Thursday, February 28, 2019

Can Smart Thermostats Ruin Your Furnace?

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Did You Know?

Because pigs grow so quickly, 48 Yorkshire piglets were used during the filming of the 1995 movie, Babe, to fill the role of the plucky swine protagonist.

Today's Featured Articles

What Are USB Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 2×2?

Finding the fastest USB connection used to be easy: choose USB 3.0 instead of 2.0. But now, you'll need to know the difference between USB 3.2 Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 2×2—and what various types of “SuperSpeed” mean, too.   Read More »


What Are NVMe Drives, and Should You Buy One?

The biggest upgrade you can make to your old PC is faster storage. Other components like the CPU and GPU have certainly improved in the last decade, but everyone will appreciate faster storage.   Read More »


Can Smart Thermostats Ruin Your Furnace?

It may sound preposterous, but some people are afraid smart thermostats are bad for heating and air conditioning systems. Here’s the good news: You don’t have much to worry about, but there are some important things to keep in mind.   Read More »




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Deal Alert: Grab a White Apple Watch Series 3 for $220 (38mm Only)

If you’ve been thinking about jumping on the Apple Watch train, you can do it today for a cheaper than ever before. Amazon is selling the white Watch Series 3 for just $220, which is $60 off the normal price.   Read More »




Everything Else We Published Today
How to Calculate a Z-Score Using Microsoft Excel
How to Find All the Files You’ve Shared in OneDrive
Samsung is Bloating Everything with McAfee—Even Smart TVs
Deal Alert: Grab a White Apple Watch Series 3 for $220 (38mm Only)
Amazon Day Lets Prime Members Choose What Day Packages Arrive
The Five-Camera Nokia 9 Pureview Will Go On Sale Starting March 3rd for $599
Razer Phone 2 Drops to $500 on March 1st, Android Pie Comes Along for the Ride
The Best Durable Dog Toys for Your Destructive Chewer
The Shadow Ghost is a Curvy Little Box That Streams PC Games in 4K
The Best Wi-Fi Cams with 24/7 Continuous Recording
Gamer Alert: Grab an Xbox One S, Minecraft Creator’s Bundle, and RDR2 for $220
Deal Alert: The SteelSeries Stratus XL Controller for Android is Just $30 Today




Geek Trivia

Which Cartoonist Coined The Name For Stegosaurus Tail Spikes?
Gary Larson →
Charles Schultz →
Bill Watterson →
Bill Ward →


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Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Early Adopter Pain Is Real, But We Need It For Progress

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Did You Know?

Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln were both born on the same day: February 12, 1809.

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Today's Featured Articles

How to See Which Apps Are Tracking Your Location on iPhone

Apps on your iPhone can track your location, but you have to give them access first. Here’s how to check which apps can monitor your GPS location and revoke their access.   Read More »


Early Adopter Pain Is Real, But We Need It For Progress

New tech products are usually expensive, semi-useless, and buggy. When describing the feeling of first-generation tech, a certain phrase comes to mind. No, it isn’t “buyers remorse,” it’s “early adopter pain.”   Read More »


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The Best Wi-Fi Cams with 24/7 Continuous Recording

Keeping tabs on your home while you’re away on vacation or at work is the perfect job for a WiFi cam, and if it’s 24/7 continuous recording that you’re after, you have some options—albeit limited—to choose from.   Read More »






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Gamer Alert: Grab an Xbox One S, Minecraft Creator’s Bundle, and RDR2 for $220

If you’ve been waiting to buy an Xbox One S, now might be the best time to jump on it. Hopefully, you have some free time this year because Massgenie is offering a deal that’s too good to pass up.   Read More »


DEAL OF THE DAY

Deal Alert: The SteelSeries Stratus XL Controller for Android is Just $30 Today

If you prefer to play your mobile games with a console advantage, let your fingers do the walking to Amazon. The site has the SteelSeries Stratus XL, one of the best controllers mobile around, available for just $30 today.   Read More »




Everything Else We Published Today
The Best Chrome Extensions for Making Gmail Better
Wi-Fi Cams Do More Than Just Record Video
How to Remove Underlined Hyperlinks in PowerPoint
The Best Wi-Fi Cams with 24/7 Continuous Recording
Gamer Alert: Grab an Xbox One S, Minecraft Creator’s Bundle, and RDR2 for $220
Deal Alert: The SteelSeries Stratus XL Controller for Android is Just $30 Today
Deal Alert: Amazon is Heavily Discounting SD Cards, SSDs, and More
Five $20 and Under Bathroom Upgrades You Should Buy Right Now
Gamer Deal: Grab a Nintendo Switch Kickstand for $10
Review Geek Is Looking for a Freelance Product Review Writer
Apple Music is Getting a New Home—Google Home
Lenovo’s ThinkVision M14 USB-C Monitor Looks Like a Great Work Trip Companion
Deal Alert: RAVPower Banks and Chargers Are Discounted Today on Amazon




Geek Trivia

What Distinctly Non-Food Item Do Photographers Use In Cereal Ads?
Glass Dust →
Polyurethane Spray →
Elmer's Glue →
White Paint →


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