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…

Eza_Nanda/Shutterstock Back in the day, yanking out a flash drive or external hard drive from a Windows computer was seen as careless. That’s because operating systems cached the data they were transferring in RAM before writing it to an external drive for improved system performance. If you removed the USB stick without ejecting it, data…

Pressmaster/Getty Images Not too long ago, it may have been possible to reasonably argue that virtual reality (VR) headsets were poised for a breakthrough in popularity. However, it now seems any initial enthusiasm about these devices has worn off. As Business Insider reports, while sales of lighter tech-enabled smart glasses may be increasing, in 2025,…

Health and fitness wearables are experiencing something of a renaissance at the moment, like the Oura Ring and smart watches. In the case of Oura, it’s a sleek, lightweight smart ring capable of tracking all kinds of health metrics, from sleep to heart rate to temperature. In fact, it includes so many advanced features, sometimes…

Cyano66/Getty Images Buying a 3D printer is just the first step. You need to correctly set it up too. When it comes to placing a 3D printer, there are lots of factors at play, especially relating to aspects like health, safety, and convenience. That makes some areas of the house or workspace perfect for a…

Frame Stock Footage/Shutterstock Wireless headphones, including over-the-ear models and earbuds like Apple’s AirPods, are commonly seen in public, as many smartphone users rely on these accessories to listen to their favorite content and talk on the phone while they’re on the go. Some people may wear their headphones throughout the day, even when they’re not…

vin.rusanov/Shutterstock A smartphone is a significant investment and protecting that investment takes a variety of forms. For example, a durable phone case and phone insurance, such as AppleCare+, are obvious ways to protect your phone, but it’s important to account for solutions that might be a little easier to overlook when seeking to minimize phone damage. Specifically, it’s…