The 25 Best Gifts for Cutting the Cord for 2022

November 16, 2022

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Piano strings are high-tensile steel wires (some in the bass range are also wrapped in copper wiring). The total pulling stress over the whole set of strings inside a piano is equal to roughly 35,000 pounds.

Happy Wednesday! NASA’s long-awaited Artemis 1 mission is now underway after months of delays, as the massive Space Launch System rocket took off from Florida this morning. On a similar topic, AMD is preparing a new processor built specifically for space hardware.

Black Friday is approaching quickly, and that Roku Streambar deal for $80 is still live, if you’re looking to upgrade your TV setup. You can also still pre-order Microsoft’s Xbox Series S holiday bundle.

– Corbin

Cord cutting—ditching a traditional cable subscription—has never been easier. However, there’s no shortage of options when it comes to how you can cut the cord. For the cord cutter in your life, you have plenty of gifts to consider. Read More »

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Typically, Windows 11 plays audio through one device at a time—whether that be USB speakers or wireless headphones. What if you want to hear sound from multiple devices at the same time? With a little tinkering, it can be done. Read More »

Hotel Wi-Fi is never good, but you don’t need to deal with it. And who would want to, with the stress of holiday travel right around the corner? Pack up TP-Link’s travel router and an ethernet cable, and you’ll be able to ditch the dodgy Wi-Fi and get a good direct connection to your laptop.

Can’t hook up your device with an ethernet cable? This router can also double as a dedicated Wi-Fi point. Since you won’t compete with multiple guests for limited bandwidth, you’ll get a much better connection during your stay.

Google rebranded its Google Pay contactless payments app into Google Wallet, now encompassing several things, including loyalty passes, digital keys and, of course, credit and debit cards. Now, Wallet is becoming available in 12 more countries. Read More »

If you’re looking for some fun and useful stocking stuffers, look no further. From phone accessories to handy Everyday Carry gadgets, we have a little something for everybody. Read More »

Opera used to be one of the most popular web browsers around, but over time it has fallen behind Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Firefox. Now the browser is rolling out a new feature that could change all that: a TikTok sidebar. No, really. Read More »

Windows 10, by default, sends everything you search for in the Start Menu to their servers to give you results from Bing search — so you better make sure that you don’t type anything private into your own PC’s Start Menu. Or, you could just disable the Bing integration in the Start Menu. Read More »

Artemis 1 is the start of NASA’s plans to take people (back) to the Moon, following the end of the Apollo program in 1972. After many delays, it’s finally on its way. Read More »

Want to use your iPhone 14 without a case, but still want screen protection? Even if you do use a case, screen protectors add an extra layer of armor for your phone. Whether you’re looking for a screen protector made of glass or plastic film, we’ve selected the best ones for you. Read More »

You may have heard that NVIDIA’s new DLSS 3 technology for its RTX 40-series GPUs is no different from the dreaded “soap opera” effect on TVs, but the truth is it’s a qualitatively different version of the same idea. 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 »

NVIDIA’s RTX 4090 is a $1600 GPU that will absolutely smash any real-world workload you throw at it. It’s indisputably packed with clever tech and absurd levels of raw power. However, even if you have the money, you probably shouldn’t buy one. Read More »

You can’t always be with every single loved one on Christmas Day. But you can let them know you care by shipping a gift. If that’s your choice, though, you’ve got to know holiday shipping deadlines. Read More »

My guess is that you aren’t coming across this review because you’re actively looking for a new keyring. Maybe you are, but for most of us, typical key rings are an annoyance we just live with. Thanks to the Orbitkey Ring v2, we don’t have to accept pinched fingers or broken nails any longer! Read More »

Before anyone gets upset, let me clarify: a Chromebook is a laptop. By definition, a laptop is a portable computer. So, whether it runs Windows OS, macOS, or Chrome OS, it’s a laptop. However, there are some unique differences between Chromebooks and other laptops. Read More »

Apple releases a new iPhone just about every year, usually in September or October, like clockwork. This cycle can make it tough to pinpoint when you should upgrade. The iPhone 14 Pro falls prey to this trap, cementing itself as an outstanding phone, but a question mark in the upgrade department. Read More »

Most top-tier Android phones and tablets use either Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or 8+ Gen 1 System-on-a-Chip (SoC) designs from Qualcomm. Now there’s a new chip on the block for next year’s big devices: the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Read More »

Steam sales are a beloved part of PC gaming culture. These events see hundreds of price cuts on blockbuster games, indie darlings, and everything in between. They typically run for about a week, and they’re an excellent way to save money while filling up your library with a boatload of great games. Read More »

It has happened to all of us: you shared your Netflix login with someone else, and now you can’t get them to leave your account. Thankfully, Netflix will give you the option to boot people from your account without changing your password. Read More »

It wouldn’t be surprising if hundreds of years from now, people were under the mistaken impression that Microsoft was founded by Clippy, and not Bill Gates and Paul Allen. The little metal guy seems to continually reappear. Read More »

The Roku Streambar is a streaming device and TV speaker crammed into one device, making it an excellent control center for your TV experience. Now it’s on sale for the best price yet. Read More »

Roku devices are well known for being easy to use—that’s one of the main reasons why they’re so popular. That doesn’t mean they can’t do a lot of cool things, though. We’ll show you some features you should use. Read More »

Most modern electronics aren’t designed to hold up in the harsh conditions of space, which is why there’s a market for devices specifically built for use beyond Earth. There’s a new processor for satellites and other devices in space, and it’s from PC hardware company AMD. Read More »