Before DVDs, There Were VCDs: The Video Disc Everyone Forgot

March 26, 2023

Did You Know?

Ironically, despite how famous the James Bond franchise made the numbers “007”, there was no Bond movie released in 2007.

Many folks in the United States may never have heard of VCDs. However, in many parts of the world, these CD-based movies were the main way anyone could get their hands on the latest and greatest Hollywood hits. Read More »

We all know heavy-duty hard-shelled coolers are great for keeping food and drinks chilled for long periods of time. But what good are they when you're not camping, hiking, tailgating, or otherwise spending time out in the heat of summer? It turns out you don't have to leave your cooler to collect dust in your garage, as there are several other practical uses for heavy-duty coolers that you may not have thought about. Read More »

Parallels Desktop is one of the easiest ways to run Windows on a Mac. It works on everything from Apple Silicon models with the M1 or M2 chip to older Intel Macs, plus the setup process is easy. So are there any free versions of Parallels Desktop or discounts available? Read More »

These days, receivers often focus on offering tons of surround channels instead of fantastic stereo sound. There are still some great stereo receivers for music, regardless of what your budget may be. Read More »

Having your water heated to the proper temperature is more important than you may think, and different types of coffee and tea need different temperatures to taste their best. Instead of using a microwave or standard kettle, give COSORI’s Electric Gooseneck Kettle a try.

This simple electric kettle has various temperature presets based on the coffee or tea you’re trying to make. Press the button, wait for the kettle to heat the water up, and you’re good! No need to guess the temperature. The gooseneck is perfect for making pour-over coffee, as well.

By adding apps to your Discord server, you can automate server admin tasks as well as add new functionalities to your server. This makes your server a fun place to be in, and we’ll show you how to do just that. Read More »

You probably don’t think much about compatibility when you plug in your Ethernet cables, but sometimes when you directly connect two devices with an Ethernet cable, they won’t talk to each other! This is where you need a “crossover” cable. Read More »

When you format a new storage device, be it an internal solid-state drive or an external flash drive, you can pick the file system you want to use and the allocation unit size. But what is the allocation file unit size, and what does it do? Here’s everything you need to know. Read More »

The new year means new Samsung phones. The Galaxy S23+ is the middle child of Samsung’s latest family, but it’s trying to break out of that mold. It just might be the family favorite this time around. Read More »

When you start shopping for an eReader, it might seem like your only option is a Kindle from Amazon. While these devices are the most popular, the world of eReaders includes other great options for bookworms. Read More »