10 Alexa Features You Should Be Using on Your Amazon Echo

October 1, 2022

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The old wives’ tale of “storm babies”, babies born as a result of large storms, actually has some merit. A scientific review of delivery data and local barometric pressure found that sudden changes in barometric pressure increased the chances of rupture of the fetal membrane and the start of the delivery process.

Alexa on your Amazon Echo device can do much more than you think. You can use it to safeguard your home, get traffic details, set up reminders, and more. Here’s how to get the most out of Amazon’s virtual assistant. Read More »

If you’re dual-booting Windows and Linux, you’ll probably want to access files on your Linux system from Windows at some point. Linux has built-in support for Windows NTFS partitions, but Windows can’t usually read Linux partitions without third-party software. Read More »

There are many ways to inflate your tires when the pressure gets low, but they always feel so inconvenient, not to mention the trouble of getting to a pump if the tire’s close to flat. A portable tired inflator is a great addition to your car kit in the trunk, and the Fanttik X8 is a fantastic inflator in its own right.

This inflator is rechargeable and compact but still gets the job done well whenever you need to fill the air on most standard tires. The X8 is also down to just $60 right now, making it an even more affordable purchase.

The Apple Watch might not feature Safari in its list of apps, but the browser is indeed there, just waiting to render web pages. While browsing your favorite websites from your wrist may seem convenient, some hurdles still exist. Read More »

Microsoft’s SwiftKey keyboard on Android phones is frequently updated, but while the keyboard also has a version for iPhone, it hasn’t been updated for a year. Now we know why. Microsoft is officially discontinuing SwiftKey on iPhone and iPad, and pulling the app in a few days. Read More »

Apple’s Photos app for iPhone and iPad is perfect for making quick changes or in-depth edits to your photos and videos. You can even use it to copy edits from one photo or video to an entire batch, cutting down on your editing workload. We’ll show you how. Read More »

Home theater systems are great, but they’re usually not ideal for listening to music. If you take your audio seriously, you’re going to want a dedicated stereo amplifier. We’ve gathered some of our favorites, ranging from budget to boutique. Read More »

A PSU tester is one of the simplest ways to test your computer’s PSU as it offers an all-in-one experience with immediate actionable feedback. Read More »

It’s a bit jarring playing the latest Mario Kart for Nintendo Switch when the last time you played Mario Kart was the N64 version. Questions abound: Who are all these characters? Why can’t I actually fall off the course? And why do I keep getting bananas while in first place? Read More »

There are plenty of ways to buy movies online, but no one wants their library to be spread across multiple services. “Movies Anywhere” is the solution to this problem, and it’s surprisingly easy to use. Read More »

Email signatures ostensibly make your communiqués look like they’re wearing a nice suit, but really, it’s just an extra part of the email that we can’t help but read. No one likes to read more emails than they have to. Read More »

California recently laid out a plan to end the sales of new gas-only cars by 2035, as electric cars and hybrids become more easily accessible, and climate change continues to get worse. The state of New York has now announced similar plans. Read More »

The history of technology in October sees the dawn of the age of the personal automobile, the unintended beginnings of video gaming, the release of the classic MP3 player that changed everything, and even the formal definition of the internet. Read on for all the details. Read More »

The USB standard often gets a bad rep because of its overly-confusing labels and brands, but it might be about to get easier very soon. The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has announced a series of new branding guidelines that should, in theory, make things simpler to read. 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 »

Are you in the market for a new car? Gas prices are rough and electric cars can be expensive, but there’s good news:  Hybrid cars aren’t just less expensive—they may actually be better than fully electric cars in today’s world. Read More »

Most modern smartphones have several rear cameras designed for different purposes. You might be familiar with wide-angle cameras and macro lenses, but some phones have also have a “depth camera” or “depth sensor.” But what exactly is a depth camera, and does it really matter? Read More »

Many of us remember playing that old paper airplane game where you had to dodge birds and powerlines. One particular drone wouldn’t have fared well at it. Read More »

Roku is a name that has become so common to see that you probably don’t think much about where it came from. Roku devices can be found in millions of households, but what does “Roku” actually mean? Is it anything? Read More »