Looking to switch? Perhaps you moved to a new area where your current carrier doesn’t have great coverage. Or maybe you want to lower your monthly bill and found a better deal. No matter your reason, it’s perfectly legal to unlock your iPhone — if it’s not already unlocked — and switch to a new …
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Samsung’s QD
Most people have two options when it comes to TV technology: LCD and OLED. Sure, some people also have the choice of a MicroLED TV, but those can be pricey. Samsung, the biggest TV-maker in the world, has been planted in the LCD camp for many years, while its rival LG is the biggest name in OLED. Despite advancements like …
Read More »‘This PC can’t run Windows 11’: How to fix this error
Microsoft started a phased rollout of Windows 11 earlier this year with a preview version of its flagship OS. But if you’re trying to use the earliest version of the software on your existing PC, you might run into some speed bumps due to the system requirements for the new operating system. (Here’s how to download Windows 11 and how to create …
Read More »Duolingo review: A fun, functional approach to learning a language
Nov 2021 Learning a new language is tough, especially as an adult. Seriously, our brains just aren’t wired for it the way they are when we’re younger. Language learning apps are a convenient way to help us over those hurdles, but some are better than others. And in a field full of apps trying to help you understand the lyrics …
Read More »Get a free pair of Galaxy Buds 2 when you buy a renewed Samsung Galaxy S20
When it comes to tech, waiting a year or two after a device’s initial release can net you a huge discount on purchases. On top of that, shopping refurbished might be the most cost-effective way to upgrade your electronics. This is twice as true when it’s being refurbished by the original manufacturer with certified parts and has a one-year warranty. …
Read More »Microsoft Office’s new Loop app is designed to help you collaborate
Microsoft is bringing a new collaboration tool to Office in the form of Loop, it said Tuesday. The app lets you and your teammates create blocks of content that can be easily “copied, pasted, and shared with others,” letting you work together on documents in real time. It consists of three elements: Components are smaller documents like lists, tables, notes, …
Read More »Facebook is shutting down its facial recognition system, affecting over a billion people
Facebook will shut down its facial recognition system this month and delete the face scan data of more than 1 billion users, the company said Tuesday. It cited societal concerns and regulatory uncertainty about facial recognition technology as the reasons. More than one-third of the app’s daily active users have opted into its Face Recognition setting, the social network noted …
Read More »World Series 2021: How to watch Astros vs. Braves Game 6 on Fox
The Atlanta Braves are up three games to two against the Houston Astros entering Game 6 of the 2021 World Series. The Braves missed a chance to close out the series at home on Sunday when the Astros shrugged off an early 4-0 deficit and roared back to claim a 9-5 victory to shift the series back to Houston. First pitch for Game 6 is …
Read More »TV motion blur explained (and why all the 4K TV solutions fall short)
TV manufacturers have been trying to combat something called “motion blur” for years. You may have noticed the blur before and not been able to put your finger on what exactly was so bothersome about it. Or you may be enjoying watching television in blissful ignorance, never even realizing that your TV looks soft. Sorry in advance for ruining your …
Read More »5G has no link to COVID
For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. As the coronavirus swept across the globe, so did rumors about what caused it and how it’s spread. One that’s persisted online is that 5G networks caused the disease. A new one involves vaccines somehow being linked to 5G tracking. Both are completely wrong. …
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