Windows 11's Big Update, Chrome OS for PCs, & Throw Away Your Router

February 16, 2022

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The cast of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise were trained by none other than the late and great Bob Anderson, an iconic Hollywood fight choreographer who was the sword master on dozens of films like the original Star Wars films, The Princess Bride, Highlander, The Lord of the Rings, and more.

Time marches on, and router technology does too. Due to obsolete Wi-Fi security standards and unpatched vulnerabilities, it’s time to recycle your old router and get a new one. Along the way, you’ll likely get a speed boost. Here’s why. Read More »

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Long exposure photos always look super impressive. You might wonder what kind of high-tech camera was used to do it. Well, you don’t need a fancy camera, you can take long exposure photos with your Samsung Galaxy phone. Read More »

Microsoft Excel provides you with gridlines on each spreadsheet in a workbook by default. However, the gridlines might be too faint on your screen. If you’d like to make the gridlines darker in Excel, we’ll show you how. Read More »

Since its first release, Windows 11 has received a steady stream of minor updates. Now, though, Microsoft has launched the first massive update for the operating system that changes the game with lots of new features and tweaks. Read More »

Google’s new operating system, Chrome OS Flex, is available as a developer release. It’ll run on almost any computer — probably even the dinosaur sitting in your garage. Find out how you can try it now. Read More »

One of the great things about Android is how many models there are to choose from. That can also be overwhelming, as it can be hard to choose the right one for your loved one this holiday season. We’re here to help! Read More »

Google is releasing a new version of Chrome OS, but it’s not designed for its own devices. Instead, Chrome OS Flex is designed to bring older Macs and PCs back to life for businesses and schools. Read More »

Electric vehicles (EVs) are spiking in popularity as the world moves toward more renewable energy and transportation solutions to fight climate change. The technology behind EVs has improved, and they’ve become a much larger part of our culture. Companies like Tesla have even made the EV a kind of status symbol. But have you ever wondered how they actually work? Read More »

Apple shocked many in 2016 when it released the iPhone 7 without a headphone jack. Nowadays, it’s common for phones not to have a 3.5mm port. Are there any good phones left that still have a headphone jack? Read More »

We often find ourselves having the expensive craving of a juicy, melt-in-your-mouth steak. A well-marbled prime cut costs a pretty penny. But we’ll show you how to turn cheaper cuts of beef into a tender meal you’ll love! Read More »

Not all of us can have perfectly green thumbs. Sometimes that means your plants get a little worse for wear. Surprisingly, the answer to browning leaves might be in your first aid kit. Read More »

If the word Liteboxer doesn’t ring any bells for you, it’s an in-home boxing machine that employs gamified techniques to make working out more fun. I had the pleasure of reviewing a Liteboxer, and it’s super fun to work out on. So when I got the chance to test out Liteboxer VR, I had high hopes. Read More »

PostgreSQL, also referred to as Postgres, is the leading object-relational database system. It’s popular because of its high level of compliance with the SQL standard and inclusion of additional features that simplify working with complex datasets at scale. Read More »

Whether you have a full-fledged home office, or you’ve just converted a corner of a room into your workspace, it can be tough to strike the right balance between style and function. A chic desk chair, though, is one of the easiest ways to add a touch of personality to your home office. Read More »

A recent spate of USB-based cyberattacks has hit organizations in the US. Malicious USB devices are posted to selected victims. As soon as they are plugged in, the damage is done. Read More »

Docker is a popular development tool as it simplifies starting isolated instances of your application with a reproducible configuration. It can also be used in production where it ensures live deployments are identical to your development environment. Read More »

Buying a second-hand Mac is a great option for anyone put off by Apple’s price premiums for new machines. They’re well-built, they’re well-supported with years of free macOS updates, and any AppleCare+ plans can be transferred to a second-hand buyer. Read More »

The dream of running Android apps on your PC finally came true with Windows 11. There’s a lot of potential for this exciting feature. We’ll show you how to set it up and install your first Android app or game. Read More »

By default, when you print a document on Google Docs, it doesn’t print your document’s comments. But, there’s a workaround to print your comments with your document, and we’ll show you how to use it. Read More »

Whether you’re heading somewhere or you just want to see how congested a specific street is, it’s easy to check the traffic delays with Google Maps on both your desktop and mobile. We’ll show you how to do that. Read More »

Discord is the foundation of many online communities and a great way to connect with people to play online games. Like any online service, Discord can experience outages. So here’s how to troubleshoot that issue when it arises. Read More »

Your Apple Watch can detect when you fall and get emergency assistance for you, but the feature isn’t enabled by default. So at what point do you decide to turn on fall detection, and are there any reasons not to? Read More »

A bootable Windows 11 USB drive is the best way to install Windows 11. (Who wants to burn a DVD?) You can easily create one with a flash drive, a free download from Microsoft, and a Windows PC. Read More »