Things | - Part 3

5 Things the Nintendo Switch Needs to Succeed

January 22, 2017

Nintendo has laid bare its next-generation plans with the grand reveal of the Switch, a portable/home console hybrid. Thanks to a disappointing last-gen effort with the failure of the Wii U, it’s make or break time for the Japanese company. The dust surrounding the latest announcement is beginning to settle in anticipation for the worldwide launch on March 3. Despite… read more »

10 More Cool Things You Can Do With YouTube Videos

January 13, 2017

YouTube remains one of the most popular websites in the world, which makes sense. Just about every video clip that becomes viral — whether a music video, comedy sketch, or tutorial — finds its way onto YouTube eventually. Just how popular is the site? As of December 2016, 44 videos had accumulated more than one… read more »

5 Things That Make Smart Wi-Fi Routers Worth Buying

December 24, 2016

Why would you need to buy a new Wi-Fi router? Isn’t the one you get from your internet service provider good enough? For some users, they’re fine. But if you’ve bought into the smart home revolution, there’s a good chance it won’t be adequate. Today, you can buy a new class of “smart routers”. They’re specifically designed… read more »

8 Things That Keep You Coming Back to Ubuntu

December 9, 2016

Ubuntu 16.10 is here… and it isn’t all that different from 16.04. For that matter, the most recent long-term support release wasn’t all that different from the last one. You could return to Ubuntu now after having last used 12.04 and find an experience that is largely the same. For a long time now, the… read more »

7 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do With a Tile Tracker

November 26, 2016

When it comes to Bluetooth trackers, the most common things people use them for is keeping tabs on their keys and wallets. These are great reasons to have one (or a few), and I use my Tile to find my keys all the time. Using it frequently made me think: what else can I use… read more »

Has Your Bank Account Been Hacked? 3 Things to Check

November 12, 2016

Barely a week goes by without us learning about the latest bank to be hacked. Often, the damage is mitigated by security systems and procedures, but occasionally things are far worse for the customers. All of this tells us that banks are just as susceptible to online scammers as we are. But how do you… read more »

10 Things You Must Do With a Brand New Router

September 10, 2016

There are many good reasons to upgrade your router (or buy one if you don’t have one). You can get faster speeds, improved range, and new features. It’ll also ensure maximum compatibility with your latest gadgets. But to get the best out of it you also need to set it up properly. It’s not difficult… read more »

9 Things You Wanted to Know About Raspberry Pi

August 15, 2016

Ever since it first launched, the Raspberry Pi has caught the attention of every hobbyist, engineer, and geek out there. A proper computer for just $ 35? That’s ridiculous. And yet, that’s exactly what you get. But what is it exactly? Who made it? What’s the point? What can you do with it? Let’s find… read more »

7 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do With a Chromecast

August 10, 2016

You have spent hours researching online, weighed up all of the pros and cons, and finally taken the plunge. And you now have a shiny new Chromecast proudly streaming content from your smart device or computer. But what happens next? Yes, we all know about the benefits of cutting the cord and turning to one… read more »