Summary With all the great tools and repair guides I’ve used from iFixit, I’m not surprised that the company’s first attempt at a soldering line blew the competition out of my mind. While theiFixit FixHub Portable Soldering Stationmight just blow you away, too, it doesn’t come cheap. iFixit FixHub Portable Power Station The iFixit FixHub Portable Power Station (Smart Iron + Power Station) allows you to solder anywhere, making it a great tool for DIYers of all experience levels....

Summary Apple rolled out iOS 18 back in September 2024, and with it came the long-awaited arrival of RCS messages–well, for some. Google Fi and other T-Mobile-based carriers were hung out to dry, but that’s finally getting fixed. After literally years of attempted bullying from Google, Apple finally added support for RCS messaging in iOS 18. While it was a significant step forward for many people, it left users on T-Mobile-based MVNOs, like Google Fi, out in the cold....

Quick Links Summary 3G technology was the backbone of cellular networks in the 2000s and early 2010s, coinciding with the rise of smartphones. Apple even named their second iPhone after 3G to highlight its support for the technology. Fast-forward to today and 3G has mostly disappeared… or has it? 3G Has Been Phased Out in the US 3G is no longer a thing in the United States. Most of the major US carriers (T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint)shut down their 3G networksin 2022....

Quick Links Summary TheJabra Evolve2 65 Flexmay not be the cheapest headset on the market, but if you’re looking for top-notch padding for your ears and head, as well as a bevy of easy-to-use buttons and in-app customizations, the 65 Flex will definitely make the workday a whole lot easier. Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex Evolve2 65 Flex headphones are the ultimate headset for the most hybrid of workers, the get-up-and-go people who can’t predict where they’ll be working on a daily basis....

Quick Links Linux offers more than one way to find what you’re looking for, including commands like locate, find, and whereis. Knowing when and which command to use can save you time and frustration. Let’s dive into each one and see which performs better in different situations. The locate Command The locate command is designed to find files and directories based on their names, or parts of their names—almost instantly. It’s incredibly fast because it doesn’t actually search your file system in real time....

Summary ThePlayStation VR2 PC adapteris finally available for purchase (if you may find one in stock). It allows you to convert the excellent Sony-made VR headset designed for the PS5 into a PC VR headset. While the PS VR2 is amazing on the PS5, how does it hold up in PC land? I strapped on my headset, loaded my virtual guns, and gave it a weekend of “research” to find out....

Quick Links Just because a console has moved into the annals of “retro” gaming, doesn’t mean that people with a passion for game development will forget about it. In fact, making a game for an old console might be the ultimate way to cut your teeth as an indie developer, or mainly, it’s just really cool. These are some old consoles, that are still getting new games. 1Sega Dreamcast The Dreamcast is the much-beloved swansong for Sega’s console history....

Samsung just revealed the Galaxy Z Fold 6 at the company’s Unpacked event. It’s the company’s new book-style folding phone, with an improved aspect ratio and some under-the-hood hardware improvements. The new Galaxy Z Fold 6 is still a book-style folding phone, just like last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 5, with opens to reveal a large square screen on the inside. The new model has a wider design, making the slim external screen more like a typical smartphone display, and giving the internal screen a wider square aspect ratio....

Despite Sandisk separating from Western Digital, the company is still making and selling SSDs under the WD brand. The company just revealed the WD_Black SN8100, a PCIe 5.0 SSD with lightning-fast read and write speeds. This is a high-end NVMe SSD, offering impressive read and write speeds of up to 14,900 MB/s and 14,000 MB/s for the 2TB and 4TB models. Its random performance goes beyond 2,300,000 IOPS, showing a major upgrade compared to older versions....

Quick Links Even if you missed out onday one of Prime Day, there’s no need to worry—there are still plenty of great deals and products available on day two. Today you’ll be able to get top deals on the Google Pixel 7 Pro, a Razer gaming laptop, a high-end graphics card, and much more. Google Pixel 7 Pro For $749 ($250 Off) — Best Price The latest smartphones are always a pricey investment, so Prime Day is a, well, prime time to get your hands on theGoogle Pixel 7 Prowithout paying full price....

Summary Microsoft has announced plans to release Copilot in OneDrive for organizations and schools in the summer of 2024. However, understandably, potential users are questioning whether this cloud-based AI will be 100% safe. Included as part of the $30 monthly fee per Copilot for Microsoft 365 user, Copilot will let customers ask questions about OneDrive files, locate files using non-AI language, extract information from OneDrive files, summarize details contained in files, and a host of other useful actions....

Sustainability starts with tech that actually lasts a long time. After all, the best way to produce less e-waste is to avoid replacing technology that still works. While a smartphone can last 2-4 years, PCs can last much longer, and this also extends to laptops as long as you take good care of them. If you have aChromebook, however, you’re in luck, as Google has just announced a notable extension to the lifespan of Chromebooks....

Quick Links You don’t need to spend over the odds on “gaming” branded products. If you’re happy to forego the branding and RGB you’ll save money, which means you’re able to spend more on the things that matter (like GPUs and games). Gaming Headsets The cheapest gaming headsets are some of the worst things you can put on your head, and even the more expensive ones can fall short of the mark....