Nomad's New 130W USB-C Power Adapter Is Pretty Small

Related Are you still using the chunky USB-C charger that came with your laptop? The 130-watt Nomad charger uses GaN technology to achieve its small size and massive power delivery. It offers 100-watt speeds when charging a single gadget over any of its three USB-C ports. Because of these charging speeds, Nomad compares its 130-watt charger to Apple’s 96-watt and 140-watt power bricks. And it’s a pretty compelling comparison. The only drawback is that it can’t charge a single gadget at 130 watts....

August 17, 2023 · 1 min · 146 words · Cassandra Day

Should You Put an AirTag on Your Dog or Cat Collar?

But is it a good idea to attach an AirTag to a dog or cat collar? Are AirTags Effective for Tracking Your Pets? That’s because of the unique way these wireless trackers work. Essentially, AirTags are small beacons that communicate with the iPhone and other Apple devices. The iPhone detects the presence of the AirTag and sends the location back to Apple. Now apply this logic to a moving target, like a cat or a dog....

August 17, 2023 · 1 min · 212 words · Charles Sanders

SoundPeats Engine4 Review: The Glass is Half-Empty Here

Let’s look a bit closer, shall we? From an engineering standpoint, SoundPeats ditches a closed-driver architecture in favor of a vented system. But seeing as the Engine4 has no active noise canceling, we won’t worry about that. The Engine4 comes packaged with a glossy USB-C charging case that matches the black half of the buds. Connectivity and Bluetooth Multipoint: For Once, Multipoint Works! I found the pairing process to be relatively straightforward....

August 17, 2023 · 2 min · 328 words · Annette Turner

Valve Finally Upgrades Steam Remote Play With 4K Gaming

This week, Valve finally delivered one of the most highly-requested features, which is 4K high-quality streaming. Steam users can finallytake advantage of 4K monitors, higher resolution phones or tablets, and other gaming peripherals.

August 17, 2023 · 1 min · 33 words · Roberto Hernandez

Windows 11 Will Soon Let You Remove More Preinstalled Apps

Microsoft just released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25931 in the Canary Channel of theWinders Insider program.

August 17, 2023 · 1 min · 17 words · Bradley Berger

Amazon Prime Members Now Pay More for Music Unlimited

The service now costs $10 a month, up from the previous $9 monthly fee. While a price hike is never fun, this one is at least tolerable. Also, Music Unlimited streams CD-quality audio (24-bit/192kHz), a feature that Spotify still lacks. This comes as no surprisewhen one service increases its prices, rivals see an excuse to follow suit. Most of these companies blame their new pricing on increased operating costs. Notably, 2023 marked the first price increase for Spotify’s Individual plan since its debut in 2011....

August 16, 2023 · 1 min · 113 words · Wendy Thomas

CrossOver 23 Brings More Windows Apps and Games to Mac

CodeWeavers, the company behind CrossOver, outlined a few of the most notable improvements in a blog post. That’s the reason why many Windows games are now playable on the Steam Deck and other Linux platforms.

August 16, 2023 · 1 min · 35 words · Mr. Jeffery Smith

Google Assistant Is Leaving Wear OS 2 Smartwatches

Related The transition to Wear OS 3 was a mess, to say the least. But it’s not over. Google is now depreciating support for Google Assistant on Wear OS 2 smartwatches. For Wear OS 2 users who actually use Google Assistant, this is disappointing news. you’ve got the option to either buy aGalaxy Watch, aPixel Watch, or theFossil Gen 6. VariousReddit threadsshow that Google Assistant’s exit from Wear OS 2 began on August 7th or 8th....

August 16, 2023 · 1 min · 110 words · Jeremy Vang

Icedrive Review: Keeping It Cool?

I decided to see how Icedrive’s approach works out. Overall, I really like Icedrive, and it certainly has earned its spot among thebest cloud storage services. I’m not quite as sure about its pricing, though. Icedrive VPN is fairly priced and offers great speeds and features. Plus, there’s a free option so you might try before you buy. Using Icedrive A big selling point for Icedrive is its simplicity. Using it is a matter of dragging and dropping, with the occasional right-click for specific functions....

August 16, 2023 · 2 min · 343 words · Aaron Parks

Is Your Router’s Wi-Fi Performance Limiting Your Internet Speed? Here’s How to Tell

Related Is your wireless web connection speed holding you back? Believe it or not, upgrading to a super-fast internet plan might not be worth it. While many think of Wi-Fi and internet as the same thing, theres a clear difference. Your router takes this connection and shares it among your devices. It does this wirelessly usingWi-Fi, or over wires known asEthernet cables. you’re free to test this theory by running both wired and wireless tests and comparing the results....

August 16, 2023 · 2 min · 359 words · Keith Johnson

Save $350 on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+, Plus More Deals

you could even resize, move, and copy/paste your notes. And as a bonus, the basic pen never requires charging so you can work. Score it now for $350 off. Get them for half off right now. Like any good earbuds, they come with a case/charger that gives them juice whenever they’re placed inside. That said, theJBL Tune 230NC TWS Headphonesshould last you about eight hours on a single charge. Get theGalaxy A54for $100 off....

August 16, 2023 · 2 min · 268 words · Shane Williams

7 Tech Terms You're Using Wrong

Related Tech jargon has become a normal part of life, but many terms are used incorrectly. Its not unusual to hear questions like is the Wi-Fi slow? Wi-Fi specifically relates to a wireless networking protocol. Wi-Fi is local, whilethe internet is a global internet. Wi-Fi simply bridges the smaller gap between your machine and the internet. Knowing this, the question is the Wi-Fi slow? Jason Fitzpatrick / How-To Geek can take on other meanings....

August 15, 2023 · 2 min · 359 words · Joanne Randolph

Bug Out with LEGO's New Insect Collection Set

It should also appear at other retailers soon. Looking for something to pair with yourLEGO Botanicals? LEGO’s Insect Collection is made up of 1,111 individual pieces. Two smaller insects are also includeda honeybee and a ladybug. These insects are actually standalone LEGO bricks, and they’re about the size of your standard LEGO stud. Like all LEGO Ideas sets, The Insect Collection was originally dreamed up by a fan. Though to be fair, LEGO clearly put in a lot of work here....

August 15, 2023 · 1 min · 126 words · Christina Dickerson