Your earbuds (or AirPods) connecting while in the case can be a real pain and is a common problem for most people who use them. Earbuds come with a case that is used to charge them, and only when they are removed from the case can they connect to phones. It becomes a problem if …
It’s often a worry when your family or friends don’t answer calls or texts for a long time. Your mind fears the worst, even though you know they probably just have a phone with a dead battery. But is there a way to tell whether or not someone’s phone has a dead battery? Thankfully, you …
FaceTime is great but not always ideal to use in public — unless you have earphones handy or don’t mind everyone hearing your conversation! Almost everyone who owns an Apple device has had trouble with their FaceTime volume at one point. Usually, the problem is that the call is way too loud, even at the …
While PC gaming has always been the mode of choice among many gamers, console gaming has been steadily catching up. In fact, the popularity of console gaming has been skyrocketing so rapidly that, according to a report by data.ai, it has now surpassed PC gaming in market share for three consecutive years. Needless to say, …
Sennheiser is a brand known for its stellar sound quality. With the advancement of wireless earbuds, you can take that professional-level sound with you anywhere in a convenient and low-profile way. Unfortunately, a common issue with all wireless earbuds is that one side may stop working. There are several reasons for this to occur and …
Raycon earbuds deliver high-quality audio on the go thanks to their convenient wireless design. Compact and comfortable, these stylish Bluetooth earbuds are ideal for working out, listening to podcasts, and more. But if one side stops working the experience is not that pleasant. But don’t worry because there are a lot of fixes to try …
Now that (almost) everyone has a thousand-dollar phone in their pocket, the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot common technical issues is essential. While I have nothing but love for Apple’s Genius Bar, it still isn’t my favorite way to spend a couple hours. One common issue that affects Android and iPhones alike is a charging …
“120 frames per second” sounds like a lot, and it is! But is it noticeable in a game? It depends on what you mean by noticeable, and the science isn’t totally complete as to whether or not you’ll be able to see a difference. For example, human eyes (and brains) are only capable of processing …
Water cooling isn’t just for CPUs anymore! GPU water-cooling kits are becoming increasingly popular and accessible, making them an excellent way to improve your computer’s performance. But how much do they improve performance, and do they really work? First, let’s look at the history of liquid cooling and how much it impacts your computer’s overall …
GPU artifacting isn’t a problem most laypeople run into. GPUs tend to artifact only when the GPU is malfunctioning or overclocked beyond its reasonable output capacity. When a GPU suffers from artifacts, the visual data it processes and outputs is corrupted. So, it displays incorrectly but doesn’t immediately Blue Screen or otherwise crash. However, if …
Players use several benchmarks to determine their PC’s relative power in gaming. One such metric that is used is frame rate. Succinctly, the frame rate is the number of images your graphics processor can draw per second. The higher your frame rate, the smoother each animation on the screen will be. Modern Frame Rate Benchmarks …
JBL has been a leading global audio equipment manufacturer for over seven decades. Their high-quality wireless speakers produce clear sound and easily connect to your Bluetooth-enabled devices. The issue is that wireless JBL speakers tend to disconnect on occasion. Unfortunately, even a renowned brand like JBL experiences technical imperfections like these that can detract from …
For gamers, being forced to push the pause (or worse, the “power off”) button is never a pleasant experience. At the same time, you generally have hundreds or thousands of dollars of valuable electronics plugged into an outlet. This makes for a tough decision when there is a thunderstorm – do I unplug my device …
With gaming computers and peripherals, it is always a challenge to find the sweet spot that balances performance with price. When it comes to monitors, the sheer number of different options can be overwhelming. Whereas past decades only required you to choose a monitor size, now you also have to select a particular resolution, refresh …
Standing desks or sit-stand desks can be a great option for people who work regularly while sitting down and want to keep their posture varied for health reasons. Many manufacturers create electric or motorized standing desks that can change height between optimum sitting and standing positions without manual intervention. These can be used to quickly …
With the recent rise in the habit of working from home, as well as companies around the world signaling their belief in remote workforces, having a setup for work at home has become all the more important to most people. Apart from work, having a sturdy desk at home can also mean a lot to …
When it comes to music listening on the go, a lot of customers prefer truly portable and wireless solutions like Bluetooth headphones and earbuds. A quality pair of wireless headphones or earbuds can really help elevate the listening experience, help create additional immersion with passive or active noise cancellation, help out with audio and video …
Intro With its 1980 release, Pac-Man served as the starting point of the most epic decade in arcade gaming history. The following year, Frogger, Donkey Kong, and Galaga were all introduced. And before the 80’s were over we also became acquainted with Dig Dug, Joust, and Super Mario Bros. Although Pong (1972) and Space Invaders …
Micro SD cards have been around for a long time and are considered the de facto standard for memory expansion for a wide range of devices. While commonly used in mobile phones, Micro SD cards can be used to add memory to devices like still and video cameras, dash cams, security cameras, and even compact …
It happens every so often—the blue light on your Alexa keeps spinning as if it’s trying to process something. It can be alarming watching the light turn with no end in sight. Is Alexa broken, or is it something less serious? Let’s figure out the hows and whys of Alexa’s blue light together. Why Does …
