Is It Bad to Leave Your Phone in the Sun?

June 16, 2023

Did You Know?

PAM cooking spray, introduced in 1959, wasn’t named after a woman named Pam. It was an acronym for the inventor: Product of Arthur Meyerhoff.

It’s Friday! Google Domains is shutting down, with all domains being migrated to another platform. The Chat button in the Windows 11 taskbar is also going away, though most people probably won’t miss that.

– Corbin

A hat and sunscreen can protect you on a hot summer day, but the sun can damage more than just your skin. Your phone doesn’t have the option to slather on sunscreen, however, so let’s look at the risks of leaving your phone to bake in the hot sun. Read More »

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Earbuds and headphones are easy to lose, but more models now feature tracking features. Here’s how to find misplaced Beats or Beats Pro headphones using your iPhone or Android phone, or just about any other device. Read More »

Ever felt like your Windows 11 taskbar is a bit cluttered? Part of it is because of the Chat button in the taskbar, which provides you with a “handy” shortcut to Microsoft Teams. Now, it’s being removed — and replaced with a less-invasive implementation of the app. Read More »

Did you get a bunch of new electronics for Black Friday? Then you probably noticed how hard it was to unplug all of your old devices when trying to swap them out. How do wires get so tangled, anyway? There are many cable organization solutions, but one of the best would be Velcro’s cable ties.

These ties are easy to use. Grab your wires, loop the velcro on itself, and they’ll all be secured. Better yet, the ties are easy to undo when you need to replace a wire. At just $9 for 100 of them, you can get all your cables organized for cheap.

If you bought your domain from Google instead of providers such as GoDaddy, you might want to continue reading. Google Domains is officially on its way out, but your domains are safe. Read More »

Google Photos and Apple iCloud Photos are two of the best options for backing up and syncing photos from your phone to the cloud. And they can be used on both iPhone and Android. But which one is the best? Read More »

Stackdock, the company behind Start11 and other popular Windows utilities, released a preview of Groupy 2 back in May. Now the tab-tastic tool is out of beta, and ready for everyone on Windows 10 and 11. 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 »

Looking for a good scary movie to watch on Max (formerly HBO Max)? Some of the most famous horror movies of all time can be streamed there alongside recent fright-filled hits. Here are 10 of the scariest horror movies streaming on Max. Read More »

Drones are both easy and fun to fly. They offer a new way to make content and explore the world. The only real problem is finding the right one to buy. Thankfully, we’re here to help! Read More »

Choosing between speakers is rarely easy, but it’s tougher in the case of the Sonos One and Sonos One SL speakers, as they look nearly identical and are priced very similarly. Here’s all you need to know. Read More »

Want to download an Instagram Story for offline use on your iPhone or Android phone? If so, Instagram offers multiple ways to help you do that. We’ll show you how to use all these methods to save your favorite photos or videos from your Stories to your phone. Read More »

For many people, the final destination of used electronics is the second-hard market. When they’re broken, though, they normally end up in a landfill. This DIY project tried a different approach: turning an Apple Watch into a normal mechanical watch. Read More »

The right-to-repair movement has pushed companies to offer (sometimes only marginally) better access to replacement parts for PCs, tablets, smartphones, and other devices. Now you can buy parts for Microsoft Surface products for your own repairs. Read More »

We’ve all been there, practically dancing around the kitchen, breaking a sweat as we try to twist open the lid of a jar. And, let’s face it, you don’t want to cave and ask someone else to help you. There are plenty of “hacks” out there for opening jar lids, from slipping a butterknife underneath to running it under warm water. Read More »

Wireless charging reached new heights when Apple debuted its MagSafe standard. Not only does a magnetic connection provide faster and more reliable wireless charging, but it opens the door to convenient smartphone accessories, including MagSafe power banks. But these magnetic battery packs are expensive—are they worth the money? Read More »

Are you stuck in a never-ending battle with your lawn? No matter how much time and effort you put into maintaining it, does it still lack that lush green carpet appeal? Well, you might be guilty of committing a major lawn care mistake without even realizing it: cutting your grass too short. Read More »

If you’re thinking about selling your home, your top priority is likely getting the best possible price for it. You’re already on the right track. The best time to sell a home is in the spring and summer months, as buyers tend to be more active. But, it’s not just the time of year that makes a difference. Read More »

Free two-day shipping isn’t the only perk Amazon Prime members enjoy. Membership benefits range from Prime Video streaming to early access to Lightning Deals. However, some people are still reluctant to sign up due to the price of Amazon Prime. Thankfully, Amazon Household provides a more affordable way to access these benefits, and we’re here to explain how. Read More »

Razer makes top-tier gaming devices, and the 2023 Razer Blade 18, the latest iteration of its laptop line, keeps with the tradition. Thanks to the gaming laptop’s powerful CPU and GPU, sizeable display, and six-speaker system, you’ll find the Blade 18 continues the high-performance tradition. Read More »