Julia Beverly/Getty Images As a longtime director, Michael Bay has one of the more impressive resumes you’ll find in Hollywood. From “Bad Boys” and “The Rock” to the entire “Transformers” cinematic franchise, Bay has had a hand in bringing some of the more exciting and action-packed films to the big screen. In fact, there’s even an…

Skynesher/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Student life comes with a lot of expenses, so if you’re in college, you’re probably on the lookout for ways to save money. For those who are living on their own for the first time, college is an important time to learn about…

Backyardproduction/Getty Images We live in a consumer tech era that favors cosmetic minimalism (generally speaking), which is part of the reason why remotes continue to feature fewer and fewer actual buttons. Fortunately, brands like Amazon considered this when designing its Fire TV stick, one of the 12 major streaming devices on the market. If you…

ashtheflashphotos/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For more than 20 years, the Apple Mac mini has been one of the best value Macs in the lineup. While mostly a consumer-minded Mac, it has held up well against its mini PC competition as well. It’s compact, powerful, and gives users access…

i viewfinder/Shutterstock No matter how much you may want to, it’s typically a bad idea to get physical with your tech. Though software glitches or companies randomly adding a 4GB AI model to your machine can make you feel like it’s time to grab the boxing gloves, most of the time hitting your devices is…

Photomet/Getty Images Whether it’s a vestige from the Covid era or just an emerging phenomenon in the age of remote work, workplace meetings now commonly take place over webcams. In this context, how you appear on webcam can influence how people perceive you both personally and professionally. A study at the National Library of Medicine,…

VIVEK PAYGUDE/Shutterstock The Always On Display (AOD) feature is available on several Samsung phones, from the Galaxy S26 flagships to the cheaper Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57, and can be a convenient tool to have on hand. AOD lets users glance at the screen for quick information, including the time, notifications, widget content, and Now bar…

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Founded in 1979, Micro Center established itself as a renowned retailer in the world of computers and electronics in the U.S. It is among the go-to platforms for IT professionals, PC enthusiasts, gamers, and businessmen to get their hands on various kinds of PCs and…

Netflix / Static Media The big red N of Netflix continues to cast a shadow of streaming service supremacy, and it’s not hard to see why. With some award-winning hits and shows that have become pop culture phenomena like “Stranger Things,” “You,” and “Bridgerton,” we’re almost spoilt for choice. But where does that leave some…

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Printers are one of those devices you can live without, until you can’t. The good news is that most consumer-grade printers, even high-quality ones, are fairly inexpensive. But that’s how they get you — how they rope you in. The printer is affordable, but then…