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January 31, 2023

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The longest filibuster in the history of the U.S. Senate was carried out by Senator Strom Thurmond in August of 1957 when he filibustered against the passage of the Civil Rights Act for 24 hours 18 minutes.

Happy Tuesday! Keychron, best known for its mechanical keyboards and switches, has released an impressive wireless mouse that only costs $49. Samsung is also now selling its T7 Shield portable SSD in a new higher capacity, and if you have a Chromebook, it will soon play nicer with Microsoft’s online services.

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Drives are getting larger and larger, but whether you have a solid-state drive (SSD) or a huge mechanical hard drive, they always seem to fill up. These tips will help you free up space on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC’s internal storage. Read More »

Windows makes the world go round, so why not master everything it has to offer? Windows 11 For Dummies will teach you everything you need to know, from how to get around the newly updated Windows 11 interface, to how to troubleshoot when things go wrong, and so much more!
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While the electricity your devices run on from the wall outlet all seems the same, the juice can be squeezed from sources with very different carbon footprints. Carbon-aware gadgets have measures put in place to take this information into account. Read More »

Sling TV is one of the most popular TV streaming services in the United States. If you were interested in checking it out, we have some (maybe) sad news — it’s going up in price. Read More »

Feeling a little chilly at the office? Your own personal mini space heater can help. Amazon Basics has a small 500-watt space heater that’s great for under the desk (or even on the desk if your hands are always cold). Just don’t expect this space heater to heat a whole room—it’s specifically made to heat a small area, like a small office area or wherever you’re sitting at the time.

Finally, don’t put this one too close to yourself—this space heater really pumps out the heat, so it can be a little too toasty if you’re too close.

Samsung’s ultimate 8K Smart TV doesn’t come cheap, but it edges closer to attainability with a steep price cut in place. From today through February 5, you can pick up the Samsung 85-Inch Class QN900B Neo QLED 8K Smart Tizen TV for $4,999.99 ($2,000 off) and bring home a viewing experience worthy of your local cinema. Read More »

The Windows File Explorer is likely one of the most used tools on your PC. It’s the home for finding files and anything else that might be saved. A few tips and tricks can make it work even better, whether you’re using Windows 10 or Windows 11. Read More »

Notepad++ is one of the most popular text editors for Windows, thanks to its utilitarian design and powerful features. A new update has just been released with a few helpful changes. Read More »

As you probably already know, Microsoft Word gives you plenty of tools for composing and formatting most any type of document. But which of these features should you use to create professional looking documents? Here are several helpful tips. Read More »

Keychron is best known for its customizable mechanical keyboards, but the company has been slowly expanding to other products. The company has revealed its first wireless mouse, and it looks promising for the asking price of $49. Read More »

Streaming on services like Twitch is a popular way for gamers to share their hobby, but you need the right capture card to make the most of it. Don’t worry, we have the perfect recommendations for everyone’s setup. Read More »

The Samsung T7 Shield is one of the best external SSDs around, thanks to its high performance and durable design. The only downside? It just goes up to 2 TB. Now, though, you can get it with a whopping 4 TB of storage. Read More »

The Sony PlayStation 5 supports an additional SSD to expand your game and app storage. The installation process is simple, but determining which SSDs will work can be complicated. Read More »

It can be hard to buy the right smart lock for your home, and even harder if your door doesn’t have a deadbolt. Thankfully, Schlage is here to save the day with a new smart lock. Read More »

You may have heard in the past that when your hard drive seems slow, it’s time for a defragmentation session. But does that advice hold up in the age of solid-state drives (SSDs)? Let’s find out what defragging does and whether your SSD needs it. Read More »

You know to clean your countertops, cabinets, and bathroom fixtures, but you might be missing one important area in both your bathroom and kitchen—the sink’s faucet. Over time, hard water buildup and limescale can accumulate, and while it seems like a pain to remove, there’s a simple solution—a lemon. Read More »

Seagate is a well-known name in digital storage, and it’s taking its brand to a galaxy far, far away with the FireCuda Special Edition Luke Skywalker External Hard Drive. While a capable device that eases many of your storage qualms, it’s the Star Wars branding that really sells this hard drive. Read More »

If you’ve ever watched The Wedding Planner, you probably remember the scene where Dr. Steve Edison, played by Matthew McConaughey, tells Mary Fiore, the titular wedding planner, played by Jennifer Lopez, that he only eats brown M&Ms because he assumes they have less artificial colors. So, is he right? Read More »

Slow cookers and air fryers get a lot of attention, but don’t forget about rice cookers. These appliances aren’t limited to cooking rice. Thanks to a unique cooking method, rice cookers can make moist, flavorful, and tender dishes perfect for any meal of the day. Here are some of our favorite ideas. Read More »

The vast majority of people use caffeine in some form every single day, and most of us use way too much of it. It helps you wake up in the morning, but if you drink too much you get jittery. So how does caffeine actually work? Read More »

For many years, Android was known for its quirky dessert nicknames. Froyo, Ice Cream Sandwich, Lollipop, Oreo, and more. It was a yearly tradition to find out the new name, but then that came to an end. What happened? Read More »

Sonos makes some of the best soundbars you can buy, including its mid-tier Sonos Beam (Gen 2) and the affordable Sonos Ray. But though they share similar features and styling, there are some big differences between these two soundbars beyond their price. Follow below to see which is right for you. Read More »

Chromebooks are designed to work with Google services first and foremost, but they also work well with everything from Linux apps to cloud gaming platforms. Google is now working to improve Microsoft 365 on Chromebooks. Read More »

While it has been around for many years now, the Microsoft Sculpt Comfort mouse still offers it all: a truly wireless experience, a four-way scroll wheel, and a unique Touch-tab with customizable shortcuts. But its age might finally be catching up to it. Read More »

The PlayStation 5 was released over two years ago, but you wouldn’t know that from the look of store shelves. The console is still notoriously difficult to buy, but Sony says that will change soon. Read More »