It took Apollo astronauts approximately three days to get to the Moon, but the New Horizons probe reached (and passed) the Moon in a speedy 8 hours 35 minutes—it helped, of course, that the probe was bound for Pluto and didn’t need to enter lunar orbit, let alone land.
June 25, 2022
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It took Apollo astronauts approximately three days to get to the Moon, but the New Horizons probe reached (and passed) the Moon in a speedy 8 hours 35 minutes—it helped, of course, that the probe was bound for Pluto and didn’t need to enter lunar orbit, let alone land.
Modern electric cars go farther than their predecessors, but people still ask: how far can one get on a charge? Electric vehicle (EV) range varies based on several factors that we’ll explore here. Read More »
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Need a portable Bluetooth speaker? You’re in luck, as the fantastic JBL Clip 4 is on sale on Amazon! Right now you can snag the small but powerful speaker for $60, $30 off the full price. It’s worth every penny too—not only did we give the JBL Clip 4 a glowing review, but it’s also our recommendation as the best portable Bluetooth speaker. Saving thirty dollars is just icing on the cake.
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If you’ve been in the PC gaming hobby for a while, when Steam sales come along you might be so full up on games you’re not interested in buying new ones. But it’s a great time to score DLC for your existing games on the cheap. Read More »
Summer brings many activities that people love. Going to the beach, backyard cookouts, outdoor concerts, 5Ks, and more. What do these things have in common? Lots of sun. We’ll show you how to use tech to avoid the dreaded sunburns. Read More »
There are a couple of things to consider when choosing a navigation route: Which one will be the fastest? Which one is the fewest miles? Google Maps can also show you which route will save the most gas. Read More »
Don't force your programs to run well through sheer power; design them to fly on a variety of performance profiles. In The Art of Efficient Programming, you'll learn how to write programs that properly utilize CPU and memory resources while avoiding unnecessary computations, leading to leaner, meaner applications. You'll also understand how to measure performance and implement multithreading for optimal output. Download your free copy today to get started.
The new GPU market leaves you with either no GPUs to buy or impossibly high prices for the GPUs that are available. Understandably, many people are turning to the used GPU market—but there are many pitfalls down this road! Read More »
Websites and web apps continue to grow more complex, which is why Google is constantly working on new performance improvements for the Chrome browser. Now the company is trying a new experiment that could lead to faster load times. Read More »
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The last two years have been awful for any number of reasons. But along the way, we briefly attempted an experiment: what if movie theaters shifted to streaming instead? Now things are slowly shifting back to the status quo. And you know what? There’s no way I’m ever going back to the theater. Read More »
The concept of a mouse you can use anywhere is strange; there are some cases where a touchscreen or a trackpad is more logical. But in the MX Master 3S, Logitech may have created something you do want to have with you anywhere you take a device. Read More »
Apple usually offers bundle deals on some of its products each summer for students and teachers, and right on schedule, this year’s promotion is now live. However, it’s not all good news for students. Read More »
When not everyone you work with speaks the same language natively, you may need to use a translator. In Google Sheets, you can translate languages so that collaborating or reviewing spreadsheets is a bit easier. Read More »
Apple Notes is a free note-taking solution with some seriously powerful features, but sometimes you may find that notes refuse to sync between iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The problem may be down to how you’ve organized your notes, or it may be a larger issue that leaves you scratching your head. Read More »
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