Quick Links There’s no avoiding grease, grime, and dust on your MacBook. As long as you stick to a few basic rules, you can clean your laptop up without causing any long-term damage. 1Keep Your Fingers Off the Display This might sound obvious, but resist the urge to remove spots of grime on your screen with your hands. Your fingers are covered in grease, which is then transferred to your screen the second you touch it....
Amazonis doing a lot these days, but first and foremost, it has always been an online retailer. The platform is the go-to spot for buying basically anything you want and having it delivered to your doorstep, though there is an awful lot ofjunk and scams. Now, Amazon is trying to make it easier to find what you’re looking for, with improvements to product searching. Amazon has unveiled a series of updates to improve the shopping experience on its platform....
Quick Links Apple’s MetalFX AI upscaling technology brings a feature to iOS and macOS devices that even the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S lack. It’s the latest in a series of moves that show the company is serious about gaming again. MetalFX Is a Literal Game Changer MetalFX is a new part of Apple’s Metal API, which makes it easy for Mac and iOS game developers to tap into the full potential of Apple’s hardware....
Summary Sometimes you might get the option to buy a phone that can take not one, but two SIM cards. Does it make sense to pick up a dual-SIM phone? What are the pros and cons? As a dual-SIMer myself, I can tell you what’s great (and not so great) about the duality of these phones. Defining Dual-SIM Phones A dual-SIM phone is a handset that can accept two physical SIM cards....
Summary Not all multi-device chargers are created equal.Belkin’s BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1adds clever functionality to its petite size, making it a truly stunning option. Its 15W MagSafe charger tilts up to 70 degrees so it can accommodate the right angle for StandBy mode in iOS 17. It may only charge two devices at once, but what it lacks in quantity, it makes up for in utility and personality. Belkin BOOSTCHARGE PRO 2-in-1 Wireless Charger Stand with MagSafe This ultra-convenient charging dock delivers 15W of fast wireless charging to your iPhone 12 and later, Apple Watch 4 and later, and many models of AirPods....
Summary DALL-E has been replaced by a new image-generation engine under GPT-4o, and boy is it a big jump. There seems to be little this new image generation tech can’t do, but what about adding color to old black and white photos? This idea occurred to me as I was looking at some historical photos and their painstakingly-colorized versions, so I decided to see how well this cutting-edge image generation software could do this job....
Summary The newPixel Watch 2is like a super-powered Fitbit tracker, and it even offers full integration with Fitbit’s apps and services. But, unlike most Fitbit trackers, the Pixel Watch 2 isn’t explicitly advertised as a device for swimmers. The good news is it has a dedicated exercise mode for swimmers and offers the same water resistance as most Fitbit devices. However, here’s what you need to know before you hit the lanes....
Cooler Master just launched theMK770, a highly customizable mechanical keyboard with a unique sense of style. The MK770 should appeal to both casual users and enthusiasts, as it focuses on comfort without sacrificing high-end features, such as hot-swappable switches and per-key lighting. On paper, the MK770 seems to be an exceptional value. It costs just $120 but offers a gasket-mounted design that should provide a “clean” sound. Hallmarks like hot-swappable switches, per-key RGB lighting, and PBT double-shot keycaps are also included....
Summary One of Corsair’s most popular mechanical keyboards now has an Apple-exclusive paintjob. I had a lot of fun with theGlacier Blue K65 Plus, but I’m frustrated by its software limitations and its inflated price tag. Corsair K65 Plus The Corsair K65 Plus mechanical gaming keyboard features pre-lubed, hot-swappable MLX Red linear switches and two layers of sound-dampening foam. It provides a soft, silky key response and connects over USB-C cable, 2....
There are plenty of emulators out there, but as far as GameCube Wii emulation goes,Dolphinis usually the way to go.. The emulator is constantly being polished to perform better and better, often resulting in tangible improvements in performance over the course of a few months. Now, Dolphin has detailed some of the biggest changes over the past few months, as the emulator turns 20 years old. The Dolphin team has released its most recent quarterly Progress Report, detailing some of the biggest changes that have landed on the emulator since August....
Quick Links If you’re fed up with your iPhone’s battery draining too quickly and are looking for simple ways to go longer without plugging it in, here are some easy tricks to improve battery life. Newer iPhones have manyfeatures that improve user experience, such as Live Activities, built-in fitness tracking, and automatic app updates. However, these features run in the background, even when you aren’t actively using your iPhone, consuming the battery....
Quick Links It’s officially May! To kick off the new month, we’ve uncovered a mountain of fantastic deals on top-tier products. Save the most ever on the highly rated Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone, reader-favorite Samsung T7 portable SSD, second generation Apple Pencil, and so much more. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Phone For $999.99 ($400 Off) - Best Price Ever The Galaxy S23 Ultra may bethe total packagethese days, but last year’sSamsung Galaxy S22 Ultrais still a fantastic device, especially when you can get one at the lowest price ever without any trade-ins or gift card gimmicks....
GIMPis one of the most popular photo editors around, as it provides a free alternative to paid applications like Adobe Photoshop. GIMP 2.99.16 is now available with a bunch of new features and improvements. GIMP 2.99.16 introduces a new interface option called “Merge menu and title bar,” which places the menu bar in the area normally occupied by the title bar. It gives you a little bit of extra vertical space, and Photoshop has been designed the same way by default for a long time....
