The 10 Articles Our Readers Liked Best in 2022

December 29, 2022

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The very first mass manufactured drinking straw was made of paper coated in wax; the straw was invented by Marvin C. Stone in 1888 because he found the grassy flavor that the natural rye grass straws of the day imparted to his cocktails to be unacceptable.

Happy Thursday! With CES 2023 rapidly approaching, the yearly wave of weird smart home announcements is upon us, like a smart fridge from Samsung with a 32-inch screen. Meanwhile, Amazon is starting to test deliveries via drone in two more US areas.

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We published a lot of tutorials, editorials, reviews, and news stories in 2022—and you read them all, right? Joking aside, there are certain articles our readers really loved this year. Let’s take a look back at the top ten. Read More »

Never replace another battery again with these stylish solar powered watches from Solios. Crafted from recycled stainless steel and eco-friendly vegan leather, these watches are made with highly durable materials that are meant to last you a life-time. If you're still looking for the perfect holiday gift for someone special in your life, be sure to check out the men's and women's collections at Solios! Plus, Solios is also offering free in-house engraving services until December 31st. Check them out!

Don’t want to push your code to a hosted Git repository? Then run your own Git server in-house. Gogs is the easiest way to do that. Here’s how to set it up. Read More »

Comedic movies can be goofy, clever, tragic, melancholy, or uplifting. If you’re looking for something to watch, Prime Video has a little bit of all of that. Here are the 10 best comedies streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Read More »

A common New Year’s Resolution is to get more fit. If that’s your goal for 2023, why not give yourself a leg up with a good fitness tracker? You don’t need to spend a lot to get a great tracker, either, as the Fitbit Inspire 3 is just $80 right now.

Our pick for the best budget fitness tracker has great battery life, as well as tracks both your exercise and sleep. The Inspire is also a slim smartwatch, so it won’t look outlandishly big on small wrists. It’s an easy choice if you’re looking to get fit!

Some Internet slang words and phrases remain the same for many years, while others change and evolve as they are picked up by different groups. Based and its meaning definitely fall into the second category. Read More »

Mousepads have been a staple on desks for decades, but as mice have gotten better, they’ve become less necessary. You may not technically need one anymore, but you should still use a mouse pad. Read More »

Smart refrigerators have been around for years now, and they’ve continued to get larger and more feature-packed. Samsung is hoping you’ll finally buy one after making the screen massive. Read More »

If you just bought a new iPhone, now is the time to grab some MagSafe accessories for it. You can get anything from chargers and portable batteries to car mounts and wallets that attach via MagSafe magnets. Read More »

If you have an iPhone 12 or later model but find the battery life lacking, a MagSafe battery pack is a great choice for charging your phone throughout the day. There’s no need to carry a cable or plug anything in—it attaches with magnets and charges wirelessly. Read More »

You’ve probably seen an email signature that was simply a name and another that includes lines of details, links, and images. Which is better? Which is more effective? We’ll help you decide what information you should put in an email signature. Read More »

Printing from your iPhone or iPad is effortless, provided you have the right printer for the job. If your printer is giving you grief, there are a few workarounds you can use to print directly from your Apple smartphone or tablet. Read More »

There are essential tools that every driver, whether new or adept, should have. I consider the RAVPower 11200mAh Jump Starter with Air Compressor to be among them. Versatility is key with this relatively bulky unit, which satisfies four important purposes no driver should be without. Read More »

Amazon has been trying to deliver packages with remote-controlled drones for years, but work has been slow-going. Now the company is testing drone deliveries in two areas of the United States. Read More »

Steam is the most popular store and multiplayer platform for PC games, and it’s packed with features to make your gaming experience better. Here are ten Steam features you should be using that you might not have noticed. Read More »

Released on October 13, 2022, the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro have received critical acclaim as two of Google’s best smartphones yet. If you’ve got one or both of these pricey devices, then spending a little more money on extra protection is a wise investment and a no-brainer insurance policy. Read More »

Maybe you’re not into the new year, new me. There’s nothing wrong with that, but if you do have some health and wellness goals (let’s not call them resolutions) you want to meet this year, there’s a Fitbit sale you might want to check out. Read More »

Smart home automation aims to simplify every aspect of our lives, even something as relatively effortless as turning on a light. Amazon’s Smart Plug may be the most basic device in the hierarchy of smart home integration, but it’s an essential part of adding convenience to your day-to-day. Read More »

Christmas is over and buying more goodies may be the last thing on your mind, but as it turns out, you might need some new gear to go with your big new presents. Here are some great deals on fantastic accessories. Read More »

Apple packs a ton of exciting and useful features into the Apple Watch. Whether you’re considering buying an Apple Watch or want to maximize the use of the one you already own, you’ll find some helpful tips and tricks here. Read More »

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