If you want to buy electronic devices, there is no shortage of options. Retailers such as Best Buy and Amazon are popular, especially when you want the item delivered to your door. But if you want the best deals on electronics, your top choices are Costco and Micro Center. Each store has its own advantages, so none is objectively better than the other. Comparing the two is like comparing apples and oranges, except you won’t be interested in their specific benefits. Let’s start with the obvious: memberships. If you’re just looking to go in and buy something, Micro Center is…
Author: Amelia Scott
For many people, cloud storage provides a safety net. You take a photo with your phone and by the time you’re done looking at it, it’s already saved to the cloud. However, saving your photos to the cloud isn’t the same as backing them up, and if you’re not careful, you could lose hundreds or thousands of gigabytes of photos. The main problem lies in how services like Google Photos, iCloud, and Microsoft’s OneDrive actually work. They are often marketed as both file synchronization and backup services. However, most people tend to use them only as file syncing services to…
For many users, choosing a browser means jumping straight to the default operating system configuration, like Microsoft Edge or Apple’s Safari. Some might even venture further and take over Google Chrome. However, a subset of users is dedicated to researching and finding the best option for their needs among Internet browsers, and after reviewing the decisions and reasoning of these experienced users, we have compiled a list of browsers you should consider. You won’t find the defaults here, unless of course you’re coming from Linux, where Firefox reigns supreme. Internet browsers are also undergoing a slight change again, as artificial…
On some laptop models, such as Lenovo ThinkPads and Dell Latitude or Precision Workstation laptops, the F4 key performs a slightly different function than on other models. Instead of closing an application window or changing the brightness, the F4 key mutes your built-in microphone or an external headset. The LED on this button lights up when you are muted. Press it again to turn off the LED light and reactivate your microphone. Sometimes an icon will also appear showing a line through a microphone to indicate that it has been muted using this method. Brightness controls on these models are…
If you’re in the market for a new e-paper tablet, you’ve chosen the perfect time to buy one. Two of the biggest brands using E Ink technology just released their latest note-taking tablets in May: reMarkable announced the Paper Pure in May 2026 (which is why the reMarkable 2 was discontinued), and a few days later, Kindle released its Scribe 2026 line. Both are capable digital paper tablets, designed to feel like you’re writing on real paper when taking notes. But if the remarkable Paper Pure and Kindle Scribe do essentially the same thing, how exactly do they compare? Well,…
Siri is a fundamental part of the Apple CarPlay experience. Even though a revamped Siri with Google Gemini is expected to arrive later this year with iOS 27, the personal assistant is already useful for CarPlay users, helping control the infotainment experience, make calls, manage music, and more. Although Apple didn’t really improve Siri with iOS 26, it recently made AI chatbots available via voice command. With this, users can communicate with ChatGPT through voice, which is useful for completing tasks and asking questions. Notably, Apple added new features to CarPlay in April 2026, including Apple Sports and ambient music…
Apple will unveil watchOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote on Monday, June 8, and a handful of new features have already been rumored. The first developer beta of watchOS 27 should be available immediately after the keynote, and a public beta typically follows in July. The update is expected to be released to all users with a compatible Apple Watch model in September. Below, we recap the watchOS 27 rumors so far. Improved heart rate tracking In his To Light Up newsletter today, BloombergMark Gurman said that watchOS 27 would include improvements to heart rate tracking, but he did not elaborate. New…
Even though some people might argue that phone cases are no longer necessary, most of us still tend to purchase this accessory for several benefits, ranging from extra protection to extra grip on the sides. But when you’re looking for a case, you’ve probably noticed that some of these products offer protection such as “military grade” drop protection. At first glance, such a description seems like a surefire way to ensure that you’re getting one of the most durable phone cases on the market. After all, the military needs items that can withstand harsh field conditions. And since the manufacturer…
Giving gifts is a wonderful way to show your friends, family, and loved ones you care. It can also be frustrating and difficult, as finding the perfect gift for a certain someone can seem like an exercise in futility, even with the Internet’s purchasing power. Rather than spending all that time and money scouring store listings, consider using a 3D printer to create gifts, from Pokémon chess sets to a stand for Steam controllers. Although a 3D printer can’t create absolutely everything you imagine, it can create many interesting gifts, provided you have the right design. This could be a…
Ring cameras, lights, and sensors are among the most popular surveillance devices on the market, making them a common choice for homeowners seeking peace of mind. The Ring Outdoor Cam and Ring Stick Up Cam are two budget-friendly products in the Ring family, and they’re also easy to set up. But “easy” doesn’t mean you have to rush through any part of the initial setup, especially if you plan to mount a camera on a wall or ceiling. If you accidentally mount a Ring Outdoor Cam or Stick Up Cam upside down, you won’t be able to rotate the…