Quick Links Summary You might expect that moving files from one device to another would be simple by now. That’s mostly true if all of your devices come from the same company, but that’s often not the case. Imagine my surprise when I re-stumbled across a 53-year-old way of moving files around that is still faster than most of the modern methods. It’s known as FTP. What Is FTP? FTP stands for “File Transfer Protocol....
Summary YouTube has been a bit broken lately, with countless users complaining about extremely poor video quality. If you’ve noticed issues with videos on iOS, in YouTube Shorts, or while watching on a smart TV, you’re not alone. Thankfully, Google is aware of the problem. According to YouTube, the company is busylooking into an issuethat is causing “lower than usual video quality” across several platforms and devices. Initially, most complaints came from iOS users, but they were not the only ones experiencing the issue....
Have you ever opened a website just for it to prompt you to turn on notifications for it immediately? Or even worse — have you found yourself accepting those prompts, only for that website to proceed to bombard you with spammy notifications? Microsoft is hoping to end that in its Edge browser Microsoft Edgehas been in the news lately for its AI additions, but there have been a few other features in the pipeline....
Quick Links Goodnotes gained popularity among the younger generation of iPad users because it makes note-taking fun and keeps files organized. The only downside was that the app was only compatible with iOS devices. Luckily, Goodnotes finally released a Windows version, and here are the things you need to know. Signing Up for Goodnotes The plans available are Goodnotes for Windows and Goodnotes Pro, which offer unlimited notebooks and allow you to import documents up to 250GB and export without a watermark....
There’s an ongoing controversy about how Samsung’s phones insert “fake” images of the Earth’s moon into night time photos, which isn’t entirely true. Samsung has now stepped in to explain how theGalaxy S23and its other devices take moon shots. Smartphone cameras don’t have the same lenses and zoom capabilities of dedicated DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, so they rely on a mix of specialized sensors and software magic to boost photo and video quality....
Quick Links Summary There is no perfect 3-in-1 wireless MagSafe charger for an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. I’m certain of it. But Nomad’s new, revisedBase One Max 3-in-1charger gets really close. It looks refined and meticulously organized. In person, it was sturdy and impeccably crafted. As Apple releases a new iPhone 15, this could be the phone’s new metal and glass throne. There are a few things to be aware of, however, with this Nomad charger....
One of the reasons I’m drawn to Nothing’s smartphones and earbuds is that it always tries to bring something new to the table. TheNothing Phone (3a) Pro’sexcellent screen, great battery life, and handy triple-camera array tick many boxes, and it’s one of the best phones I’ve tried in 2025 so far—especially at this price point. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro stands out with a vibrant 6.77-inch AMOLED display, strong all-day battery life, and a surprisingly capable triple-camera setup—including a 50MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom....
Summary ChatGPT and Perplexity AI are both versatile AI-powered chatbots that claim the ability to research relying on an extensive database of existing knowledge supported by limited internet search abilities. I put these claims to the test as these bots help me plan a big multi-generational family vacation. My Two Favorite AI Chatbots Perplexity AI is mygo-to AI for researchbecause it validates its answers with curated internet search results, and provides those sources....
Quick Links For a long time, the dominant narrative for why mobile games sucked was that phones are simply not powerful enough to run high-end games. But we’re now at a point where flagship phones are more capable than older gaming consoles, so why has mobile gaming not kept pace? Most People Don’t Buy High-End Flagships Modern flagships like theiPhone 16 Proand theGalaxy S25 Ultraare more powerful than consoles like the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One....
Summary Puro Sound Labs’PuroQuiet Plusare a good pair of wireless Bluetooth headphones with decent active noise cancelation and a nigh-unstoppable battery. They’re also very much intended for smaller heads. Puro Sound Labs PuroQuiet Plus The PuroQuiet Plus headphones provide great noise cancellation in a wireless form. The price is high, but it’s worth the investment. Price and Availability You should be able to find a pair of PuroQuiet Plus headphones at most online retailers that carry similar audio products—such as Amazon, Walmart, and, of course, the official Puro Sound Labs shop....
Summary You may have saved tons of data to optical discs in the 90s and 2000s, but should you do the same today? Let’s take a look at when you should (and shouldn’t) use DVDs for data storage as well as the best practices for making the most of your DVD data archive. DVDs Aren’t Convenient for Short-Term Storage First and foremost, and this isn’t too surprising, burning data to DVDs is an annoying and time-consuming task....
Summary Imagine glancing down at your wrist and seeing the familiar Windows logo. That’s the reality a determined PhD student has brought to life. Gustave Monce, a name you might recognize from his previous exploits, has successfully managed to boot Windows on a Pixel Watch 3. Because he could. Monce, known for his knack for getting Windows to run on devices it was never intended for, cleverly named this project “Windows on ARM....
Summary If there’s one thing you shouldn’t skimp out on when building a PC, it’s the PSU. After all, it’s responsible for handling electricity, plus you want to leave some overhead for future upgrades. However, many people like to go overboard with overpowered PSUs when it’s not necessary. PCs Use Less Power Than You Think With so many manufacturers pushing near-1,000W power supplies onto us, you wouldn’t be wrong to think that the average gaming PC uses a good portion of the power....
