Tag: Electrical engineering
PSU buying guide: how to choose the right power supply
Picking out a good power supply is a lot more challenging than it might seem at a glance. While there are always plenty of reviews of some of the best processors and top graphics cards, Power supply units (PSUs) tend to be a little overlooked. Still, the power supply should never be an afterthought when you’re building or buying a new PC.
There are a few important rules to follow when you’re picking out your PSU, ranging from making sure
OLED vs. LED: Which kind of TV display is better?
The world of TVs is all about acronyms. You see them everywhere you shop for sets from the likes of Samsung, LG, TCL, Sony, and others, and these are very important three-, four-, and five-letter codewords to decipher. For the most part, we’re all familiar with acronyms like HD and 4K, but when we start throwing around letter pairings like OLED, LED, QLED, and now QD-OLED, things can get confusing very quickly. Not to worry though, we’re here to help.
The best iPhone chargers in 2023: 11 best ones you can buy
Let’s face it, a charger is probably the most important accessory you’ll ever buy for your iPhone. After all, most of us need to charge our iPhones at least once a day — sometimes even more — so it’s important to have the right chargers around to get the job done.
Thankfully, the popularity of the iPhone means there’s no shortage of options for both wired and wireless charging — and you have even more now that the iPhone 15
Wordle Today (#777): Wordle answer and hints for August 5
We have the solution to Wordle (#777) on August 5, as well as some helpful hints to help you figure out the answer yourself, right here. We’ve placed the answer at the bottom of the page, so we don’t ruin the surprise before you’ve had a chance to work through the clues. So let’s dive in, starting with a reminder of yesterday’s answer.
Yesterday’s Wordle answer
Let’s start by first reminding ourselves of yesterday’s Wordle answer for those new to
Bluetti AC180 review: a great power station for home
Bluetti AC180
MSRP $1,099.00
“The Bluetti AC180 combines high capacity with mobile-friendly extras.”
Pros
- High capacity
- Polished mobile app
- Wireless charging
- Power supply mode
- Fast charging via AC input
Cons
- Hefty
- Not built for the outdoors
- Some clutter in mobile app
My apartment building’s air conditioners have been humming nonstop for about a month now, and I’ve been half-expecting the local grid to buckle any day. The Bluetti AC180 has been sitting on standby, offering plenty of assurance if the
How to choose a CPU in 2023: processor buying guide
The central processing unit (CPU), also known as the processor, is the very heart of your computer. Responsible for anything from running Netflix to assisting in complex AI tasks, it’s one of the few components without which your PC really can’t run. That’s why it’s so important that you buy one of the best processors available.
However important the choice might be, deciding on a processor can be challenging, mostly because the specifications can get very confusing — and even
Best noise-canceling earbuds for 2023: Sony, Beats, and more
It doesn’t matter if you’re the kind of true wireless earbud user that needs active noise cancellation (ANC) so your music is as pure as possible on your commute, or if you’re the type that basically wears them all the time and fine-tunes their ANC and transparency modes for full control of your life’s sounds — calls, conversations, you’re a few steps form being a cyborg.
We’re not here to judge you, but we are here to judge the
Victrola Stream Carbon review: the turntable for Sonos fans
Victrola Stream Carbon
MSRP $700.00
“For Sonos owners looking to add vinyl to the mix, the Victrola Stream Carbon might be the turntable you’ve been looking for.”
Pros
- Sound is excellent
- Quality Ortofon 2M Red cartridge
- Easy wireless setup
- Connects to any Sonos in your house
- Big, universal volume dial
- Clean, modern look
Cons
- Expensive
- Basic app
- Motor is a bit noisy
I’ve got a confession to make: although I consider myself a “vinyl guy,” I’ve owned several Sonos speakers
Best iPad Deals: Save on iPad Air, iPad Mini and iPad Pro
Officially, the biggest deals are behind us, at least until later this year, but even so, it’s still possible to find some great iPad deals. Discounts have appeared on several of the most popular iPads. But rather than recommend you do all the work, we’ve rounded up the best iPad deals you can buy online today, with fantastic discounts on the new 10.2-inch iPad, the latest iPad Air, the travel-friendly iPad Mini, and the top-of-the-line iPad Pro. You can also
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 first drive: welcome to the future
While some automakers are just beginning to get into electric cars, Hyundai’s EVs have already taken several evolutionary steps. From the Ioniq Electric to the Kona Electric to the Ioniq 5, the South Korean brand’s EVs have steadily become more sophisticated in tech and design. And Hyundai isn’t stopping.
The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a follow-up to the Ioniq 5, wrapping the earlier model’s hardware in very different styling. With the Ioniq 5 and most other EVs from mainstream