Mechanic/Getty Images Modern mobile devices have built-in hardware to determine their location. However, this hardware must have access to a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) to work, and that’s where Global Positioning System (GPS) comes in. GPS is a US-managed GNSS that mobile devices leverage for location…
Lensw0rId/Shutterstock Amazon offers a program that allows Amazon Fire TV owners in the United States to access preliminary software updates before their official launch. The process is a standard technology industry practice known as open beta, providing public access to pre-release versions of software. Participating…
If you’re looking for a new Samsung Galaxy smartwatch to use with your Samsung Galaxy smartphone or any other Android phone, two models you might consider are the Galaxy Watch 8 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra. Yes, these are now a generation old, having been replaced by the Galaxy…
Erman Gunes/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Before you can use a universal remote with just about any device, you need to program it. This often involves going through a series of program codes or pressing buttons until you find one that…
Nowadays, most people watch movies and TV shows on streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and HBO Max. Many physical media enthusiasts still exist, but disc drive-based players are no longer the norm. Still, one of the best ways to experience new and old movies and series is with a…
MBLifestyle/Shutterstock When cleaning digital equipment or disinfecting device surfaces, people often use different chemicals, such as acetic acid diluted in vinegar or an aqueous solution, such as isopropyl alcohol. Choosing the right solution is important because the wrong cleaning solution can do more harm than…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Your Google Nest smart thermostat displays a variety of symbols and icons to indicate what’s happening at any given time, including temperature readings, the Nest Sheet, mode symbols like cooling or heating, and more. Depending on how you programmed…
M_a_y_a/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Home projectors are becoming increasingly popular thanks to more affordable prices, better technology for enhanced visuals, and a growing demand for immersive, cinema-like home entertainment. There are many great options to choose from, but there’s…
What to do when digital payments and IDs don’t seem to work. Stockinq/Shutterstock Google Wallet is one of those apps that you get used to quickly. Replacing real cards with virtual cards that let you pay for purchases with your phone means you can ditch your physical wallet (and the clutter…
Wired controllers are convenient, but wired controllers require less maintenance. iama_sing/Shutterstock I’m an Xbox gamer who struggles with dead batteries quite often. I stuck with a pair of rechargeable AAs for years, and while I could connect my standard Xbox controllers to my console via USB, I never do. There’s a reason the…