Smart Solutions for a Digital World
Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET For many, network and PC speed are easily taken for granted. Most modern computers are powerful, and most network speeds far surpass what we had in the late 1990s and early 2000s. But that is not the case in every situation. Upgrading to a more powerful computer … Read more
Jon Stewart has had plenty to roast Trump and his cabinet for recently, from leaking its own military plans to tanking the stock market. On Monday’s edition of The Daily Show, though, he took a look at Trump’s overall leadership style with a segment called “How authoritarian is we?” “We already know Trump’s done a … Read more
The next Apple Watch (or watches) are months away from making their public debuts, but the rumors are already buzzing about what could be coming to the following generations of watches. From foldable displays to in-screen cameras and advanced health sensors, we’re breaking down the most likely —and the most far-fetched— Apple Watch predictions. Apple … Read more
How long can a revival be called a revival? At what point is something considered, well, just back? The “renewed” interest in analog experiences and physical media is something that’s been discussed and dissected for well over a decade now, and where vinyl and record players have led the way, instant photography has followed. With … Read more
Car rental giant Hertz is alerting customers that personal information including credit card details and Social Security numbers may have been stolen in a data breach that impacted one of the firm’s vendors. In a notice posted to its website, Hertz says that company data “was acquired by an unauthorized third-party” during a cyberattack exploiting … Read more
Reshma Saujani, founder of the non-profit Girls Who Code, got straight to the point. “If I had applied to be the CEO of Girls Who Code, I wouldn’t have gotten the job,” she told Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, on the latest episode of the duchess’ podcast, “Confessions of a Female Founder.” “I didn’t code,” Saujani … Read more
Table of Contents Table of Contents Why the AquaSense 2 Ultra isn’t just another robot in the pool $618 off? Here’s why that’s kind of a big deal What pool owners love about it How to get yours TL;DR Owning a pool is fantastic, but maintaining it? Not so much. Between random yard debris, birds … Read more
Portable power stations are a great way to take power with you when out and about — like a power bank, only much bigger. Whether you’re hiking, camping, or going on an RV vacation, there’s a power station to suit your needs. Also: The best cheap portable power stations These units store varying amounts of … Read more
TL;DR: Unblock porn sites for free with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN. The online world seems like something you can navigate with total freedom, but on closer inspection, there are actually content restrictions and blockades in every corner. There are often good reasons for this, but there’s also something … Read more
Fiber rollout is limited in Scottsdale, Arizona. According to CNET, your best pick will be to get a fiber connection from CenturyLink, also known as Quantum Fiber. If the operator doesn’t service your address, Cox will be your next best bet. It’s got fast download speeds, but upload speeds suffer as it is a cable … Read more