The new trend in computer displays seems to be stacked, double-height monitors, screens that tend to be more square, or have a mild portrait orientation. The idea is you can view apps and windows above and below each other, rather than side-by-side like you would on a widescreen monitor. But what are they good for? And is it worth switching? Depends on what you’re doing. “We are observing this development with interest, and, generally speaking, we do see a small market for double height displays, but it is rather specific and [covers] niche needs....

“Streaming apps tend to be designed to get users to watch as quickly as possible,” Stephen Lovely, editor in chief at CordCutting.com, told Lifewire via email. “There are a lot of reasons for this: they want to pad their ‘hours streamed’ stats; they want to avoid frustrated users giving up on finding the perfect movie; they want to get a user hooked on a new show; they want to obscure the limits of their own catalog, etc....

For those living in the big city, finding a new, more eco-friendly option to commute to work can be a necessity. Thankfully, electric scooters are being seen more frequently in cities as a fast way to cut down on commute times. Some brands offer budget-friendly options, and at around $200, the Swagtron Swagger aims to fill this niche. Over the course of a week, we test drove the Swagtron over a wide range of road conditions, checking for design, performance, and battery life....

To that end, these are the best root apps that take advantage of the power rooting puts in your hands. Once you’ve rooted your phone, you can use Magisk to hide your root privileges from apps that require your device not be rooted, like banking apps. Magisk doesn’t require you to root and unroot your phone, and instead, you can choose which apps you allow root access to, and which apps you want to keep in the dark....

‘Tis the Season for Christmas Captions December is a wonderful season for a lot of holidays. Here are a few captions to help you capture the spirit of the Christmas holiday. (Happy Holidays to those who celebrate at this time of year, too!) “Jingle all… and I mean all… the way!““Although it’s been said many times, many ways, Merry Christmas to you!” — Nat “King” Cole"All-time best Christmas recipe: Hot cocoa, marshmallows, and you!...

Another plus is that bigger laptops tend to come with bigger specs. When you’re not trying to minimize your laptop’s size and weight, you can pack in beefier hardware, including everything from faster processors to more powerful graphics to more spacious hard drives. That makes these larger machines great for gaming and graphic design. But even with their extra hardware and screen real estate, the options on this list manage to stay compact and portable enough to take on the go....

For most people, the Skullcandy Sesh Evo True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds are a great budget pick. They have 24 hours of battery life—five hours per charge and 19 hours from the charging case. They also include built-in Tile functionality, a variety of colors, and the ability to use one bud at a time. The best budget earbuds are great for grabbing and going, no matter where you’re headed. If they get a little worn out or run down, they don’t cost enough to fret about....

The recommended services below work on multiple devices, including your computer, TV, phone, and even games console. Some are even free to use, while others are services you already have but hadn’t considered for watching British shows. Read on while we guide you through the best picks. What Is the Best Streaming Service for UK Programs? There is no one best streaming service for UK programs. It all depends on what you enjoy watching....

For most people, we think our best budget pick, the Uniden BC365CRS is the one you should just buy. Police scanners let you stay on top of local events and ahead of the curve in several potentially dangerous situations. You can also use a police scanner to stay abreast of local news before it’s reported on television, you can get weather alerts and find out about an impending natural disaster, or you can tune into amateur radio channels....

Remember, while researching that compatibility is key. Our top pick, ZAGG InvisibleShield Samsung Galaxy Note10+, only works for the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ model, while the Bisen G7 Screen Protector, only works for the Moto G7. However, no matter which device you have, you will be able to find the best Android screen protector for your smartphone. Buyers have been pleased with the screen protector so far. They say that this protector is great and installation is simple thanks to Zagg’s EZ Apply installation method to help you get the perfect fit on your screen and avoid bubbles....

Best Buy “An authorized reseller for major US carriers.” Walmart “A go-to spot to find affordable and budget-friendly smartphones and basic cell phones.” Target “It sells a variety of higher-end options that people are most likely to want.” Apple “If you’re an iPhone fan, it’s the place to be.” Gazelle “An online marketplace that resells used devices.” AT&T “Ask the salespeople if there’s an opportunity for you to take advantage of cheaper pricing....

For most people, our experts say you should just buy the gas powered DuroStar DS4000S. When researching portable generators, a rule of thumb is that the more watts it produces, the more appliances that can plug into it at a time. Smaller devices like a phone charger only needs 25 watts, but a computer and monitor need 800 watts, and a coffee maker 1,000 watts. With 4,000 starting watts and 3,300 running watts, the DuroStar has the power to run multiple electronics at one and has multiple outlets—two for 120V household appliances and one for 120V 30A twist lock outlets....

