It's Pixel Day! (Plus: Why a Laptop Stand Is the Next Desk Accessory You Need)

October 6, 2022

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The Temperance Movement strongly influenced the rise in popularity and the prevalence of drinking fountains in the United States, as members advocated for the availability of fresh and free water to discourage people from entering establishments that served alcohol in search of refreshment.

Happy Thursday! Google just wrapped up its October hardware event. The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are now available for pre-order, packed with Android 13, more AI-powered camera features than ever before, and competitive pricing. Meanwhile, the Pixel Watch has Google’s latest Wear OS 3 combined with Fitbit features.

Google also offered another sneak peek at the Pixel Tablet, which is coming sometime next year with a dock mode that turns it into a smart display.

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A laptop stand might not seem like a particularly exciting purchase, but the right stand can greatly improve your experience when using your computer at a desk. Here’s what makes them great, and how to pick the right one for you. Read More »

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With frequent blackouts in the news, you may be tempted to buy or use a portable gasoline generator to power your computer and electronics. While that’s not inherently a bad idea, you can’t just use any generator and call it a day. Here’s why. Read More »

DOSS is a great name in budget Bluetooth speakers, and the DOSS Soundbox Pro is a great addition to the company’s line. Currently on sale for just $40 (make sure to clip the coupon on the page), the Soundbox Pro has IPX5 water resistance, great audio, and a fun light that can sync with your music. You can also get two Soundbox Pros and link them together for true stereo sound, or simply to play your music even louder.

There are lots of reasons to want a Chromebook, from its lightweight operating system, to unmatched security, to its general ease of use. One of the best aspects, though, is affordability. Where else can you find a decent 16-inch convertible laptop, like this ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5, for just $479 ($170 off)? Read More »

Raspberry Pi 4 microcomputers are a hot commodity, so hot that prices are significantly inflated. So forget overpaying for a Pi, buy a used NUC instead—it’s a much better value. Read More »

Google officially released the Pixel 7 series and Pixel Watch earlier today, and the company also revealed more details about the upcoming Pixel Tablet, including its ability to turn into a smart display. Read More »

The first release of Wear OS (formerly Android Wear) was in 2014, and yet, for some reason, we never had a first-party Google smartwatch — neither from Google’s defunct Nexus lineup nor from its current Pixel series. That’s changing today: the Pixel Watch is finally here. Read More »

Forgetting where you’re parked is no fun, especially in crowded parking lots that seem to go on forever. But, if you have an iPhone and your car has CarPlay or Bluetooth connectivity, you can easily find your vehicle. We’ll show you how. Read More »

Among Android smartphones, Google’s Pixel phones always have a special charm to them. With Google being the owner of Android, Pixel phones are largely considered by enthusiasts as the closest thing to an iPhone in the Android ecosystem. Today, we have new entries — the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro. Read More »

When it comes to recharging your iPhone, picking the best charger for the job is important. We’ve rounded up the very best on the market to ensure your Apple phone juices up the fastest and safest way possible! Read More »

Streaming services were supposed to make it easier to pick your channels, but it hasn’t panned out that way. If watching sports is your top priority, you’ll likely have to pay more. We’ll help you find the cheapest options. Read More »

It’s always hard to watch cooking shows when you don’t have a snack, because you wish you could be eating what you’re watching on screen. This feeling is even worse when viewing an old episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation where they’re using that most convenient of fake inventions: the food replicator. Read More »

When it comes to fall, the first thing many people think of is leaves. The red, golden, and orange-hued foliage that coats trees and eventually falls to the ground is a must-see sight for many. But why exactly does it happen? Read More »

Bone conduction headphones are outliers in the market, sounding more like a superhero prop than a serious audio accessory. But don’t be fooled. Headphones like the Haylou PurFree BC01s are so good at managing ambient sound that you just may add one of these unusual cans to your collection. Read More »

Everyone seems to have their own ways of loading the dishwasher. There are, however, certain rules we should all be following—like not being glassware on the bottom rack and facing plates inward. But there’s one you might not know about. Read More »

The Apple iPhone 14 is a bit of an oddity. It’s running last year’s CPU found in the iPhone 13 Pro, and it doesn’t have the iPhone 14 Pro’s 48MP rear camera or the Dynamic Island. Altogether, though, it’s a great “default” iPhone for anyone new to the Apple ecosystem or who just needs the basics. Read More »

It’s never a great feeling when you suspect a PC component is failing, and it’s a particularly bad feeling if you suspect it’s the PSU. Here are some telltale signs your PSU is not long for this world. Read More »

Obsessively turning off household lights to save money is a habit most of us have, but it turns out it’s not really the money-saving power move we think it is. Here’s why you can stop. Read More »

You bought a beefy GPU to game—or perhaps create AI-generated artwork—and when it’s running full bore, it uses a lot of energy. But what about for boring day-to-day stuff? Is it wasteful? Read More »

Almost everybody has a spot somewhere in their home that isn’t as brightly lit as they’d like. With LEDs cheaper than ever, there’s no time like the present to light the place up like a stadium. From shop lights to can light retrofits, here are our favorite upgrades. Read More »

Does your Mac regularly grind to a halt? Do you see the same pop-up complaining about a lack of memory, asking you to kill some apps? Here’s how to fix it and reduce the likelihood of it happening again. Read More »

Are your iPhone contacts a mess? iOS can help clean things up—no third-party apps required. Better yet, you can make it happen in just a few taps without losing any information. We’ll show you how. Read More »

If computer keyboards had an issue the past few years is that you could never use them to kill spiders on the ceiling or have a duel at the office. That’s no longer an obstacle thanks to Google Japan, which showed off its five-foot-long Gboard keyboard. Ergonomics be damned. Read More »

Microsoft has been working on a calibration tool for HDR screens on Windows 11, so HDR content looks as intended on PCs. Now the company has finally delivered, as the long-awaited calibration tool has finally been released. Read More »

The distance you sit from your TV plays a significant role in getting an immersive experience. If you sit too close, you may notice pixel-level imperfections or strain your eyes, but if you sit too far, you may miss smaller details. Read More »

Welcome to the first Wednesday of October! Fall’s in the air, pumpkin spice lattes are abound, and we’ve got the latest details on the best deals of the week. This time around, we found a great no-strings-attached offer on the Pixel 6a, an awesome discount on the already-affordable Amazon Fire 7 tablet, and your time is almost up to download CCleaner Pro for $1. Let’s get to it! Read More »