USB Flash Drive vs. External Hard Drive: Which Is Better?

May 30, 2022

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Acetaminophen, a pain killer best known by the popular brand name Tylenol, has a rather curious side effect. Not only does it dull the sensation of pain, but research indicates that it also dulls empathy towards others in pain.

If you’re looking to expand your portable storage, you’re likely considering either an external hard drive (HDD) or a smaller portable flash drive. So what are the differences, is one always better than the other, and are there other options? Read More »

We typically think of cropping as a tool for photo editing, but it can be used on videos, too. Sometimes the original aspect ratio doesn’t fit what you want. Thankfully, it’s pretty easy to crop videos on Android. Read More »

Anyone that has a lot of electronics set up knows that cables are difficult to organize. No matter how carefully you plug something in, the cables will get twisted and tangled, making it a nightmare whenever you need to unplug something. There are many cable organization solutions out there, but one of the best would be Velcro’s cable ties.

These ties are easy to use. Simply grab your wires, loop the velcro on itself, and they’ll all be secured. Better yet, the ties are easy to undo when you need to replace a wire. At $11 for 100 of them, you can get all your cables organized for cheap.

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Interactive stories are popular for both kids and adults these days. Whether a game or a book, you determine the journey and the outcome with the choices you make. With Google Slides, you can make your own interactive story. Read More »

A fitness tracker can help you get in shape by providing data about your physical activities, heart health, recovery, and more. But the number of choices can make it confusing to select one. We’ve handpicked the best fitness trackers to help. Read More »

CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) displays have several major advantages over modern flat-panel screens, making them popular among certain gamers. Within the hallowed halls of CRT fandom, the PVM (Professional Video Monitor) is the holy grail of retro image quality. Read More »

If you’ve been browsing the web and hit a 404 error page or an unexpected redirection, you’ve seen link rot in action. Over time, the links that hold the web together break, threatening our shared cultural history. Here’s a look at why that happens. Read More »

Windows makes the world go round, so why not master everything it has to offer? Windows 10 All-in-One For Dummies, 4th Edition will teach you everything you need to know, from installing a fresh version of Windows 10 on your computer, to customizing your desktop, to using universal apps, to protecting your PC from security threats, and so much more.
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There are multiple VPN protocols, and which protocol a VPN uses has a big influence on how it functions. Some protocols are a lot better than others. Thankfully, finding the best VPN protocol is easy as there are only a few candidates. Read More »

Some people like to know what’s powering the device in their pocket, others simply forgot the specs. Whatever the case may be, we’ll show you how to see the processor in your Android phone—and how fast it is. Read More »

Love watching and chatting with your favorite streamers on Twitch? Well, if you’re not careful, you may receive a temporary or permanent ban from a streamer’s channel. Here’s what it takes to get banned as a viewer. Read More »

You’ve likely already marathon-watched all of Stranger Things, but the good news is that Netflix is swooping in with more content. Plus, this week marks the beginning of June, which means a plethora of new content. Read More »

Some Blue Screens of Death (BSODs) are difficult or impossible to diagnose and fix, whereas others are pretty straightforward. Luckily, a Page Fault BSOD is often fixable. Here are some things you can try. Read More »