For example, if you want to listen to music during your workouts without bringing your iPhone along, a good set of wireless earbuds make that easy and fun. Charging your Apple Watch at night also doesn’t have to rely on the boring old Apple magnetic charging cable when you can spruce it up with an attractive stand that will keep your Apple Watch displayed in full view and even take advantage of its built-in Nightstand Mode....

Using a music search engine or some other sound search tool is usually pretty straightforward: enter a search term or browse the listing for sound files. Best Audio Search Engines An audio search engine lets you search for sounds across the web, and they’re always updating with new information. FindSounds FindSounds searches the web for sound effects, instrument samples, and other sounds in a variety of formats (e.g., MP3, WAV, AIF)....

Genre: Documentary Starring: Spirit Avedon, Timmy Cappello Producer: Jenji Kohan Rating: TV-MA Episodes: 8 A blue dress has meaning to a woman who just lost her husband, for example, while an astronaut reveals why he brought an old college sweatshirt with him into Space. Our clothes say a lot about our personalities, and this series is a fascinating look into the human psyche. Genre: True Crime Starring: n/a Director: Colin Barnicle Rating: TV-MA Episodes: 4 Genre: Biography, Music Starring: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Faith Evans, Lil’ Cease Director: Emmett Malloy Rating: R Runtime: 1 hour, 37 minutes Genre: Biography Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Robin Ager, Michael Avedon Director: Helena Coan Rating: n/a Runtime: 1 hour, 40 minutes Genre: History Starring: Will Smith, Mahershala Ali, Laverne Cox Director: Robe Imbriano, Tom Yellin Rating: TV-MA Episodes: 6 Genre: Biography Starring: Michael Jordan, Scotty Pippin, Dennis Rodman Director: Jason Hehir Rating: TV-MA Episodes: 10 Genre: Documentary Starring: Gerald B....

Genre: Biography Starring: Geoffrey Rush, Antonio Banderas, Cynthia Erivo Created By: Kenneth Biller, Noah Pink, Suzan-Lori Parks Rating: TV-14 Seasons: 3 The latest season has Cynthia Erivo breathing life into the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. The subject matter is sure to delight history nerds, while everyone else can learn a thing or two as well while taking in the show’s gorgeous cinematography and set pieces. Genre: Comedy Starring: Jared Keeso, Nathan Dales, Michelle Mylett Creators: Jared Keeso, Jacob Tierney Rating: TV-MA Seasons: 9 Genre: Crime, Drama Starring: Damson Idris, Carter Hudson, Isaiah John Creators: Dave Andron, Eric Amadio, John Singleton Rating: TV-MA Seasons: 4 Critics have praised the show for its highly-detailed depiction of the era, as well as the performances of its actors....

External Hard Drives Magnetic storage refers to any storage that involves a hard disk. Although most computer manufacturers are moving toward solid-state drives (SSDs), the conventional hard disk is still in use, both in computers and in external and portable storage units. Magnetic storage is stable and holds a huge amount of data. Capacities are measured in units as great as terabytes. Among the drawbacks to external hard drives is their vulnerability to physical damage, such as from a fire or some other disaster....

The next iPad mini will ship with the same old thick screen bezels and chin-mounted home button as today’s model, according to a photo leaked by Apple blogger Sonny Dickson that may show dummy units of upcoming iPads. And that’s a real shame, because a Pro iPad mini would be awesome. “So the 9-year-old iPad mini design will live on?” writes tech YouTuber David Jiang on Twitter. “Would love to see the iPad Pro design on the mini, and I think this outdated design is hard to justify in 2021....

What Is DTS Neo:6? Unlike DTS Digital Surround and Dolby Digital, which need to be encoded and present in the source material, DTS Neo:6 is a post-processing format. Therefore, it doesn’t need to be encoded in a specific manner so that it can be decoded to extract the correct channel assignments for the sound mix. Instead, DTS Neo:6 uses a special chip that’s built into most 5.1 or 7. 1 channel home theater receivers to analyze all the sonic cues of a non-encoded two-channel soundtrack mix (usually from an analog source)....

According to a 2019 report from Oxford Economics, there will be as many as 20 million robots by 2030. New uses for robotics in healthcare, automation, engineering, machine learning, and more are adding to that number, and experts say the future’s looking bright. “I like to think about all the potential that comes with this new technology to help us live better lives than we do today,” said James Ryan Burgess, CEO of Wing, during a CES 2021 panel....