Protecting Your Gadgets From Solar Flares

May 31, 2022

I bet no matter where you’re reading this right now; you’re surrounded by (perhaps even holding) a tone of gadgets and electronics. And yet hardly a year goes by that some movie, tv-show, or book doesn’t launch with the concept that all of our beloved stuff could be killed by the next big solar flare.

Is that actually true? And what could you do to protect your essential gadgets? We’ll look into it in the top story.

Other Highlights:

• Suzanne has been testing the new Wyze Air Purifier, and it’s pretty darn good.
• You’re probably gonna need to replace that old Kindle soon.
• This is the third cutest LEGO droid ever.
• …and more!

-Josh

A large solar flare frying all of Earth’s electronic devices and sending us back to the stone age sounds like the plot of a bad science fiction movie—but it could happen. Luckily, protecting your electronics from solar flares and electromagnetic pulses (EMPs) is quite simple. Read More »

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In the world of cute Star Wars droids, the order goes R2D2, BB8, and then BD-1. C3PO is awesome but not cute. And if you agree with that list, you’ll be happy to hear that it looks like LEGO will release a BD-1 set. Read More »

Gardening is a satisfying hobby for so many reasons—your outdoor space looks great, you’ve helped cultivate new life, and you even get some crops or flowers in return. We’ve checked out the best subscription boxes for gardeners so that your green finger endeavors are even more successful. Read More »

Sitting at your desk all day doesn’t have to be an uncomfortable experience. Quite the opposite, in fact, as you can upgrade your setup in the name of comfort, thanks to this super comfortable under-desk foot rest. It measures 17 x 11.3 x 6 inches, so there’s plenty of room to kick back and relax in between Zoom meetings and report deadlines. You have two height adjustment settings to choose from, and two cover types—massaging micro beads, or a simple breathable mesh. As for the interior, it’s made of high-density memory cotton, and you can remove the case to wash it as needed.

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Between allergens, pollution, and wildfires, there’s just no good reason not to own an air purifier at this point. And if you’re looking for one with a powerful array of filters and a lightweight design, Wyze’s impressive new Air Purifier is pretty hard to beat! Read More »

Once upon a time, if you wanted to learn complicated skills like woodworking, painting, or even cooking, the best way to learn was from a friend or in a class. Thankfully, now we have the internet and sites like YouTube, where anyone can upload content to teach you new skills. And if you’re interested in woodworking, we’ve put together some of the best teachers out there. Read More »

If you’re still holding on to an old Kindle, you may want to replace it soon. Amazon is now emailing customers to warn that select Kindles, specifically five very old models, will lose access to the Amazon eBook store on August 17th of 2022. Read More »

If you want to torrent copyrighted material, a VPN will hide what you’re doing. Well, for now, at least: If it’s up to Hollywood, torrenters will soon no longer be able to hide behind anonymous IP addresses provided by VPNs and they’re taking VPN providers to court to make it happen. Read More »

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