partners used…
sdx15/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you’re looking to upgrade to a smart home, Apple Home is designed to help members of the iPhone ecosystem easily control and automate just about everything, including lights, thermostats, and even home security….
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Universal Serial Bus, better known as USB, is a common interface used by a wide range of devices, including computer products. Depending on the device and whether it’s old or new, you may encounter different types of USB ports;…
Dmytro Varavin/Getty Images The current memory crisis has driven up the prices of technological components and several gadgets are facing this price increase. If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your external SSD, you’ve probably discovered that the prices of these devices have skyrocketed. With this…
Architect Farknot/Shutterstock Apple has a hidden diagnostics menu that can come in handy if there’s a problem with your computer or if you’re considering buying a Mac that once belonged to someone else. While some of the most common MacBook problems can be fixed fairly…
Chifundo Kasiya/BGR Mirroring your iPhone to a MacBook is a very seamless experience. If both devices are connected to the same wireless network, you can easily start an unlimited mirroring session using the iPhone Mirroring app on the MacBook. It allows you to put your…
Everything from the Echo to the Kindle is on the rise. Amazon No company is immune to the ongoing chip shortage and its effects on prices, not even Amazon. As first spotted by FortuneAmazon has increased prices on its Echo, Fire TV, Kindle, and eero product lines without any major announcements….
Right now, it’s not exactly a smooth experience. Gabriel Nica/Shutterstock YouTube has always been a curious middle child on Android Auto. The streaming app isn’t as feature-rich in a car as it is on a desktop or smartphone, and if you wanted to watch a baseball game while parked, you were…