Best HIGH-tech gift for just about anyone
What do you get for somebody when you have NO IDEA what they'd like? For a high-tech gift that everyone will love, look no further than a UGREEN Uno USB charger! They're cute, they're powerful, and mine has been very reliable. It's the perfect high-tech gift for just...
Best LOW-tech gift for just about anyone
What do you get for somebody when you have NO IDEA what they'd like? And preferably without breaking the bank? Easy: You get them a date calendar puzzle from DragonFjord Puzzles! Even people who hate puzzles quickly become addicted to this thing, and it lasts the...
Can you upgrade to multigig Ethernet?
It's time to upgrade your Ethernet! New multigig Ethernet switches that run at 2.5 Gbps are now much cheaper to buy. So the only question left is: Will your Ethernet cables actually work at multigig speeds? Well, theoretically, if they're at least Cat 5e, they SHOULD...
Not your typical 5G study…
A few months ago, a new study of the effects of 5G on rats was released. At first glance, the study appears to confirm that there's nothing to see here. But a more careful read reveals it's not so simple. And now, the authors of the study announced that the plot...
Make your own multigig home router with OpenWrt
With fiber internet, ultra-high download speeds are pushing the envelope in terms of home routers. While 1 Gbps Ethernet used to be enough, many ISPs are offering 2Gbps speeds - and up! Unfortunately, your standard home router these days usually only offers a single...
SuperSaver: Easy Washer Drawer Fix
Is there detergent or fabric softener left in the drawer of your washing machine? Besides the common fix, there's another thing to check that will get you back up and running in no time. Save some bucks and fix 'er good in just a few minutes! Let's take a peek......
How to fix low mic volume on MSI and other PCs
My wife's MSI GE75 Raider 10SE laptop recently had a quirky audio issue: the mic volume was really, really low. It didn't matter if she used the integrated mic, or an external one. I set out to solve the problem, and determined that it wasn't faulty hardware. Instead,...
Why electric vehicles burn so well
Electric cars, e-bikes, e-scooters: they all use lithium-based batteries, and they all seem to burn very well. While many agencies and officials claim traditional cars are at higher risk of bursting into flames, we don't seem to hear so much about them in the news....
USB: Which cable should I use?
There are more flavors of USB than ice cream. With so many gizmos, different USB cables, and chargers, how do you know which one is best? Which one gives you the fastest data transfer? More importantly, how do you charge all your devices as quickly as possible -...
SHORT: End-to-end encryption’s fatal flaw
End-to-end encryption is supposed to be ultra-safe. Unfortunately, it's not. Even though it sounds good on paper, the way E2EE is coded and used can make all the difference between security and epic data leaks. In less than 60s: YouTube:...
SHORT: End-to-End Encryption Explained
Ever wondered what the big deal with end-to-end encryption (E2EE) is? There are 2 main types of encryption. One means the central server is a "man in the middle", and the other means the server is just a relay of sorts. Check out this 58-second explanation of E2EE:...
Are messaging apps REALLY secure?
Person 1: My messenging app is more secure. Person 2: No, MINE is! Person 3: No way, I ONLY use Signal - it's the most secure! Okay, y'all are fired. What if I told you that NONE of the messaging apps you use are really, truly secure? Sound crazy? Well, it is. The...
Explorer STILL won’t refresh? Use Brute Force…
One year ago, I said this: "If you’re having trouble with files/folders not appearing until you refresh the folder view with a tap on F5, then you’ve been hit by the dreaded Explorer Doesn’t Refresh Automatically bug Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to fix. Behold: Three...
How to Activate Windows or Office permanently in 30 seconds
Using Microsoft software can be quite an adventure. It's especially fun when your previously activated copy of Windows or Office decides to de-activate itself! Sometimes, the usual official routes of re-activation are useful. Other times, not so much... Isn't there a...
AI is full of sh*t!
AI is being pushed from every direction. There's only one problem: it tends to "hallucinate". What does that actually mean? Well, it means that AI likes to literally make stuff up... sort of like a pathological human being. Fun for the whole family, right? YouTube:...
Thunderbird 128 Nebula: Better than ever!
About a month ago, Thunderbird 128: Nebula was released! I know, I didn't know about it either. I just finally got it automagically last week. Chances are, so did the rest of you - after the Tbird team fixed all the bugs. In any case, Thunderbird 128 looks the same,...