Quick Links Summary There are three different ways to scan QR codes on your iPhone, each with its own advantages. Here’s how to use them and why you might want to pick one over the others. Using Code Scanner on Your iPhone Code Scanner is an easy way to scanQR codeson another screen, form, or physical sign. This is a built-in dedicated code scanner that you can access via a nifty shortcut....
Summary Are you shopping for your first NAS? I made a lot of mistakes when I bought my first networked storage system, and I still regret some of the decisions to this day. Here are five ways I messed up, and how you can avoid making the same mistakes I did. 5Not Buying NAS-Rated Hard Drives When I got my first NAS, I didn’t put a high enough priority on buyingNAS-rated hard drives....
Quick Links A lot of people would frown on the idea of buying a pre-built PC instead of building your own from scratch. I might have done that in the past, too. But it’s become abundantly clear lately that there are plenty of reasons to buy a pre-built PC: it’s not lazy, it’s just smart. 5You Don’t Have to Worry About Price Scalping on Parts Price scalping on highly desired items has always been a problem, but with the economy a little on the painful side right now, it’s a lot worse than it used to be....
Quick Links What we see on our desktop PCs has changed dramatically over the years, and I often reminisce about the good old days of seminal programs and simple interfaces. Here are five programs and features that bring back fond memories and make me feel nostalgic (and old!) 5Microsoft Money The advent of online banking was one of the reasons Microsoft ditched Money in June 2009, though it’s fair to say that this wasn’t a like-for-like replacement....
Quick Links For technology companies to stay afloat, they need you to come back at regular intervals to buy the newest version of their products. However, sometimes companies mess up, and make something so good there’s no reason to buy anything else. These are some of the worst culprits. 1The 8800GT Graphics Card I already gave this legendary GPU a shout-out in my list of themost influential graphics cards of all time, and younger folks might give this spot to the GTX 1080 Ti instead, but there’s little doubt in my mind that this was NVIDIA at it’s most generous....
Apple Notes serves as the default note-taking app on the iPhone, it boasts simplicity and can even scan your documents. However, its formatting capabilities are somewhat limited, and it lacks template options. Luckily, if Apple Notes falls short of your needs, there are some cool alternatives you’re able to try. Stashpad If you often have “lightbulb” moments or need to note things down as they come to you, Stashpad’s design is the perfect choice....
Quick Links The choice between Windows and Linux for desktops remains a debate among home users seeking optimal functionality and user experience. Being a long-time user of both operating systems, I’ve noticed many advantages specific to Linux that made me return to it again and again. 1. Great for Programming and Development This was the central reason I tried Linux for the first time. Back then, I decided to learn web development....
Summary E-commerce has made it convenient for buyers to shop from the comfort of their homes, but not knowing who you’re buying from can make online shopping risky. However, you may often spot signs that differentiate a fraudulent seller from an authentic one. Let’s explore some of these signs. Prices That Seem Too Good to Be True Prices that seem too good to be true are often a red flag for a suspicious seller....
Quick Links Despite having taken major steps forward thanks to more support from developers and a massive boost from Valve’s Proton, there are still plenty of myths around Linux gaming. These, in particular, refuse to go away. 9Most Games Aren’t Available on Linux Back when PC games still shipped on DVDs, or even CDs, it was a rare treat to find a Linux binary tucked into the installation discs. More often than not, if a Linux version was available at all, it was a downloadable version on the publisher’s website that you needed to use with the Windows version of the game....
Summary If you’ve been looking at Intel cards as an alternative to the NVIDIA/AMD duopoly, you might have found that there’s not a whole ton of manufacturers making custom Arc cards. Acer has just revealed a couple of custom Intel cards, though, so your options have widened just a tad bit. And one of them is absolutely tiny. Acer has just launched a couple of third-party Intel cards—the Acer Nitro Intel Arc B580 and the Acer Nitro Intel Arc A380....
This was a busy week in tech: Apple replaced the iPhone SE with the new iPhone 16e, Amazon is closing its Android app store, Pi-hole had a major update, and much more. Here are the biggest stories you might have missed. The Big News This Is the $600 iPhone 16e Apple has announced the iPhone 16E, the long-awaited replacement for the iPhone SE. It has most of the functionality of the iPhone 16 at a $200 discount, and pre-orders begin on Friday, February 21....
Portable power stations are one of the best gadgets for outdoor enthusiasts or in emergencies like a power outage. And while I loved the bigAnker 757 Powerhouse I reviewedearlier this year, Ankerjust releasedsomething bigger and better. The all-new Anker 767 Powerhouse has more ports and over 2,000w of power, and it even comes with wheels. In apress release, Anker says it’s “the world’s first portable power station and solar generator powered by GaNPrime technology....
Quick Links Summary It’s handy to have a monitor that’s easy to transport and can act as a primary or secondary display. A monitor like theArzopa G1 Game Portable Monitorcan easily fit those requirements, along with providing the type of viewing angles, color, and performance to please even the most demanding gamers. There are monitors with higher resolutions, batteries, and wireless connectivity that the 15.6" 144Hz Arzopa G1 Game Portable Monitor lacks....
