How Often Should You Upgrade Your Wi-Fi Router?

March 20, 2023

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Despite their radically different actual sizes, the Moon and the Sun appear to be nearly the same size in the sky. This is a complete coincidence that hinges entirely on the fact that the Moon is 1/400th the size of the Sun, but also 1/400th the distance from Earth. There is no evidence that this scale arrangement is shared by any other planet and moon in our solar system.

Happy Monday! Microsoft is rolling out updates for the Bing Chat AI, with performance improvements and some new buttons. Plex is also shutting down its PlayStation 3 app, after supporting the game console for over eight years.

Finally, the M2 Mac Mini with 512 GB of storage is on sale for $100 off right now. That’s a fantastic deal for a desktop computer, as long as you’re okay with using macOS.

– Corbin

Nobody likes wasting money, and it’s easy to ignore your home’s Wi-Fi router right up until it dies of old age. But there are many good reasons you should upgrade your router before then. Let’s look at them and how often you should be upgrading. Read More »

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Do you open a lot of windows on your Mac? Do you have trouble keeping track of them all? You need to learn to use Mission Control, the secret to easy window management on macOS. Read More »

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Ecommerce is a multi-million dollar industry that’s poised to grow as physical retailers struggle to keep their doors open, and consumer trust in big brands wanes. If you want your online shop to be part of the small business renaissance, Nexcess Managed WooCommerce is a fast, efficient, and reliable tool to elevate the digital shopping experience. Read More »

An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is a great thing to have around, as it can act like a battery for your desktop, allowing you to save your work and safely turn your computer off when the electricity goes out. Right now, our favorite budget UPS, the APC BE425M, is currently available for just $60.

This UPS is on the smaller side, so it’ll be able to easily fit in a smaller space than most other UPSes. I’ll provide enough power to shut down your devices, and the BE425M will also offer surge protection for extra peace of mind.

Get the latest, greatest smartphone in Samsung’s mobile ecosystem at a heavy discount through this special flash sale. Available today, March 20th, you can take home the Galaxy S23 Ultra for as little as $449 (63% off), along with its robust bounty of features, and save an additional 30% on Samsung Care+ protection. Read More »

Sleep sound apps have millions of downloads in the App Store and Play Store. Whether it’s good ‘ol white noise or rain sounds, people seem to love sleeping with noise. If you’re one of them, it’s time for an upgrade. Read More »

When you think about shopping parts for your PC, mousepads are probably an afterthought. It’s the one part of your PC that’s hard to get wrong, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get it right. This mousepad from Razer has a curious proposition — and promises to be the best-possible mousepad because of it. Read More »

Apple introduced an updated Mac Mini in January, with the company’s latest M2 chipset and a new lower price. Now you can get the upgraded 512 GB model for $699.99 from Amazon, a $100 discount from the original price. Read More »

Plex has streaming apps on nearly every imaginable platform, from smartphones to desktops to game consoles. However, it’s now leaving one device: the PlayStation 3. Read More »

The built-in backup utilities in Windows are pretty solid. You can even create a full backup image of your PC without a third-party utility. This tool is still included on Windows 10 and Windows 11. Read More »

Microsoft introduced the Bing Chat AI chatbot in February, which has quickly risen in popularity. A few new features are now rolling out, including faster performance, new sharing options, and reduced limits. Read More »

Liquid cooling is more efficient at keeping your computer cool than air cooling, and if you’re looking to overclock your PC it can be essential. A water-cooling kit is the most straightforward way to get liquid cooling into your PC build. Read More »

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are two ways to wirelessly stream music from your devices to speakers, but which is the best option for you? While one definitely has higher-quality audio than the other, as you’ll see they’re both still worthwhile. Read More »

The Nintendo Switch has been a smash hit for Nintendo, and in 2023 has entered its seventh year of existence, sparking hype about a successor. Every Switch fan has a wishlist of features for the “Switch 2”, and these are ours. Read More »

There are a lot of to-do items on your cleaning list, and that might lead you to skip a few key spots. One of them might be your trash can. Because yes, we’ve got bad news. You need to clean your trash can. Read More »

The Keychron Q10 Mechanical Keyboard is one of the finer boards on the market. It’s a bit bulkier than other options from Keychron, like the Q8, but that doesn’t mean it’s worse. Though it isn’t cheap or easy to carry, the moment you use the Q10, you’ll be struck by its quality and design. Read More »

Ever wondered why the drinks you buy out taste so delicious and complex, but when you make them at home, something is… missing? It could be a cocktail’s inclusion of bitters. But what are bitters? What do they add to a cocktail? Read More »

Netflix has a ton of content. That’s no secret, but this week, the streaming service is giving you a smattering of pretty much everything it has to offer—and it’s good. Read More »

The distance you sit from your TV plays a significant role in getting an immersive experience. If you sit too close, you may notice pixel-level imperfections or strain your eyes, but if you sit too far, you may miss smaller details. Read More »