Summary If you’re having trouble locating an email in your Gmail inbox that you planned to revisit later, you’re not alone—losing track of emails is a common problem. Fortunately, finding the missing emails in Gmail is super easy. This guide will walk you through the steps to do just that. Are You Checking the Right Email Account? Before spending time searching for the elusive email, verify that you are looking for it in the correct email account....
Quick Links Summary The end of the year means one thing for music lovers—Spotify Wrapped 2023 is here! This fun annual recap is one of the reasons why so many people use Spotify. We’ll show you how to find yours. What Is Spotify Wrapped 2023? Spotify Wrapped is anannual recapthat shows a bunch of nifty stats about your last year of listening. It highlights the artists, songs, and genres that you listened to most....
Quick Links Summary To install an unsupported version of macOS on your Mac, first download OpenCore Legacy Patcher and use it to create installation media for your chosen macOS version. Next, install OpenCore to the USB drive and boot your Mac using the drive. Install macOS as usual and then finish up the installation by installing OpenCore on your internal drive and running any necessary post-install patches. Has Apple ended support for your Mac?...
Summary The giant ball of nuclear fire in the sky we pretend is totally normal and not terrifying, has its ups and downs. Before we had electricity or electronics, what the sun got up to didn’t matter that much, but now the sun can randomly toast your tech, so what can you do? What Is a Solar Flare? The name “solar flare” already does a pretty good job of explaining what it is....
Quick Links Few people realize Alexa can send a virtual hug. It’s a neat little feature, a surprise that can improve someone’s day. If you own an Echo device, consider trying it out. It’s quick, fun, and may even make you smile. Why Send a Virtual Hug? Sometimes you just want to show someone extra care as you go through your daily routine. Perhaps your best friend is having a bad day, or you wish to remind your grandma you are thinking of her....
Quick Links Summary On Samsung phones, you’ll head into Settings > Lock Screen > Always On Display and turn on the toggle. On Pixel phones, navigate to Settings > Display > Lock Screen and turn on “Always Show Time and Info.” The always-on display on your Android phone ensures you can see basic information like the current date and time, weather alerts, missed call notifications, and similar details at all times....
4K gaming monitors are often touted as the ultimate way to experience games by reviewers, but I’m not convinced. While 4K objectively looks better, I don’t think the difference matters to most gamers, and there are some real downsides to it. Allow me to explain. 4K Monitors Are Overrated My colleague Patrick makes a convincing argument that4K monitors are the future(and that future is now). While I agree that1080p needs to die out, I don’t think we’re quite ready for a mass switch to 4K gaming monitors....
Summary For years my “dumb” motorized skylights were underutilized with only a simple touchscreen wall control as my only interface. Bringing them into my smart home ecosystem has finally made them worth the substantial amount of money I spent putting them in. Why Did I Wait So Long? When I initially installed my skylights, no such smart solutions existed so I can’t be blamed entirely for my tardiness. A couple of years later, Velux launchedVelux Active with Netatmo, bringing app and smart home controls to any of their motorized skylights made in or after 2010 (which I had)....
It’s hard for many people—me included—to appreciate 1980s games if we weren’t around to play them in their prime. However, my perspective entirely changed after playing an ongoing series of interactive retro gaming documentaries that chronicle that formative era. 1980s Gaming Was Before My Time By the time I first touched a controller in the mid 1990s, video games were already in full transition to the polygonal realm. Alongside playing games on a hand-me-down Game Boy and SNES, I was regularly floored by the 3D graphics of Nintendo 64s owned by neighborhood kids....
Summary There’s lots of gear that can make running 13.1 miles more enjoyable. In addition to a pair of capable shoes, I’d argue that a good pair of earbuds are essential to distract your mind and keep you motivated. When I ran my first half-marathon recently, I decided to put the AirPods 4 with ANC through their paces. Here’s how it went. Why I Choose AirPods 4 for a Half Marathon I have literally dozens of wireless earbuds I could use while running a race....
Quick Links Are you still throwing out expensive gadgets that just need a simple fix? With the right tools, like those in theiFixit Manta Driver Kit, you may save money, learn your electronics inside and out, and get the most out of the devices you paid for. If you’re looking for one comprehensive kit to fix up your tech inventory, or even start a repair side hustle, I’d go withiFixit’s Pro Tech Toolkitinstead....
Summary The newJMGO N1S Proprojector offers a better picture, more brightness, and upgraded software over the previous model, but you’ll still need to be committed to the projector lifestyle for this to be the home theater solution for you. JMGO N1S Pro With 4K resolution, 2,400 ANSI lumens, and a triple laser light source, the N1S Pro projector can deliver a cinematic experience in a compact size. Price and Availability The JMGO N1S Pro is available and ships around June 07, 2025, with a retail price of $1,999....
Summary Once you’re looking for a truly large format display, say over 80 inches, flat panel technology becomes uneconomical real fast. That’s the time to look for projectors, but these days the first major decision you’ll have to make is whether you want an LED or laser model. Here’s how they compare in the most important ways. Brightness and Picture Quality: Which Shines Brighter? The achilles heel of projection has always been brightness....
