If you have a big house, or even if you live in a house where signal in some areas might get spotty,a mesh Wi-Fi systemis usually the best solution. Mesh systems are basically multiple routers placed in multiple rooms, with the secondary routers just repeating the signal of the main router. It’s a great idea, and Amazon’s Eero lineup basically has this concept nailed down. If you need something that’s a little bit more powerful, however, these new routers by Netgear might be a good option....

Summary The fingerprint scanner hidden under your Android phone’s screen is a marvelous piece of engineering. Some of the first phones to feature in-display fingerprint scanners used visible light to scan your finger, but the technology has gotten better over the years. Here’s what you need to know about it. Not All In-display Fingerprint Readers Are Made Equal Almost a decade ago, I remember downloading an app off the Play Store that “simulated” an in-display fingerprint reader....

Summary I don’t ever want to bewithouttheRaycon 5-in-1 Magic Laptop Power Bank. Designed for ultimate plug-and-play portability (saythatten times fast), this easy-to-use power bank boasts everything from pass-through charging to a Qi wireless dock. It even has built-in AC prongs for charging! Raycon 5-in-1 Magic Laptop Power Bank The ultimate power solution. Charge up any device using 5 versatile outputs. Price and Availability The Raycon 5-in-1 Magic Laptop Power Bank sells for $120....

Summary When it comes to the quality of a digital audio recording, there are two numbers that describe how much detail is captured within that recording: sample rate and bit depth. If you want to record music that sounds great, but doesn’t take up too much space, getting the levels of each right is pretty important. These are also important numbers when it comes to determining how good the audio you’re consuming is, and what level of audio your gear can handle....

Summary Three things I always have with me are my iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods Pro. TheSatechi OntheGo 3-in-1provides a compact, well-designed, and reasonably priced way to keep all three charged while traveling or on the go. Satechi OntheGo 3-in-1 Charger The Satechi OntheGo 3-in-1 can simultaneously charge your iPhone, AirPods Pro, and Apple Watch. The small, compact charger can fold up and placed in the travel pouch when on the go....

Quick Links Summary We live in an era where most headphones see updates every few years, well beyond simple cosmetic changes. That isn’t the case with theSennheiser HD 650headphones, which have been more or less the same since 2003, aside from a minor design change in 2019. Nothing else was necessary, apparently. The comfortable fit and open-back design make for headphones that are well suited to long hours mixing or even mastering music, but they’re also a popular choice for home listening....

A growing number of phones can connect to a lapdock. Depending on your workflow, your phone has more than enough powerto replace your PC, but the experience isn’t without its drawbacks. Here are hiccups you can expect before you dive in. 1. Inconsistent Text Selection When you’re using a PC, you can highlight text by double-clicking. You can expect this to work in essentially any window, regardless of what program you’re using....

Finding the perfect laptop makes your computing life both smoother and easier, but it can be a tricky process. Once you know the right areas to focus on, finding the right laptop for you is simple. Lenovo IdeaPad 1 What to Look For in a Laptop The first thing you’ll want to consider when buying a new laptop is the form factor, which also means you’ll need to consider the screen size....

It’s September, which means that Apple is already readying its latest hardware. At its latest hardware event, Apple announced new watches, but the announcements everyone cares the most are, of course, the iPhones. Apple just unveiled the iPhone 16 lineup, and the vanilla iPhone 16 is carrying a lot of changes compared to previous entries. Apple just revealed the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Plus, alongsidethe iPhone 16 Pro series....

Sonos Arc Soundbar The Sonos Arc soundbar has Dolby Atmos audio, with eight woofers and three tweeters for room-filling sound. Its sleek design complements modern TVs, while eARC keeps compatibility with the latest technologies. It offers an experience surpassing typical soundbars, particularly in well-suited rooms. Sonos has rolled out a major price cut on its popular Arc soundbar. Sonos is now offering the white model at a 33% discount from its original price....

Summary May and June have been rough months for Sonos owners as the company’s completely overhauled mobile app has been a big source of frustration. I’ve had several of my Sonos speakers become unresponsive, among other details. Feeling the heat from my family, I took the plunge and tried the iOS app SonoPhone to see if it could manage my system better. Turns out, it can. SonoPhone to the Rescue SonoPhone($2....

Quick Links Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn’t—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4....

Quick Links Stuck and need the answer to today’s wordle? We’ve got you covered. We have some hints for the Wordle, in case you’d like to take another crack at it yourself before we tell you. If you want to get straight to the answer, tap or click “What is Today’s Wordle Answer” in the table of contents. We’ll update this article daily. The hints and answers today are for May 23, 2025, or Wordle #1013....