Forget Instagram filters and endless digital albums—instant cameras let you create one-of-a-kind snapshots to cherish or share as meaningful mementos. With classic cameras from Polaroid and Instax combining classic charm with creative possibilities, every shot is timeless. Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo What to Consider Before Buying an Instant Camera In the past, people performed this carefree photo-taking procedure with an instant camera. They delivered tangible memories in the form of prints you could hold and cherish....

With summer just around the corner, the call of the great outdoors beckons. And what better way to enjoy those all-important day trips than by keeping your favorite tunes close at hand and investing in a trusty portable speaker? Tribit StormBox Flow How to Choose the Best Portable Speaker in 2024 Choosing the best portable speaker will come down to when and where you want to use it. Naturally, size will be key, as you’ll want something with a high portability factor, and this is a good place to start....

Sonos is permanently lowering the price of its Era 100 smart speaker and Ray soundbar, which now cost just $199 each. These products previously sold for $250 and $279, respectively. Announcing a steep price reduction during a time ofextreme economic uncertaintyis a bold move, to say the least. But Sonos is desperately trying to recover from itsdisastrous app relaunch, and a price adjustment is a good way to generate some goodwill....

If you’re looking for affordable transportation, chances are that you’re eyeing things out on the used market, where reliability is a massive concern. However, there are models out there that will prove to be sturdier than something new, even with the miles packed on. New cars have gotten less and less reliable as time has gone on, with tons of fiddly technology loaded into even the most affordable models. There is a ten-year-old hybrid that you can pick up on the used market that proves older cars can be much more reliable than ones produced today and remains competitive when it comes to fuel efficiency....

How long have you had your email address? I was wondering the same thing the other day, so I checked my Gmail creation date using Google Takeout—18 years! This means my Gmail address is old enough to drink (well, in Puerto Rico) and we’ve been together a long time. Except, I hate my email address and I wish I’d chosen something else. Never Let a 21-Year Old Pick an Email Address When you’re 21 you’re a grownup, right?...

UGREEN announced Revodok Max 2131 today at CES 2025, a Thunderbolt 5 docking station sporting more ports and better video output features than its Thunderbolt 4 counterparts. Thunderbolt 5is the latest iteration of the standard, which has just started appearing on computers and accessories. Apple’s latestM4 MacBook Pro is equipped with Thunderbolt 5, which promises up to 80 Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth. The specification also includes up to 120 Gbps in Bandwidth Boost mode, which is reserved mostly for external displays....

Summary Unlike gaming consoles, or smart TVs, we buy our personal computers to do a variety of things rather than a small set of related jobs. Perhaps most importantly, we expect our PCs to do many of these things at the same time! If you need a computer that can handle lots of applications and tasks at the same time, there are some key things you need to consider when it comes to buying the right CPU....

I believe that physical media will always have the best quality compared to streaming from an online service, and that’s why I collected so many Blu-ray and DVD discs. Eventually, though, I switched to watching my media on Plex instead, and I won’t go back. I Used to Have a Massive Physical Media Library Before the age of streaming everything, physical media was my scene. I was a huge physical media collector, andSteelBookswere my all-time favorite to buy....

In my never-ending quest to find the perfect Linux distribution, I’m planning this weekend to overwrite my Garuda Linux installation on my main PC with another alternative operating system I’ve not given a fair shot before, openSUSE. I’ll explain why I’m making a switch and why I was drawn to openSUSE specifically. My PC Is Due for a Refresh I’ve had Garuda installed for several months now, and during that time I’ve loaded up my file system with mountains of packages for testing, plus a bevy ofvirtual machines....

Summary Anker, a household name in chargers and mobile accessories, just announced its latest Nano charger and Nano 5K MagGo Slim power bank, and you’ll probably want both of them. These new products are packed with ports, fast charging capabilities, and slim designs for those on the go. Earlier this year, Anker debuted someneat new wall chargerswith a lot to love, and now they’re back with a few options that’ll be great for sitting on your desk, in your travel suitcase, or for road warriors who need to keep all their gadgets charged up....

Quick Links Your Amazon Alexa smart speaker isn’t just for weather updates and playlists. It also offers a selection of fun games to keep the whole family entertained. “Alexa, I Want to Play a Game” Anybody with an Alexa smart speaker knows how useful it can be for household management,from weather updates to calendar reminders, and timers tosmart home integrations. But why stop there? All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, and Alexa knows this only too well....

Quick Links Are you interested in buying one of those fancy foldable phones? There are some (mostly) valid concerns that you may have about it. We’ll attempt to address those worries before you fork over the extra cash, as well as share some of the unexpected benefits. You Will Notice the Crease in the Display A foldable phone, when unfolded, has much more screen real estate than a standard slab. That’s pretty much the entire point of a foldable screen....

Quick Links Windows loves to hide many hidden gems under its familiar interface that can add magic to your regular Windows experience. From time-saving shortcuts to built-in tools that can rival third-party apps, today we unveil 11 functionalities on Windows 11 that you want to take advantage of. Changing the Privacy Settings Among all the hype aboutMicrosoft’s Recall feature on Windowsand new privacy concerns, it’s time to limit the data Microsoft collects from you....