Quick Links Summary You can adjust your TV to make it use less power both in active use and standby mode. The trade-offs might not be worth it, and you might prefer to unplug it or use a smart plug when you’re not watching it. You can tweak how much power your TV uses, but should you? Here are all the ways you dial back the amount of power your TV uses, the downsides of some of the tricks, whether it’s worth doing at all, and some smarter ways to save power that don’t impact your TV experience....

Summary It’s now easier than ever to run Windows on a modern Mac and get great performance without spending a penny. This is the first place you should start when you’re looking to run Windows on a modern Apple Silicon Mac. Introducing UTM for Apple Silicon Today we’ll be usingUTM, aQEMU-based emulator and virtualizer, to install Windows 11 on an Apple Silicon-based Mac. This works on any Mac that uses a processor with an M in the model name, like M1, M1 Max, M2, and so on....

Summary Printers embed hidden yellow dots on pages, revealing who printed what and when. This tracking tech, existing for over 20 years, aids in preventing counterfeiting but raises privacy concerns. Tracking Codes in Detail If youadd a printer to Windows 11, you’ll still be getting tracking codes printed on your pages. Even though you could theoretically change thesettings to adjust the privacy in Windows 11, you may’t change dots from going on your printed pages....

Quick Links Summary One way to keep a complex PowerPoint you’re putting together organized is to name the objects on each slide. Taking this step helps you understand the order in which they’ll appear in your slideshow, how the items link to each other, and whether your PowerPoint file is accessible to all. Why Name Objects in PowerPoint? The main reasons for naming objects in PowerPoint are centered around making life easier in the long term....

Quick Links When I made the big switch to Mac as a long-time Windows user, there were a handful of features that were a top priority to replace. One such feature was the ability to snap windows into specific layouts, and I found an excellent Mac app to do it. Window tiling is an important part of my daily workflow.I use an ultrawide monitor, and I pretty much exclusively operate with multiple apps on the screen at once....

Summary Can’t stand looking at a messy Mac desktop? Fortunately you don’t have to. you’re able to either hide everything for effortless zen, or automatically move old files to the trash after a set period. Here’s how. Hide Everything on Your Desktop Why deal with a mess if you can just hide it? This might not be the best way to live your life, but if you demand a squeaky clean desktop instantly without losing a single file then it’s the perfect trick for you....

Summary It’s not enough for Bluetooth speakers to just sound good, most need a gimmick too. Mood lighting is the thing theLG XBoom 360 XO2Tbrings to the table. The speaker sounds fine, and the lighting is cool enough, but unfortunately, the total package just isn’t worth its full retail price. LG XBoom 360 XO2T The speaker’s 360-degree panorama sound helps you enjoy rich bass and voice clarity regardless of the audio source....

Summary Most of the hype around the iPhone 16 has revolved around its Camera Control button and extensive AI features. However, the new addition that could have the greatest impact on how you use your iPhone could be its 25W wireless charging capabilities. That is, if it receives the proper support. The Future of Wireless Charging Is Here Wireless charging is still a nascent technology that’s rapidly developing. It was only in early 2023 that Apple opened up its MagSafe technology for use in theQi2 wireless charging standard....

Summary The best TV binges are the ones with all hits and no skips. Netflix, you’re the king of queues, so let me create my own playlists with individual episodes from shows on your service. While we’re on the topic of new features, I’ve got some other ideas too. Video Playlists Would Be Great for Better Binging It’s a simple request, but I want to add any TV show episode to a playlist I create....

Quick Links Summary A Micro Lens Array is a layer of incredibly tiny lenses that helps stop light wastage due to internal reflections in OLED TVs. This increases their overall brightness. OLED TVsare known for their impressive picture quality, but the brightness is one area where high-end LED TVs have long managed to outshine them. However, a new brightness-boosting technology—Micro Lens Array— hopes to change that. What Is Micro Lens Array?...

Quick Links Summary TheOnyx Boox Poke 5presents itself as a friendlier version of eReaders like the Kindle and Nook, especially in terms of portability and versatility. As a bite-sized digital paperback, it offers plenty of support for all your eReading needs, but its Android software can feel a bit primitive. Onyx Boox Poke 5 The Onyx Boox Poke 5 does a great job at standing in for all those beat-up paperbacks cluttering your bookshelves....

UPDATE: 2025-05-25 09:19 EST BY ANDREW HEINZMAN Tariff Increase The White House announced anincrease on DDP shipment tariffsshortly after this article was published. Direct-to-consumer DDP shipments under $800 in value will be subject to a 90% tariff, rather than the previously-announced 30% tariff, after May 2nd. UPDATE: 2025-08-11 15:52 EST BY ANDREW HEINZMAN Another Tariff Increase Alright, we’re now looking at a 90% tariff on low-value DDP imports after May 2nd, with an increase to120% after June 1st....

Quick Links Summary Foldable phones are no longer a new thing; Samsung has been hammering that point home with iterative updates in recent years. However, theGalaxy Z Flip 5finally sees a much-needed and requested upgrade. Flipping never felt so…unnecessary? The biggest difference since the beginning between Samsung’s Z Flip series and Motorola’s Razr foldable series has been the outside displays. The Razr started with a 2.7-inch outside display, while the original Z Flip had a barely functional 1....