Juice Jacking Explained & Smart Blinds: Why They're Worth It

April 12, 2023

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The character Mr. Keating (played by Robin Williams) in the film Dead Poets Society, was based on the real-world English teacher Samuel Pickering. Scriptwriter Tom Schulman was a student of Pickering’s at the Montgomery Bell Academy and modeled Mr. Keating’s eccentric personality and teaching style after him.

Happy Wednesday! Microsoft is testing a new function for Excel that processes data with ChatGPT. Raspberry Pi also just launched an online code editor, and Proton Mail and Calendar are rolling out new sharing features.

– Corbin

Compared to plain old window treatments, smart blinds are expensive. But if you’re debating whether it’s worth the upgrade, here are eight compelling reasons to consider it. Read More »

If you're somebody that has sensitive teeth and gums, you might want to consider using a water flosser instead. Water flossers are gentler on the gums compared to string floss and can effectively remove plaque and food particles from difficult-to-reach areas. Check this one out >>

Tiny PCs are awesome, but depending on what specifications you want, they can get pretty expensive. If you don’t need a powerful rig, but rather just a PC that does the job for basic daily tasks, this tiny PC by MSI might be the one for you. Read More »

If you’ve got a text file containing sensitive information, it’s a good idea to protect it with a password. While Windows hasn’t got a built-in feature to add password-protection to text files, you can use a free and open-source utility called 7-Zip to protect your files. Here’s how it works. Read More »

Cable management is rarely easy, but it’s essential if you want to keep a tidy PC or entertainment space. The problem isn’t rounding all of the cables up, however—it’s when you need to replace something and need to unplug an older device. Suddenly, many cable management systems are a pain, requiring either a lot of fiddling or getting completely redone every time you need to switch devices out.

The Alex Tech Cord Protector is a great solution. This is made from a wire that’s easy to ravel and unravel, keeping your cables in one place while still making it easy to remove and add wires when needed.

UPDF makes managing all of your PDF documents easy, allowing you to view, edit, annotate, and more, all from multiple devices. If you want to take your PDF management to the next level, you can save 54% on a perpetual UPDF plan and receive free lifetime access to a PDF password manager, plus 10 GB of free UPDF Cloud cloud storage. Read More »

You just plugged in your new Wi-Fi router. Now what? It’s a perfect time to set things up with best practices right from the start and get the most out of your faster, better, and up-to-date hardware. Read More »

One of the best features of a smartwatch is its customizability. Depending on the brand, you can swap out wallpapers and alter the digital display. Most also let you change the standard band that the smartwatch comes with, which requires you to know what size band will fit comfortably around your wrist. There are two key pieces of information you’ll need when shopping for a new band—the watch case size and your wrist size. Read More »

Microsoft has been working on Bing Chat, an AI chatbot based on ChatGPT that provides an alternate way to ask for and find information online. Now the traditional search results and AI responses are merging together. Read More »

You look at your weather app to check for rain and scan the radar, not to be on somebody’s radar. But millions of people use weather apps that track them and violate their privacy. Here’s why it matters and what to do about it. Read More »

Microsoft announced a Copilot AI feature that is coming to Excel sometime in the future, along with Word, Excel, and other apps. In the meantime, there’s a new function that can plug your spreadsheet data directly into ChatGPT. Read More »

Stephen King’s vast catalog of novels and stories is nearly matched by the many movies that have been adapted from his work. From horror to drama, here are 10 of the best Stephen King movies to stream right now. Read More »

Looking to escape from the world around you and drift away on a cloud of your favorite music? You’ll need a set of noise-cancelling headphones for that, and we’ve got some wonderful options to choose from. Read More »

Your phone battery is low again, and you’re miles from your charger at home. There’s a public charging kiosk or maybe a USB charging port right at the airport terminal counter you’re sitting at. But is it safe to charge your phone with a public port? Read More »

When shopping for VPNs, you may occasionally come across a service claiming to be an anti-mining VPN. What is an anti-mining VPN, though, and is it an important criterion when considering a purchase? Read More »

Whether you’ve been working on a project, cleaning the house, or running after kids all day, sometimes adults need naps, too. If you have the chance to schedule one into your day, is there a best time to nap? Read More »

Spring might be here, but depending on where you live, it might still be pretty chilly. If you’re looking for a way to warm up a room, you’re in luck because this week, LifeSavvy is giving away a Grelife Oscillating Space Heater! Read More »

The earbuds that made something out of Nothing are back in the Nothing Ear 2. The latest from the world’s most transparent audio brand adds a few new tricks, including sound personalization, new controls, and more polish. It’s a loaded package well worth considering, but one vexing issue remains. Read More »

Slip-on shoes are incredibly convenient for just about all quick errands. For years, moccasins have accompanied me on dog walks and grocery store runs, but not anymore! The Kizik Roamers are an all-around better option. They provide more support and style than any other slip-on out there. Read More »

For some people, nothing is comfier or cozier than being surrounded by a sea of pillows every night. While trying to replicate a cloud with plush pillows sounds nice, could it actually be a problem? Read More »

Greens powders are a health trend that never seems to go away. These powders claim to supplement and even replace your daily fruit and vegetable intake, but is that really the case? Read More »

What if you combined the classic and cute concept of a Tamagotchi pet toy with the capabilities of Sci-Fi hacker devices? You know the type, hold it up, and it just does the hacking, ignoring all reality. Well, you’d almost get the Flipper Zero, a very real product that Amazon banned from its store. Read More »

Symbolic links, also known as symlinks, are special files that point to files or directories in other locations on your system. You can think of them as advanced aliases and here’s how to use them in macOS. Read More »

OLED TVs are known for their impressive picture quality, but the brightness is one area where high-end LED TVs have long managed to outshine them. However, a new brightness-boosting technology—Micro Lens Array— hopes to change that. Read More »

Proton might be best known for its VPN service, but the company also makes email and calendar apps with privacy in mind. Now they’re more interoperable with your friends and family. Read More »

You’ve probably seen the adverts for Grammarly, a writing and grammar assistant tool, all over YouTube, and you might already use the free version. We decided to cough up for Grammarly Premium to see if the added expense is really worth it. Read More »

Programming can be a difficult skill to learn, especially for younger people. If you’re looking to learn, or you want to teach your children, a new tool by the Raspberry Pi Foundation could come in handy. Read More »

Before you buy a Wi-Fi extender, give some serious consideration to fixing your Wi-Fi woes in a more effective manner. Read More »