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The Caveats of Owning Connected Smart Home Devices

While smart home devices have brought convenience to the house, they do come with caveats that you as the house owner must know.

Things to Look Out for When Buying Headphones

For audiophiles, good headphones can make the difference between a good and a bad day. Here are the things to look out for when buying headphones.

How to Get Alexa to Print to an HP Printer

Hewlett-Packard has recently added voice control to their web-connected printers. If you have an Alexa-supported device, this shows how you can get Alexa to print to your HP printer.

5 Cheaper Alternatives to the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

For gamers who find the Nintendo Swith Pro Controller to be too expensive, there are a number of fantastic alternatives available for the Nintendo Switch Pro controller. Check them out.

Open-back vs. Closed-back Headphones – Which One Should You Get?

When buying headphones, there’s one specification that’s not immediately obvious: open-back vs. closed-back headphones. Both have their advantages and disadvantages and should be considered when purchasing a pair of headphones.

4 of the Best Travel Routers You Need to Bring Along on Your Trip

Anyone who finds him or herself on the go should have a travel router in their bag. These are some of the best travel routers you should bring along on your trip.

5 Power Banks that Can Be Used to Charge a Laptop

Power banks are not only for charging mobile phones. There are power banks that are designed specifically for laptops, too. Here are some of the best performing and most affordable units you can grab.

8 Ways to Repurpose Your Old Tablets and Put Them to Good Use

If you have an old tablet or two lying around the house not being used, there are many ways to repurpose old tablets for specific uses. Check them out!

The Top 5 Laptops with the Best Battery Life

One of the most important aspects of every laptop is battery life. Check out this list of power laptops that will keep you productive throughout the day.

Bitdefender BOX 2: Twice the Power, Speed and Features of its Predecessor

Remember Bitdefender BOX? Well, they’re back at it again with another security solution for your home network and Internet-connected devices.

Have Fun! 9 Great Games You Can Play with Amazon’s Alexa

All work and no play makes Amazon’s Alexa a dull AI. Luckily, Alexa isn’t as serious as she might let on. Here are some great games for Amazon’s Alexa to help you, your family, and friends pass the time.

Fujifilm X-A3 Mirrorless Digital Camera Review

Mirrorless cameras occupy a niche somewhere in between compact cameras and DSLRs. In this article we’ll review the newest member of the Fujifilm X series of mirrorless cameras, the Fujifilm X-A3.

How to Send Hands-Free SMS via Alexa for Android and iOS

A new addition to Amazon Alexa now allows it to send SMS. This guide will walk through how to send SMS via Alexa for both Android and iOS devices.

10 Awesome Things You Can Do with a Virtual Reality Headset

If you are wondering what you can do with your VR headset, here are some awesome things you can do right now with virtual reality.

How to Open Ports and Set Up Port Forwarding on Your Router

There are times where you need to set up port forwarding on a router. Before taking the plunge, you should be aware of what this means exactly, the risks involved, and how to keep control over this process.

Useful Security and Privacy Tips for Google Home and Amazon Echo Users

It can be a little frightening to have a smart device in your house that is always listening. Learn how your Amazon Echo or Google Home is subjecting you to security risks and how to mitigate these risks.

5 Essential Tips & Tricks to Personalize Your Amazon Echo

Amazon’s virtual assistant has taken living rooms by storm. We’ve compiled some of the most useful tips and tricks that the average user can start using immediately.

Why the Xbox One is the Only Media Player You Need

With 4K TVs becoming more affordable and commonplace, a lot of media lovers are looking forward to enjoying all of the impressive 4K content available. Microsoft’s Xbox One is the best bang for your buck media player available right now.

Amazon Echo vs. Google Home: Which One Should You Buy?

When it comes to smart speakers, there are two devices to look for: Amazon Echo and Google Home. To make it easier for you when making a buying decision, here’s everything you need to know about Amazon Echo vs. Google Home.

Hammo TV Wireless Headphones – Review and Giveaway

Want to watch TV in peace without disturbing anyone? Hammo TV Wireless Headphones are the perfect solution. With theater-sound quality, a comfortable fit, and amazing range, you may never go back to watching TV without them!

Bopower 4K Action Camera – Review and Giveaway

Want a GoPro camera but can’t afford one? The Bopower 4K action camera is the perfect, affordable alternative. Check out its features and enter to win one!

Sony’s Xperia Touch Projector Lets You Turn Any Surface into an Android Device

The Xperia Touch projector is capable of turning any flat surface into a large-sized interactive Android display. Here’s everything you need to know about this new innovation from Sony.

Z-Edge Z3 Plus Dash Cam – Review and Giveaway

A dash cam is a must when driving and could save a life! If you’re shopping around and looking for quality and convenience, check out the Z-Edge Z3 Plus!

Moggles Portable Mobile VR Goggles – Review and Giveaway

Looking for a VR headset that is stylish, efficient, affordable, and easy to take wherever you go? Meet Moggles, the mobile VR goggles for your pocket!

