4 Useless Tech Products You Shouldn't Buy

May 26, 2022

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Auto-brewery syndrome (also called gut fermentation syndrome) is a very rare medical condition that, at first glance, sounds rather novel, but is a nightmare for patients afflicted with it. The syndrome results in normal levels of carbohydrates and sugar consumed leading to alcoholic intoxication as various yeasts and bacteria in the patient’s gut efficiently converts the two into ethanol.

Happy Thursday! DuckDuckGo is having a bit of a controversy right now, after a security researcher discovered its mobile browsers don’t completely block tracking scripts from Microsoft… or else DuckDuckGo Search couldn’t use Bing results.

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Knowing exactly what technology to invest in isn’t always easy. A few products on the market, though, are decidedly not worth your time or money—even when they do what they claim to do. Here are a few you’ll find on the wrong side of Amazon. Read More »

The nodes of many mesh systems sport multiple Ethernet ports even though all those Ethernet ports aren’t strictly necessary for setting up and using the mesh system. So why are they there, and what can you do with them? Read More »

Limited on desk space? Have multiple laptops or electronics that you need on hand at all times but no place to put them? Sometimes the best solutions are incredibly simple, like this laptop stand from Omoton.

This helpful stand comes in a variety of colors, and it can hold up to two laptops or similar electronics (like tablets) vertically. This saves a lot of space on your desk, while still having what you need on hand at all times.

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When you need to compare values in a spreadsheet, Google Sheets gives you the standard operators to do so. You can use functions if you prefer, but if the regular symbols are for you, here’s how to use them. Read More »

Plex is a popular service for hosting your own server of media content (or using someone else’s) and streaming it to all your devices. Plex got its start on HTPCs, and now it’s returning to them with a brand new app. Read More »

It can be tricky to decide which VPN is the best service for you and your needs. We’ve used our considerable experience with these tools to create this list of the best VPN services out there. Read More »

As electric vehicles (EVs) lower in price, more people are considering a switch from gas to battery power. If you get one, you may consider installing a charging station in your home. Let’s take a look at what it costs to install one, and whether you actually need one. Read More »

Tom Cruise has had one of Hollywood’s most varied and exciting careers, from his days as a teen idol to his award-winning dramatic turns to his larger-than-life action-hero roles. Here are 10 of the best Tom Cruise movies to stream. Read More »

Tabs are an indispensable part of web browsers. Navigating between tabs and keeping them organized can be a challenge—especially if you love to keep tons of them open. We’ll show you some nifty keyboard shortcuts for Google Chrome to help. Read More »

Windows 10, by default, sends everything you search for in the Start Menu to their servers to give you results from Bing search — so you better make sure that you don’t type anything private into your own PC’s Start Menu. Or, you could just disable the Bing integration in the Start Menu. Read More »

If you’ve ever had an ice-cold Diet Coke from McDonald’s, you know how satisfying that first sip is. It’s what leads many people to the drive-thru in the first place. But why does it taste so much better than your Diet Coke at home? Read More »

Staring at your monitor all day can be tiresome and painful if your screen’s height isn’t positioned ergonomically. Most monitors come with adjustable stands, but not all of Apple’s iMacs and Studio Displays do. Satechi’s Type-C Monitor Stand Hub helps resolve that problem. Read More »

It’s tough enough to get stickers off of surfaces, but once you do, there’s usually an unsightly (and still sticky) residue left behind. There’s no need to stress, though—these easy tips and tricks will help you get sticky residue off of just about any household surface. Read More »

There are two different sound-producing technologies used in in-ear earbuds. Here’s what they are, how they differ in construction, and their ability to reproduce sound. Read More »

Got crayon marks on your wall? How about scuffed areas along your baseboards? If so, you’ve probably reached for a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser before. These handy little sponges seem to magically remove marks, but have you ever wondered how that ‘magic’ actually works? Read More »

Plex is one of the most popular ways to stream your own media collection, but there hasn’t been an officially-available app for playing all Plex content on Linux — until now. Read More »

There’s definitely a wrong way to clean your TV or monitor screen. Mess it up and you’ll be looking at scratches, smears, or worse for a long time. Get it right and your display will gleam like the day you bought it. Read More »

Apple finally launched a self-repair program for the iPhone last month, (theoretically) allowing anyone to fix their own iPhone without taking it to an authorized repair shop. However, it doesn’t seem like a great solution. Read More »

Google Docs adds new features all the time, but now Google has added a useful new text feature: the ability to select multiple blocks of text at once. Read More »

If you’d like to allow certain people to call, FaceTime, or message you when you’ve enabled Do Not Disturb mode, activate your iPhone’s Emergency Bypass option for those people. We’ll show you how to do just that. Read More »

If you need to view, edit, or delete credit card numbers automatically saved by Microsoft Edge, it’s easy to do so using the browser’s payment info settings. Here’s how. Read More »

DuckDuckGo is best known as a private search engine, but the company also has a private web browser for mobile devices (with a desktop version on the way). However, the browser is currently in hot water, after a security researcher discovered an exception for Microsoft trackers. Read More »

Memorial Day is almost here, and in addition to a long relaxing weekend, there are plenty of special deals to be had. Today only, you can save up to 60% on hard drives and SD cards from some of the top names in the industry. Throughout this week, you can also claim special offers on Google Pixel phones, our favorite OLED TV of 2022, and plenty more. Read on for details! Read More »

Delivery Optimization is a feature that enables users to download a Windows update from other devices on the same network. This peer-to-peer service sometimes reduces bandwidth issues during updates, but could also pose a problem if you have data caps. Read More »