Stop Listening to Celebrity Advice on Crypto (and Everything Else)

January 26, 2022

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The one and only number retired across all teams in Major League Baseball is 42, Jackie Robinson’s jersey number.

Some people might be getting rich off of cryptocurrency, but the learning curve for newcomers is steep. You might be tempted to overlook the complexities and simply follow the advice of someone influential, like your favorite celebrity. But is that a smart move? Read More »

Samsung Galaxy phones have become as ubiquitous as iPhones, and that “S” is pretty ubiquitous, too. Many of Samsung’s Galaxy devices have an “S” tacked on to their names. Why is that, and what does it mean? Read More »

When we first heard about Windows 11, one of the most exciting features was running Android apps on it. The feature was delayed, but Microsoft is finally bringing it out in February 2022, though it’s in the form of a preview. Read More »

Sometimes, it can take a long time before a vulnerability is exploited. In the case of this Polkit (fka PolicyKit) issue, we’re talking about a 12-year-old bug that’s just been discovered and shown off in a proof of concept. Read More »

Vampire Survivors is the latest Steam Early Access hit. This casual yet addictive bullet-hell game has you taking out monsters and collecting upgrades, and you can try it for free in your browser. Want the full version? It’s only $3 on Steam. Read More »

Samsung is ramping up to announce the Galaxy S22 smartphone, and the company has sent invitations to everyone for a Galaxy Unpacked event on February 9, 2022, at 10 a.m. ET. Make sure you’re in front of your device if you want to see the future of the Samsung Galaxy brand. Read More »

Microsoft 365 makes the world of business go around, but if you're not familiar with the service, work may be harder than it has to be. From Word, to Excel, to PowerPoint, and more, Microsoft 365 Portable Genius addresses 11 key topics that will help you become a master of getting stuff done. Claim your free copy here.

Not all Lightning cables are equal. They are available with several different USB connectors, for example, and only some support fast charging. We’ve rounded up the best Lightning cables to suit all needs and budgets. Read More »

Google’s brief experiment with Federated Learning of Cohorts (FLoC) has come to an end. The replacement is simply named “Topics.” Let’s take a look at how Google will use this to track your browsing habits in Chrome. Read More »

If you’re trying to save money, you might consider powering off your internet router or modem when it’s not in use. But they don’t use as much power as you think, and doing so might slow you down or cause issues in the future. Here’s why. Read More »

Looking for your next pair of versatile earbuds but don’t want to spend a ton? The EarFun Free Pro 2 buds are worth your consideration. Despite lacking a few features—like a companion app, multipoint connection, and super responsive touch controls—the tiny buds are a great value for under $100. Read More »

Buying a new skillet can be as easy as hitting your nearest big-box store and grabbing one on sale that’ll do the trick for a while. But if you’re tired of cheap cookware that easily warps and scratches, we’ll help you find a skillet that’ll not only last for ages, but that’s also ideal for the kind of cooking you do. Read More »

If you’re hosting a meeting on Zoom, you might want to record it for future reference. If you’re a participant in the meeting, you will need permission from the host before you’re able to record. Here’s how to do both. Read More »

A lot is changing at Humble Bundle, and some of the changes aren’t making users all that happy. If you want to get out of the Humble Bundle system, there’s a cool tool that’ll let you download all of your games quickly and easily. Read More »

When you ask Google a question through a smart speaker, the device might decide to go on a rant explaining the thing you ask it about. With a recent update, you can make Google Assistant quiet by simply saying “Stop” without the “Hey, Google” command. Read More »

Sometimes, adding an indent to your text or numbers makes them look nicer. Microsoft Excel lets you add an indent to an entire cell, as well as to a specific line within a cell. Here’s how. Read More »

If an app ever hangs or malfunctions on your iPhone SE, it’s easy to force the app to close in just a few swipes. While you don’t normally need to do this, it sometimes comes in handy. Here’s how. Read More »

Google recently added the ability to add watermarks to images in Google Docs, and now it’s adding the same feature but for text. Read More »

If you have an event on your calendar that’s not going to happen, you might want to remove it to keep the calendar decluttered. It’s easy to delete calendar events on an iPhone, and we’ll show you how. Read More »