Quick Links Summary The newNomad Basewireless Qi pad is one of the fanciest beds you can get for your iPhone to rest and recharge. Made from metal and glass, the Base weighs more than a pound. It’s designed for people who are looking for an aesthetically complimentary piece of electronics, no matter the cost. Nomad Base The Nomad Base is a stylish and high-quality Qi wireless charger. It won’t fast charge your iPhone, so it makes for a great bedside charger....

Summary You’ve likely heard you should never run a command or script that you don’t fully understand in the Linux terminal (or any command line). Unfortunately, the syntax for command-line apps can be tricky to break down and understand. Here’s how ChatGPT can help. Why Not All Terminal Commands Are Safe The command line is a powerful tool, but it does not ask for permission. When you tell it to delete a file, it deletes it: there’s no confirmation, no recycle bin—the file is just gone, immediately....

Quick Links Summary TheNothing Phone (1)came out ofnowherewith a unique transparent back and fun LED lights. Now it’s year two, and theNothing Phone (2)is trying to refine those same ideas. This time you can actually buy it. Last year’s Nothing Phone was a great first foray into smartphones for the company—though former OnePlus founder Carl Pei is no stranger to the space. One of the biggest stories this time around is availability....

Quick Links When you want something done right, you rely on the pros, which is why consumers worldwide have trustedGrowatt’s smart energy solutionsfor over a decade. The company provides clean energy storage to families and businesses all over the globe, and you may get in on the eco-friendly action with the newVITA 550 portable power station, now $130 off with early-bird pricing and coupon codeGroVita550for a limited time. At CES, Growatt unveiled its latest portable power station innovation, theVITA 550....

Eufy Security SoloCam S220 (solar-powered) The Eufy SoloCam S220 offers solar-charging, 2k video, night vision, two-way audio, and no monthly fee. Upgrade your home security with Eufy. Are you looking to outfit your home with a new smart security camera? While sales events like Prime Day in July are a great time to buy, you can get this excellent Eufy wirelesssolar-powered 2K security camera today for only $65. The Eufy Solocam S220 is a capable outdoor security camera like any other, only it has a few fancy tricks up its sleeve....

Quick Links We live at a time where you can walk into a store, grab some items, and pay without ever interacting with another human. Despite how awesome that sounds, self-checkout has its haters. Let me tell you why it’s great. If you look around the internet, you might think everybody hates self-checkout. In fact, that’sliterally what some headlines claim. Theannoyances with self-checkoutare well-documented. I’m here to defend the humble self-checkout machine and maybe provide a viewpoint you haven’t heard....

Summary If you’re a Windows user, you may have been surprised to learn that from an update in May 2024 onward your system drive will be encrypted by default. Linux users have been presented with the choice to encrypt their system for years now. Is full-disk encryption a good thing, though? What Does Encryption Do? Before we can talk about pros and cons, let’s first take a quick look atwhat encryption does....

Quick Links Alright, you have taken the plunge and upgraded to a 4K monitor. Now, you may access a higher resolution for crisper visuals and text. However, acquiring the monitor is just the first step. Here are the top five things to do to get the most out of your newest purchase. 1Finalize the Placement One of the first things you have to do after buying a4Kmonitor is to decide its placement....

Quick Links Black Friday is a great time to score amazing deals, but the surge in shoppers also creates a prime opportunity for scammers to exploit victims. They use fake ads, unbelievable offers, and bogus giveaways to trap people. Here are some of the most common ways scammers may target you on Black Friday. 1Giveaways Demanding a Processing Fee Scammers often usefake social media giveawaysto steal money or personal information from unsuspecting victims....

Quick Links Before the iOS 18 update, the built-in iPhone calculator functioned well as a basic calculator. But if you needed advanced features, you had to download a third-party calculator. Now it’s time to uninstall them. 1The Built-In Calculator Is Free One annoying thing about third-party calculators is that many are not 100% free. In addition to locking advanced features behind a subscription, you’re subject to banner ads during use or a full-screen ad every time you open it....

Get the best from your Steam Deck with some decent headphones for your portable gameplay. Whether you’re looking to talk in multiplayer or just enjoy the music, there’s a pick for you. JLab JBuddies Play What to Look for in Headphones for Your Steam Deck The beauty of Valve’sSteam Deckand otherhandheld PCsis that it allows gamers to enjoy their favorite Steam titles on the go. But to get the very best out of your gameplay, you want to invest in a decent pair of headphones to maximize your gaming audio....

Quick Links If you’re dreaming of bringing Star Wars off the screen and into your world, you might think you have to go to a galaxy far, far away. However, there’s a way to do it right from the comfort of your home. All you need to do is pick a Star Wars LEGO set, and we can help you find the best ones. To help you sort through all the options to find the one you want to bring home, we’ve highlighted our top picks for the best Star Wars LEGO sets....

Summary Google Photos is turning 10 years old. It has changed a lot over the past years, but it remains the first choice for photo management for millions of Android phones worldwide, and with good reason. And now, Google is rolling out an anniversary update that adds a few new things to the table. Google made a series ofGoogle Photos-related announcements for the app’s 10th anniversary. And with those, it’s adding a couple of major additions....