Summary Are you trying to decide between Plex and Jellyfin for your media server? The two server platforms have a lot of similarities (and a lot of differences), so it can be hard to make the right choice. The biggest thing to know between the two is that Plex charges for a lot of features that Jellyfin offers for free. But what Jellyfin offers for free often requires more time (or third-party apps) to set up properly....
Quick Links Mother’s Day might have come and gone, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still good gadget deals out there. With these sales, you’ll be able to save large chunks of cash on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 phone, WD_BLACK’s highly rated internal gaming SSD, a Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2, and much more. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 For $1349.99 ($450 Off) – Lowest Price Ever TheSamsung Galaxy Fold 4is one of thebest foldable phones of 2023, and for a limited time you’ll be able to buy it for 25% off the usual cost, its lowest price tag ever....
Summary While bone-conduction headphones generally aren’t known for their audio quality, theShokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphonesmanage to impress. With customizable EQ, decent audio quality, and a comfortable design, anyone with an active lifestyle may benefit from adding these to their tech arsenal. Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphones offer premium sound for active lifestyles using bone conduction that delivers crystal-clear audio and a lightweight, comfortable nickel-titanium coated in smooth silicone you can wear for hours....
Quick Links With so many of us working remotely, it’s not a surprise that Windows 11 comes with a few built-in focus tools to help us get our jobs done. But what exactly does Windows 11 offer to us professionals who want to ensure we actually get work done? Let’s take a look. Focus Periods and Productivity Windows 11 eliminated the focus mode on the taskbar and replaced it with focus sessions....
With game prices now standardized at $70 and hardware requirements higher than ever, getting into gaming has never been more expensive. But if you rewind the clock by just a few years, it’s surprisingly easy to find incredible games at low prices. “Old” Games Aren’t Actually Old What’s the first thing you think of when you hear an “old game?” Chances are, it’s low-poly graphics, outdated mechanics, simpler dialogue and storylines, and lackluster map design....
Smart speakers offer much more than just a means to stream your favorite audio content. They can serve as smart home hubs and as a means to organize your daily schedule, making them an invaluable resource to tap into. Apple HomePod (2nd generation) What to Look for in a Smart Speaker A good smart speaker isn’t just a device for streaming music, podcasts, or audiobooks. Sure, it can do all those things, but its smart home integrations make it an invaluable piece of kit to install in your home....
Quick Links Like many of us, I spend more time on my phone than I should, but it got out of hand a couple of months ago. Here’s what I did to regain control. Smartphones Are Glorified Slot Machines I got my first smartphone at 15, and if I lived to be 80, given the average of 3 hours of screen time daily, I would have spent more than 7 years on my phone....
OnePlus has revealed the OnePlus Watch 3 smartwatch will be available in North America and Europe later in February. The main selling point here is its long-lasting battery. One of the standout features of the OnePlus Watch 3 is its long battery life, which lasts 16 days in power saver mode and 5 days in smart mode. A quick 10-minute charge gives owners a full day of use, so an hour’s charge will likely reset the 16-day (or 5-day) countdown....
Since its launch a few months ago, the new Microsoft Outlook has received many updates and improvements to optimize its use. Now, Microsoft has announced features that increase the program’s accessibility and usability. Outlook’s most significant upgrade is its improved screen reader experience, with Microsoft working alongside assistive technology providers—such as Narrator, JAWS, and NVDA—to enable more people to make use of the program’s tools and features. For example, Outlook automatically focuses on reading the message body as soon as you open an email....
Summary Outside the occasional software update, you probably don’t reboot your phone very often unless you regularly run out of battery. Here’s why the National Security Agency (the NSA, which is responsible for protecting the US' communications and cybersecurity) says you should make a habit out of it. What Did The NSA Say, And Should You Be Worried? In short, the NSA is asking you to reboot your mobile devices once a week....
Quick Links 2022 is nearly over, and in the past year, the team at Review Geek has tested and lived with a ton of tech and gadgets. And we’ve bought plenty of products for our own personal desires. So out of everything that’s come across our doors, what do we love most? The answer might surprise you. You should know we take a liberal approach when it comes to the term “tech” and our picks....
Summary With theOblivionremaster out in the wild and going down like a smooth 20-year-old scotch, Bethesda seems to have realized what many of us have been thinking for years: the company is sitting on some quality old games. WhileSkyrimhas had enough re-releases to last a lifetime andFallout 4got its glow-up treatment in 2024; there are many games in the company’s back catalog that need a lick of paint and some work under the hood....
Quick Links Password fatigue is real, especially on our phones—entering long passwords is a pain on virtual keyboards. This is part of why I use the Proton Pass password manager on Android. But there are many password managers for Android. Why this one? As someone skeptical of so much commercial tech, it comes down to one word: trust. I Trust My Passwords Are Actually Private Password managers take one of the most tedious aspects of online life and offers to take care of that for us....
