Quick Links You might be tempted to flash Android Developer Previews to try out the latest features before anyone else. But for the average person, they’re almost always more trouble than they’re worth. Think before you download. Google surprised everyone with anearly release of the Android 16 Developer Preview. While that’s certainly exciting, it shouldn’t be seen as an invitation to jump on the Android 16 train early. We still have some waiting to do, and I’ll explain why....

Summary Apple saw tremendous growth in 2024 while introducing big changes to its ecosystem to accommodate the stringent rules put forward by the EU. Despite everything, we saw some massive launches on both the hardware and software side. In January and March, the company pushed theiOS 17.3andiOS 17.4updates, respectively. While the former introducedStolen Device Protection, a safety feature that prevents thieves from changing critical system information, the latter focused on the EU and its demands related to alternative app marketplaces and new terms for the region....

Summary I never thought the concept of a “gamer phone” was a great idea. Most flagship smartphones and tablets could play whatever mobile game I wanted just fine, so why would I want a phone specifically designed for gaming? It didn’t seem like there was a point. Then I tried theASUS ROG Phone 9. ASUS ROG Phone 9 Experience an unmatched mobile gaming experience with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, 12GB RAM, and 256GB storage....

Quick Links Audio-Technica is a company well known for everything from headphones to microphones, but it isn’t as well known for true wireless in-ears—at least yet. The company is aiming for quality affordable true wireless headphones with theAudio-Technica ATH-SQ1TW, which sell for less than $80. Unlike manytrue wireless earbudsthat hit the market these days, the ATH-SQ1TW have a unique look. That said, Audio-Technica had to cut some features from the in-ears to hit the price point the company was aiming for....

Quick Links Summary Improperly hooking up your generator can burn your house down or kill line workers. A properly connected generator has safety mechanisms to prevent both outcomes. It might be tempting to hook a generator directly up to your home’s electrical system during a power outage, but there’s a right and wrong way to do it. And the wrong way can cause fires and even kill people, so it’s best to read up about the matter in advance....

Summary If you’ve owned a Mac for any length of time, you’ve likely heard ofCleanMyMac. It’s software designed to tidy up your Apple computer’s files, documents, applications, and more. The 2024 update for the application brings a refreshed and simplified UI alongside AI improvements and more. However, the UI refresh makes accomplishing certain tasks take longer, and I’m not sure that is for the better. CleanMyMac (2024) CleanMyMac is a Mac-only software designed to help clean up your Mac in various ways, including uninstalling software, fixing permissions, removing files, and much more....

Quick Links Smart security cameras can play a valuable role in your home, but there are some potential downsides. These can range from putting your family’s privacy at risk to inadvertently breaking the law. Here are six things to think about before pressing the button. 1Be Aware of the Risks Most adverts for home security cameras make them seem like a solid purchase with no downsides. They’re all about keeping your family safe, helping you spot suspicious-looking figures creeping toward your door, the reassurance of seeing your kids are home from school, knowing that your babysitter is caring for your children rather than helping themselves to your valuables, and so on....

Corsair is best known for its gaming accessories and pre-built computers, and now the company is trying something a bit different. The Corsair One i500 is a new gaming PC that mixes high-end hardware with a unique design. The Corsair One i500 is a new desktop PC tower intended for “content creators, AI-savvy professionals, and gamers.” It has an aluminum case with FSC-certified real wood panels, which certainly stands out from the crowed of tempered glass PC cases....

Quick Links Summary If you’re tempted by the idea of a smart home but aren’t sure whether you’re ready to make the leap, you’re not alone. It can seem like a big decision, and until you’ve done it, the benefits may not seem immediately obvious. Here are some easy starting points to decide if it’s worth it for you. How to Trial Smart Home Tech in a Practical Way As someone who first dipped a toe into the world of smart homes in 2013, I very quickly found myself sold on the idea....

DIY custom keyboards are all the rage, and unfortunately, call for intense research, andsoldering skills. CyberPower’s upcoming keyboard configuration avoids all that drama. And along with it, the new Pearl CK60 keyboard gets you a beautiful “DIY style” keyboard without any work at all. 🎉 The CyberPower Pearl CK60 is aReview Geek Best of CES 2023award winner! ensure to check out our full list of winners to learn about exciting products coming in 2023....

Whether to improve your document’s aesthetic appeal, allow more space for handwritten annotations, or squeeze all your text onto one page, there are many reasons to adjust a Word document’s margins. However, don’t fall into the trap of doing this manually. Why You Should Avoid Using the Ruler to Adjust the Margins You might be tempted to adjust your page’s margin sizes by clicking and dragging the margin markers on the ruler that runs along the top and down the side of your document....

Quick Links While table creation in Microsoft Word has improved over the years, it’s still a troublesome task that sometimes causes more problems than it solves. This is why you should always create your tables in Microsoft Excel instead. Why It’s Better to Create Tables in Excel In short, Word is a word processor, and Excel is a data processor. As a result, Word isn’t built for optimal table creation, whereas its sibling, Excel, is....

Quick Links It’s always good to back up your data in multiple places, and save data from video games is no exception. Most gaming consoles and platforms offer cloud services nowadays. The days of your memory cards or console storage corrupting and losing hundreds of hours of save data are over! Well, theoretically. The truth is that many of these console’s cloud saves are locked behind subscriptions, and even if not, you need to trust that the company doesn’t suddenly go under and you have no time to back up that save data....