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Now, because the decision is ultimately up to you, we’re going to present three major reasons why you shouldn’t renew your Apple Music subscription. Maybe you might want to switch to a different streaming service like Spotify or abandon streaming altogether. Either way, here are a few things to consider. 1. Spotify is Better at Managing Music The one thing I truly missed when I switched over to Apple Music from Spotify and continue to miss month’s later is Spotify’s way of organizing music....

Moreover, some HEPA filters are washable. So you need not replace the filters often and effectively reducing maintenance costs. If you are looking for some effective cordless stick vacuum cleaners with HEPA filters, we have curated a list of the best ones out there. Let’s have a look. But first, check these out, Looking for affordable stick vac­uum clean­ers? Here are our recommendations for the best ones under $300Here are the best smart locks with key­pad that you can buy...

Right now, the two best-known smartwatches on the market are the Pebble and the Sony Smartwatch series, but this space is about to get a lot more crowded. Last week Samsung officially unveiled its first smartwatch, the Samsung Galaxy Gear. Around the same time, Qualcomm took the wraps off its own unique watch, the Toq. There are plenty more than four smartwatches out on the market today, but these 4 seem to stand out above the rest....

The downside to this, though, is that you end up with a huge collection of photos, and if you don’t know how to organize them, soon enough browsing through your pics on iPhoto becomes a messy endeavor. That’s why here we offer some advice on how to keep all your photos in iPhoto organized in the best way possible. Let’s get started with the tips. 1. Flag Your Photos This is by far the easiest way to filter out important photos....

Firstly, just because of its size, it is extremely portable and can be integrated into projects with limited space. In addition, the General Purpose Input/Output pins of a Pi allow it to directly control electronic components. This is in contrast to Mac/Windows/Linux PCs that do not offer this level of control. Now that I’ve hyped up the Pi, let’s jump into some cool projects that you can do with it....

Syncing issues and bugs plagued users for many years. Plus other services can offer identical if not better features for organizing your life. If you take issue with Evernote or simply want to shop around for what else might fulfill your needs, here are four free alternatives to check out. Microsoft OneNote Previously a member of Microsoft’s Office suite of applications, OneNote is now a free standalone app that rivals the likes of Evernote....

To get around this, you could manually go into your device’s settings and turn off the auto-lock period but this can be quite tedious. Luckily there are apps out there that will allow you to quickly adapt to situations where you don’t want your phone screen to automatically lock. There are also apps out there which offer helpful features such as locking the screen when you make a motion to put it in your pocket in order to prevent pocket dials....

Sending text via Pushbullet to other devices or using note apps like Google Keep, Sticky Notes, etc. did the job. However, they had a major issue. It was a manual and lengthy process to a get text from PC to Android or vice versa. One had to open the app, copy the text, open the app on another device, and then paste it from there to be used on that device....

But before we go further, let us emphasize that air purifiers can only deal with certain allergens. For example, most air purifiers can counter pet dander and floating dust particles and remove them from the air. However, most purifiers can’t counter allergens like pollen or dust mites since these are heavy and do not float on air. That said, air purifiers are the perfect shield from common pollutants and allergens and provide an extra layer of protection....

Your smartphone may slide on a normal wireless charger due to strong haptics. When you frequently receive notifications, your phone misaligns from the wireless charger and stops charging. Such problems no longer exist on a standing wireless charger. Let’s check our top picks. Before we get started, do check our recent coverage on wireless chargers. Don’t forget a travel-friendly wireless charger on your next trip Charge multiple devices with the best wireless charging stations Juice up your smartphone with a compact wireless charging pad...

Now, there are two ways to go about it. For example, you can invest in one of the mini UPS or battery packs solely for the router or modem. These devices are small and compact and do not occupy much space. Or, you can get a regular UPS and power the router and other gadgets like smart speakers or your wired security camera. The ultimate goal will be the same—to have uninterrupted power during short power cuts....

One of the best examples of this are applications that are targeted towards the disabled, allowing iPhone owners who fall into this category to connect with others and with the world around them in ways they never thought they would. With that, here’s a list of really cool and useful apps for the disabled that you can start using for free. 1. iComm At its core, iComm is an app that allows users to communicate using audio and pictures, which lets people with disabilities express their needs and wishes....

Without doubt, YouTube provides the best features that are necessary in an online video portal but nothing is perfect. Today I will talk about 5 Chrome add-ons that provide some much needed enhancements to the video viewing experience on YouTube. Lets have a look at them. Picture-In-Picture for YouTube Picture-In-Picture (UPDATE: Picture In Picture is no longer available. Use Panel Tabs extension instead) is one of my favorite chrome extensions for YouTube....

So, if you have slippery hands like me, it’s best to wrap up these premium earphones with a silicone case. Not only will they keep your AirPods Pro shielded from scratches and abrasions, but they will also help you grip the case better, thus prolonging their life. More importantly, you’ll get to experiment with different looks. Here are some of our recommendations for the best silicon cases that you can buy for your Apple AirPods Pro....

Apart from better ergonomics, monitor arms also help in saving precious desk space. And you can utilize this space in keeping your other gadgets such as speakers, phone stands, tablets, among others. So if you are in the market looking for quality monitor arms with laptop stands or trays, we have assembled a small list of the best ones out there. Let’s have a look. Check these before that,...

You can also use them in your car to charge multiple devices or if your friends and family have phones with different connectors. While there are lots of multi-charging cables out there, we’ve compiled a list of the best ones we found online. Depending on your usage, you can decide which one would suit you the best. Before we get to the cables, though, here are some other accessories you might be interested in:...

While quite a few multi-port USB chargers are compatible with US power sockets, you may have to buy dedicated universal adapters if you are traveling internationally. Interestingly, a few companies do provide converters along with USB chargers. So if you are looking for a one-in-all solution to charge your electronic gadgets and devices, here are some travel-friendly multi-port USB chargers you can buy. But before that, Here are the best iPhone tripods for traveling Take a look at these portable power banks for camping Which power bank should you buy and why...

I will share some useful tips and tricks on how to make the best out of Windows Store (now, Microsoft Store) experience. Without further ado, let’s begin. 1. How to Change Download Location When you install an app from the Microsoft Store, by default, it is installed in the C drive. That’s where you have also installed Windows operating system. You may want to install, say a game or an app, in a different drive....

You might encounter this issue if you didn’t permit the Microsoft Teams to send you notifications. Microsoft also pauses notifications on your mobile device if it detects you are active on Teams on your PC/web. It’s also possible that you aren’t receiving notifications for Teams app because you’ve accidentally enabled Quiet hours and Quiet days within the app. There’s quite a number of factors that could be responsible for the problem....

This error can occur for various reasons like bugs in Windows Explorer, missing startup folder, a recent malware attack, corrupted system files, etc. Here’s how to fix ‘There are no startup items to display’ error in Task Manager on your Windows PC. 1. Restart the Windows Explorer Whether you use several apps on your computer or not, several processes run in the background to deliver a seamless computer experience. However, if these processes fail to function normally, you might experience oddities like disappearing taskbar icons, the preview pane not working, etc....