Quick Links Summary I’ve built my personal tech echo system around Lightning and I’m not thrilled about having it disrupted. I remember the day I brought home my first lightning cable. I had just upgraded my iPhone 4S to a 5S, and the new connector came in the box. I wasn’t thrilled that I had to incorporate a new cable type into my life. But now thatLightning is on the way out, I must protest … “Hey!...
Summary Prosumer hardware is always really expensive, and it’s no different for hardware such as the Apple Pro Display XDR—a monitor that, despite being six years old, still starts at a whopping $4,999. Newer technologies are coming to eat its lunch, though, and now, LG is launching a monitor that might look very appealing if you’ve been eyeing something like this. LG has just announced the LG UltraFine 40WT95UF monitor. According to the company, it’s the first commercially available 5K2K (5,120 x 2,160 resolution) monitor to incorporate Thunderbolt 5 connectivity....
Over the last couple of decades, our email experience has remained basically the same. Sure, we now have prettier email contents and stuff like that, but there hasn’t been anything that has actually radicallychangedthe way we use our email. That is, at least, until AI came into play. Shortwave,which recently added an Android app, is now getting into the AI game with a new, conversational generative AI assistant. Shortwave is introducing an AI assistant for your email experience....
Summary TheSkullcandy EcoBudshave an obvious mission: to make a highly produced product like earbuds better for the environment. However, even if that goal doesn’t sway you, a cheap price and compact size might put these on your radar. Skullcandy Ecobuds Skullcandy EcoBuds were designed to reduce our impact at every stage of the process without compromising the sound or the look. The result is a 50% reduction in EcoBuds’ carbon footprint....
Summary Sony has been pretty great about leveraging their history for nostalgia points in recent years, and for their 30th anniversary, they’ve given us retro PlayStation themes for our consoles. Yay! But, for a “limited time”. Boo! The 30th Anniversary Startups Are Phenomenal These themes have two main components. The first is a retro startup sequence thart mimics that of the PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, or PlayStation 4 on your PlayStation 5 console....
If you got the joke in the title, you’re likely well-versed inThe Simpsons. If you didn’t get it, you might need some extra education to embiggen your pop culture knowledge. You’ll also need it to get that other Simpsons joke I inserted into this paragraph, a vocabulary gag from the episodeLisa the Iconoclast. With a return to the classroom on the horizon, it’s time to get into the school spirit with some classicSimpsonsepisodes....
CSS lets you style your web pages in many different ways, controlling the layout of elements, changing their order, and even animating them. But some of the most fundamental visual tweaks at your fingertips relate to color. Here are the most important things you need to know about this surprisingly in-depth topic. 1The Core Color Properties Let’s start somewhere simple:color. Probably the most fundamental color-related property, this is one of theeasiest tweaks you can make to your web design....
If you’re planning to buy the new Nintendo Switch 2, you should also include a case in your budget. Here are the best Nintendo Switch 2 cases to help you protect your handheld gaming device against bumps, spills, scuffs, and scratches. dBrand Switch 2 Killswitch For $3, you can reserve the dBrand Switch 2 Killswitch which comes with a travel cover, OEM dock adapter, game card holder, stick grips, and skin screen protectors—everything you need for maximum protection and performance....
If you’re looking for a unique new phone, you’re in luck. TheNothing Phone 2is now available for $600, a price that puts it head-to-head with devices like the Google Pixel 7 and the Samsung Galaxy S23. It features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, and more notably, a “Glyph” lighting system. The original Nothing phone was pretty impressive, and it scored wellin our review. Unfortunately, it wasn’t sold in the United States....
Summary Linux is a great operating system for older computers. The open source operating system requires far fewer resources than Windows or macOS, and is thus a great way to breathe new life into an old laptop. However, sometimes when using Linux Mint, you may still run into some issues. Why the Cinnamon Desktop Isn’t for Everyone When you download Linux Mint, you probably roll with the Cinnamon desktop environment—I know I did....
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....
Vivaldi announced it is now officially available as a Snap package for Linux users. This offers a simplified installation across a multitude of Linux distributions, and if you don’t like Snap packages, you can just ignore it. Snap packages are designed to make security and app distribution across many different Linux desktop and server more seamless. The benefits of using Vivaldi from Snap are seamless updates and cross-distribution compatibility. Vivaldi for Snap keeps all the hallmarks of the browser, including its customization options, tab management, built-in tracker blocker, and integrated services like Vivaldi Mail and Calendar....
If you want to dip your toes into the world of phones but don’t want to pay foldable phone prices, there’s no better time than Black Friday to pick one up. Foldable phonesare all the rage lately. A phone that can turn into something nearly the size of a tablet is a compelling idea, after all—not to mention that it looks neat. However, foldables come with a high price tag, making them outside of the range of affordability for many....