What You Need to Know Before Getting Smart Toys For Your Kids

Christmas is coming and you are considering to buy smart toys for your kids. Before you do so, don’t forget the risks associated with it. Learn what you need to know before getting a smart toy.

WLtoys Q353 Triphibian Quadcopter – Review and Giveaway

Want a Quadcopter that goes above and beyond? Check out the QLtoys Q353 Triphibian RC Quadcopter. It can be used in the air, on the ground, and on water!

NVIDIA MAX-Q Laptops: High Performance Gaming on Laptops

You might have come across NVIDIA Max-Q laptop while shopping for a gaming laptop. Learn what NVIDIA Max Q laptop is and see if they are worth your investment.

Probox2 AVA Android 6.0 TV Box and HD Recorder Review

Looking for an Android TV box that goes above and beyond? Check out the Probox2 AVA. With 4K graphics, HD recording & PIP mode, you don’t want to miss it!

iPhone X vs. iPhone 8: What’s the Difference?

Apple’s latest, the iPhone X, is already on sale. This article will pit iPhone X vs. iPhone 8 and detail the differences between them and which one you should get.

Quick & Easy Ways to Convert Vinyl to MP3

Do you have a pile of vinyl collection that you want to digitize so you can bring the music around? Here are some easy ways to convert vinyl to MP3.

AUKEY KM-G3 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review and Giveaway

The AUKEY KM-G3 Mechanical Keyboard is one of the best-selling gaming keyboards on Amazon. Check out how it performs and participate to win 1 for yourself.

5 of the Best Gaming Mice For Linux

It can be hard to find gaming peripherals that work well with Linux. These five gaming mice work well on Linux with and without open-source drivers.

Oculus Rift vs. HTC Vive: Which One Should You Buy?

Oculus Rift and HTC Vive have ushered us into a new era of VR gaming. In this battle of Oculus Rift vs. HTC Vive, let’s see which is better and which you should get.

Should You Buy a 4K Laptop in 2017?

Now that the day of 4K laptops is upon us, we have to ask a big question: is it worth it? Let’s find out if it is worth it to get a 4K laptop in 2017.

How to Earn Money from Old Electronics – Part 2

As gadgets become obsolete faster, you might want to find ways to get rid of them. Here are some quick and easy ways to earn money from old electronics.

5 Amazon Echo Alternatives with Smarter Features

If you’ve missed having certain features on the Echo, like voice recognition, one of these Amazon Echo alternatives should help.

4 Effective Ways to Save Money on Tech

Who would not want to save a few extra dollars on expensive tech? Here are a few ways to save money on tech gear without breaking the bank, including a few unorthodox tips that you may have not thought of.

How to Troubleshoot a Wireless Headphone Connection

Wireless headphones are great, except they can be prone to connection drops. Here are a few tips to help you troubleshoot your wireless headphone connection.

VertDesk: A Quality, Customizable Electric Standing Desk – Review and Giveaway

If you have the funds to go all out on a quality electric standing desk, the stylish, customizable VertDesk from BTOD deserves all your money! Here’s why.

Top 4 Desktop Headphone Stands for Your Desk

Where do you put your studio headphones when they are not in use? Here are the top 4 desktop headphone stands based on build material and quality.

Elegiant Transparent Bluetooth Speaker with Super Bass Review

Looking for a unique-looking Bluetooth speaker with excellent sound quality and hard hitting bass? If so, the Elegiant transparent Bluetooth speaker is for you!

Top 4 Retro Add-Ons for Your Apple Devices

If you are feeling nostalgic about owning an old Apple device, here are some retro addons that can give your iOS device, Mac, or Watch a new-old look.

LEMFO Smart Watch: A Watch and Phone All-in-One – Review

Looking for a great-looking smart watch that is affordable, full of features, and functions as an actual phone all on its own? Meet the LEMFO smart watch.

Cybersecurity and Road Signs Are Concerns for Self-Driving Vehicles

While we’re intensely focused on the positive aspect of self-driving vehicles, we often forget to look at the downsides that might come up along the way.

StandStand: A Beautiful, Easy-to-Use Portable Standing Desk – Review and Giveaway

Want to do some work on your tablet or laptop away from home at a standing level? Check out StandStand, a lightweight, easy-to-use portable standing desk, and enter to win one for yourself!

How to Play Media Files on Your PS4

Your PS4 is more than just a gaming console. You can use it to play music and videos too. Learn how you can play media files on a PS4.

How to Set Up and Use Philips Hue Bulbs

If you have just received your Philips Hue color starter kit, follow this guide to set up Philips Hue Bulbs in your house and start using them.

Eye Tracking: Useful Feature or Just a Gimmick?

A new technology in Windows 10 can track your eye movements and allow you to navigate the PC. Is this eye tracking feature really useful or just a gimmick? Let’s find out.

How to Earn Money from Old Electronics – Part 1

Almost everyone has an old phone, tablet or computer sitting around collecting dust. Learn how you can earn money from old electronics, rather than throwing them away.