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July 14, 2022

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Ancient Greek statues were painted with bright colors, the light stone color we associate with them today is a result of centuries of weathering stripping away the paint.

Hope you’re having a great Thursday so far! Microsoft is testing several changes to Windows 11, including updates to the Media Player, QR scanning in the Camera app, and a Windows 10-style search bar in the taskbar.

For you folks in the Mac camp, the first reviews for the new M2-powered MacBook Air have been published, revealing the same slower SSD on the base model that we saw with the M2 MacBook Pro.

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Whether you’re working from home all day, gaming hard after hours, or both, your computer adds a measurable amount of heat to your home. Here’s why and how to calculate exactly how much it’s heating the place up. Read More »

People age at different speeds, and InsideTracker provides personalized blood analysis to identify what’s impacting your aging—and what you can do to get younger from the inside out. Save 20% on InnerAge 2.0!

Google released the first preview version of Chrome OS Flex earlier this year, which is a customized build of Chrome OS that can run on traditional PCs (and some old Mac computers). Starting today, Chrome OS Flex is ready for everyone. Read More »

Prime Day is done, and you’ve picked up some shiny new tech. But with shiny new tech also comes new accessories purchases as you realize you may not have everything you need.

Take, for example, charging your new purchases. Are you lacking outlet space but don’t want a bulky surge protector? Anker’s PowerCube is a tiny surge protector that’ll let you plug more things in. With 3 USB-A outlets and 3 AC outlets, you can get everything charged in one place—and for just $20, too.

It’s pretty awesome to have the ability to record 4K videos with your Android phone, but sometimes the highest quality is just too much. To reduce the size of a video, your best option is to compress it. Read More »

After launching in December 2021, the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope have been released. These stunning photos give us a great look at the universe around us. They also make great wallpapers for your computer and phone. Read More »

Amazon’s Prime Day sales extravaganza is well underway, and our friends at Roborock have unleashed their own torrent of discounts for your buying pleasure. Valid through July 16, you can save up to 44% on some of the hottest robot vacuums on the planet, but each sale happens during specific days, so be watchful as you seek out your savings. Read More »

Apple revealed the new MacBook Air during last month’s WWDC event, with a larger screen, faster M2 chip, and a MagSafe connector. However, it does fall short of the model it replaced in one critical area: the SSD. Read More »

Inconsistent Wi-Fi performance is a frustrating problem to have. With so many variables, it can be hard to know where to begin. Here are some things you can try to rid yourself of dropouts and unresponsive wireless networking. Read More »

Microsoft has been testing a few possible design changes for Windows 11 recently, such as widgets on the desktop, and now the company is experimenting with bringing back a feature from Windows 10. Read More »

Home theater systems are great, but they’re usually not ideal for listening to music. If you take your audio seriously, you’re going to want a dedicated stereo amplifier. We’ve gathered some of our favorites, ranging from budget to boutique. Read More »

ExpressVPN is one of the best VPNs out there, largely because of how fast it is. This is due to several factors, not the least of which is the server technology the company employs. Called TrustedServer, it promises not just greater speeds than the competition, but also superior privacy. Let’s take a look at how it works. Read More »

Apple is offering free replacement AirPods Pro earbuds for users affected by specific issues. The program is only available for a limited time, so here’s how to check if your own pair is eligible for replacement. Read More »

I read a lot of audiobooks, usually two or three a week. I’ve waded through reams of questionable analysis, mediocre prose, and unsatisfying conclusions. But, I occasionally come across a book that blows my mind and think it was all worth it for that knowledge. Read More »

I have lots of different Nanoleaf sets in my home. I’ve tried the Canvas sets, Shapes, Elements, and more. So I say this with no small authority: Nanoleaf’s limited edition Shapes Ultra Black Triangles is the best-looking set ever from the company. Buy them right now while they’re still available. Read More »

Many notebooks no longer come with USB-A ports, having already transitioned to the USB-C standard now favored by most USB and Thunderbolt devices. This can be an issue if you have older cables and flash drives that you want to use, but there’s a simple solution that will save them from the landfill. Read More »

grep is a Linux utility for searching text files. By default, it will print out the results of the search, but it can also be used to match and print file names that contain the search result, which can be useful when connecting it with other scripts. Read More »

I’ve never desired a home projector primarily because of the category’s reputation for high prices and poor resolution. But after testing the XGIMI Horizon Pro 4K projector, I finally found a smart projector with impressive picture and sound quality that’s almost affordable. Read More »

Docker is a tool that makes it easy to run apps in portable containers. One of the primary benefits of containerization is easily managed updates—all you need to do is restart with a new container, and there are tools that can automate this entire process. Read More »

The included camera application on Windows can capture photos and video, but not much more than that. Thankfully, Microsoft is starting to pack in new features for people using Windows 11. Read More »

LinkedIn often tells people when you view their profiles and shows them your name. That person may even get an email or alert saying you viewed their profile. Here’s how to browse privately without LinkedIn sharing this information. Read More »

If you have ever connected to a Wi-Fi network from your Windows 11 PC, your PC has saved that network’s password. You can view these saved Wi-Fi passwords using multiple ways, and we’ll show you how. Read More »

Slowly but surely, Microsoft has been going through all the system applications in Windows and overhauling them for Windows 11. The company started testing a Notepad update last month, and now upgrades to Calendar and Media Player are in the works. Read More »

If you intend to get your Apple Watch wet or are a bit clumsy when it comes to accidental taps, you can use the water lock feature to prevent unwanted input and clear water out of the speakers when you’re done. Read More »

If your Roku remote is getting flaky on you, it may be time to give it a fresh start with your Roku streaming device. We’ll show you how to reset the remote and re-pair it to hopefully fix any issues. Read More »

Electric vehicles are mostly silent, so they emit a special sound when driving at low speeds to alert pedestrians. That sound could theoretically be anything, but the United States has decided against allowing drivers to change it. Read More »

Google has been testing the next release of Android for most of this year, known as Android 13. Now the final beta version has arrived, taking us one step closer to the completed update. Read More »

We’re on to day two of Amazon’s Prime sales event. This go around, we’ve uncovered more discounts on a top-end RTX 3090 GPU, an ultra-affordable smartwatch, a compact Bluetooth speaker, and more. Also don’t forget to check out our robust Amazon Prime Day roundup to see additional deals you may have missed. Now to the savings! Read More »

Do you want to find and optionally delete the duplicate entries in your spreadsheets? If so, use Microsoft Excel’s conditional formatting option to highlight duplicates and then select an option to remove those items. We’ll show you how. Read More »