How to Kick People Off Your Wi-Fi Network

March 27, 2023

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There are several long 10 letter words that you can spell using only the top row of a QWERTY format keyboard such as proprietor, repertoire, and—fittingly enough—typewriter.

Happy Monday! HyperX just announced its own feature-packed controller for PC and Xbox, and it’s cheaper than Microsoft’s own Xbox controller. At the same time, Microsoft is ending its long-running $1 deal for a month of Xbox Game Pass or PC Game Pass.

In other news, MSI announced an SSD that can reach speeds of 10 GB/s, and Microsoft has fixed a security vulnerability on Windows 10 and 11 that allowed screenshots taken by Snipping Tool to be un-cropped.

– Corbin

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 »

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Previously, we reported that thanks to an unpatched vulnerability existing in Windows 11’s Snipping Tool program, you could un-crop images and recover sensitive data from them. Thankfully, that’s over now, as Microsoft has released a fix. Read More »

Google knows a lot about you based on your search history. That’s the point of Google Search, to learn about people and serve them relevant advertising. Fortunately, Google offers tools to allow you to remove that knowledge at your leisure. Read More »

It’s not always easy typing on your smartphone or tablet’s touchscreen, but it’s not all that feasible to plug a full-fledged keyboard into it, either. Logitech has a great middle-of-the-road solution with the K480, and it’s currently on sale for just $35.

The K480 is small but has physical keys, making it much easier to type out long messages or anything else you might need to write out. Couple that with a way to stand your device up and being able to be paired to three devices at once, and you have a great, functional little keyboard.

The 21st century favors fast-moving, efficient applications that keep daily workflows moving. In a business setting where signatures are frequent, a service like SIGN.PLUS—which offers fast, secure, and trackable signing—can help minimize the pain points of cumbersome document management. Read More »

The always-on display on your Android phone ensures you can see basic information like the current date and time, weather alerts, missed call notifications, and similar details at all times. You can turn this feature on and off anytime you want on your Android phone. Here’s how. Read More »

From April 6 to 9, up to 100 of the best golf players from around the world will compete for millions in prize money during the 2023 Masters tournament. The 87th annual golf competition allows public attendance, but those that can’t make it to the Augusta, GA event have several digital options. Though the tournament is unfolding in the United States, there are free and paid opportunities for the United Kingdom, France, Canada, and Australia to catch highlight clips or the full tournament. Read More »

For years, Microsoft offered a 1-month trial to Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass for the low price of $1. It was a great way to try some games on your Xbox console or gaming PC for a while without spending a lot of money, but now it’s sadly going away. Read More »

The Samsung Galaxy S23 is our top pick for the overall best Android phone, and the other two models are excellent devices as well. The upgraded storage options for all three phones are at the lowest prices yet on Amazon, with no trade-ins required. Read More »

There may come a time when you need to record a phone call. There are a few different ways you can record a phone call on Android—if it’s possible in your location. We’ll give you some options to choose from. Read More »

MSI probably isn’t the first company that comes to mind for the best internal SSDs, but the company does sell a few models aimed at high-end workstations and gaming PCs. MSI has now announced a new super-fast SSD that is pushing speeds of 10 GB/s. Read More »

Smart blinds allow you to control your blinds easily using a companion app or smart home hub. You can set a schedule so your blinds open and close automatically or control them manually from anywhere. Smart blinds can make your home more energy efficient, too. Read More »

As promised, Microsoft added the new Bing AI Chat to Edge. The Bing icon lives in the top right corner of the Edge browser window, and Microsoft has made it annoyingly difficult to disable. We’ll show you how to turn it off. Read More »

Intel NUCs (this stands for “Next Unit of Computing,” by the way) can do almost anything. These tiny computers take almost no space, don’t use much electricity, and can have plenty of computing power. The Intel NUC 13 Pro isn’t as powerful as the Extreme, but it’s also much quieter. Read More »

Making French press coffee is a great way to slow things down and enjoy the rich, full-bodied taste of your favorite blend. Knowing how to use a French press is relatively easy, but you could be missing an important step that will give your coffee an even better flavor. Read More »

This week, Netflix is finishing out March strong and moving right along into April. That means some anticipated releases and a whole new batch of non-original content dropping at the beginning of a new month. Basically, there’s a lot to see. Read More »

Have you ever had trouble falling asleep because of annoying noises like traffic or loud neighbors? If so, you might have heard about white noise as a way to block out those distractions and help you sleep better. Read More »

We’ve mostly been hearing music the same way ever since the first stereo records began hitting in the late 1950s. That’s set to change with spatial audio, which is catching on in a big way. The Sonos Era 300 is the company’s first attempt at making a speaker meant specifically for spatial audio. Read More »

Pretty much every web browser, whether it’s Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, or Apple Safari, receives regular version updates. These updates supposedly come with new features—some better than others—but does the version number even matter anymore? Read More »

Once you’ve given someone your Wi-FI password, they have unlimited access to your Wi-Fi, and they can join your network on all their devices. Here’s how to boot them off and secure your network. Read More »

There are plenty of PC gaming controllers already that can be a great alternative to keyboard and mouse gameplay, but HP-owned HyperX just introduced an interesting option: the HyperX Clutch Gladiate. Read More »

Amazon’s Fire TV system gets an upgrade with the Alexa Voice Remote Pro, but is it worth the cost to switch? For now, smart remotes are still pretty basic gadgets—but Amazon has thrown in some handy features that could justify upgrading. Read More »