May 13, 2022

Did You Know?

Based on current projections, astronomers believe that the Andromeda and Milky Way galaxies will merge together (collide) within the next five billion years, creating a larger hybrid galaxy (dubbed “Milkomeda”).

Nvidia surprised everyone this week when it released open-source Linux drivers for its graphics cards, after years of only offering buggy proprietary drivers. That could lead to a better desktop experience for anyone using Nvidia hardware in their PC, but there are a few catches right now.

– Corbin

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The “everything but the kitchen sink” approach that Samsung employs is not for everyone. Some things are useful, other things are not. The good news is Samsung doesn’t force features on you. Many things can be turned off or customized. Read More »

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If you’re trying to circumvent geographical restrictions on certain websites, you have two major options. A VPN, which creates a tunnel through the internet, or a Smart DNS that can reroute specific traffic to the regional server of your choice. Read More »

Not all of the best Android phones and tablets work alike, and some devices have aggressive battery-saving software that can stop background notifications from coming through reliably. The Android team at Google I/O explained this week why that’s an ongoing issue. Read More »

Emoji seem to be everywhere, from communications in Slack to social media posts to emails in Outlook. So, why not Google Docs? If you want a casual interaction when collaborating on a document, start showing your reactions with emoji. Read More »

Installing smart sprinkler controllers gives you more and better control over your irrigation. You can manually or automatically set schedules and use real-time data to save time, frustration, and money on your water bills. Our in-depth guide will help you pick the best. Read More »

With his hockey mask and his machete, Friday the 13th‘s Jason Voorhees is one of the most recognizable villains in horror, even if his onscreen track record is uneven at best. Here’s how to stream every Friday the 13th movie. Read More »

Manufacturers are always trying to improve the picture performance of monitors. As a result, we have seen several different display technologies over the years. And Nano IPS is one such technology. Here’s everything you need to know about it. Read More »

Stephen King’s vast catalog of novels and stories is nearly matched by the many movies that have been adapted from his work. From horror to drama, here are 10 of the best Stephen King movies to stream right now. Read More »

If you’re shopping for a new mesh router system, you may come across references to the platform’s “backhaul.” Here’s what it is and how it affects Wi-Fi performance. Read More »

If you enjoy seeing each month’s full moon, May’s lunar moment is going to have you extra excited. Not only is it the summer’s Flower Moon, but there’s also a full lunar eclipse. Read More »

Whether you’re superstitious or not, everyone’s aware of the negative connotations surrounding Friday the 13th. For ages, many folks have believed nothing good ever happens on this day, but how exactly did it get its unlucky rep? Read More »

Avermedia is best known for its capture cards, which are popular among gamers. So, I was pretty excited when the company told us about its PW315 webcam. At just $120, this is one of the cheapest webcams to offer 1080p 60FPS video, and I figured that it’d be a great value for both livestreamers and remote workers. Read More »

Windows 10 supports video files encoded with High-Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC), also known as H.265 video. However, Microsoft charges for its official codecs and doesn’t include them in Windows 10. You can get them for free without busting out the credit card and spending $0.99. Read More »

Gaming on Linux has always been a bit more complicated than on Windows (or game consoles), and one reason for that is Nvidia’s poor driver support on Linux. That’s now changing, though it’s unclear how much the situation will improve. Read More »

Your computer stores low-level settings like the system time and hardware settings in its CMOS. These settings are configured in the BIOS or UEFI setup menu. If you’re experiencing a hardware compatibility issue or another problem, you may want to try clearing the CMOS. Read More »

Google held its yearly Google I/O event on Wednesday, and among the sea of new software and hardware announcements, we got our first look at the long-awaited Pixel Watch. Read More »

Google has released a few pairs of wireless earbuds at this point, and the company revealed the a new pair on Wednesday during the Google I/O main keynote. The Pixel Buds Pro aims to be one of the best wireless earbuds ever, and that might just be true. Read More »

It’s happened to all of us. You’re in a video call, and someone says “you sound quiet.” There are a surprising number of things that could be causing this in Windows 11. Let’s figure out what’s going on. Read More »

POAPs are used to mark participation or attendance at an event. Just like you might save ticket stubs from concerts or movies, buy pins at a sporting event or festival, or collect matches from restaurants or hotels, a POAP is a digital version of that same notion, satiating our desire to collect items that mark our experiences throughout life. Read More »