Why Wireless Keyboards Should Use AAA Batteries

September 28, 2022

We’re knee-deep in the era of rechargeable keyboards. But after years of testing such keyboards, I’ve come to a sobering conclusion—we should’ve stuck with AAA batteries. Keyboards with disposable batteries are better than their rechargeable cousins in almost every way.

Check our top story to learn why keyboards with disposable batteries are the gold standard.

Other Highlights:

• Amazon is offering four months of Music Unlimited for free!
• Google’s latest Easter Egg celebrates the NASA DART mission.
• We review Anker’s competitively-priced wireless headphones.
• … and more!

-Andrew

It’s getting harder to find battery-powered keyboards. And I mean keyboards that run on AA or AAA batteries, not the rechargeable monstrosities that constantly beg for a USB cable. Wireless keyboards that use disposable batteries last longer than their rechargeable counterparts, and frankly, they’re a lot better for your wallet and your sanity. Read More »

Humans are creatures of habit, so when something you use daily changes, it throws everything off. That’s what’s happening right now, which is why I’m not a fan of the new Google Search bar menu buttons. Read More »

Wordle was just too easy, wasn’t it? You probably left that behind and moved on to Quordle, the true “hard mode” of the word-guessing game format. But now you’re stuck and so close to failing. Don’t worry, we’re here to help with a hint—and if you really need it, today’s Quordle Answers. Read More »

Are you a huge fan of Wordle and absolutely stuck today? Let me guess; you’re hanging out on guess four or five and feeling the pressure. We get it entirely: nothing feels worse than losing your streak. If you’re not ready to outright cheat, we have you covered with hints and today’s Wordle answer. Read More »

If you’ve never had Amazon Music Unlimited, now’s the time to try it out. Amazon is giving Prime members a four-month free trial to the music streaming service, an entire month longer than the non-Prime member trial. If you sign up today, you could be rocking out for free until the end of January 2023. Read More »

Finally! The warm summer months are winding to an end, and fall is here, which means more yard work. If you’re looking for a way to keep your home looking fresh, you’ll want to get this Black+Decker electric leaf blower. This machine has a powerful 7 amp motor, weighs only 4.4 lbs, and the built-in cord retention means you won’t have to search for (or wrap up) an extension cord.

This electric leaf blower has plenty of power and blows up to 180 mph to 180CFM, allowing you to quickly and easily clean up leaves and debris on your yard, driveway, and more.

We’ve got some good news if you’ve been waiting for high-quality heads-up glasses since the first Iron Man movie. The Nreal Air AR glasses just went on sale in the United States. The augmented reality headset was previously only available in Asian markets and for Android devices. Read More »

At a glance, the Google One service can be a bit confusing. It’s more than just a simple cloud storage plan, as it’s utilized by several of Google’s apps and services. But with just a bit of information, you won’t have any trouble understanding how Google One works or why it’s important. Read More »

This fall, Alienware will launch a suite of new hardware for gamers who just can’t get enough. The company just announced its new tenkeyless mechanical keyboard, curved QD-OLED gaming monitor, and upgraded Aurora R15 desktop PC. Read More »

After a long wait, TerraMaster finally offers budget versions of its next-gen NAS devices. The new F2-223 and F4-223 utilize a decent Intel Celeron N4505 CPU, and notably, they support TerraMaster’s TRAID format. Read More »

An independent study Microsoft funded recently showed that improving repair processes could prevent greenhouse gases and avoid e-waste. But it’s easy to “study” an issue, harder to solve it. Unfortunately, Microsoft killed its best tool to tackle repairability—brick and mortar Microsoft Stores. Read More »

After great anticipation, NASA’s DART spacecraft successfully crashed into asteroid Dimorphos on September 26th, 7:14 PM ET. And while we still don’t know the full results of this mission, Google Search is celebrating it with a new Easter Egg. Read More »

It goes without saying that there’s a lot of competition for noise-canceling over-ear headphones. Anker’s Soundcore Space Q45 Headphones go directly after one of the big names in this category, Beats Studio3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, in looks, features, and its aggressive price point. Read More »

If you receive a phone call notifying you that you’re eligible for a refund, it’s probably a scam. Understanding how these scams work can help you avoid them and warn others not to fall for them either. Read More »

If you have the itch to upgrade an older desktop computer or splash some cash to buy a brand new laptop to get better performance, you really should start with this cheap upgrade. Read More »

Like many tech topics, styluses can be needlessly confusing. Here’s what you need to know about the different kinds of styluses used for tablets, touch-screen laptops, smartphones, and more. Read More »

AI-generated art is super fun to play with, but beyond coming up with wacky prompts, what are the actual practical uses? We’ll show you some creative examples of things you can do with AI art. Read More »

It’s no secret that stretching is good for you, but there’s a difference between passive and active stretching and each type brings its own array of health-boosting benefits. Read More »

Out of all the rooms at home, it’s often easiest to get ahead of ourselves when picturing the futuristic kitchen. Saturday morning cartoons like The Jetsons have led us to expect a lot. Read More »