TechGuru Archive

When tablet computers were first released, many people responded with skepticism. What’s wrong with your laptop or your smartphone? As it turns out, tablets fill an important niche. They’re more compact and portable than a laptop, but more powerful and easier to read than a smartphone. But sometimes, you want the look and feel of a stationary computer. You want a better view of the …

Over the past few decades, Americans have become keenly aware of our indoor air quality. Part of this is due to the fact that air filtration has been getting more affordable over time. But a more significant factor is the way we built our homes with an eye toward energy efficiency. Our walls have thicker insulation. Our windows are double-paned and sealed. Our entire homes …

Whether you’re an avid or casual music-listener, I think we can all agree, owning a pair of wireless earbuds is essential. They’ve become the norm for most individuals looking for a discreet and compact way to enjoy music on the go. But the truth is, it can be incredibly complicated to select the right pair for yourself. Taking one look on Amazon, you’ll notice thousands …

The past few years have brought a revolution in earbud technology. Not too long ago, all good earbuds were wired. The reason for this was that older Bluetooth technology only allowed for a low-bitrate, mono signal. When Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the iPhone 7, many technology writers scoffed. At the time, using wireless earbuds with an iPhone was like putting cheap house paint …

Picture this: you’ve been working hard all day on a presentation. You bring your laptop home from work to finish things up at home. You go to fire it up, and your hard drive has failed. All your hours of work are lost. Worse, not only do you need to start over from scratch, you need to replace your hard drive. Ouch! Losing your hard …