I bought a Samsung T7 1TB SSD last week and was surprised at how much smaller it is than a portable disk drive. Not only is it adorably cute, but it's also ridiculously faster than a disk drive. I'll continue to use lower-cost-per-GB spinning media for long-term archival, but for transferring files between computers, its SSDs from now on.
Portable solid state drives are so cute!
I ditched lightning cables by using wireless charging pads instead
I got tired of buying Lightning cables, which break frequently, so I decided to try a wireless charger pad for my iPhone 12 Mini (most newer phones can be charged wirelessly). This one is very thin, has an LED that changes from green to blue when it is charging, and cost less than a lightning cable. Now… READ THE REST
This appealing timer is great for the Pomodoro Method of doing work
The Pomodoro Method is a good way to beat procrastination. You make a bargain with yourself to focus on a task for 25 minutes, with a 5-minute reward at the end to take a break and do anything you'd like. Pomodoro helps you get started with a task, but it's not a magic formula in… READ THE REST
This little desk is great for working in bed or on a couch
I bought a small desk so I could work in bed and on the couch. It came pre-assembled and is sturdy. I can adjust the height and angle, and it has rubber stops along the bottom edge to keep my computer from sliding off. It's much more comfortable than resting my laptop on my thighs.… READ THE REST
These grills, knives, and other kitchen steals are all Father's Day must-haves
Father's Day doesn't have to just be about Dad, you know. Of course, it wouldn't be bad to show the old man some love on his big day. But if Father's Day can also turn into a big day for you too, well, you wouldn't be opposed to that, right? With that in mind, here's a… READ THE REST
Setapp has all the best Mac and iOS apps together in one place, all for less than $70
Apps. We love 'em. But man, we're really, really fickle about 'em too. As a planet, we downloaded 218 billion apps last year. But once we've got 'em…well, that's another story entirely. Only 1 in 4 app users come back to an app the day after they downloaded it. That number drops to under 10… READ THE REST
Train to pass prime CompTIA and Cisco certifications with these online classes
We don't want to freak anybody out here. But if you're thinking about becoming an IT professional with a handful of top-notch certifications to back up your training, that's easier said than done. Thousands take and pass major certification exams from outfits like CompTIA or major manufacturers like Cisco every year. While the organizations themselves… READ THE REST