The Best Laptops of 2022 (Plus: Wi-Fi Guest Network Tips)

September 23, 2022

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There is no blue pigmentation (in the iris or ocular fluid) in blue eyes—the blue color is created by “Rayleigh scattering”, the same scientific phenomenon that makes the sky seem blue.

Phones and tablets are great, but laptops are the original portable computers. A laptop can serve you well at a desk, too, transforming into a desktop PC when you dock it with an external monitor and peripherals. Here are the best laptops you can buy right now. Read More »

Logging onto a Linux machine running Bash causes certain files to be read. They configure your shell environment. But which files are read, and when, can be confusing. Here’s what really happens. Read More »

If you want to carry your laptop around without worrying about wear, tear, or damage, a laptop bag is essential. However, if you have a bigger laptop, you’ll quickly find your options more limited. Voova’s laptop bag, however, accommodates not only a 17-inch laptop’s size, but its weight as well.

This bag includes not only handles to carry the bag around like you would a tote but also a detachable strap you can use to hang the laptop from your shoulder—perfect if you need to carry it through campus or a big workplace. Couple that with the soft yet protective interior, and you can be sure your big laptop is protected.

Calling all Zoomers, streamers, and anyone who’s ever needed a webcam — now that you’ve upgraded your audio setup with the Blue Yeti Nano deal we shared earlier this week, you can get a camera at a great price, too. Snatch up this Review-Geek-recommended Logitech C615 1080p webcam, now down to $29.99 ($20 off). Read More »

When you walk around an office or café, you’ll often see people using an array of items to cover up their webcam. Sometimes it’s tape, post-it notes, folded business cards, stickers, their thumb, or a marlin. I smear peanut butter over my webcam, but chunky peanut butter. It’s more secure than smooth. Read More »

There are several ways to squeeze out more battery life from your Apple Watch. But in case you needed one more, Apple introduced a new Low Power Mode in watchOS 9. Here’s what it does and how you can enable it. Read More »

It’s almost a given that when Apple does something, at least some Android manufacturers will follow suit and try to imitate it. We just didn’t expect it to happen this quickly. Just two weeks after the iPhone 14 Pro debuted, we already have Android phones imitating its looks. Read More »

There are quite a few options if you are considering upgrading from a traditional watch to a smartwatch. But which is the right choice for you? No matter your preferences or what type of phone you use, there’s an option for you. Read More »

Apple promises that Personalized Spatial Audio, added in iOS 16 for iPhones, can help tailor your audio experience to your specific head shape. Here’s how to set it up so you can judge for yourself. Read More »

More than one million companies worldwide rely on Microsoft 365 to help them get stuff done, and now you can master everything it has to offer. This Microsoft 365 Fundamentals Guide will teach you how to use Microsoft's most popular apps in a way that harnesses collaboration and boosts productivity for even greater results. Download your free copy now to get started. This offer ends on Thursday, September 29, 2022.

There’s no appliance in the kitchen that gets opened and closed in an impatient panic more often than the microwave. They build those doors tough for a reason. That’s also why there’s no kitchen device more in need of the smart treatment. Read More »

For millions of people who live where winter means short days and long nights, smart lights are one of the easiest ways to make winter more bearable. Read More »

The more you immerse yourself in the iCloud ecosystem, the more dependent you become on Apple. You’ve got to upgrade to the next iCloud tier to keep things ticking over; it’s just a shame that there isn’t more choice when the time comes. Read More »

They say first impressions are everything, but I’m here to say the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro proved that wrong. The first time I saw images of the Galaxy Watch 5, all I could think was, “that looks thick and uncomfortable.” But after spending weeks with it, this is my new favorite Wear OS watch. Read More »

If you’re tired of your usual exercise routine, grab a towel and challenge yourself with some spicy moves. A towel acts as extra resistance as you push hard to keep it on the floor during exercises. And don’t let it fool you, a towel will really crank up the intensity of your workout. Read More »

Guest networks are a very useful router feature and one that far too many people don’t take advantage of. Here’s why you should turn on your guest network today. Read More »

iOS 16 is out now as a free update for supported iPhones. Not yet updated? Here are some of the new iPhone features that you can get started using right after you upgrade. Read More »

iOS 16 is making its way to smartphones worldwide. If you bought an iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Pro, your phone already comes with it, and if you have an older iPhone, it should be available to download. If you’ve been holding out for bug fixes, though, iOS 16.0.2 has been released with a lot of them. Read More »

Under-display fingerprint scanners were supposed to be great. Just put your finger on the touch screen like you would anyway, and a built-in sensor unlocks the phone. That was the dream, but in reality, they’re worse than the alternatives. Read More »

Online shopping has revolutionized retail, mostly for the better, but some purchases require more care and attention than others. Make sure you do your due diligence when buying online before you fall for a fake or a scam. Read More »

Nobody wants to watch as their brand-new iPhone hits the ground unprotected. The iPhone 14 Pro Max isn’t a cheap phone, so you’ll want to make sure you keep it safe and sound inside the right case. Read More »

Roku devices are well known for being easy to use—that’s one of the main reasons why they’re so popular. That doesn’t mean they can’t do a lot of cool things, though. We’ll show you some features you should use. Read More »

Chances are that you use Netflix, the streaming site that lets you watch all kinds of content for one single monthly price. What you may not know is that Netflix has even more content than what you can see when browsing the main page. The way to access this extra content is also the way you get around blocks that keep you from accessing the site in the first place. Read More »