Photo by teacher/Shutterstock The Apple TV is often hailed as one of the best streaming devices on the market, and the Siri Remote is part of its offering. Across device generations, this controller, called the Apple TV remote in regions without Siri support, has stored a list of useful shortcuts. While most of the shortcuts are useful to everyone, one of our recommendations is for tech enthusiasts., as it comes to Dev menus and deep technology settings buried in the operating system. They’re hidden for a reason, and entering the…
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fishing workshop/Shutterstock When you think about household items and accessories that might need some extra lubrication from time to time, your mind probably goes to door jambs, hinges, and other similar targets for oiling. However, it is important to understand that some technological elements also benefit from the occasional addition of a lubricant. Knowing which everyday tech items you should oil can help you keep your devices and appliances in optimal condition over the long term. Of course, it is also essential to research the appropriate method for oiling these…
Customers can order new joysticks, batteries, displays and more. Just because your Anbernic handheld has a broken joystick or cracked screen doesn’t mean you should throw it away. Anbernic recently revealed a store page dedicated to replacement parts for its gaming handhelds, ranging from its newest RG Rotate to its older offerings like the RG350P. The store page has options for purchasing replacement cases, displays, conductive rubber pads, joysticks, batteries, motherboards, and buttons for the handheld you are trying to repair. Beyond ordering the specific part on the stock page, you must specify the model and color of your order.…
Kafka Ibrahim/Shutterstock Smart assistant speakers are intended to make our daily lives a little easier by controlling smart homes through the majesty of voice. But constant problems can push many of us to use them as smart Frisbees. You’ve almost certainly seen the marketing, with Gemini-powered hardware and a redesigned Google Home app promising a seamless future for letting you manage your home with simple controls. Instead, some users are shouting over Google speakers trying to use the now-deprecated casting feature. While competitors seem to release new speakers and technology…
Narumon Bowonkitwanchai/Getty Images One of the best perks of owning a PlayStation 5 is its diverse library of exciting titles, while pairing it with the first-party controller, the PlayStation 5 DualSense, one of the most comfortable and responsive gamepads of the last decade. Even now, the whole ecosystem has a few fun surprises: one is the pretty but bright use of LED lights on the gamepad’s light bar to enhance gameplay mechanics, and another is the audio enhancement that you can set to add immersion. Beyond that, the PlayStation 5…
Studio Proxima/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ideally, your Wi-Fi should cover every area of your home. This way, you can sit anywhere and watch your favorite movies or work without worrying about an unstable connection. If you’ve tried everything, including placing your Wi-Fi router in the right location, but you’re still experiencing network coverage and signal strength issues in a specific location, a Wi-Fi extender can help you eliminate dead zones. And what better place to buy a new extender than Amazon, which has…
Erman Gunes/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you’re a console or PC gamer, your skills with a controller won’t get you far if you’re working with a dull screen. Fortunately, there are many great smart TVs on the market, and one type of premium picture technology that’s getting a lot of attention is Mini LED. These TVs use an LCD panel and a backlight system made up of LEDs that are much smaller than those found on a traditional LED LCD set. The result…
Sl/Getty Images With the Apple Watch’s seamless features, it’s hard to imagine that it could ever run into problems. But that’s the reality of any consumer electronics device, and your Apple Watch also has its share of common problems. Don’t worry, though. You can resolve some of these issues by restarting your Apple Watch. Rebooting usually involves holding down the side button, tapping the power icon in the upper right corner, and sliding the power off handle to the right. You can also access this power off option from Settings.…
Tobias Arhelger/Shutterstock Louis Rossmann, a technology YouTuber with over 2.5 million subscribers and owner of a technical repair and data recovery shop, had his Samsung 990 Pro 4TB SSD fail during the warranty period. He rightly contacted Samsung – generally one of the best SSD manufacturers – for a replacement and, after much back and forth, received a very disappointing conclusion in which Samsung offered him a refund of only a third of the price of a replacement. According to a YouTube video he posted a few days ago, Rossmann…
Andresr/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When homeowners make a big smart home upgrade, they naturally get excited about how futuristic their living space has become. Voice-activated devices and automated home management systems seemed like science fiction concepts in living memory, so it’s hard to imagine them becoming obsolete. In reality, though, your smart home gadgets will change in 2026. Most of the smart devices and lifestyle gadgets you implemented during your first big home upgrade project are probably now obsolete. The technology you…