I quit Amazon Prime a year ago. I don't miss it.

In May of last year, I canceled my Amazon Prime membership. The pandemic had just devastated New York City. Some Amazon warehouse workers protested their working conditions, demanding hazard pay and adequate sick leave. Two Amazon engineers spoke up in solidarity — and were fired.  Enough was enough. And so, after being a Prime member […]

How to quickly delete your most recent Google search history

Google unveiled a new super-speedy way to get rid of your most recent search history during Google I/O, its annual developer conference.  In case you missed the keynote event, here’s exactly how to clear the last 15 minutes of your most recent search queries. The feature is currently live for iOS users in the Google […]

Creative Pebble Plus adds huge sound to your home desktop on the cheap

Anyone who works from home on a regular basis knows this all too well: Laptop speakers just don’t cut it most of the time. Sure, for a Zoom call or the occasional YouTube video, they’ll get the job done. But for jamming out to music or streaming your favorite TV shows or movies, a real […]

How to connect Google Home to Netflix

If your personal assistant is taking the day off and your dog is napping, you may find yourself wondering how to get your favorite Netflix programming to show up on that flatscreen across the room from your couch. Admittedly, it can be confusing — there are so many remotes, so many devices, and so many possibilities […]

Learn about investing of all sorts with this course bundle on sale

TL;DR: Want to make money from trading cryptocurrency? Grab this Stock and Cryptocurrency Investment Toolkit Bundle on sale for $20 as of May 31. If you want to learn more about investing, your weird uncle ranting about GameStop stock and Bitcoin when he’s had a few too many doesn’t really cut it. Get more reliable […]

Learn the basics of ethical hacking with this course bundle

TL;DR: Get an intro to ethical hacking with the All-In-One 2021 Super-Sized Ethical Hacking Bundle. As of May 31, get this 18-course bundle for only $20 — a 99% discount. If you’re considering a career change, ethical hacking is an innovative sector in high demand. Want to see if it’s something you’d enjoy? Learn the […]

Xiaomi shows off phone that can charge to 100% in 8 minutes

Xiaomi’s at it again: The company’s new fast charging technology can get a smartphone from 0 to 100 percent battery in less than 8 minutes.  The 200W wired charging tech, used on a modified Xiaomi MI 11 Pro with a 4,000mAh battery, gets the phone from 0-10% in just 44 seconds. The phone gets to […]