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…
Adnan Ahmad Ali/Getty Images Buying an Nvidia GPU is a safe choice, especially for anyone looking for high performance, as the company makes some of the best graphics cards on the market. Whether for gaming or professional work, features like DLSS, ray tracing, and a…
From transcriptions to clipping, the iOS Voice Memos app has a lot to offer, Stockinq/Shutterstock iPhones are known for their quality cameras, but what about when you just want to record audio? Maybe you’re interviewing someone or want to record a class or meeting. Fortunately, it’s easy to record audio on…
Both bring iPhone apps to your car, but CarPlay Ultra goes a step further. Harry Howitt/Shutterstock Apple CarPlay brings the iOS experience you know, along with your apps and media, to your car’s dashboard. And even though some automakers have abandoned CarPlay, it remains widely available in many vehicles. What you…
Olga Yastremska/Getty Images When planning a trip, consider any downtime you might have at the airport or during long car rides. A practical tablet that allows you to entertain yourself becomes essential, especially if it is designed for casual gaming. A Steam Deck is also a great…
Gorodenkoff/Getty Images Many electronics retailers offer an extended warranty when you purchase a new device or appliance. Best Buy, Amazon, and Costco all offer extended warranties on certain products for an additional fee, to name a few. These warranties are often touted as a way to protect…
Yugong Luo/Shutterstock If you’re considering upgrading your monitor, you might be tempted to upgrade from the traditional LCD screen to something a little more modern. OLED displays are much more common than in previous years, with manufacturers like LG offering 27-inch panels for as little…
sdx15/Shutterstock Much like how the USB standard has evolved over its lifespan, Bluetooth has also undergone significant changes through different versions. For example, moving from Bluetooth 4.2 to Bluetooth 5.0 doubled device speeds, quadrupled active range, and increased enhanced data rate (EDR) from 3 Mbps to 50…
Hxyume/Getty Images If you’re part of the Apple ecosystem, chances are you also have a set of AirPods. Wireless Bluetooth headphones connect seamlessly to iPhone and other Apple devices, and they also have useful features you might not know about. However, like other products, Apple…
Duh84/Getty Images Getting great sound from your PC doesn’t require a degree in audio engineering, but there are some common mistakes that can ruin your listening experience. Regardless of the price, you probably want your PC to deliver the best sound possible while you enjoy…