25 Gifts Your Techy Friends Actually Want in 2022

November 12, 2022

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Bourbon is a spirit made from a grain composition that is at least half corn–by U.S. law, bourbon made for U.S. consumption must be made with a mixture that is at least 51 percent corn with the rest made up of any combination of more corn, wheat, rye, malted barley, or other grains, at the discretion of the distiller.

Hope you’re having a great weekend so far! The collapse of the FTX exchange platform is throwing the entire cryptocurrency market into chaos. Tesla is also opening up its charging technology to other cars and third-party charging stations, and Office apps on iPhones are getting an update.

In terms of deals, you can get one of Samsung’s fastest 256 GB microSD cards for only $24 right now. The Lenovo Smart Clock with Google Assistant from the other day is also still $20, and Anker’s USB-C-to-Lightning cable remains at $11.04.

– Corbin

Technology lovers can be hard to shop for. They tend to enjoy the process of finding the perfect product on their own. If you’re attempting to buy a techy gift for a techy person, you better do it right. Read More »

If you’ve ever noticed that your iPhone or Android phone charger is warm or hot to the touch after using it, you may be wondering why this is happening and if it’s something to worry about. Here’s what you need to know. Read More »

If you have one of the recent iPhones, you have the useful MagSafe technology. There are all sorts of accessories you can pick up to take advantage of MagSafe, and one place you take advantage of the technology is with a car phone mount.

The ESR HaloLock Magnetic Wireless Car Charger is a simple but effective mount that keeps your iPhone in place. Clip the mount to your vent and let the magnets do the rest of the work.

Many different devices have microSD slots for storage and expansion, from game consoles to smartphones. Now you can get one of Samsung’s fastest microSD cards with plenty of storage for just $24. Read More »

We’ve finally established that 640K of memory isn’t quite enough for anyone, but the correct amount of RAM remains a hot debate topic. RAM isn’t cheap, but the time may finally be here to move on to 32GB of memory. Read More »

Do your AirPods keep disconnecting from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac? If so, there are several simple fixes you can try such as charging your AirPods to full battery or switching up some settings. We’ll show you how to get your AirPods connected again. Read More »

The Microsoft Office apps have been around on iPhone, iPad, and Android for years, and every once in a while, they receive a significant update. Now another change is rolling out to the iPhone apps. Read More »

Laptops are expensive and fragile objects, so it’s important to take care of them in transit. The right bag can keep your laptop safe, whether you’re commuting to work on a train or bicycling in the rain. Read More »

Two championships will be decided at UFC 281, broadcast from New York City’s Madison Square Garden at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT on November 12, 2022. Here’s how and where you can stream it live. Read More »

You can tweak how much power your TV uses, but should you? Here are all the ways you dial back the amount of power your TV uses, the downsides of some of the tricks, whether it’s worth doing at all, and some smarter ways to save power that don’t impact your TV experience. 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 »

If you have one functional eye, virtual reality may not hold much appeal, like paying extra for a 3D movie ticket but being unable to see the 3D effect. However, there’s more to VR than 3D images, and you may find it works better than exepected. Read More »

Buying a new vehicle is always exciting, especially when it’s a new electric car. We all love not having to stop and fill up with expensive gasoline. However, you can’t just buy an EV and call it a day, as there are other things and expenses you’ll want to consider. Read More »

Tesla has always used its own charging technology and port, while other car manufacturers used a few different standards. While most governments and manufacturers are now backing the Combined Charging System (CCS) for fast charging, Tesla is presenting an alternative. Read More »

Bitcoin was the first mainstream cryptocurrency, but its high price has ensured it remains popular, even as the technology behind it became more outdated and inefficient. Now, Bitcoin might finally in a death spiral. Read More »

Standard HDMI cables, also known as passive HDMI cables, have length limitations. They can only be a certain number of feet long before risking performance issues. So what can you do to extend the length of your HDMI connection? Read More »