Chiewr/Getty Images In the modern digital age, where people have all manner of sensitive files and information stored on their computers, it has become more important than ever before to safeguard their data from harm. Some people are lackadaisical in this department, which can have grievous repercussions when an unforeseen issue leads to a massive…

DFree/Shutterstock Regardless of where the Marvel Cinematic Universe might’ve ended up in recent years, there’s no question that Marvel Studios head, Kevin Feige, has made the right calls for some of its most pivotal moments. Heroes and villains have been brought to life by stars audiences can no longer separate them from, and well-known storylines…

sebra/Shutterstock It has probably happened to you before, or at least someone you know. You lose your phone, it’s stolen, or it goes kaput. With it goes all your precious photos, videos, and other important content. This is an easily avoidable issue by keeping your phone backed up on your computer or a separate drive.…

Thomas Nuehnen/Getty Images Have you ever plugged a fast-charging-capable device, like a smartphone, into a USB-C cable that only charges slowly? It happens to the best of us. It’s because, although the USB Type-C standard ensures most connectors are similar, it doesn’t necessarily standardize the technology inside the cable. Not all USB-C cables are created equal.…

Yau Ming Low/Shutterstock It wasn’t long ago that the death of the DVD age was an accepted consequence of streaming. According to one CNBC report, between 2008 and 2019, DVD sales dropped by more than 86%. However, a shift may be occurring. Per a recent Los Angeles Times story, the decline in physical media sales…

chainarong06/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smartphone dependence is so common in our digital age that it’s easy to overlook the very real consequences of over-reliance on this technology. Research indicates that smartphone overuse comes with risks that can lead to several problems, from physical discomfort to mental health issues like…

Stock_lab/Shutterstock As the name seems to suggest, a laptop is designed for your lap. That’s even how it’s described in the dictionary. It’s a more convenient and portable computer you can take with you for work, school, or play. All that portability means you may use it in some more comfortable locations such as your…

South_agency/Getty Images Connecting to a mobile hotspot can be great in a pinch, but can you use your smartphone to replace your whole home’s internet? While the short answer is yes, your connection’s effectiveness will vary based on your carrier and where you live. As with basic call reception, the strength of a mobile hotspot depends…

Helios8/Getty Images When you’re talking about radiation, it’s not unreasonable to immediately jump to man-made, weaponized radiation and the horrible effects it can have on human life. However, radiation itself is a completely natural phenomenon brought about by radioactive isotopes, unstable atoms that give off energy as they decay. These radioisotopes can be found in…