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DIY Smart LED Holiday Lights with Arduino – Level up your Christmas, Halloween or Parties
Tired of the same old holiday lights? Why not upgrade to customizable, programmable, and smart LED lights using Arduino? Unlike traditional holiday lights, Arduino-powered LED strips let you create dazzling light shows, sync with music, and even control them with your smartphone or voice! You can even use your existing ‘dumb’ LED strips if you […]
Turn Old Electronics into Holiday Gifts: Upcycle with Purpose
The holiday season is a time of generosity, creativity, and, unfortunately, waste—particularly when it comes to electronics. Each year, millions of devices are discarded as people upgrade to the latest gadgets. But what if you could give meaningful, tech-savvy gifts while also reducing your environmental footprint?
How to Safely Store and Backup Your Digital Memories Before the New Year
As the year draws to a close, many people find themselves scrolling through a year’s worth of digital memories — from family vacation photos and video messages to milestone events and important documents. These moments, captured on smartphones, cameras, and computers, hold emotional and historical value. Yet, they often remain scattered across devices, vulnerable to […]
How to Build a Raspberry Pi Powered NAS: Step-by-Step Guide
Looking to build your own network-attached storage (NAS) without spending a fortune? A Raspberry Pi offers a low-cost, energy-efficient, and surprisingly powerful solution for centralising your files, backups, media, and more. Whether you want a shared drive for your household, a personal cloud you can access remotely, or a secure place for media and backups, […]
Best Tech Upgrades Under $100 to Boost Old PCs and Laptops
Breathing new life into an aging PC or laptop doesn’t have to break the bank. With just a small investment—less than $100—you can significantly improve performance, extend usability, and delay the need for a brand-new system. Whether you’re dealing with slow boot times, sluggish multitasking, or outdated connectivity, the right budget-friendly upgrade can make a […]
New MacBook Setup: First 10 Things To Do: Privacy, Time Machine, Battery & iCloud
New MacBook day! Got a MacBook from Prime Day, Back to School Offer, Black Friday, Cyber Monday or as a Christmas Gift? Here is a quick 20–30 minutes to lock it down, back it up, and squeeze the best battery life out of it. Work through these ten steps in order for a clean, simple, […]
Top 2K/2.5K Portable Display: Ranked and Explained
Choosing the right 2K or 2.5K portable monitor can feel overwhelming with so many options that look similar on the surface but perform very differently in real use.
Holiday Travel Tech: Power Bank Airline Rules, Noise-Cancelling Picks & Offline Maps You Can Trust
Flying home or off on a winter break? Pack smart. Here’s a simple, up-to-date guide to power banks (airline rules), noise-cancelling headphones, and offline maps/media so your trip is calm, quiet, and charge-anxiety free. At-a-glance checklist (save this) Power bank: carry-on only; under 100 Wh is the easy path. Pack cables + a tiny USB-C […]
How to Pick the Right Monitor Size and Resolution for Your Setup – A guide for every user type
Choosing the right monitor isn’t just about picking the biggest or flashiest screen you can find — it’s about finding the perfect balance between size , resolution , and your specific needs. Are you a competitive gamer chasing every frame per second, a remote worker juggling multiple browser windows, or a creative professional editing high-resolution […]
MediaTek Helio G99 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 680: Which Mid-Range Chip Reigns in Tablets?
In 2025, the mid-range tablet market is hotter than ever. Manufacturers are pushing for better performance, smoother user experiences, and longer battery life, without going into flagship price territory. Two chips that frequently appear in this space are MediaTek’s Helio G99 and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 680.