One of the most persistent tech myths is that QWERTY was originally invented to prevent typewriters from jamming, which it would do by forcing users to type more slowly. Turns out thats not true, but its pretty widely believed to have helped many people get started in the world of alternative keyboa

SummaryBudget laptops:under $400HP Stream 11Acer Aspire E15Mid-range laptops:under $900Lenovo Ideapad 520SDell XPS 13 – 2017Asus FX504High-end laptops:under $1200Acer Predator Helios 300The skys the limit:$1200+HP Omen XHuawei Matebook X ProDell XPS 15Conclusion There are many laptops for many uses

The Alexa voice assistant is quite popular given the growing sales volumes of Amazons Echo, Dot, Spot and Tap line of speakers. Their common annoyances include non-recognition of device pairings, unwanted notifications, and inability to understand the users voice and context. Its important to make A

The ritual, if you will, for millions of computer users around the world is pretty much the same. People all over the world log into their account, allow their desktop to load, and then open their web browser and music player of choice. Music tags are most commonly found in ID3 format; if you h

You are all packed and ready to go on your vacation. You love in-flight movies, but you hate using headphones that arent your own beloved pair. You board, plug in your headphones, and disaster strikes:its a two-prong plug! ContentsWhy do airlines use two-prong plugs?For single travelers and couplesF

Customizing your iPhone home screen took off last year when iOS 14 introduced widgets and the ability to hide default app icons in favor of your own custom icons. But iOS 15 opens up a whole new dimension to home screen customization, thanks to Focus Modes, which offer a quick and easy way to hide a

This article is sponsored and made possible by Sensport. The actual content and opinions are the sole views of the author who maintains editorial independence, even when an article is sponsored. ContentsWhats in the BoxNotable FeaturesUsing the SpeakerphoneFinal Thoughts Are you looking for an aff

For several years, a number of governments around the world have worked tirelessly to monitor or otherwise regulate how their citizens interact on the internet. Due to services such as Tor and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), this task has become difficult and will continue to do so for the foreseea

The portability and convenience offered by laptops make them invaluable tools. However, laptops have significant drawbacks. They may lack connectivity options and the screens are often far too small. Contents1. Universal USB 3.0 pluggable docking station2. D5Create Ultra Station3. Kensington SD1500

While Microsoft has held plenty of game showcases in 2021, Sony has been relatively silent on whats coming to the PS5 in 2022. Well, Sony is going to break its relative silence with a 40 event minutes which will offer “a glimpse into the future of PS5. The PlayStation Blog says to expect updates fro

Theres nothing wrong with watching movies on a TV, but sometimes you might prefer to watch on a bigger screen and have a better viewing experience. This is where a projector comes in handy, and nothing beats a small, portable and affordable projector that you can take wherever you go. Vankyo Leisure

In the 1990s, the vast majority of computers only needed to cool their processors with a simple fan that fit in the palm of a human hand. This is still how we cool most of our computers in the 21st century, except that the fans are now more efficient and bigger. The problem with the hardware is tha

With cable boxes, video game consoles, media streaming boxes, soundbars and more all connected via HDMI, chances are your TV or monitor doesnt have HDMI inputs. necessary to connect all your gadgets. Fortunately, HDMI switchers can solve your problem. These small, affordable boxes allow you to conne

Having a little extra juice for your phone always comes in handy, especially when youre about to land in a new city or country. However, if you plan to bring an extra power bank or batteries on the plane, you should probably check their specs first:not everything flies. Carrying extra-large power ba

If youre interested in browser extensions like AdBlock or uBlock, or privacy-focused extensions like Ghostery, you might have heard of something called Privacy Badger. The EFF (Electronic Frontier Foundation) has released a browser extension for Chrome and FireFox called Privacy Badger. It is an ex

When Apple launched its wireless headphones known as AirPods in 2016, many people thought the company had revolutionized wireless headphone technology. But, of course, while the company may have streamlined the design and operation of what are also known as true wireless earbuds, the technology had

With the development of science and technology, our devices – phones, tablets, cameras, etc. – are becoming more and more an integral part of our lives. They are not just part of a way of life; they have become markers of our personality. Contents1. Physical size2. Number of charging ports3. Voltage

Bitcoin went from an idea in someones mind to the worlds most popular cryptocurrency in just a few years, turning into legitimate money that banks began to take seriously. However, it didnt take long for problems to arise within the community that maintains it and manages its future. For those of yo

It should come as no surprise that computers do a lot of things in the background. If they are irrelevant to the average user, they are unlikely to be seen. Even so, there are curious users, and it can be interesting to learn whats going on in the background. In this article, we will discuss exactl

As a writer, I spend a lot of time on my butt. I have a standing desk and I use it. But the majority of my life is spent sitting around typing. Its an ergonomic experience similar to gaming, requiring the same physical positioning and actions over generally the same amount of time. And after sitting