Eza_Nanda/Shutterstock When the ubiquitous USB flash drive appeared in 1999, it completely revolutionized the way people stored and shared their digital lives. For years, it seemed like everyone had at least one USB stick attached to their key ring or randomly tucked into a desk…
Trygve Finkelsen/Shutterstock We put our home theater equipment through its paces, and usually without much thought. Our AV receivers drive the speakers, handle all the audio processing, and route the video signals to our TV or projector, and that just covers the basics. All you…
ZikG/Shutterstock Wyze, a rising star in the smart home device market, has had its fair share of controversies, some of which may have tarnished its reputation among some consumers. You see, in 2024, around 13,000 Wyze camera owners have seen a stream from other owners. The media…
Abdallah Durmaz/Getty Images Your smartphone may come with a standard-sized 1 meter USB cable in the box. But its length seems insufficient when your electrical outlet is far from your table or your bed. In such cases, purchasing a longer USB cable becomes necessary for…
Saeidreza maghsoudi/Shutterstock Sony is proof that the old adage of “jack of all trades, master of none” isn’t always true. In addition to having a cultural idea like PlayStation in its representation sheet, the company is perhaps one of the best major headset brands. In…
Kittyfly/Shutterstock As Amazon officially discontinued support for several older Kindle models, many users found themselves pushed to choose a newer model. However, all is not bright and merry in the land of new Kindle devices, because although they are newer and still supported, users have reported their…
Douglas Rissing/Getty Images Smart locks are definitely one of the essential smart home gadgets that you should use as they provide more security and convenience to your home. Smart locks are one of the best smart home gadgets for minimalists because they eliminate the need…
PeopleImages/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The modern world is remarkably interconnected, so much so that you can still access most of the data and apps on your phone, even on the other side of the planet. However, you are…
Marek Sowa/Shutterstock Over the years, Chromebooks have been associated with online tasks and services. This is why many users believe that Chromebooks, while cost-effective, are largely useless offline. And even though ChromeOS relies on online services, Chromebooks, like other laptops, can be used offline for…
José Adorno/BGR Unlike iPhones, iPads took a little longer to offer users the ability to check their battery health. Although the company has never explained why, it’s possible that since the iPad isn’t used as much as the iPhone, most people either didn’t care or…