A Look Back to Windows 8: A Massive Overhaul Gone Wrong

July 5, 2023

Did You Know?

Both Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis are honorary members of the Harlem Globetrotters.

It’s Wednesday! In case you missed it, Firefox 115 started rolling out yesterday, and it’s the final major release for Windows 7 and 8.

Deals Spotlight

With Prime Day ramping up, here are some great sales we’ve found. Amazon and online stores like to inflate the posted discount, but this list is based on the actual previous prices.

1. Fire TV Stick 4K Max for $25 ($30 off), Amazon Prime required
2. Fire TV Stick 4K for $23 (~$10 off), Amazon Prime required
3. Fire TV Cube for $110 (~$20 off), Amazon Prime required
4. Apple iPad 9th Gen for $250 ($29 off)
5. Anker 20W USB Type-C charger for $12 ($3 off)
6. Samsung 980 Pro SSD 2TB for $100 (~$20 off)
7. Creative Pebble Pro Computer Speakers for $55 ($5 off)
8. Anker 40W Car Charger for $17 ($3 off)

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Is your Outlook inbox view not what you’d like it to be? Maybe the email columns aren’t the way they used to be? Luckily, you can bring it back to the default view so that all the app elements are exactly the way they were when you first opened the app, with all customizations removed. Read More »

Creative experts need access to professional-level fonts to keep their projects looking cleaner, sharper, and more sophisticated than the rest. Whether you’re a freelance designer or part of a larger team, Monotype Fonts offers a robust library of high-quality fonts that can take your work to the next level. Best of all, you can access them for 10% off today with our exclusive code. Read More »

Now that streaming services are commonplace for entertainment, it might seem like you need to buy a smart TV to use them. That’s not the case, as you can buy a streaming device to “smarten up” your TV, and Amazon’s Fire Stick 4K is one of the better streaming devices to buy.

Currently on sale for just $23 for the Early Prime Day Sale, you get access to all the major streaming services (provided you have a subscription), and you even get 4K and Dolby Vision support.

PCIe 5.0 solid-state drives (SSDs) have entered the market in the middle of the largest slump in flash memory prices we’ve ever seen. While being on the cutting edge sounds exciting, you might want to skip PCIe 5.0 SSDs and stick to PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 3.0 SSDs for now. Here’s why. Read More »

When there’s something in a photo that you’d like to keep personal—such as a credit card number or someone’s face—you might blur it or scribble over it. But that’s actually not a secure way to redact information—here’s why. Read More »

Apple has been selling the 10th Generation iPad for a while now, but the 9th Gen model is still sold as a budget alternative. Now, you can get the 9th Gen model for just $250, matching the previous all-time low price. Read More »

Mechanical keyboards are incredibly popular among gamers and typists, as they offer a tactile experience and tons of customization options. They come in a variety of sizes and with different switch types, so you can get exactly what you need. Read More »

No one wants to scratch up their device, or drop it and cause damage. A case is an ideal solution to make sure your iPhone 14 stays safe, but whether you want a transparent case, one that can withstand even the toughest falls, or anything in between depends on your needs. Read More »

Want to save a photo, spreadsheet, document, email, or web page as a PDF file on your Windows 11 PC? If so, all it takes to do that is just a few clicks. Here’s how to use your computer’s built-in print-to-PDF option to turn your files into PDF format. Read More »

We all get a little anxious when our calls or messages don’t get through. You might even worry if that person has you blocked. But how can you actually know if you’ve been blocked on iPhone and iMessage? There’s no one way to know for sure, but certain factors can offer clues. Read More »

The Roborock S7 Max Ultra is one of the company’s new 2023 robot vacuum and mop machines. After testing the all-in-one device for nearly a month, I can confidently say Roborock has another winner on its hands with this model. However, it does come at a cost. Read More »

AI-based image generators like DALL-E 2 have boomed in popularity. People love to enter bizarre prompts and see what gets spit out. Midjourney is one of the more advanced tools for this, and you can try it now. Read More »

If there are summer travels in your future, you might want to grab some new luggage. For those who love to stick to carry-ons, there’s an early Amazon Prime Day deal you have to see. Read More »

Testing ebikes is easily one of the best parts of my job, and just when I think I’ve seen everything, Vanpowers reaches out about trying out the LEGO-like City Vanture ebike. I built this thing from scratch, and it’s a great contender among other commuter ebikes—as long as you’re tall enough. Read More »

Airline rules and regulations are designed to ensure your comfort and safety, as well as the comfort and safety of everyone else on board. But there are also quite a few unspoken rules that should be followed while you’re soaring through the sky. Read More »