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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Power outages are frustrating, and it does not matter whether they are scheduled shutdowns due to maintenance and repairs or unexpected blackouts in the case of severe weather conditions like storms and hurricanes. When such a situation arises, your normal life is hindered, as the…

iama_sing/Shutterstock Typically, a PlayStation console can last over half a decade, give or take a year or three. No one really knows how long the average Sony PlayStation 5 will last (it isn’t that old yet), but the PlayStation 4 lasted somewhere between 5 and 7 years. Of course, as anyone who’s sinking money into…

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When most people think of a TV or monitor brand, they’ll usually think of Samsung first, but it’s not the only good choice when it comes to finding a great display. It’s no secret that Samsung dominates the gaming monitor market with its Odyssey line,…

The 1980s gave science fiction fans some of the genre’s most iconic films, with classic sci-fi romps like “The Terminator,” “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” “Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan,” and “The Road Warrior,” just to name a few. With such an abundance of classics, it’s understandable that more than a few sci-fi films from…

AlexanDior/Shutterstock In recent months, a lot’s happened regarding banned electronics and networking equipment like routers. Back in March, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission banned consumer-grade routers made in foreign countries by many brands. Some companies weren’t effected. For example, Netgear received an exemption from the FCC, and while newly imported routers aren’t covered, TP-Link routers are…

Pinciniphoto/Getty Images A $7.85 million class action suit filed against Sony and PlayStation has been granted preliminary approval from a judge and will now go through a final approval hearing in October. The lawsuit alleges that Sony illegally removed competition and raised prices. This happened in 2019, when Sony stopped third-party sales (Amazon, Walmart, and GameStop)…

DadBusiness/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Right now, the best Wi-Fi technology money can buy comes in the form of Wi-Fi 7, also known by its much less sexy name, “IEEE 802.11be.”  There’s no arguing that Wi-Fi 7 is better than what’s come before it in every conceivable way. It’s…

belgacem hassani/Shutterstock If you are in the middle of a storm, it may be tempting to charge your phone so you know it’s full and ready to go if the power goes out, but that’s not a good idea. Especially if you see those flashes and hear that cracking, then it means there’s a thunderstorm…

Anna Barclay/Getty Images Once upon a time, Tesla was the most popular electric vehicle (EV) brand on the planet. That’s not surprising since it was one of the earliest, and many drivers swear by these cars, even though Consumer Reports ranked Tesla as the least reliable used car brand. Nonetheless, Tesla is quickly losing ground…

Nikolay132/Shutterstock Laptops make for a versatile and convenient way to complete tasks, play games, or get some work done. They’re portable and can be used just about anywhere, be it a desk, a coffee shop table, or even a bed or couch. However, they can run hot if used for gaming, video editing, or other…