Fix what ails your phone. Just like your PC or Mac, a lot of what ails your Android phone can be fixed with a simple restart. Laggy navigation, crashing apps, and system quirks can be cleared easily that way. But some maladies need more than a restart. Here’s how to remedy those peskier problems. Bluetooth … Continue reading How to remedy these five annoying Android issues that a restart won’t cure Continue Reading
Take advantage of new privacy rules to minimize invasive ad targeting. Cord-cutting offers a bounty of free and cheap content to stream, but it also has a hidden cost. Behind the ads you see on streaming services like Hulu, The Roku Channel, CBS All Access, and Tubi, there are sprawling data collection operations aimed at … Continue reading Hey, cord-cutters: Here’s how to prevent streaming TV services from selling your data Continue Reading
EufyHome via Amazon is selling the EufyCam 2 for $50 off. If you want to add some extra security to your home, today is the day to do it. The Eufy Security EufyCam 2, 2-cam kit is just $250 right now on Amazon via EufyHome, which is $50 off the most recent price of $300. [ Want more … Continue reading Protect your home with the terrific EufyCam 2 starter kit for $50 off Continue Reading
Razer will provide optimized THX profiles for several games beginning on August 6. Razer on Thursday announced the next version of its venerable BlackShark gaming headset, the BlackShark V2, leveraging a partnership with THX to provide spatial-audio profiles for gaming using positional sound. The $100 wired headset can be used as a “standalone” wired headset via its 3.5mm … Continue reading Hands on with the THX-powered Razer BlackShark V2 gaming headset Continue Reading
Thin, durable, and customizable, the DW 9000 Slim is a worthy replacement for your daily driver. AT A GLANCE Cherry DW 9000 Slim $69.99 See It on CDW The Cherry DW 9000 Slim is a modestly priced wireless desktop keyboard-and-mouse combo. With its full-size layout and comfortable keys, the keyboard can be easily swapped in for … Continue reading Cherry DW 9000 Slim review: Eye-catching keyboard and mouse combo is pleasingly productive Continue Reading
Camera, specs, price, and everything else we think we know about Google’s mid-range sequel. There might not be an I/O keynote to stream this week, but some new hot Google hardware might still be on the way. All rumors and signs suggest that Google will celebrate the first anniversary of the launch of the bodaciously budget Pixel 3a with an equally … Continue reading Google Pixel 4a preview: Single camera, no 5G, arriving August 3 Continue Reading
Updated with forum reports that the fix requires a hardware swap. Dell confirmed that charging issues with some of the company’s new XPS 17 9700 laptops, as well as some of its Precision 5750 corporate laptops, have been identified and fixed. The problem came to light when Dell XPS 17 9700 review units tested by … Continue reading Dell quietly fixes charging issues with some XPS 17 9700 laptops Continue Reading
Can an eGPU upgrade your laptop’s gaming chops? Thunderbolt 3 based eGPUs have been around for many years, offering the ability to plug a full desktop-class GPU into a laptop. Theoretically it’s an appealing idea, especially if someone is using an older laptop that has a perfectly fine CPU to handle games, but the GPU is … Continue reading We tested an eGPU in some of 2020’s biggest games Continue Reading
They cost a pretty penny, but do they ever bring the wow. Best cellular smart shades Serena by Lutron motorized shade Read TechHive’s review Learn More on Serena by Lutron Serena by Lutron motorized shades are more expensive than some alternatives, but they’re both a little higher end and a better choice for less-experienced … Continue reading The best smart shades: These luxurious window treatments blend high tech with high fashion Continue Reading
No hard drive lives forever. Of all the PC components, few require more care and attention than a hard drive. We’ve all heard the admonishments to defragment drives, and clean up junk files to keep all our 1s and 0s sparkling. No matter how well you care for it, however, at some point that drive is … Continue reading How to check and monitor your hard drive’s health Continue Reading