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Summary Everyone’s got their own take on how headphones or in-ear monitors (IEMs)shouldsound. Some folks are die-hard fans of a flat frequency response, chasing that clinical, nothing-added-nothing-taken-away type of vibe. Others just want the bass to rattle their teeth. And, somewhere in the mix, you are likely to hear about theHarman Curve, especially if you’ve poked around in audio forums or read more than a few headphone reviews. It’s often praised as a sort of gold standard for how audio gear should sound....

Quick Links Choosing the right fonts to use in Excel can be the difference between a readable spreadsheet and a useless spreadsheet. After all, there’s no point in creating an all-singing-all-dancing spreadsheet if people can’t read the data! In this article, I’ll talk through some of the things you should consider when selecting fonts in Excel, whether for labels on your charts or the contents of your spreadsheet’s cells. Distinguishing Between Letters and Numbers The main thing to think about is whether your data could be misread, and in no situation is this more likely than when letters can be confused for numbers, or vice versa....

Summary I love being immersed in an epic adventure, but sometimes it’s nice to sit back and play something that doesn’t demand my constant attention. These games let me turn my brain off for a while, and play passively while I listen to a podcast or audiobook, watch YouTube, and detox from daily stressors. Multitasking While Gaming Playing games while I do other things is a greatway to clear my gaming backlog....

Summary Are you looking at buying a pre-built gaming PC, but leery because of the reputation of pre-built systems? While the past they may not have been worth buying, modern pre-built gaming PCs are actually a great choice for your setup—here’s why. Pre-Built PCs Used to Be Built With Bottom of the Barrel Parts In the past, I had always told people to avoid pre-built gaming PCs. They were known for using low-quality and cheap parts to save a buck while charging a premium for being “built for gaming....

Summary You may have heard that CD Projekt RED have announced their Witcher 4 trailer was “pre-rendered” on an NVIDIA RTX 5090, which is (as of this writing) an upcoming top-tier GPU. While it’s certain to be a beast of a card, this pronouncement is pretty much meaningless—here’s why. The Witcher 4 Trailer Is Gorgeous Let’s set one thing straight—the Witcher 4 trailer is gorgeous. If you haven’t seen it, take a moment to give it a watch....

Summary Smart, Wi-Fi-connected scales are great for seeing trends in your weight, but that’s only a tiny fraction of what theWithings Body Scancan do. The company aims for the Body Scan to be a complete health station primarily driven by ultra-precise results, a six-lead ECG, and body segmentation. The tech doesn’t come cheap, but it can offer valuable insights. Withings Body Scan Body Scan connected health station helps users get a handle on health with the ability to measure health vitals including Segmental Body Composition, Electrodermal Activity alongside a 6-lead medically cleared ECG via Withings Scan Monitor 2....

Quick Links That perfect sip of coffee, still warm after you’ve gone through your morning emails. The Ember Mug promises just that–if you’re willing to shell out for it. But is this pricey, high-tech vessel really necessary to make it happen? There’s a much cheaper and simpler alternative. Hot, But Pricey The allure of the Ember Mug is undeniable. It’s sleek, it’s futuristic, and the promise of a consistently warm drink for up to 1....

Quick Links When it comes to security keys, it’s important to find ones that work with various hardware, apps, and services. One of the best security keys on the market, theYubico YubiKey 5Ci, checks all the boxes when it comes to protecting your data, and here are the many reasons why. The company’s first hardware authentication device with an Apple Lightning adapter, the YubiKey 5Ci, is a terrific choice for iPhone owners and those with supported iPads....

One of the things that make video games different from other media, is that you’re able to often control what happens in the story. Sometimes the best games are ones that leave tough yet memorable choices with you. Sometimes that choice will haunt you for a long time, other times you’ll hate the outcome so much, you’ll play again just to have things happen differently. These ten games have some of the toughest choices of all....

When you’re a buyer on a budget, there are a seemingly endless number of things that you have to consider when looking for a new car. Small crossovers, however, seem to tick a lot of boxes, delivering practicality, comfort, and affordable running costs, all at a price that is bearable. Small crossovers are some of the most popular vehicles on the road, and for good reason. For those that simply want more interior space and ground clearance than a sedan, they easily get the job done....

Summary Samsung recently released its latest folding phones, and the current Galaxy S24 series is pretty great. However, I’m waiting for the Galaxy S25 Ultra to arrive early next year, and believe it’ll be an excellent replacement for my aging Galaxy S21 Ultra. Yes, I still use an old buthighly capable Galaxy S21 Ultraas my daily phone. Why? It’s a solid phone with a stunning screen, excellent cameras, the latest version of Android, and much more....

Quick Links Temu has exploded as a popular online shopping site all over the world, but at the same time has raised many concerns. I’ve been wary of using it myself, but over time I’ve become a regular customer, and there are a few key reasons why. As of this writing, the situation around importing items from China is in flux, with tariffs potentially imposed on certain types of goods. Before you try to import anything from China, it’s important to check what additional fees you may face once your items enter customs....

Quick Links While SMS codes and authenticator apps are popular options for two-factor authentication, they have some vulnerabilities and limitations. A more secure option is a security key—a physical device that approves the login with a quick tap. Here’s why you should get this device to protect your accounts. 5Stronger Than Other 2FA Methods To understand why a security key is a more secure alternative to traditional two-factor authentication (2FA) methods, you must understandhow the key worksthrough public key cryptography....