Quick Links The new mid-range iPhone 16e is good, but notthatgood. It’s cheap, but notthatcheap. With room to beat it on both price and features, could it inspire a new wave of great mid-range Android phones? The Android Mid-Range Is a Mixed Bag A few years ago, some of the best Android phones were mid-range devices. Samsung’s Galaxy A51 was reported to have sold over 23 million units in 2020, making it the second-best-selling smartphone worldwide....

Quick Links Buying a new vehicle is always exciting, especially when it’s a new electric car. We all love not having to stop and fill up with expensive gasoline. However, you can’t just buy an EV and call it a day, as there are other things and expenses you’ll want to consider. Well, you can buy an EV and nothing else, but you probably shouldn’t. Both gas and electric cars have additional expenses, not to mention maintenance....

Quick Links Summary Each Microsoft Excel workbook can contain several worksheets, and these are accessed through tabs at the bottom of the Excel window. By default, worksheets are named Sheet1, Sheet2, Sheet3, and so on, but replacing these names with more specific labels has many benefits. Why You Should Rename Excel Worksheets The most obvious reason for renaming worksheets in Excel is to make it clear what the workbook contains. Indeed, names like Sheet1 and Sheet2 are unhelpful, especially if your file comprises many tabs....

XGIMI is now offering its flagship projector technology in a more affordable package. The Horizon S Pro clocks in at a cool $1,299—far less than you’d pay for other 4K projectors with its capabilities. Plus, we’re now learning more about the Horizon S Max, a projector that aims to bring the IMAX experience into your living room. The Horizon S Pro is a slightly downgraded version of theHorizon Ultraprojector that we reviewed in 2023....

While streaming services let you access thousands of movies and shows for a flat monthly fee, there are occasions where you might still find yourself renting specific movies. With free trials being rather rare these days, rentals are becoming a more attractive, and cheaper, option. Plex is joining the many services offering movie rentals, with a decent library and the ability to watch on most devices with a Plex application...

Quick Links Even if you’re a daily iMessage user, there still might be some features you aren’t using. iMessage can do a lot more than just send texts and photos. Here are some tips to make your iMessage experience more fun and convenient. 1Group Chat Tagging Keeping track of large group chats can be tough, and it can be easy for someone to miss a message. If you want to ensure a specific member of your group chat sees a message, you’re able to tag them—they will be notified of the message individually, even if they have notifications for the group chat silenced....

Quick Links Whether you’re watching a space documentary, reading a How-To Geek space article, or just trying to get your head around exactly what exists around us, learning the meaning of these key terms will go a long way to helping you understand what’s out there in the cosmos. 1Cosmos The cosmos is the entire physical universe, seen as an orderly, systematic whole rather than a random, chaotic collection of matter....

Mazda’s top-selling SUV is getting a major update for 2026, and it could be the most significant one yet. With fresh styling, upgraded tech, and possible electrification, this next-generation model is built to impress. Early reports suggest Mazda is reworking this SUV to deliver more refinement, better efficiency, and a more premium driving experience, without losing the sharp handling it’s known for. A new platform could also bring improved space and ride comfort....

With neverending threats to your privacy lurking online, here are some cool ways Apple’s iCloud can help keep you (and your data) safe. In an age where information is the new currency, tech companies are scrambling for increasingly granular ways to get as much of it as possible. Thankfully, Apple has introduced several built-in features in iCloud for its privacy-focused users. If you’re already spending money on an iCloud+ subscription, here’s how you can better protect yourself online:...

Quick Links Most of us use USB drives for temporary file storage, but they can do much more. You can boot an operating system, store and encrypt passwords, automate critical data backups, and more. If you have a spare USB drive that you only use for storage, here are some other ways to make the most of it. 1Run a Portable OS Using a USB drive, you can carry a complete operating system in your pocket....

Quick Links Busy Excel spreadsheets can—frustratingly—grind to a halt, especially as you use the many functions and formatting options. The last thing you want is your worksheet to pause while executing a simple calculation, so check out these tips to keep your Excel spreadsheet running smoothly. We recommend using the 64-bit version of Excel (which is installed automatically unless you manually select the 32-bit version), as it works better with large data sets, add-ins, and many other modern-day Excel features....

Summary You’re tired of your TV’s crappy sound quality, so you go online to try and find a decent soundbar. To your dismay, every “best of” article insists that you need a $1,000 soundbar—anything else is a terrible, stupid, idiotic purchase. I’m here to tell you that the influencers are full of bologna. Cheap soundbars are fine. They’re a substantial upgrade over a TV’s built-in speakers, and they’ll last for several years if you buy from a reputable brand....

During its annual hardware event, Amazon launched its firstFire TV Soundbarand opened pre-orders for the upgradedFire TV Stick 4KandTV Stick 4K Max. The company also revealed several improvements for its Fire TV operating system, including greatly improved voice search functionality and a new “Continue Watching” row for your home screen — these software improvements will roll out in late 2023. The new Fire TV Soundbar clocks in at just $120 but offers virtualized Dolby Atmos and Bluetooth connectivity....