Mary-Elisabeth Combs

This Timer App Is the Answer to Your Focus Woes

It’s easy to get distracted these days. Between remote work and phones that have all of your favorite entertainment at your fingertips, focus can be hard to come by. The Forest app, however, turns your favorite little distraction device into a helpful way to stay focused. The longer you focus, the bigger and prettier tree you get. …

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These Back

School is starting up again, and that means it’s time to get your gear in order. Whether you’re returning to school or just starting out, having all the right gear will help students start the year off on the right foot. Everyone knows having a good Chromebook or laptop helps. Or even a reliable tablet or iPad can make going back to school a little …

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Which MacBook Air M2 Charger Should I Get?

Apple’s new MacBook Air with the company’s latest homegrown M2 chip gives us a bunch of new options when buying a new MacBook. Most choices are familiar to long-time Apple fans, such as selecting your processor and the amount of storage space on your device, but one option stands out: Apple is asking you which power adapter you want with …

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Galaxy Z Fold 4 Pops Up in Amazon Listing Ahead of Samsung Unpacked

Ahead of Samsung Unpacked next week, a listing for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 appears to have popped up on Amazon Netherlands. The listing for the unannounced phone, reported earlier by 9to5Google, doesn’t include a price but reveals plenty of details.  Images in the listing show the foldable phone with the same screen sizes at its predecessor, with a 6.2-inch …

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How to Factory Reset Your iPad to Sell or Gift It

Buying a new iPad is exciting. You get to look forward to unboxing it, playing with all the new features and tweaking the settings until everything is just right. Before you get too excited, though, you must confront the unavoidable question of what to do with your old iPad. If it’s still in working condition, you have several options, like …

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Dbrand’s New TMNT Google Pixel 6 Skins Include All the Headband Colors

Phone accessory-maker Dbrand announced a new line of Pixel 6 phone skins themed after the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Thursday, for the new Google Pixel 6A, Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. The new “TMNP” skins are available to order for $25 and are expected to ship in August. The new skins have a solid green background and four colored “headbands” around the phone’s camera …

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Mac Tips and Tricks: 10 Things You Didn’t Know Your MacBook Could Do

Whether you’re new to the Mac world or have been an avid user for years, there are lots of little tricks and shortcuts many people don’t know about that can make your experience with these devices more productive. And what better time to learn a few new things about your Mac with the latest version of MacOS, Ventura, approaching?  It …

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Alienware’s All

Alienware’s latest 17-inch gaming laptop, the m17 R5, is finally available after being announced back in January. Originally expected in March starting at $1,599, it’s one of the first partner systems to ship with the updated AMD Advantage specs. While the timing is off, the starting price is still about $1,600. The m17 R5 starts at £1,599 in the UK …

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Best Screenwriting Software for 2022

A great screenplay is one of the first steps to creating an acclaimed film, and writers at every level deserve to have industry-quality software for their creative process. That being said, there are so many options it can be overwhelming, with every app and service packed with features that potential buyers have to sort through.  Classic industry favorites like Final …

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How to Turn an iPad Into a Second Display for Your Mac

Sometimes, one screen just isn’t enough, especially if you’re working on a smaller MacBook display. Apple has just the fix, though: the Sidecar feature. Sidecar allows you to turn your iPad into a second display (wired or wireless) for your Mac computer, essentially allowing you to have access to two monitors wherever and whenever you may need them. Not only …

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