Summary Ugreen is shaking up the network-attached storage (NAS) market with NASync, a collection of attractive, powerful, and reasonably-priced home servers. I’ve spent about a month testing the two-bay NASync DXP2800, and while I’m impressed by the hardware, Ugreen’s ecosystem lacks the mature software experience that most customers need. Ugreen NASync DXP2800 This cutting-edge network-attached storage device transforms how you store and access data via smartphones, laptops, tablets, and TVs anywhere with network access....

Summary “Wi-Fi Pineapple” is a silly name for a real threat to your cybersecurity. These devices trick you into connecting to fake Wi-Fi networks to intercept data and compromise your privacy. Here’s how to protect against Pineapples and Wi-Fi attacks. What Is a Wi-Fi Pineapple? AWi-Fi Pineappleis a device ostensibly sold for Wi-Fi security auditing, that can also be used to perform real attacks on your devices. It’s not literally a pineapple (though I’m sure some enterprising hacker out there has at least attempted to house aRaspberry Piin an actual pineapple fruit), but named because early devices resembled pineapples, with antennas sticking out at all angles much like pineapple leaves....

Quick Links Summary Although Wi-Fi 7, being the newest and fastest Wi-Fi, is getting all the attention, an emerging wireless technology called Wi-Fi HaLow is quietly poised to transform the Internet of Things (IoT) landscape. Here’s everything you need to know about Wi-Fi HaLow. What Is Wi-Fi HaLow? Wi-Fi HaLow is a wireless technology specification that is based on the IEEE 802.11ah protocol. It was first introduced in 2016 and runs on sub-1GHz frequencies, unlike the traditionalWi-Fi 5,Wi-Fi 6,Wi-Fi 6E, andWi-Fi 7protocols, which use2....

Windows 11was a massive upgrade, and Microsoft has continued to work on more changes and new features since it was released. However, two features that were in testing have now been pulled. Related:Windows Insider Program: Everything You Need to Know Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25272 is now rolling out toWindows Insidertesters in the Dev Channel, as one of the first test versions of 2023. There are a few bug fixes, but Microsoft is also removing two features that have been in development for at least several months....

Building a website can take time and money, but thanks to AI, both individuals and businesses don’t have to spend nearly as much to get a working site. But is AI comparable to a developer building a website from scratch? Let’s find out what the difference is. AI Web Development Tools are All Over As someone who’sdeveloped an entire game using AI, I know how powerful the tools can be. In recent years, many website builders have integrated AI technology to simplify the design process even further....

Apple’s included macOS apps are some of the best the platform has to offer, but they’re not perfect. If you’re willing to move your life around and occasionally open your wallet, you might find better options elsewhere. So here are 10 alternatives to apps you’re probably using by virtue of sticking with the default selection. Even if you don’t fully switch, many of them are worth keeping installed (just in case)....

Summary The iPhone 15 series is the most significant upgrade to the iPhone lineup in years, even if that’s not saying much. There’s usually not much to talk about with year-over-year improvements, which is partially why 2 and 3-year upgrade cycles are more common, but this is a special year for the base model. TheiPhone 15and 15 Plus now have the Dynamic Island, A16 Bionic chip, and 48MP main cameras from last year’s Pro phones, as well as a new USB Type-C port to replace the old Lightning connector....

Quick Links Whether you’re looking for a reliable temporary power source or the best solution to going off the grid,BLUETTI’s AC200MAX Expandable Power Stationis a fantastic choice with two major caveats—price and size. I wasn’t quite expecting the heft of the AC200MAX when I first went to move it, but all 61.9 pounds (28.1kg) are worth the space they take up. There were no major weather disasters or power outages during my time with the sizable power station, but I still found plenty of uses for it....

Quick Links Summary Are you a video creator wanting to know if you can find out who watches your Instagram videos? Or, are you a video watcher who’s curious whether the creator will find out? We’ll answer both of your questions here in this guide, along with some tips. Let’s get started. Can You See the Users Who Watched Your Instagram Videos? The simple answer to that question is no, youcan’t see the users who watched your Instagram video....

ChatGPT has, so far, been known as the magical bot that can help you get answers to text-based queries. Even though it can make mistakes pretty often, it can also be helpful in some cases. For the most part, however, you could only interact with it via text. You typed in a query, and it would spell out an answer. Now, OpenAI is announcing a few different ways you can actually interact with it....

Summary My job is to write about technology, gadgets, and computer hardware, yet even I have to scratch my head sometimes when it comes to the names companies choose to give their products. Whether it’s Nintendo’s weird choice to call a console the “Wii U”, or the insistence by Sony to name their headphones a string of letters and numbers, it just makes life hard. Hardware Is Mainstream Now There was a time when only a few people would buy techy gadgets or computer hardware....

Quick Links Summary you may find plenty of options when it comes tocharging your iPhone and AirPods. Many stick with Apple’s offerings, but there are other affordable options with dual device charging, fast charging, and even a cooling fan. TheESR HaloLock 2-in-1 Wireless Charger with CryoBoostis one such option. With the ESR HaloLock 2-in-1 Wireless Charger with CryoBoost, you can charge your iPhone in less time and use the cooling feature to dissipate heat during the process....

Quick Links Summary This isn’t a story I expected to write. For a long time, I saw more downsides than upsides to trying to read books on a phone. But these days, I’m reading books on my phone practically every day (my wife does, too). Here’s why I sold my eReader and decided my phone was good enough. I Can Choose My Own Reading App Dedicated eReaders come with their own baked-in set of features, and most of the time, you can’t change them....