1. Establish Peace and Privacy More than half of those working from home say that social media and smartphones affected their productivity during lockdowns. Others cited binge-watching, kids, pets, partners and gaming as their biggest distractions. Regardless of which situations and scenarios divert their attention, most could avoid unnecessary interruptions by simply establishing a place of peace and…
Computers
CES 2022: The Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED
While curved screens and monitors aren’t new to the market, Asus shook up the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show with a switched-up version of their classic Zenbook. Unlike the competition, this model sports a screen that does more than curve or roll. It completely folds in half, giving a new look to transforming laptops. Tablets that sport attachable keyboards…
Gifts for the Student
The arrival of Thanksgiving and even steeper drops in temperature signal only one thing: that the holiday season is finally here. It’s time to gather together with family and friends and celebrate the many blessings we experience each day. With that in mind, we’ve created our final guide to help parents, friends and family in need find student…
Apple Announces New iPhone, iPad & More at September 2021 Event
Today a slew of new Apple products were unveiled in the 2021 Apple Event, Apple Keynote. Apple CEO Tim Cook led the keynote presentation which introduced tons of new content for Apple TV+ as well as the next generations of Apple Watch, iPad and iPhone. If you missed the event, we’ve compiled a handy recap that summarizes the…
How to Safely Back Up Your Digital Photos
The holidays are right around the corner, which undoubtedly means spending time with the friends and family that you don’t often see, and taking plenty of photos of these special moments. And while it’s easier than ever to take and store lots of great photos, the nature of digital storage means that it’s just as easy to instantly…
Back to School Tools: Virtual Edition
For many students, the fall semester is quickly approaching. However, going back to school in the fall will be different for most students. Due to COVID-19, universities are going completely remote or taking a hybrid approach to learning—combining in-person lectures with online learning. Rather than buying folders and notebooks, most students will be in need of new electronics…
Choosing an Apple MacBook
There are plenty of good reasons why MacBooks are so popular with millions of users around the world, from students to working professionals alike. With an operating system that seamlessly integrates every device in the Apple ecosystem, many users cite ease of use as the main reason they chose a MacBook. Others are swayed by the brand’s track…
How to Use Your Canon Camera as a Webcam
An unprecedented amount of people are working from home today. And thanks to widespread broadband and affordable video-conferencing equipment, the transition hasn’t been too jarring for most. But it’s also caused major shortages in the supply of many requisite work-from-home tools, namely laptops and standalone webcams. As countless new teleworkers have discovered over the last month, being able…
Five Ways To Stay Social While Social Distancing
Humans are generally social beings. We tend to be happiest when we are part of a community. But right now, most of us have found ourselves stuck at home, away from friends and family. Naturally, this is an anxious and isolating time for many. However, thanks to some technological advances, it doesn’t have to feel that way all…
CES 2020: LG 48CX OLED Gaming Display
We’ve seen the new LG OLED TVs, as well as the company’s new gaming monitors, but this model sits somewhere in between those worlds. The LG 48CX OLED is technically a TV, but it does PC monitor things so well that it’s bound to become the most lusted-after gaming monitor of the year. LG’s OLED displays have always…