Me? I’m ahardcoreanime fan. You’ve probably never even heard of the anime I like. You? I guess you’re not really into this anime stuff. It’s all spiky hair, big swords, and too much fan service. Right? Well, what if I told you that there’s plenty out there to watch for people who don’t like those stereotypical anime tropes? If you’ve written off the medium as a whole, you’re missing out on some amazing stories, and here are ten I think will appeal to people who have decided anime just isn’t for them....

Many people view stargazing as something simple and easy – just go outside and stare up at the night sky, right? It’s more complicated than that, especially if you want to get amazing views, and doubly so if you’re whipping out a telescope. These are common mistakes you should avoid. 5Picking A Poor Location With Lots of Light Pollution While stars can look very bright under some circumstances, they’re actually quite dim....

Quick Links Featuring an e-ink display, Android eReaders are versatile devices that empower you to do more than just enjoy your favorite ebooks. They are capable of handling a wide range of tasks. However, you need the right set of apps to make the most of your eReader. Fortunately, there is a vibrant ecosystem of open-source developers creating apps that not only care about your privacy and security but are also designed to shine on e-ink displays....

Summary TheAlienware Pro Wireless Gaming Keyboardis the computer hardware company’s first foray into accessories. The keyboard has many benefits for casual and competitive gamers alike. Whether it’s the keyboard for you will likely depend on one factor: its price. Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Keyboard The Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Keyboard provides up to 72 hours of gaming between charges. It features hot-swappable switches, the ability to use up to 16.8 million color combinations, a 75% form factor, a wireless dongle extender, and more....

Summary Android 16 is shaping up to be a pretty decent release. One intriguing feature that seems interesting is the introduction of “Advanced Data Protection” for USB connections. It looks like Google is serious about tightening security, and this new setting could be a big deal. Currently, when you plug your Android phone into a computer via USB, it oftendefaults to a mode that allows file transfer, and it doesn’t matter if your phone is locked or not....

Summary Ideally, a portable projector has everything it needs to watch a movie, self-contained, while remaining small and easy to travel with. TheAnker Nebula Capsule 3gets really close to this ideal state because of its Google TV software, 2.5-hour battery life, and decently loud speaker, but its brightness level is a weak point and might be a little too dim to use anywhere. Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Mini Projector Ultra-Portable Cinema Experience: Transform any space into a movie theater with this outdoor projector’s 120-inch max screen size, offering an unparalleled portable viewing experience in a pocket-size design that is 50% smaller than comparable models....

Apple is pulling the iPhone SE 3, the iPhone 14, and the iPhone 14 Plus from sale across the European Union (EU) to comply with the market’s USB-C charging mandate. Admitting defeat, the company has now delisted its Lightning-equipped phones from its online stores in many EU member states, including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Sweden. Others are following suit as we speak....

Apple Music and YouTube Music introduced a new feature allowing users to easily transfer playlists between the two platforms. Apple Music and YouTube Music have their own processes, depending on who you’re transferring from. Each is incredibly easy to use and only requires a few buttons to export over. You’ll need to follow theGoogle Takeout processto transfer any playlist from YouTube Music. You’ll have to pick YouTube Music, then pick Apple Music as the service you want to move it to and confirm for the data to be copied over....

Console emulation is alive and well, and that’s constantly demonstrated by projects such asDolphin. The emulator, which allows you to play GameCube and Wii games, is constantly improved upon, and lets you play games on your PC, phone, tablet, and other devices. The Dolpin developer team has now published a progress report, detailing several of Dolphin’s improvements over the course of the last months. The Dolphin team has released a progress report covering developments from May to July 2023....

Summary Building a PC is equal parts exciting and frustrating. There’s nothing quite like gaming on a new PC for the first time, but with so many components to think about, getting there is a challenge. While most hardware choice comes down to personal preference, one small detail you shouldn’t overlook is RAM clearance. What Is RAM Clearance? RAM clearance is exactly what it sounds like: the physical vertical space between a stick of RAM and the CPU cooler....

Summary TheEve Cam Secure Indoor Camerapromises privacy and security at a reasonable price, but most of its features require additional devices and paid services. Eve Cam The Eve Cam indoor security camera boasts a lot of features, but many of them require extra hardware and subscriptions to access. Price and Availability You can purchase an Eve Cam from Amazon, Apple, or directly from the Eve website itself for $150. The Eve online shop takes $20 off your total if you buy a two-pack - totaling $280 for the pair rather than $300....

Summary As with many things, a typical Linux install offers a choice of filesystems, though the Ext4 filesystem is typically the default for most distros. What are the advantages of those other filesystems, and when should you choose them instead? Why the Ext4 Filesystem Is So Common on Linux Ext4 is the most recent iteration of the filesystem, but it’s far from the first, as the number in the name implies....

Summary NVIDIA claims that the RTX 5070 can match the RTX 4090 in terms of performance once frame generation is enabled. However, the reality is that not much has changed. If you want top-tier performance, you’ll still need to pay top-dollar. Frame Generation Needs a Good Baseline To explain why frame generation isn’t some magical solution that can make an old mid-range graphics card run the latest games, let’s break down how frame generation works....