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If youve used f.lux or any other similar app before, you might already know what this article is going to cover. If you dont, let me take a moment to explain something about the type of light emitted by just about every screen you use and the effect light has on you. SummaryHow They WorkWindows, Mac
Cables break – it happens. But that doesnt have to happen so often. If you know how to maintain your cables, they can last you years and years. Although it may seem like common sense, very few people know how to keep cables in good condition, leading to wear, breakage, and frustration. Here are the
Podcasts continue to be very popular and more and more people are getting involved. Even if youre not a podcast creator, at some point you may find yourself being interviewed or contributing to someone elses podcast. In this case, its not enough just to be ready to talk about your topic – you also w
Users of smartphone tech support forums constantly worry about battery health. Its not uncommon to see publications worrying about metrics like 95% or more. And thats natural and understandable:battery health seems like a clear and reliable indicator of your batterys health, and without a good batte
It is true that virtual reality and augmented reality are not as widespread as smartphones, but it is only a matter of time before they are. This type of technology is going to change the way we look at everyday things, showing us something more tempting that has rejuvenated boundless visuals. Summa
As far as true wireless headphones go, Apples AirPods are the ones most people are familiar with. Many companies have tried to offer their own true wireless headphones, and most of them have received mixed reviews (more bad than good). Anker, one of our favorite companies that makes high-quality pro
OLED, short for “Organic Light Emitting Diode,” has taken center stage in ever-evolving display technology as major manufacturers gravitate towards this trend. Instead of using the backlight technology evident in LCD displays, OLED displays feature individual pixels that create their own light. The
The idea of paying for something without using your PIN code is no longer something new. Despite this, the concept exposes you to as many (if not more) vulnerabilities as before. SummaryPeople can eavesdrop on transactionsData can be invalidatedMan-in-the-middle attackNever underestimate pickpocke
G Sync – everyone talks about it, everyone wants it, but does everyone know what it really is? Nvidias not-so-secret weapon in the gaming arms race is cheaper to get your hands on now than it was a few years ago, so its a good time to think a bit and ask yourself if it is worth investing in cutting-
Privacy is probably one of the biggest buzzwords in tech these days, and even data-loving Google is getting in on the action. The Android 12 update has a handful of privacy-related additions that would be wise to explore. (The software is currently at the end of its beta phase and should be launched
Most people know the difference between a left click and a right click on a mouse, but there are many other shortcuts you can create using all mouse buttons. Here are some tricks you can try to reduce the time it takes to perform some common word processing and browsing activities. ContentsThe third
Although there are many mechanical keyboards out there, 95% of them are designed for gamers and were not designed to be portable. If youre looking for a thin, portable, and wireless mechanical keyboard, the choices are limited. But Keychron has built a mechanical keyboard thats thin, can connect wir
Almost everything that has made human progress possible is due to something Google likes to call a moonshot. This term, coined by Googles secretive research division (simply named X), has been used to describe a specific type of technology that very few brave entrepreneurs are interested in investin
Despite the fact that we live in an increasingly paperless society, everyone needs to print hard copies from time to time. Fortunately, there is no shortage of options when it comes to printers. The downside is that there are a ton of printers on the market. They are all printed, but vary in price,
The memory machines that Apple, Facebook, and Google have built to remind us of our favorite moments can, like any algorithmic creation, provide sub-par output. Instead of conjuring up memories of those times when we felt like we were living our best life, they can invoke the low points of our exist
In the 1980s, microprocessor speeds grew exponentially relative to memory access times. It quickly became apparent that something had to be done to improve memory access speed and make the whole system more efficient. These discrepancies between processing speed and memory speed led to the developme
When a registration form asks to create a password, the first thing that comes to mind for many users is, Okay, I need to create a password thats really easy to remember and is directly connected to me so that I never forget. With such a mindset, the password created is something like “ILoveSally143
5G is a term that has been used too casually in the telecommunications industry for the past year. Many people wonder what 5G is and whether they should buy a 5G phone. SummaryFeesPrototype Phone5G AvailabilityBetter Wait 5G is an array of emerging technologies collectively used to achieve speeds o
Emoji have become an integral part of online communication. Where would we be without the ability to express feelings alongside our messages? Before the explosion of emoji popularity, emoticons were the de facto message for expressing a feeling. ContentsHistoryAppearanceImplementationAnecdotesConclu
OLED has been commonplace in high-end TVs for some time, but it continues to make its way into mainstream laptops. This is good news for buyers looking for a more dynamic multimedia experience. OLED panels have unbeatable contrast ratios, combining the blackest possible blacks with the whitest possi