Do You Need Gold-Plated Cables? (Plus: "Bionic Reading" Explained)

May 27, 2022

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Your fingers and toes wrinkling up in water isn’t caused by a direct reaction between the water and your skin, but by an autonomic nervous system reaction—people with nerve damage in their fingers and toes won’t get wrinkly skin no matter how long they spend in the tub.

Happy Friday! Google is rolling out a handful of new keyboard shortcuts to Google Drive, including the ability to copy and paste files with Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V. That’s right, you couldn’t actually do that before now.

Speaking of Google, you’ll soon see even more advertisements in YouTube and Google Search. Fun times.

– Corbin

Gold-plated connectors on stereo jacks, HDMI cables, and Ethernet connectors might look nice, but do they serve any purpose? Or can you save some money on your next cable purchase? Read More »

Your Mac is a powerhouse just waiting to be unleashed. With Setapp, you get unbridled access to more than 200 native apps, all designed to make your Mac more productive, more secure, and more intuitive to use. Read our full story and learn how to start your free seven-day trial of Setapp here.

In the Android world, there are two mobile payment platforms to choose from—Samsung Pay and Google Pay. They have a lot in common, but there are some big differences as well. Let’s find out which one you should use. Read More »

For many, it’s necessary to run ethernet cables throughout the house, especially if you need a stable connection for a desktop. However, if you live with kids, pets, or simply heavy-footed roommates, these cables have a high chance of being ruined if they need to be run past a doorway.

To help make sure your cables remain instant, you can use the D-Line Floor Cover. The six-foot cover can be cut to your needs and comes in a variety of common floor and carpet colors. Not only that, but it’s soft, so anyone can step on it and it’ll still cushion the cable inside.

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It’s no mystery that some fonts are easier to read than others. “Bionic Reading” is a tool that’s more than just font, and it could improve your reading speed and comprehension. Here’s what you need to know. Read More »

Web apps often lack the keyboard shortcuts you might expect in desktop application, and to that point, Google Drive is just now adding support for common desktop shortcuts. Read More »

Gaming SSDs need to be fast, high capacity, and able to run the latest games without any hiccups. Having trouble finding the perfect one for you? We can help. Read More »

If you want to learn to use the Linux terminal, a great way to start is by installing and playing some games. These games aren’t just fun—they also require no compatibility layer or expensive graphics cards. Read More »

Starting with one blockbuster movie about genetically engineered dinosaurs in the modern world, Jurassic Park has become one of the most lucrative pop-culture properties of the last three decades. Here’s how to stream the Jurassic Park franchise. Read More »

Notifications are a huge part of the smartphone experience and Android and the iPhone have vastly different approaches to them. Apple has made big improvements over the years, but Android notifications are still superior. I’ll show you why. Read More »

When resetting your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC, you’ll be asked whether you want to do a “Cloud Download” or “Local Reinstall.” These options work a little differently, and each has its upsides and downsides. Here’s the difference between the two. Read More »

After a good workout, there’s nothing more beneficial than stretching. It’s the best thing you can do for your hard-working muscles because it helps them stay flexible and strong. It can also increase your mobility and range of motion, and improve your recovery time. Read More »

At first glance, you might mistake Campfire Audio’s Solstice In-Ear Monitors for earbuds. They’re not. In-Ear Monitors (IEM) are what earbuds want to be when they grow up. And if you can swallow the high price, the Solstice puts every other earbud to shame. Read More »

Memorial Day weekend is here, and summer has its unofficial kickoff. With the warm weather comes outdoor entertaining, and if you’re looking for a clever way to keep drinks cold, you might want to grab some balloons. Read More »

TV manufacturers have rushed to improve their latest models with fast HDMI 2.1 ports capable of supporting 4K gaming at 120Hz in glorious HDR. Unfortunately, most of the same models still use outdated 100Mb Ethernet ports. Fortunately, we have a workaround. Read More »

Amazon’s Kindle lineup might be one of the best eReaders around, but Barnes & Noble is still keeping the Nook alive as a competitor. Now there’s a brand new model. Read More »

Formatting a solid-state drive (SSD) only takes a few seconds through File Explorer. But how exactly do you do it, and what file system should you choose? Here’s what you need to know. Read More »

A Roku device, like other gadgets on your network, has an IP address. While this isn’t something you need on a regular basis, you might if you’re troubleshooting an issue. Here are a few ways to find your Roku’s IP address. Read More »

Virtual machines try really hard to convince their operating systems that they’re running on physical hardware. So can you tell from the Linux command line if the computer is physical or virtual? Read More »