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Over the years, there have been a lot of people who say Linux has finally gone mainstream with its growing market share, and it is now time to ditch Windows. These comments were likely from die-hard Linux fans and not entirely accurate, but things do seem to be changing. Linux Market Share The reality is …

Paywalls for websites are a controversial subject, and as someone that makes a living from online advertising, I have somewhat conflicted feelings towards the subject. I don’t personally like them, yet I can understand why they have increased in popularity. Many people use adblockers nowadays, and that has massively impacted the money you can earn …

I am currently in the process of writing a guide for the best way to automatically back up Google Photos. So far, the most user-friendly solution has been MultCloud. MultCloud is a cloud management platform that allows users to transfer, sync, and backup files between multiple cloud storage services from one centralized interface. It supports …

I reviewed Private Internet Access a year ago and found it an excellent VPN option. With Black Friday upon us, Private Internet Access has some fantastic discounts available so I have re-reviewed the service to see if it is still worth using. For this review, I have tried to focus on some of the features …

This Black Friday, EcoFlow is offering some amazing deals on their range of portable power stations and solar generators. These devices are perfect for a variety of applications, from outdoor adventures to emergency home power solutions. RIVER 2 The EcoFlow RIVER 2 is a compact yet powerful portable power station. It’s ideal for outdoor activities …

This Black Friday, Philips Hue is offering some incredible deals that promise to brighten up your home while being light on your wallet. Let’s dive into what’s on offer: Mix and Match: Save 30% For those looking to customize their lighting setup, Philips Hue has a fantastic deal. When you add any two or more …

For those of us neck-deep in the world of consumer technology, acronyms like CPU, GPU, and RAM are all too familiar. But if you’ve ever stumbled upon the term “SoC” and found yourself scratching your head, you’re not alone. SoC, or System-on-a-Chip, is a term that’s gaining prominence as our gadgets get smaller, yet more …

In the realm of computing, the architecture that powers your devices is much like the engine under the hood of a car—it’s essential, complex, and fascinating for those of us who care to delve deeper. As someone who’s spent countless hours dissecting various technologies, I find the debate around processor architectures—namely, Arm, x64, and x86—particularly …

With Black Friday right around the corner, it’s an ideal time to snag some fantastic deals from Ugreen, a brand well-known for its quality electronic accessories. Below, you’ll find a selection of their products, each accompanied by a brief description, the recommended retail price (RRP), and the Black Friday discounted price, including the discount percentage. …

Following on from my previous Bluetooth guide, this article covers the main Bluetooth codecs used by various wireless earphones today. Lossy vs Lossless Audio Codecs Bluetooth earbuds currently use lossy audio codecs as the bandwidth available to Bluetooth can not accommodate lossless audio. Codec Comparison Table Bluetooth Codec Overviews SBC The Low Complexity Subband Coding …

I would say most people know roughly what Bluetooth is and use it regularly. But how much do you really know about this wireless technology that’s now over 25 years old? When buying a new phone or earbuds, are you aware of all the different technologies that can affect the performance of Bluetooth? This is …

For home users that are interested in NAS devices such as Synology and TerraMaster, setting up a Plex media server is often one of the key features they want to use. As much as I love streaming services like Netflix and Disney, they are starting to get expensive, and it is not uncommon for me …

Alexa service, which powers the Echo range of smart speakers and other smart devices, is free to use. When you purchase an Amazon Echo device, you won’t need to pay any additional fees to use Alexa. It comes along with the gadget, ready to assist you with various tasks like answering queries, controlling smart home …

In the world of music streaming services, Amazon Music, Spotify, Tidal, and Deezer are among the top contenders. Each platform offers a unique set of features, pricing options, and audio quality settings. Over time, many of these streaming services have increased in price. Back in July 2023, in the UK the price of subscriptions rose …

Smart video doorbells have been one of my favourite pieces of tech in the past few years (I am easily pleased). As someone who receives packages daily, if not multiple times per day, old-fashioned wireless doorbells were a nightmare. Often, I wasn’t in the room with the chime, or I just wasn’t home; then, the …

In the UK, EE was the first network to support eSIM, beginning with the Apple Watch Series 3 Cellular model in late 2017. EE later extended eSIM support to other devices, such as iPhones, in late 2018. Other UK networks, such as Vodafone and O2, introduced eSIM support in the years following, offering compatibility with …