Review Geek - Your Phone Can Double as a PC

June 20, 2022

Slowly, yet surely, we’re traveling more and more again. And a lot of the time, that means working on the go. But after so much work from home, taking your laptop with you might feel like a pain now. The good news is, depending on your needs, you might not have to!

Your phone, yes, the little device in your pocket, can often act as an on-the-go PC. And we don’t just mean firing off some texts. Check out the top story for more details.

Other Highlights:

• Apple’s dual USB-C charger is finally here. But you should buy something else.
• Soon Photoshop will make your old damaged photos look new again.
• Harley-Davidson announced another mountain e-bike, and this time it makes sense.
• …and more!

-Josh

Phones have become increasingly more powerful over the years. Nowadays, even a low-end smartphone has more power than a standard PC or laptop from a decade ago. So why can’t you use your phone in place of a computer? Read More »

The United States Food and Drug Administration just cleared StrivePD, an app that tracks and detects Parkinson’s symptoms using Apple’s Movement Disorder API. Rune Labs, the company behind this app, hopes that it will accelerate Parkinson’s research and improve the lives of patients. Read More »

Harley-Davidson’s Serial 1 brand recently unveiled its second mountain e-bike, and this time it actually has suspension. The brand’s first electric mountain bike didn’t, which was rather odd. Read More »

If you have a bunch of old family photos that have been marred by the ravages of time, fixing them in photoshop probably sounds like an ideal solution. But while it’s doable, the process is tedious and difficult. That is until Photoshop’s new neural filter arrives that does the job in a single click. Read More »

Of the many board games out there, Settlers of Catan is one of the most popular, thanks to its strategic (and competitive) city building, trading, and resource management elements. But did you know about these fun alternatives to Catan? Read More »

If you’re like me, you mainly use the Nintendo Switch in portable mode. But this console is far from ergonomic—it’s hand cramp city! Thankfully, RDS Industries sells an affordable snap-on grip with rubberized handles for maximum comfort.

The RDS Industries grip also has three hidden slots for games or microSD cards. Just take the case off your switch to access those slots. Oh, and it comes with two thumbstick covers, a polishing cloth, two game cases, and two microSD card cases. (This grip only works with the standard Nintendo Switch, not the Switch Lite or Switch OLED Edition.)

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With so many streaming services out there, it’s almost a chore to do your homework and figure out which one or ones deserve your money. Although many streaming services offer a combination of original content and exclusive content from a variety of networks, Apple TV+ is the only streaming service that offers purely original content. Read More »

Phones have become increasingly more powerful over the years. Nowadays, even a low-end smartphone has more power than a standard PC or laptop from a decade ago. So why can’t you use your phone in place of a computer? Read More »

Coming this July, the new Edifier Neobuds Pro S promise to deliver 24-bit 96 kHz audio with 45% less latency than other wireless earbuds. It’s one of the first notable products to utilize Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Sound codec, and in theory, it should match the quality of wired headphones. Read More »

In another act of courage, Apple led the charge on selling phones without chargers. You already have one, the company reasoned. But not one that can fast charge your phone or even slow charge your laptop. Enter Apple’s new overpriced dual USB-C chargers. They’re here if you need the “right logo.” Read More »

Amazon Prime Day is ready to kick off next month, and along with a slew of deals and discounts, Prime members will be able to get over 30 games completely free. And the list includes some big-name games you won’t want to miss. Read More »

LEGO sets are great fun, and there’s nothing wrong with following the instructions to the brick. But if you’re ready to start exploring your own designs, the possibilities may seem overwhelming. It’s time to do a little research. Read More »

You don’t have to break the law by pirating in order to watch the shows and movies you care about most. Here are four easy (and fulfilling) ways to replace monthly fees with free on-demand and live TV whenever you want. Read More »

Most things you can do on an iPhone you can do with an Android phone. One big exception is iMessage. Can you be a blue bubble with an Android phone? What about a Windows PC? Yes, you can. Read More »