Covering Your Router, ANSI Art, and Apple WWDC 2022

June 6, 2022

Did You Know?

The scientific name for the common red fox (the largest and most widespread of the true fox species) is “Vulpes vulpes” which, translated directly from Latin becomes “Fox Fox”, hinting at the particular prominence of the red fox.

Happy Monday! Apple’s WWDC 2022 event officially kicks off today at 10 AM Pacific Time, or 1 PM Eastern Time. We’re expecting to see new features coming to the Mac, iPhone, and iPad, but there’s a chance Apple might show off new hardware too.

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During the age of the dial-up BBS, a special style of digital illustration emerged that utilized 256 text characters and 16 colors to create a vivid array of artworks. Here’s a look at why ANSI art emerged and how it still serves as a unique hallmark of early online culture. Read More »

The holy grail of cellular plans is unlimited data. Everyone wants to be able to stream and download without worrying about going over limits. Do you actually need unlimited data, though? Here are some things to consider. Read More »

Hotel Wi-Fi is never good, but you don’t need to deal with it. Pack up TP-Link’s travel router and an ethernet cable, and you’ll be able to ditch the dodgy Wi-Fi and get a good direct connection to your laptop.

Can’t hook up your device with an ethernet cable? This router can also double as a dedicated Wi-Fi point. Since you won’t be competing with multiple guests for bandwidth, you’ll get a much better connection during your stay.

For only $40, there’s not much to complain about when it comes to this helpful router.

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If you and your team use versions of Excel in different languages, check out the Functions Translator. This Microsoft add-in can translate entire formulas or help you find the function you want in the language you need. Read More »

Smart displays offer an elegant solution to all your smart home needs and make it easy to check your calendar, listen to music, or catch up with a video call. Here are the best smart displays you can buy right now. Read More »

Apple holds a Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) every year, and WWDC 2022 is quickly approaching. Here’s how to watch it, and what Apple might reveal. Read More »

When it comes to speakers, the wires or cables you use are important. They may not affect the sound quality overall, but if you want everything to work properly, make sure you’re using the right tool for the job. Read More »

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Wi-Fi routers and related equipment aren’t often the most lovely to look at—so you might be tempted to conceal them away. Is it OK to cover your router to hide it? Read More »

Is your iPhone’s alarm volume too quiet or too loud for you? Whether you’re getting up at sunrise or just need a reminder, you can finetune the alarm so that you’ll never miss an alarm and also won’t be totally jarred by it. Read More »

If you’ve bought something on Amazon.com that you don’t want to show up in your order history, you can’t delete it, but you can hide it using an “archive” feature. We’ll show you how to do it. Read More »

A great mouse is an underrated addition to your desk setup, regardless of whether you typically game or work at your desk. A regular old desk mouse isn’t customizable or attractive and often makes your wrist uncomfortable. The SteelSeries Aerox 5 mouse solves all the problems standard mice present, and I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with it. Read More »

This week is a good one for Netflix fans. Not only dos a hit series return for another season, but an anticipated adaptation also hits streaming. Read More »

Hard mouse pads provide a smooth, level surface for your mouse to glide across quickly. Soft pads can do the same thing, so which is better? Let’s discuss the differences to see which you might prefer. Read More »