Jabra Elite 8 Active Review: Sporty and Durable

The goal was to wrap excellent sound quality and ANC performance in a durable shell. It was an ambitious plan that mostly panned out. It still worked fine after I picked it up. Jabra has tried to address this insecure issue with what it calls ShakeGrip. As the name implies, the rubber material is supposed to keep the earbuds from falling out when shaken. This wasnt my experience. However, I wouldnt call ShakeGrip false advertising....

August 31, 2023 · 3 min · 591 words · Gavin Mendoza

Jackery's New Solar Generators Will Keep You Powered Outdoors

Luckily, these new solar stations by Jackery might just fit the bill. The solar panels weigh 4 kg and can provide up to 100W of power, in case of emergencies. The Solar Generator 300 Plus, on the other hand, is much more modest. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek Jackery

August 31, 2023 · 1 min · 49 words · Bethany Gomez

Microsoft Was Testing Aggressive Bing Popups in Windows

Microsoft’s answer to this? As such, it might not roll out for you. Still, this is really creepy, and we hope that Microsoft completely cans it. Microsoft /The Verge

August 31, 2023 · 1 min · 29 words · Jordan Cisneros

MSI's New RTX 40-Series GPUs Might Actually Fit In Your PC

Related NVIDIA’s latestRTX 4000cards are great, but there is one small problem with them. While this trend isn’t stopping, though, you do have options to get smaller cards. And MSI just released a range of new cards that might just actually fit in your PC. MSI has just released a bunch of new GPUs belonging to its Gaming Slim series. The new Gaming Slim cards should become available at your retailer of choice within the next few weeks....

August 31, 2023 · 1 min · 80 words · Brian Weiss

Norton Secure VPN Review: Great Option for Beginners

Norton Secure VPN: An Overview Norton LifeLock, previously Symantec, is a major cybersecurity company. However, that’s not true for Norton Secure VPN. I do love the simplicity of the desktop app’s interface. Norton Secure VPN Features Secure VPN isn’t overloaded with features. This is great news for users who have never used a VPN. However, it’s sufficient for any casual VPN user. Ad Tracker Blocking The ad tracker blocking option is available and enabled by default....

August 31, 2023 · 3 min · 583 words · Holly Fernandez

Philips Hue is Getting Into The Home Security Business

Signify’s sub-brand, Philips Hue, has, until this point, dedicated exclusively to smart light offerings. The first one is a range of smart cameras. Thecontact sensorscost $39.99 each, and $69.99 for a two-pack. These will become available over the coming weeks, so keep an eye out at your retailer of choice. Signify Signify

August 31, 2023 · 1 min · 52 words · Judith Baker

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 vs Watch 5 Pro: Is “Pro” Always Better?

A super solid, all-around appealing Wear OS smartwatch with the best from Samsung and Google. A bigger, thicker version of the standard Galaxy Watch 5 with better battery life and titanium design. Samsung’sGalaxy Watch 5andWatch 5 Proare two of the bestif notthebest. Let’s compare them. The Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic (our review) werereleased in August 2023. However, there are only a few upgrades over the previous generation....

August 31, 2023 · 3 min · 453 words · Heather Hamilton

The Galaxy Watch 5 is Finally Getting Wear OS 4

The next version of Wear OS, Wear OS 4, is officially out at long last. AfterWear OS 3represented a massive leap for Android-powered smartwatches, the stakes are high for Wear OS 4. So far, however, we’ve only seen it launch on last year’s smartwatches. Galaxy Watch 4 owners will need to wait a bit longer, however.

August 31, 2023 · 1 min · 56 words · Laura Mayer

The Switchbot S10 Vacuum Will Drain Its Mop Water for You

iRobot’s lineup ofRoomba vacuumsand Braava moppers are two popular options, with some models being smarter than others. But what about a fully autonomous cleaning robot that you don’t have to interact with at all? That’s the goal for the SwitchBot S10. SwitchBot Perhaps one day we’ll have a robot that can do that job, too. For more information about the robot, check out theofficial website. SwitchBot

August 31, 2023 · 1 min · 66 words · Andrea Gibson

Why Does TikTok Say "This Post Is Age-Protected"? (And How to Get Around It)

Thats a common message that many users get. The most common reason is that the video youre trying to watch is not suitable for your age. Another reason you may get the aboveTikTok erroris that youve enabled the apps Restricted Mode feature. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek This feature restricts access to certain videos on the platform. This may be why you cant watch your video. You have to fix the item thats causing the problem, and youll have access to your video....

August 31, 2023 · 2 min · 318 words · Dakota Mahoney

XGIMI Horizon Ultra Review: A Premium 4K Laser Projector Like No Other

I’ve spent about three weeks testing the XGIMI Horizon Ultra in my living room with a 120-inch screen. Throughout the testing period, I was constantly stunned by the projector’s quality and ease of use. But there are a few things that I dislike about this projector. And because of its awkward size and weight, it may be a non-starter for some customers. The Horizon Ultra is XGIMI’s flagship home projector....

August 31, 2023 · 5 min · 980 words · Gerald Martinez

XGIMI Reveals the Horizon Ultra, Its Brightest Projector to Date

But XGIMI is ready to take the next step. It’s also one of the few projectors with Dolby Vision support. And, unlike previous XGIMI projectors, the Horizon Ultra offers optical zoom. The projector is also fitted for permanent installations, of course. The only oddity is Horizon Ultra’s shallow 1/4" tripod mounting screw. you might buy the XGIMI Horizon Ultra today for $1,700. The Horizon Ultra is XGIMI’s flagship home projector....

August 31, 2023 · 1 min · 160 words · Robin Gallagher

Google's Pixel 8 Event Now Has a Date

One day after Apple announced itsiPhone 15 launch event, Google decided to do the same. The new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will likely be quite similar to thePixel 7 from last year. So, stay tuned as the wait is almost over. Justin Duino / How-To Geek

August 30, 2023 · 1 min · 48 words · Blake Miller