Overall, a Bluetooth receiver is a fairly small investment that opens a world of possibilities. Some things to look for in a Bluetooth audio receiver include audio codecs, range, and output types. Bluetooth 5.0 is a great find since it brings with it an impressive range and very good audio codecs. You also want to make sure that whatever receiver you get will output correctly to your car or stereo, depending on where you want to use it....

Although a good number of cars being produced today offer USB integration, the charging speed of a vehicle charger only offers about 1 amp of output, which is not enough to keep up with a modern-day smartphone trickling out battery life while using Apple or Google maps. In this scenario, you’re likely going to end up at your destination with a battery that was less charged than when you started....

If you’ve built a smart home network around a particular virtual assistant, many new smart TVs have Alexa or Google Assistant built in, or are compatible with external smart speakers like the Google Nest Hub Max or Echo Show for hands-free controls even without a remote. With Bluetooth connectivity, you can set up wireless home audio equipment or share content from your smartphone or tablet for more ways to entertain family and friends....

A PCIe Gen 3 SSD with four lanes and NVMe technology, the P5 boasts blazing fast speeds, with sequential read speeds maxing out at around 3,400 MB/s, and write speeds hitting up to 3000 MB/s. The write speeds dwindle down on the lowest model to 1400 MB/s though, so it’s worth the extra 20 or 30 bucks to go up to the next storage tier. With full hardware-based encryption, 3D NAND technology, helpful companion software, decent endurance metrics, and easy installation, the Crucial P5 is a great drive at a great price....

What this ultimately means is the top gaming slates tend to be the same ones our reviewers found to be the best tablets as a whole. This includes the premium devices of Apple’s iPad lineup, Android-powered models like Samsung’s Galaxy Tab, and versatile convertible laptops running on Windows. Far from solely being dedicated gaming tablets, these devices harness the latest processors and mobile technology to provide productivity and well-rounded multimedia features, while also offering the performance to handle the highest levels of mobile gaming....

This app also features a reading light that activates your smart device’s built-in flashlight. The light’s brightness can be adjusted via an easy-to-use slider on the left side of the app, while the screen’s brightness can be dimmed or brightened by sliding your fingers left and right. Download For: The app’s controls are a bit on the small side, which may frustrate you if you have large fingers and a small screen, but it’s very easy to use and isn’t too confusing unlike many of the other magnifier apps on Google Play....

These headphones bring together the best sound and quality of life features without breaking the bank. However, if you’re looking to truly elevate your listening experience, we recommend checking out our ultimate headphones buying guide for more information. You’ll be enjoying smooth, rich sounds with these over-the-ear headphones, and you’ll be able to use them with any device, thanks to the convenient plug adapter. Made for professionals but perfect for everyone, the ATH-M20x is an affordable choice for high-quality listening....

“A robust non-linear video editor with enough tools to satisfy most levels of video editing skill.” Runner-Up, Best Overall: OpenShot “Makes video editing easy for beginners and experts alike.” Best for Mac: Blender Video Sequence Editor at Microsoft “You can use it for 3D modeling, sculpting, painting, animation, and much more.” Best for Linux: Kdenlive “An excellent and popular Linux video editing solution and a top open-source editor in general....

The JIMU Robot App, which communicates with the robot via Bluetooth, has 3D modeled instructions that guide through each step of the building process. The app makes setup and uses extremely intuitive. One really neat feature about this kit is that a child can create a custom robot creation. Instead of only allowing one or two predesigned builds, the kit allows for your own designs. Regardless of whether you go with one of the two predesigned bots or a custom robot, the high-torque servo motors make the robot’s movements more natural....

When you’re looking to set up a home security system that integrates seamlessly into your smart home, there are a number of factors to consider. You’ll want to think about where your camera is being placed, whether it needs to act as an indoor or outdoor camera, or perhaps both. Also, if you’re intending to keep extensive recordings of your home or office, you’ll need to potentially consider paying a recurring fee for cloud storage....

