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September 1, 2022

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The generic icon that appears for Outlook contacts missing a profile picture isn’t so generic after all–the silhouette is an Easter egg left by Microsoft designers and is actually the outline of Bill Gate’s mug shot from a driving offense arrest back in 1977.

Happy Thursday! There’s still so much happening. There are more hardware announcements coming out of IFA 2022 today, including Lenovo’s second-generation foldable PC, an external monitor in the shape of glasses, a new $300 Galaxy smartphone from Samsung, and lights from Philips Hue that can sync with your PC.

“Techtober” has definitely started early this year, and we still have Apple’s event next week to look forward to.

– Corbin

Apple and Google have co-opted many features from each other over the years. Still, there are some that are just too good not to share. The iPhone could be improved with some great Android features. Read More »

Roborock's massive 8th anniversary sale is almost over, but there's still time to claim these deals before they're gone. Pick up the S7 with retractable vibrating mop head, the S7 MaxV with the most power ever put in a commercial robot vacuum, and more for hundreds off the usual retail prices. Read our complete story for details and purchase links.

Sometimes we look for tips and features to do things faster. Then, there are other times when we just want to do them better. Here, we’ll look at several Google Docs features that can improve your documents. Read More »

Wireless chargers are great if you don’t want to fiddle around with wires, and more and more smartphones support wireless charging than ever before. For $15, you can pick up the great Yootech Wireless Charger and juice up your phone easily. Just make sure your Android phone or iPhone supports wireless charging first!

The best part of the Yootech charger is that it has three charging modes—one for each common wireless charging standard. So, as long as your phone supports wireless charging in general, you’ll get the fastest charging speed possible.

You might remember TiVo from the early days of DVR boxes, but the company is still around today. TiVo now sells streaming boxes alongside DVR and OTA hardware, and your next smart TV might have a TiVo-made operating system. Read More »

Google Chrome extensions can super-charge your browsing experience with more features, but there have been many malicious extensions over the years. Five more bad extensions have been discovered, thanks to a recent security report. Read More »

Even though eSIM has been around for a few years now, carriers have been slow to fully embrace the option to go without physical SIM cards. T-Mobile has now introduced a three-month network trial utilizing eSIM. Read More »

If you have a phone, there’s a good chance you have a case on it. That means you probably also have some old cases lying around, even if you don’t have the phone anymore. What can you do with them? Read More »

Smart home lighting can be hard to get right, and if you want to spruce up your home’s lights, Philips Hue is one of the most reliable options out there. At IFA 2022, Signify introduced a range of Philips Hue lighting products and features to create the perfect ambiance for your home. Read More »

With a vast library at its disposal, HBO Max features enough movies to provide a comprehensive history of comedic cinema. Here are 10 of the best comedy movies you can stream on HBO Max. Read More »

A wallet case is great if you want to consolidate how much you carry when you’re out and about. Most iPhone 13 wallet cases can only hold a few cards, but we have a bulkier pick that can hold a lot of cards and cash. Read More »

VPNs are great privacy tools, and connecting to one on your router means that your whole network is protected without any extra steps. However, doing so comes with a number of drawbacks that may make you think twice before setting it up. Read More »

The Galaxy A20 series is near the bottom of Samsung’s smartphone lineup, aiming to provide a decent phone at a fraction of the cost of a Galaxy S22. The Galaxy A23 was released earlier this year, and now it’s coming to the United States. Read More »

Usually, RGB lighting solutions fall into just one of the following categories: high-quality or affordable. GE’s Full Color Cync reveal HD+ Smart Bulbs bridge the gap between the two, boasting a brilliant array of colors and scenes at just under $15 a piece. Read More »

Each month, Microsoft offers a few games to anyone with an Xbox Live Gold subscription, which is already required to play most online Xbox games. There are four free games for the month of September, including Portal 2. Read More »

Your Wi-Fi router may have come with a random-looking default Wi-Fi password. Many people stick with the defaults, but is it secure—or should you select a new one? Read More »

Home automation and smart home components are becoming so popular that smart lights enter the market in droves. However, Govee Glide Hexa Pros take the functionality of smart lighting and combine it with colorful innovation to provide you with a product that’s genuinely fun. Read More »

Smart glasses are nothing new, but they are still too expensive or impractical for most people to use. Lenovo’s new glasses might be different… whenever they become available to purchase. Read More »

Lenovo released the ThinkPad X1 Fold in 2020 as one of the first computers with a foldable display. Now the company has revealed a follow-up, with a bigger screen and other upgrades. Read More »

Android 13 is here. It’s packed with useful features that will make your phone better, although they’re easy to miss. Don’t worry: We did all the digging for you. Here’s what you need to know about the latest and greatest version of the world’s most popular mobile operating system. Read More »

There are a greater number of smart thermostats on the market than ever before, and one of the selling points is that they will save you money. But will they? Here are some key things to consider. Read More »

Not everybody has the luxury of accessing any website they want to. It could be that your job’s network admin doesn’t want you to go to YouTube or even that your government doesn’t want you to watch news it doesn’t approve of. Whatever the case may be, there are ways to access blocked sites. Read More »

Paramount has offered bundle deals for Paramount+ and Showtime in the past, and now a new one is available. Best of all, people with the bundle won’t have to install apps for both services. Read More »

Whether you’re an iPad veteran or newbie, Apple’s tablet packs so many features that some of them might have slipped under your radar. Let’s take a look at ten great features that every iPad owner should use. Read More »

It’s back to school season, and Labor Day is right around the corner, which means there are plenty of special deals up for grabs. Offers include a massive blowout sale on gadgets and gear at Best Buy, not one but two great discounts on Samsung devices, and much more. Read More »