Better | - Part 2

8 Fascinating True Crime Podcasts Better Than Serial

July 6, 2017

When it launched in 2014, the Serial podcast pumped new life into the audio genre. The weekly investigative journalism format was an immediate hit. And listeners couldn’t get enough of host Sarah Koenig’s in-depth reporting into the criminal trial of Adnan Syed. For many listeners and podcasters alike, Serial is what invigorated their interest in podcasts. Whether… read more »

Does Dr. Google Hurt You? How to Better Research Health Issues

May 13, 2017

We all know that Google is a popular and dependable search engine. So much that the word became a verb listed in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary many years ago. But does that make it a reliable source for researching health issues? Sure, you may receive plenty of results from your search, but should you trust them? For… read more »

Better Than iCloud? 6 Superior Cloud Services for Apple Users

May 4, 2017

“Apple sucks at online services” is a common complaint around these parts of the internet, and it’s kind of true. Apple creates awesome hardware and software but when you throw internet services and the cloud into the mix, the company’s rigid approach to product development actually works against it. In some ways, the things that make Apple such a… read more »

How to Make Your Music Streaming App Sound Better

April 26, 2017

Why do CDs sound better than MP3s? Why are vinyl records still a thing? The answer to both of these questions is audio quality. Even though we now stream most of our music, we instinctively know it doesn’t sound as good as what we heard on our old CDs. Thankfully there are ways to make… read more »

Google Play vs. Amazon Appstore: Which Is Better?

April 22, 2017

The Google Play Store is the default app store for most Android phones and tablets. It’s fast, convenient, and usually comes pre-installed. It’s so ubiquitous, most users probably don’t even realize alternatives are available. But there are alternatives — the most well-known and widely-used of which is the Amazon Appstore. So, how does the Amazon offering compare… read more »

Google Play Music Is Better on Samsung Phones

April 21, 2017

Google Play Music will be the default music app on all new Samsung phones and tablets starting with the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+. This is thanks to Samsung and Google doing a deal which benefits both companies. Thankfully, you benefit too, that is if you own a new Samsung device. All new Samsung phones… read more »

5 Better Alternatives to Pocket That Bookmark Anything for Later

April 15, 2017

Pocket has long held the crown of being the internet’s best digital bookmarking service. But is it time to scrap it in favor of something else? Long-time Pocket users are familiar with the problem of an abundance of unread bookmarks. You have to rely on tricks to get through your Pocket queue. And let’s not… read more »

6 Heavily Discounted Gadgets That’ll Make Your Next Trip Better

March 26, 2017

Are you planning a trip somewhere? Thinking about hitting the road soon? Well, you’re in luck, because you can get six different gadgets that’ll help make your travel experience more enjoyable! Zus Smart Car Charger & Locator This cool device serves two purposes — it’ll charge up your smartphone while you’re in the car and… read more »

Cable vs. Fiber Internet: Which One Is Better?

February 5, 2017

So you’ve just moved into a new neighborhood and, depending on where you are, you have an important choice to make. You don’t want 56K dial-up because it’s far too slow for the modern web. Satellite internet is currently too expensive and problematic, mainly suffering from high latency and limited practical usage. You could get… read more »