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Even with advancements in technology, we have yet to see a gadget that can get you through at least two days of heavy use. The good news is that there are a plethora of high-capacity power banks you can buy that are ready to power your power-hungry devices throughout the day. Additionally, high capa
Where before only the most expensive homes had security cameras, the age of technology has made them accessible and affordable for almost anyone. Its a convenient way to monitor your home while youre away or watch deliveries come to your door to make sure no one takes off with the packages. SummaryR
If youve ever tried to save a document for use on another computer, youll probably have been overwhelmed by the number of file formats you can choose from. Microsoft Office comes with a dazzling array of formats that you probably wont use:for the average person, Offices default settings are hard to
If youre a phone addict, youve probably experienced the difficulty of wanting to use your phone while keeping your hands warm during the winter months. Unfortunately, phone touchscreens can only detect electrical signals from your fingers, which gloves block very well. If you want to use your phone
My friend (and occasional writer for Means I/O ) Raphaël JR has a newsletter in which he recently wrote about cleaning up your Google contact list by deleting old and unnecessary entries. SummaryHide your excess contacts Hide a single contactHide multiple contactsExport and delete your excess contac
So youve just unboxed your brand new smart TV. Its clear that while things like 3D and curved TVs were passing fads, the idea of a computer-like TV with apps and connectivity to other things in the home is here to stay. But while it may look like a regular TV (albeit very thin), the Smart TV is ac
When shopping for your new smartphone, chances are you came across the acronyms GSM or CDMA . You may have read them many times, but you probably never really knew what they stood for or how these acronyms affected you when you wanted to choose your dream smartphone. CDMA stands for Code Division M
Since the launch of Amazons Alexa, much of the gadget world has strived to integrate everyones favorite voice assistant into a slew of devices that live around our home. But what are some of the more inventive integrations that have come along since Alexa changed the way we interact with technology?
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Gamescom is usually the largest in-person video game conference, but its happening for practically the second year in a row due to the pandemic. This may be disappointing for people who wanted to go to Cologne, Germany, but the online presentation makes it easier for viewers at home to see all the h
As smartphones and tablets become more powerful, they consume more electricity and drain their batteries faster. While flip phones can survive without a charge for days, you often need to charge your smartphone every night to make sure it has enough to get you through the day. ContentsUnplug your la
The little black boxes known as Roku are one of the best ways to access internet video streaming. Theyre affordable, easy to use, and feature a slew of different content providers. If youre thinking of buying one for yourself, youve probably noticed that there are several different devices under the
Are you struggling with dead spots or weak Wi-Fi connections in your home? Many people have this problem. You want reliable whole-home service, but you dont want to spend a fortune on a whole-home mesh networking system. If you have an old router somewhere, you can turn that old router into a repeat
The race has been going on ever since the first silicon computer chips began to appear. Hardware manufacturers have constantly outdone themselves in a frenzy to cram as many transistors as possible into ever-smaller spaces. In 2014, Intel celebrated the release of processors with transistors 6,000 t
With the recent release of the Xbox One X and Sony PlayStation 4 Pro, its finally safe to say that weve finally entered a new era of 4K gaming. The original PS4 was great at playing 1080p games, with 4k playback reserved exclusively for photos and videos, not games. But the new PS4 Pro and Xbox One
Mechanical keyboards are great for superior typing feel, and many consider them an upgrade over membrane versions in every way. Unfortunately, there havent been many choices of wireless mechanical keyboards on the market, which is disappointing for those who like to keep their PC desks clean. Despit
Just when you thought your location on this planet wasnt so hard to see for every business you come into contact with online, you go to Google Maps and find that somehow Google knows exactly where your home is and shows its location with a little blue dot. Its a little geolocation trick, and no, yo
The Raspberry Pi and Ubuntu seem like an ideal match, but there is no official standard Ubuntu image for the single board computer. When you take a look at the Raspberry Pi Foundations list of recommended operating systems, Ubuntu MATE and Ubuntu Core are both listed, but neither is a current standa
One of the new features in Android 12 is the ability to automatically match your phones color palette to that of your wallpaper. If you were able to upgrade to Android 12, you might want to give it a try, especially if you like the style and colors. I tried it on a Pixel 3 using Android 12 beta,
When buying a new computer, some people may be confused about how much space they need. They will know that their computer comes with a set amount of space, such as 500 GB. ContentsSSD or hard drive?How much space do I need?Light useMedium useHeavy useConclusion Despite this, they will struggle to