As it’s built to run on small screens like the one on your smartwatch, Google’s Wear OS has to work quickly and intuitively—but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some cool and clever tricks to the software, once you dig a little deeper into the settings and menus. As is the case with Android phones, different […]

If I am leaving my home for longer than two weeks, I bring some of my smart gear with me—most of it plugs into the wall. But as smart tech digs a deeper foothold into the very structure of our homes, from smart doors and windows to garage door openers and light fixtures, those products […]

For those who haven’t bought a Fire TV yet during Amazon’s “Big Spring Sale” event: Woot’s new sale on refurbished Fire TV deals is even better. Woot is having its own sale of Amazon devices with some impressive deals. Their refurbished 4K UHD Amazon Fire TVs are cheaper than they’ve ever been on Amazon, according […]

Between more folks living off the grid or nomadic lifestyles and an increasing number of extended power outages due to extreme weather events and an unstable power grid, the market for battery backups has continued to expand in recent years. Whether you are looking for a small unit that will keep your phone and laptop […]

Woot is currently hosting a significant sale on Amazon devices, and some of the discounts are pretty impressive—like a refurbished 4K UHD Amazon Fire TVs for $199.99. If you’re more of a reader, Woot also has Kindle e-readers on the cheap, but more than half of the models offered have already gone out of stock […]

Seeds come in all shapes and sizes. While some are delightfully large and easy to plant, such as peas and sunflowers, planting up a row of radishes, lettuce, or onions often requires the dexterity and eyesight of a much younger person than I. That’s where seed tape can make a difference, helping you to easily […]

Your iPhone’s Control Center gives you quick access to system features, apps, and shortcuts, and its default layout provides you with access to system toggles, music playback, screen mirroring, a timer, and more. But did you know, there’s a hidden treasure trove of other features and shortcuts you can add to the Control Center, like […]

Gone are the days when nerddom was a male-dominated realm; through inclusion in geek culture, women and gender-nonconforming people have made space for diverse and rich content. They’re redefining what it means to be a geek with content that spans the realms of fantasy and reality, from D&D to the real-world impact of literary giants […]