Right now. That’s always the best answer to the question, “When is it a good time to start using an encrypted messaging app like Signal?” Ever since Edward Snowden became the world’s most famous whistle blower, concerns about digital privacy have been front and center, and apps like Signal can help protect the wary. But what is Signal and other encrypted messaging apps, and how do they work?How Signal provides secure messaging There are several end-to-end encrypted messaging apps for both And
The rotating screen on Amazon’s latest smart display is the big attraction, but there’s plenty more to like about this excellent smart home hub. https://www.techhive.com/article/3611170/amazon-echo-show-10-review.html#tk.rss_all
In this episode of The Full Nerd, Gordon Ung, Brad Chacos, Alaina Yee, and Adam Patrick Murray talk about an early pre-embargo review of the 11th-gen Core i7-11700K and go over methods to get hard to find hardware.In the first segment of the Full Nerd, the crew discusses a review of Intel's officially unreleased 11th-gen Core i7 chip weeks before it's launch—and even its formal announcement. Should you be disappointed? We provide some crucial context.To read this article in full, please click
The next gaming phone from Asus has landed—and it continues to push the boundaries of mobile gaming. This year there are three versions of the ROG Phone 5: the standard ROG Phone 5, the ROG Phone 5 Pro, and ROG Phone 5 Ultimate. The most expensive ‘Ultimate’ version is crammed to the gills with the highest-end specs including a Snapdragon 888, 18GBs of RAM, and a built-in screen on the back! Adam Patrick Murray/IDG
The ROG Phone 5 Ultimate a tiny screen on the back. I put a picture of my cat
Even if you’ve got a long-lasting notebook, sometimes you need to preserve every last bit of your laptop’s battery to help it survive the day. Recently, my house suffered from extended power and Internet outages during a brutal wind storm. These three tactics helped my laptop battery stay alive until the lights turned back on.Is there more you can do to make your laptop survive until you’re able to connect to a power outlet? Definitely—you'll want to avoid power-sucking tasks like gaming or 3
Wyze’s color smart bulb packs in impressive features given its price range, although some aren’t quite fully baked. https://www.techhive.com/article/3610694/wyze-bulb-color-review.html#tk.rss_all
The first USB4 products have begun to ship, almost a year after the specification was released. The initial products will include external storage devices, USB docks, and more, executives at the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) told PCWorld.Although the USB-IF has taken some steps to reduce the confusion around USB4, it’s still going to be a little tricky to distinguish it from Thunderbolt 4—though it may not matter. Here’s what you need to know.USB4: What you need to know USB4 represents the
These app for controlling these generic-plus Wi-Fi smart home devices need more polish before we can fully recommend either of them. https://www.techhive.com/article/3610764/ezviz-smart-plug-reviews-t30-10a-and-t30-10b.html#tk.rss_all
We're starting to see leaks about Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 4, which is rumored to be launching in the spring. A new report says both the 13.5-inch and 15-inch Surface Laptop 4 versions will offer AMD’s Ryzen processors, though they may not be the chips you’re hoping for.A separate report also claims that Microsoft may release a standalone webcam in April, alongside the Surface Laptop 4.WinFuture.de reported this week that the probable CPUs inside the new Surface Laptop 4 will include “Surfa
PCs have no expiration date. Chromebooks do. However, executives at Google said Tuesday that they’re working with Chromebook makers to ensure that you won’t end up buying a Chromebook that will go out of support anytime soon.During a press briefing to mark the 10th anniversary of Chrome OS and Chromebooks on Tuesday, a reporter asked the Google executives on the call about a typical Chromebook experience: Once a Chromebook’s support window expires, it won’t receive updates. If a website or se