With the 2022 Update, Windows 11 Is Finally Worth an Upgrade

September 26, 2022

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If you’ve ever dreamed about hiking to the end of the rainbow (in search of treasure or otherwise), we’ve got some bad news for you: you’d never get there. Rainbows are actually circular and have no end—they only appear as arches in our field of view due to the curvature of the Earth. If you ever have the good fortune to see a rainbow from an airplane or other very high location, you’ll see the whole circle.

Happy Monday! Amazon confirmed today that it will hold a site-wide sale event next month. It’s not technically called Prime Day, but it sounds a lot like the Prime Day sale we saw back in July.

There’s also some software news to get excited about. The Windows Subsystem for Linux now works with more applications, thanks to a fix by Microsoft and Canonical, and the private-first Proton Drive cloud storage service is no longer in beta testing.

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A mixture of tough hardware requirements, some unpopular changes to the user interface, and a general feeling of “Why bother?” have resulted in poor adoption rates for Windows 11. However, Windows 11’s 2022 update goes a long way to alleviating a lot of those gripes. Read More »

Some models of Apple’s AirPods and Beats earphones are water resistant. So what does this mean, how is it different from being waterproof, and which models are best protected? Read More »

Having your water heated to the proper temperature is more important than you may think, and different types of coffee and tea need different temperatures to taste their best. Instead of using a microwave or standard kettle, give COSORI’s Electric Gooseneck Kettle a try.

This simple electric kettle has various temperature presets based on the coffee or tea you’re trying to make. Press the button, wait for the kettle to heat the water up, and you’re good! No need to guess the temperature. The gooseneck is perfect for making pour-over coffee, as well.

Samsung owns the Android tablet market, and while Google is hoping to change that by launching its Pixel tablet sometime next year, consumers have largely made up their minds. Samsung builds some of the best tablets money can buy, and you can get one of their finest Galaxy Tab S7 FE models for $429.99 ($100 off) this week. Read More »

Apple products are extremely prevalent in TV shows and movies, but the company doesn’t pay for product placement. Apple is more than happy to provide MacBooks, iPads, and iPhones to studios, but there’s one unique stipulation. Read More »

Proton Mail got its start in 2014 as an end-to-end encrypted email service, but Proton has since branched out into other, non-email ventures — still keeping the same privacy and security focus in mind. Now, the company has launched its latest service: Proton Drive. Read More »

Humans haven’t walked on the Moon since the end of the Apollo program 50 years ago. NASA wants to change that sometime this decade with the SLS rocket, which the agency will try launching again in just a few weeks. Read More »

Amazon has held an annual “Prime Day” sale for the past few years, with the most recent event occurring back in July. However, Amazon has now announced another store-wide sale event set for next month. Read More »

AMD FSR has the potential to breathe new life into aging graphics cards, and make the balance between game performance and visual quality easier to achieve. But what exactly is FSR, and how does it work? 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.

The Windows Subsystem for Linux is an optional feature for running Linux applications on Windows PCs, thanks to a lightweight virtual machine. It will soon work with even more Linux software, thanks to newly-added systemd support. Read More »

Laptop stands come in all different shapes and sizes. Some are portable, others replicate standing desks, and more still have integrated cooling pads. We found the best. Read More »

For years it’s been hard to take robot vacuums seriously, and they often come off like a boring, furless pet. We often picture them bumping into walls, leaving a trail of moon dust wherever they go, and running out of batteries while trying to reach some dirt in a hard-to-reach corner. Read More »

Most of us know and love M&Ms for their colorful coatings and delicious chocolate center. They’re known for being perfect snacks at the movie theater and a must-have come Halloween candy season. Yes, they’re a staple, but do you know why exactly they’re named M&M’s? Read More »

Projectors are going through somewhat of a renaissance at the moment. Whatever your needs, there is an option available. There are projectors bright enough to be used outside in daylight hours, cheap options for people with sub-$100 budgets, and some are incredibly compact. Read More »

A major movie release, tons of classic films, and new documentaries and comedy specials? Yes, Netflix is bringing it all this week. Read More »

Steam is the most popular store and multiplayer platform for PC games, and it’s packed with features to make your gaming experience better. Here are ten Steam features you should be using that you might not have noticed. Read More »

If you have a digital multimeter on hand, it’s pretty straightforward to test your PSU and rule out power gremlins as the source of your computer problems. Read More »

Matter-based smart homes are just around the corner, and you might wonder if this means the old new standard, new hub cycle is about to take effect. There will still be a hub, but you might not even notice it’s there. Read More »

It pays to know how to use some of your Mac’s more powerful features, even if they seem intimidating and complex at first glance. This can help you identify and fix problems, automate repetitive tasks, and speed up long-winded workflows. Read More »

The iPhone lock screen was revamped with the release of iOS 16. It now has a cool depth effect that allows parts of photos to overlap the clock, but it’s a little finnicky. We’ll help you get it working. Read More »

Amazon Fire Tablets are very affordable, but they come with a few trade-offs. You might have noticed there is an abundance of content recommendations from Amazon on the home screen. We’ll show you how to remove the “Discover” row. Read More »

Samsung Galaxy phones are notorious for having tons of features—whether you like it or not. That means there’s a very good chance there are some nifty things you don’t know about. Let’s fix that. Read More »