Microsoft 365 Might Be the Best Tech Subscription

October 24, 2022

Did You Know?

Batarangs—Batman’s bat-shaped weapons—first appeared in Detective Comics #31, published in September of 1939.

Happy Monday! There’s a new website that can show your room decorated in different styles using AI, but it’s extremely hit-or-miss right now. Apple is also gearing up to jam more ads into the App Store.

Finally, the Amazon Echo smart speaker is at the best price ever right now.

– Corbin

Most of us are drowning under a sea of subscription services, whether they be streaming platforms, cloud storage, phone plans, or anything else. However, there is one right now that is a shockingly good deal, and might even save you money: Microsoft 365. Read More »

If you use Gmail or Google Chat, you probably find yourself using the search function constantly to look through your old emails or chat logs. It’s about to improve, though, thanks to new additions just announced by Google. Read More »

Is your computer giving you trouble and you’re thinking about getting a new one? Before you do, put a solid-state drive (SSD) in it! Oftentimes, if a computer is struggling to keep up, a faster drive like an internal SSD can help with performance and put off a costly purchase.

SSDs aren’t all that expensive either, as you can pick up the Kingston 480GB SATA SSD for just $37. For a trusted brand and a decent amount of storage space, that’s a great deal. And if the SSD doesn’t help and you need a new desktop, you can take this SSD and install it, giving you two storage drives to work with!

The Linux rsync command is a powerful file copying and folder synchronization tool. Here are ten common use-cases that you’ll be able to put to good use on your own systems. Read More »

Many modern science fiction movies tend to use the veneer of science fiction as a way to plug potholes or feature elaborate explosions and action. There’s always a time-travel portal to stand in as the deus ex machina, and some advanced robot or alien who only seems interested in killing everyone. Read More »

A lot of stuff happens on your PC — emails, documents, spreadsheets, all twenty tabs (or more) currently open in your browser, maybe a bit of gaming on the side. Each window fills your desktop and forces your computer to work harder or freeze under pressure. Take some stress off your PC with the brand new Performance Optimizer included in the latest version of CCleaner Professional. Read More »

The Echo is Amazon’s main smart speaker, with a larger design and better sound quality than the popular Echo Dot. Now you can buy one for 50% off the original price. Read More »

If you’re driving a car from 2015 or earlier, chances are it shipped without Android Auto or Apple CarPlay on board. That means you’ve missed out on seven years of auto infotainment innovation. The good news is that you can upgrade your setup by buying an aftermarket system, like this Boss BE7ACP-CFT package, for $120 off its usual retail price. Read More »

Your app browsing experience on your iPhone is about to get a little more bloated. Apple is about to officially introduce more ads to the App Store, giving developers more ways to promote their apps, but giving the rest of us more of a headache. Read More »

Even if you're well-versed in the Python programming language, there's even more you can learn from Mastering Python - Second Edition. This free guide will teach you how to improve upon the skills you already know by making your code more efficient, maintainable, and reusable as your projects evolve. Get started by downloading your free copy today. This offer ends on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

Everyone is used to landscape screen orientations on desktop computers, but on smartphones and tablets, we switch between vertical and horizontal orientations with gay abandon. So, why not enjoy that same flexibility on your desktop computer with portrait mode monitors? Read More »

AI image generation is improving at a rapid rate, and more use cases for the technology are popping up constantly. “Interior AI” is another implementation, which shows what your home could look like in dozens of different styles in one click. Read More »

Each year, Apple releases a new version of macOS, free of charge and complete with new features and improvements. So should you jump in right away, or is it better to wait a few weeks or months for the dust to settle first? Here are some things to consider. Read More »

I’ve had a lot of odd pitches come my way as a tech reviewer. So when ChopValue approached me with a standing desk, that didn’t seem all that unusual. Until the company explained that it made the desktop out of used chopsticks. Now that I have one in person, all I can say is: wow, this is beautiful. Read More »

If you were looking for variety in your Netflix viewing this week, the streaming service is giving it to you. From comedy specials to horror films to crime thrillers, there’s plenty coming the week of Oct. 24, 2022. Read More »

Apple’s AirPods Pro are a premium experience at a premium price. Protect your earbuds and get the best experience from them with these accessories, from durable cases and cleaners to charging docks and new ear tips. Read More »

Arriving on October 24, 2022, Apple’s macOS 13 for Macs and MacBooks comes with the release name Ventura and looks visually very similar to the previous version. A few new features and improvements are coming, some of which tie in with iOS 16. Read More »

If you’re looking forward to features like Stage Manager and a more powerful Spotlight search coming to your Mac with macOS 13, you’ll need to make sure the release is compatible with your machine. Here’s which Mac devices can expect to receive the Ventura update on October 24, 2022. Read More »

Samsung phones are great, but they’re overloaded with features—Google Pixel phones offer a better Android experience for most people. However, I can’t say the same about the Pixel Watch. Samsung out-Googled Google this time. Read More »

Whenever we notice someone texting or emailing in all lowercase letters, some react as if this is the most casual badass to ever grace these parts. They must be texting while jumping their flaming motorcycle over a pool of piranhas with a cigarette in their mouth and a wink for all the cheering ladies in the crowd. Read More »

Just because it’s chilly out doesn’t mean you have to struggle with your phone. Touch-screen compatible gloves keep your hands warm and your phone accessible even in icy cold weather. Read More »

Whether you’re an iPad veteran or newbie, Apple’s tablet packs so many features that some of them might have slipped under your radar. Let’s take a look at ten great features that every iPad owner should use. Read More »