Why You Should Stop Using GPS Navigation

October 19, 2022

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Sperm whales have been observed sleeping in a vertical position near the surface of the water where they cycle through a slow drifting dive, sinking down into the water and then, in their sleep, swimming back up to the surface again.

It’s Wednesday! You’ve made it halfway through the week, and Microsoft is rewarding you with more updates to Windows 11, including “Suggested Actions” and the long-awaited tabs in the File Explorer. There’s also a major 22H2 update rolling out for Windows 10.

In case you missed the Apple news yesterday, there’s also a new base iPad, an iPad Pro with M2, a faster Apple TV 4K, and an extremely cursed adapter.

– Corbin

Turn-by-turn navigation on phones and dedicated GPS devices has made it much easier to travel. However, the reliance on GPS navigation comes at a cost—you never actually learn how to get anywhere. That’s a problem. Read More »

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Netflix didn’t care about password sharing for a long time, but now the company is evaluating ways to discourage the practice (or at least get money out of it), testing out two different systems to charge people in South America. Paid password sharing will now come to everyone sooner than later. Read More »

Need a streaming device? Have you considered the Apple TV 4K? Compared to other popular devices, the Apple TV 4K might seem a bit expensive, but if you’re already in the Apple ecosystem with an iPhone or other device, this is the perfect compliment, especially at the current sales price of $110.

The big selling point of the Apple TV 4K (other than easy access to all Apple-exclusive apps) is the A12 Bionic chip, making apps run smoothly and your shows look and sound fantastic. It’s worth the investment!

When purchasing a new hard drive or SSD, knowing its MTBF is essential for understanding the product’s quality and life expectancy. Here’s a closer look at what exactly it means and why it’s so important. Read More »

Whether you want to fill your home with music or improve your home theater setup, high-quality bookshelf speakers are a must. Not sure which bookshelf speakers are right for you? These are the best. Read More »

In this day and age, we’re rightfully worried about security breaches and our online lives. If you’re a Verizon subscriber, you might’ve noticed some suspicious activity on your account. The company has informed customers that it suffered from a security breach that resulted in some SIM swaps. Read More »

Samsung has been at the forefront of flash storage and memory for years, and the company’s internal SSDs are a popular option for custom builds (or upgrading older PCs). Samsung now has an even faster SSD: the 990 Pro. Read More »

There are lots of people out there with ancient set-top boxes for their cable and satellite TV service. If you’re one of them, here’s why you should trade it in for an upgrade. Read More »

The big Windows 11 22H2 update arrived last month, but Microsoft isn’t done adding features to Windows 11 this year. Tabs in the File Explorer are now rolling out, as well as another feature called “Suggested Actions.” Read More »

Call it Halloween or Huluween, but either way, spooky season has plenty to offer on Hulu. From horror movies to psychological dramas to morbid comedies, here are the best Halloween movies to watch on Hulu this year. Read More »

Laptop manufacturers are forgoing additional ports for slimmer designs and increased portability. This leaves you to rely on wireless technology such as Bluetooth to connect. Want more ports? Add a USB-C hub. Just make sure to get the right one. Read More »

Remember Pandora? It was one of the earliest streaming music services, but it worked very differently than what we’re used to nowadays. Well, Pandora is still alive, and it has remained unique in this crowded space. You might like it. Read More »

If you’re one of the people who love hitting the gym early in the morning, you might notice how stiff your back muscles feel at the very beginning of your workout. As the weather gets colder, this might turn into a potential problem. Read More »

Whether you’re trying to cut back on your caffeine intake or you just want a warm drink in the morning, many people turn to decaf coffee. But you might have heard a little rumor that decaf coffee actually does have caffeine in it. Is that true? Read More »

iPhone’s Depth Effect feature enables you to overlay elements on top of the time on your lock screen. Here are some tips for getting the feature working and picking the right photo. Read More »

AtlasVPN is a relatively new provider that has some pretty aggressive marketing campaigns, across the web, especially on YouTube. In this review, I’m going to kick AtlasVPN’s tires and see if it has what it takes to be one of the best VPNs. Read More »

Microsoft has been working on tabs in the Windows File Explorer off and on for years, but the company never fully rolled out the feature Finally, at long last, everyone (on Windows 11) is getting tabs in the File Explorer. Read More »

Apple unveiled its newest iPads today, with the new lineup comprising the 10th-generation iPad and the new M2-equipped iPad Pro. But those weren’t the only Apple announcements today. Apple also unveiled a new, supercharged model of the Apple TV 4K. Read More »

Microsoft released Windows 11 22H2 last month, as the first major upgrade for the latest version of Windows. The company has also been working on a 22H2 update for everyone still using Windows 10, and now it’s rolling out. Read More »

Whether you’ve been using Windows 11 for a while now or you’re just getting started with a new Windows 11 PC, there are some handy new features that you might have missed. Here are ten great ones you should be using. Read More »

Apple’s insistence on selling products with both Lightning and USB Type-C ports has led to plenty of frustration, confusion, and bizarre adapters. From the company that revolutionized the headphone dongle comes a new product: the USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter. Read More »

Google is attempting to improve the Android experience on tablets right now, ahead of the company’s Pixel Tablet expected next year. The Chrome browser isn’t much different on Android tablets compared to the phone version, but that’s now changing. Read More »