Ableton co-founder Robert Henke says we should reconsider CDs as an alternative to vinyl, citing vinyl’s difficult relationship with today’s environmental concerns. But is vinyl really that bad? And when it comes to our reasons for buying records and playing them on a nice turntable, isn’t Henke kind of missing the point? “I still love physical products. But manufacturing big heavy plates of plastic and [having] them shipped around the globe is a huge waste of energy and resources,” says Henke in a Facebook post....

Launch Your Camera When you only have a split second to launch your smartphone’s camera and capture a photo, there’s a shortcut that will quickly open the camera. On many Android smartphones, double-tap the Power or Home button. This shortcut should work on most newer Android devices. To launch the camera on many Motorola smartphones, enable gestures on the phone, then twist your wrist. If your smartphone runs Android Marshmallow or later, launch the camera from the lock screen....

Check out this list to find the best email app for your iPhone. Calendar integration lets you view your schedule and set up events from emails. The customizable actions and push notifications for every email account are superior. Spark supports IMAP and is available as a free download, while premium packages are available for enterprise environments. These capabilities, along with email signature options, make Spark worth a try. You can sort out VIP senders (which you define) and file emails to folders....

Paid plans give you the option to record calls (to the cloud or your device), and some levels allow for automatic text transcription. While Zoom is at its best on a desktop app (the Android version only lets you have a four-video grid on your screen at once), its mobile version is also nice. The interface is clean, and there are no ads, trackers, or Signal data mining, as grants and donations support the platform....

Files and folders that have this attribute logged on should usually be left alone. Changing, deleting, or moving them could cause instability or complete system failure. For this reason, system files typically also have the read-only attribute and hidden attribute flipped on as well. The most popular system files you might have heard of on a Windows computer include kernel32.dll, msdos.sys, io.sys, pagefile.sys, ntdll.dll, ntdetect.com, hal.dll, and ntldr. Where Are System Files Stored?...

The Nintendo History When Japan cut off its relations with the Western World in 1633 there was a ban on all foreign playing cards as they encouraged illegal gambling. Playing cards were extremely popular at the time (mainly because of the gambling) so it wasn’t long before the Japanese started creating their own home-grown card games. The first of these were designed for a game called Unsun Karuta, but eventually, the game was also used as a form of gambling, so the government banned them as well....

According to rumors, Apple is working on a follow-up to the latest in its line of failed speakers, dating back to the iPod Hi-Fi, which launched in 2006 and lasted around a year and a half. What’s different this time? If Apple has learned from the many mistakes it made with the original and at the same time doesn’t remove the features that made the original so loved by its (admittedly small) fanbase, then it could be onto a winner....

Although the core functionality is typically the same, laptop cooling pads come in a variety of designs and with different features. Some are robust and durable and may pack in additional perks, while some stick to the absolute basics, aiming to win out on pure bang for buck. The TopMate C302 is a strong example of the latter. It’s affordable and solidly effective, but the plastic design feels a bit flimsy....

Life has been nothing short of happy accidents for the man behind DataDave. He’s cultivated an army of 60,000 witty audience-goers who watch him tackle everything from his favorite video game to creative exercises in webtoon voice acting. It’s no wonder Cherry was among the first picks by Twitch to don their highly coveted Twitch Ambassador title. A trendsetter and infectious force, Cherry is the personification of perseverance. “I think my purpose is to provide a welcoming space where people can have fun, enjoy content, and meet other people,” he said in a phone interview with Lifewire....

Customizing PowerPoint Presentations PowerPoint presentations output to photo albums—complete with music or narrations—shareable on CDs, DVDs, or flash drives. The software supports charts, images, and org charts. Make your presentation into a web page for emailing purposes or as a promotion displayed on your company’s website. It is easy to customize presentations with your company logo and dazzle your audience by using one of the many design templates that come with the program....