5 Reasons You Should Buy a Windows PC Instead of a Mac

December 20, 2022

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The vast majority of people (96 percent in the surveyed group) can detect the difference between hot and cold water based on the sound it makes when poured. The key is how the temperature affects the viscosity of the liquid: cold water splashing into a cup generates lower frequency sounds and hot water generates higher frequency sounds.

Happy Tuesday! The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) doesn’t start until next month, but Lenovo made some announcements ahead of time. The company revealed monitors with built-in webcams, a new ThinkPad X1 lineup, a compact IdeaCentre Mini PC, and an ultrawide monitor for work.

In unrelated news, Amazon is rolling out Matter support to some of its devices, and Atari’s new game console is now dead.

– Corbin

It’s time to buy a new computer, but you’ve got a tough choice ahead of you: do you buy or build a Windows PC or go for a Mac instead? Here are some of the reasons you might want to go for a Windows PC instead of a Mac. Read More »

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Packing for a trip is stressful enough—take out the worry of making sure all of your wires are in your suitcase with FYY’s Electronic Organizer pouch. This pouch, which comes in various sizes, can hold all of your electronic essentials (such as USB-C cables, portable chargers, and other electronic bits and bobs), and it’s easy to pack away wherever there’s room.

Best of all, you can buy extras of most of the wires you’ll need when on a trip, load this pouch up, and always have it ready to go—no remembering what you need the day of required.

You know how fresh and clean your teeth feel right after leaving the dentist? Get that sensation every day with the Quip Smart Electric Toothbrush, now heavily discounted through December 23. The Bluetooth-enabled toothbrush alleviates the worry of whether you’re doing enough for your teeth with smart features that can improve the way you brush. Read More »

Secret codes and menus for any device are tantalizing. But when it comes to your Roku, these hidden gems may just give you the information you’ve been seeking. Here are several secret Roku menus with the codes to open them. Read More »

Matter is the new connectivity and setup standard that aims to make smart home devices easier to use. Google just rolled out Matter support on its smart speakers and displays, and now Amazon is following suit. Read More »

Digital gifts are more popular than ever, but there’s something to be said for unwrapping something tangible. Here are some easy ways to give a digital gift and still hand over something they can unwrap. Read More »

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8K TVs represent the peak of television technology right now, but which of them are worth the premium price tag? That’s where we can help. We have selected the best 8K TVs that provide a truly excellent experience. Read More »

The massive lighting display Clark Griswold puts up in the holiday classic National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is a sight to behold and a key part of the plot. But how much electricity did it use? Read More »

Linux Mint 21.1 “Vera” was released on December 20, 2022, a full 14 days after the beta appeared. The popular Ubuntu-based distribution’s intuitive desktop environments make it especially popular among newcomers to Linux. Let’s see what Mint 21.1 has in store. Read More »

We’ve seen incredible advancements in wireless earbuds in recent years, at every price point. The Soundpeats T3, part of the latest generation, prove you don’t have to spend hundreds on earbuds to get a lot of good stuff. At around $50 (or less), the T3 offer a wallop of value for those on a budget. Read More »

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Lenovo just announced a bunch of new tech products ahead of CES 2023 in January. Among them, we have the company’s first 49-inch 32:9 monitor, the ultrawide ThinkVision P49w-30. Read More »

The year 2022 is coming to a close, and one of the biggest tech events of next year is about to kick off: CES 2023. Lenovo is kicking off announcement season earlier, though. The company has just unveiled a handful of new ThinkPads. Read More »

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Remote work and videoconferencing are more important than ever, and we’ve started to see more and better webcams as a result. Ahead of CES 2023, Lenovo has revealed a new line of monitors built for video chats. Read More »

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We’ve all been there: you arrive at your parent’s place for the holidays and then just as you’re trying to get the kinks out from a long flight, you hear, “By the way, my PC’s acting up.” Let’s find out how to handle those requests in a way that leaves everyone happy! Read More »

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Do you like the look of a MacBook but aren’t sure if it’s the right move for you? Would an iMac or Mac mini slot into your home office, but you aren’t sure you can commit? Let’s take a look at some of the arguments for choosing a Mac over a Windows PC. Read More »

Sonos has made a portable speaker before with the Move, but despite the name, it wasn’t the most portable speaker. The company seems to have realized that, as the Sonos Roam represents the first time that a portable wireless speaker from the company is actually, well, portable. Read More »

The original Atari has been gone for decades, but the current owner of the name and brand released a new home console recently, called the Atari VCS 800. After a relatively short life, it’s now on its way out. Read More »

What’s the password to your Wi-Fi network, anyway? Whether you’ve changed the default password or not, it’s simple to find your Wi-Fi password. You can also look up any Wi-Fi network password if you’ve previously connected to that network from a Windows PC or Mac. Read More »

Under-display fingerprint scanners were supposed to be great. Just put your finger on the touch screen like you would anyway, and a built-in sensor unlocks the phone. That was the dream, but in reality, they’re worse than the alternatives. Read More »

Branching is a trivial exercise in Git. Unfortunately, trivial tasks rarely get due attention, and mistakes happen. If you’ve misnamed a branch, it’ll have to be renamed. Here’s how to do that. Read More »