How to Turn Off AirPods Active Noise Cancelation

Quick Links Summary You can disable active noise cancelation on your AirPods if it doesn’t work well for your needs, or you prefer to stay completely aware of your surroundings. Apple now hides the “Off” control option for AirPods Pro 2 owners, but you can bring it back easily with these steps. How to Turn Off AirPods Noise Cancelation you’re able to disable AirPods noise cancelation in Settings, your Control Center, orvia a widget....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 729 words · Robert Nichols

How to View the Clipboard History on a Mac

Summary If you do a lot of copying and pasting between documents on your Mac, you might find that only being able to work with one item at a time is a real limitation. Fortunately, there are apps you can use that let you access your entire clipboard history. How to Access the Clipboard in Finder you may view the contents of your clipboard in macOS at any time. Just open the Finder using the icon in your Dock, or by clicking on your desktop, then go to Edit > Show Clipboard....

July 25, 2025 · 5 min · 877 words · Gloria Pollard

I Bought a Smartwatch, Then 2 Months Later I Bought a Regular Watch

Quick Links Summary My first Android Wear smartwatch was the Moto 360. My second was the Google Pixel Watch. Smartwatches have gotten a lot better in that time, but I still didn’t keep one on my wrist for more than a few months. Why? My Smartwatch Looks Like This The primary reason I’m not wearing my Pixel Watch anymore is because of scratches across the screen. I read the reviews. They warned me, but I didn’t think it would get this bad this quickly....

July 25, 2025 · 7 min · 1464 words · Stephanie Ray

I've Used Multi-Monitors for Years, Here's How to Configure Them Perfectly

I look back on my days using a single monitor and wonder how I lived like that. Having multiple monitors hasn’t just improved my productivity and focus, but has added utility to gaming, too. To ensure your multi-monitors are perfect, tweak these settings. Everything You Need to Configure Your Multi-Monitors While the process of stringing another monitor to your setup is more or less plug-and-play, it’s important to double-check you’ve got everything you need:...

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 612 words · Daniel Jacobs

Intel Macs Are Going to Be Cheaper Than Ever, but Don't Rush to Buy Them

Summary With only a small number of older Macs getting the update to macOS Sequoia, Apple’s Intel era is almost over. That could mean the market gets flooded with used Intel Macs at their cheapest-ever prices. But are they even worth buying anymore? Why Will Intel Macs Get Cheaper? While macOS Sequoia will be available for some Intel Macs, the flagship AI features that come under the umbrella term “Apple Intelligence” will be restricted to the M-series Macs....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 727 words · Erin Moore

JBL Authentics 300 Review: A Gloriously Retro Do-It-All Speaker

Summary For $450, you can buy a few different speakers to cover your various audio needs, or you can place all your eggs in the basket of theJBL Authentics 300. It features Bluetooth and a battery for use outside the house, and Wi-Fi for use inside. You can also use multiple voice assistants with it—at the same time! Maybe the most convincing reason to take a chance on this do-it-all speaker is its beautiful black and gold retro design....

July 25, 2025 · 8 min · 1520 words · Robin Yang

Material 3 Expressive Finally Made Me Excited About Android Updates Again

Quick Links I’m going to be honest—I haven’t felt genuinely excited about an Android update in years. The last time I actually got that feeling of anticipation was the Material You redesign in 2021. But after that? It’s been a series of incremental improvements that, while nice, didn’t reallymove the needle. That changed when Google pulled back the curtain on Material 3 Expressive. Material You’s idea of personalized themes and dynamic color changes was fresh, and it brought a layer of visual cohesion that Android desperately needed....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 784 words · Raymond King

Notepad++ Just Got an Update: Here’s What’s New

Notepad++ is a popular text editor for Windows, thanks to a pragmatic and robust design perfect for opening code files, browsing large amounts of text, and more. Several updates this year improvedlarge file supportand squashed bugs, and now another Notepad++ update has arrived this week with a bunch of fixes. The latest Notepad++ version 8.5.5 is now available to download, but as you might expect from the minor version bump, it’s mostly a bug fix release....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Stacy Scott

Reolink Altas PT Ultra Review: Brilliant 4K Video and More

Summary The security camera market is saturated, but what makes theReolink Altas PT Ultrastand out is its easy-to-use app, 4K video, and crystal-clear night vision. It might not be groundbreaking tech but it gave me peace of mind, (almost) no headaches, and operated flawlessly. Reolink Altas PT Ultra - 4K Solar Wireless Outdoor Security Camera The Reolink Altas PT Ultra security camera delivers a crystal-clear 4K resolution, 360-degree pan-and-tilt coverage, AI motion detection, and full-color night vision for intelligent, easy-to-use home security....

July 25, 2025 · 10 min · 2005 words · Sylvia Boyer

Roborock Qrevo Slim With StarSight Autonomous: Next-Level Smart Home Cleaning

Robot vacuums need no introduction for a smart homeowner like you. These innovative cleaning devices have become almost as indispensable as the smartphones in our hands. And, with constant tech and innovation upgrades over the years, you may have come to believe cleaning cannot get any better than what the advanced robovacs offer today. It’s time to raise the bar on your beliefs and upgrade to next-level smart home cleaning with Roborock Qrevo Slim....

July 25, 2025 · 7 min · 1382 words · Dawn Romero

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Razr Ultra (2025): Why Samsung’s Latest Clamshell Fails to Impress Me

Summary With the Flip 7, Samsung has improved nearly every aspect of its flip-style foldable smartphone, bridging the gap that existed between the Flip 6 and Motorola’s latest Razr Ultra (2025). However, does the Flip 7 have what it takes to outperform the Razr? Let’s find out. Quick Links Price & Availability TheFlip 7is available for $1,099.99 for the 256GB variant. For a limited time, Samsung is offering a free storage upgrade to the 512GB storage without any additional cost (which otherwise costs $1,219....

July 25, 2025 · 9 min · 1796 words · Craig Johnson

Scammers Are Using AI to Pretend to Be Google

A recent incident, described in a personal blog by Sam Mitrovic, shows how AI-powered scam calls are becoming harder to discern. Mitrovic received a series of suspicious notifications and phone calls that mimicked legitimate Google communication—a threat that could have led to the loss of his Google account. The events began with a Gmail account recovery attempt notification originating from the United States. This was followed by a missed call from a number displaying “Google Sydney” as thecaller ID....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Adam Jimenez

Switchbot S10 Review: This Robot Vacuum Empties and Refills Its Own Water

Summary With the introduction of its robot vacuum line, SwitchBot wanted to make a splash by taking mundane tasks off your plate when it comes to cleaning. Since theS10 robot vacuumcan tie into your home’s plumbing system, it means you’ll no longer have to worry about emptying the dirty water tank or filling clean water again, and it might be the best feature the robot has to offer. SwitchBot S10 Robot Vacuum and Mop The SwitchBot S10 robot vacuum and mop takes what we’re used to and makes it more convenient than ever before....

July 25, 2025 · 12 min · 2378 words · Natalie Taylor