Can a Magnet Really Damage My Phone or Computer?

August 7, 2022

Did You Know?

There’s a single, and rather chilly, temperature wherein the otherwise different Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature scales display the same temperature; -40 degrees is the same level of bone chilling cold on both scales.

There’s a long-standing belief that magnets are dangerous to have around electronics, but can they really damage your phone or computer? Read More »

If you use an Android device, you may have come across an app called Android System WebView. It’s a system app that regularly receives updates via the Google Play store. But what does it do, and should you remove it? Read More »

With summer in full swing, it’s more important now than ever to keep your pets hydrated. But if you have a cat that’s a picky drinker, that’s easier said than done. You can get a water fountain like the Catit Flower Fountain that’ll please any feline in the household.

This fountain uses a motorized pump to keep the water flowing, ensuring it doesn’t get stale. In addition, a filter will keep the water clean. When the water’s empty, just wash the fountain’s pieces, fill it up, and it’s good to go again! For $33, it’s an excellent purchase for your cat.

A great thing about Roku devices is they all come with a handy Roku remote. However, we all know how easy they are to lose. Thankfully, you can use your phone as a Roku remote too. Read More »

YouTube has been around since 2005, and it’s one of the most visited websites in the world. Tons of features have been added to the YouTube website and apps over the years. We’ll share some you may not know about. Read More »

Not all Lightning cables are equal. They are available with several different USB connectors, for example, and only some support fast charging. We’ve rounded up the best Lightning cables to suit all needs and budgets. Read More »

Multipoint Bluetooth aims to let your earbuds, headphones, or portable speaker pull double duty, switching between taking calls on your phone and watching a movie on your laptop. But how does that work, and how can it work for you? Read More »

Sales numbers for vinyl records have been surging for years, and for good reason. There’s something about listening to music on vinyl that just doesn’t seem to have an analog in the digital realm. Read More »

Kubernetes Jobs create Pods repeatedly until a specified number of containers terminate successfully. Jobs are often used with the higher-level CronJob mechanism that automatically starts new Jobs on a recurring schedule. Read More »

Docker’s concept of the “build context” is one of its most restrictive and misunderstood characteristics. The build context defines the local files and folders you can reference in your Dockerfile. Content outside it cannot be used, which often hinders complex build procedures. Read More »

The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a common service used to transfer files between clients and servers. It’s often useful to automate these file transfers, and PowerShell scripts can come in handy to speed up this process. Read More »

Spotify offers two tiers—a free, ad-supported plan and a few different Premium plans. What are the differences between using Spotify for free and paying for it? Let’s take a look at what you get. Read More »

There are always quite a few days in the summer where it seems like you can’t walk out the door without instantly sweating. Some years have more scorching days than others, but luckily, there’s some awesome tech that’ll make your home even more of a cool haven. Read More »

If you’ve got a pet or small child, you know that an unguarded keyboard can spell disaster — or more likely, spell “dhjkhskauhkwuahjsdkja,mnsd”. We’ve got a tool for locking and unlocking your keyboard with a quick keyboard shortcut. Read More »