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Did you get a bunch of new electronics for Black Friday? Then you probably noticed how hard it was to unplug all of your old devices when trying to swap them out. How do wires get so tangled, anyway? There are many cable organization solutions, but one of the best would be Velcro’s cable ties.
These ties are easy to use. Grab your wires, loop the velcro on itself, and they’ll all be secured. Better yet, the ties are easy to undo when you need to replace a wire. At just $9 for 100 of them, you can get all your cables organized for cheap.
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Never deal with tangled and frayed wires again with Apple’s AirPods Pro wireless earbuds. Now available for only $229.99 ($20 off), this pair of comfortable, rechargeable buds is the latest version, released in September 2022 to provide listeners with improved noise cancellation, battery life, and more. Read More »
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You can wipe Windows and start fresh or even buy new hardware, but before you go to extremes, sit down and audit your startup programs to speed up your Windows PC. Read More »
Infrastructure is still a challenge with electric cars: despite a steady increase in charging stations, they are still vastly outnumbered by gas stations. General Motors is hoping to change that with a new initiative. Read More »
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Smart light bulbs can supercharge your home’s ambiance and security with options to set light temperatures, brightness levels, schedules, and more right from your smartphone or smart home hub. Read More »
LEGO is one of the most iconic toys available, and it’s also wallet shatteringly expensive. Even second-hand LEGO can cost a lot, so fans may want to take advantage of sets going on sale. Walmart currently has a few of LEGO’s sets on offer at a discount rate ahead of Christmas. Read More »
Smart lights are not just a way to add extra convenience to illuminating interior and exterior spaces. They’re an opportunity to reduce energy consumption and create a personalized ambiance. Read More »
Your computer’s RAM (random-access memory) is the speedy short-term memory the PC uses for running applications and open files. The more RAM your computer has, the more you can do at once. Here’s how to check how much your system has installed. Read More »
Not every tech gift has to be a jet pack that costs more than your house. Plenty of respectable gadgets under $100 are ideal for those in your life who deserve gifts less than $100. That covers generous $99.95 gifts, and those joke presents you buy for that secret Santa thing at work you can’t get out of. Read More »
Windows 11 is notoriously picky about how it is installed. Among other things, Windows 11 requires that you use a Microsoft account when you install it. Here’s how you can avoid using a Microsoft account while installing Windows 11 or convert an existing Microsoft account into a local one. Read More »
If you’re in the market for a gaming monitor, in particular, you have the option of buying a model with G-Sync or FreeSync support. These features can attract a higher price, but are G-Sync and FreeSync worth it, and do you really need either of them? Read More »
Wi-Fi is the backbone of the home internet experience and if you’re not getting a strong signal between your router and your phone, smart TV, or other devices, then you’re not having a good time. Here’s how to improve your Wi-Fi experience. Read More »
Roomba is back with a model that can handle mopping, in addition to its vacuuming, complete with its own self-emptying dust bin. The iRobot Roomba j7+ is a hybrid unit that can pull double duty to clean floors, although it won’t empty its dirty water or refill clean water by itself. Read More »
Linux Mint is one of the most popular desktop Linux distributions around, and version 21 was released earlier this year. The next update, a minor release, is now available for beta testing. Read More »
If there’s a flaw with gaming chairs, it’s that they still let you move around, don’t look like they’re about to swallow you whole, and allow the real world to somewhat exist in the periphery. Fortunately, Cooler Master is solving those issues with a new gaming pod/orb that may cause your family to wonder if someone’s checked on you lately. Read More »
A blurry or fuzzy screen can make using the Windows 11 desktop and your applications a miserable experience. Fortunately, there are a few things you can try to fix the problem, from changing settings to updating your drivers. Read More »
Chrome’s address bar is already feature-packed, with the ability to search for pages, history items, bookmarks, data from extensions, and much more. Google is now making it easier to filter results with special shortcuts. Read More »
Many modern science fiction movies tend to use the veneer of science fiction as a way to plug plotholes 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 »
Windows 10 fades and window animations are pure eye candy, but waiting for them to load can make your PC seem a bit slow. If you’d like an instant response, you can disable Windows 10’s animations for a snappier desktop experience. Read More »
Windows remembers every Wi-Fi password you’ve ever used. That’s how it reconnects to those networks. Here’s how you can view the saved password of any network you’ve ever connected to on your Windows PC. Read More »
There’s a neat menu, often called the Power User or WinX menu, that’s hidden on the Windows 10 desktop. Whatever you prefer to call it, this menu is extremely useful. Here’s what it is and how to find it. Read More »
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