Transcend USB 3.0 Card Reader: As Fast As Usain Bolt (review).

Transcend USB 3.0 Card Reader: As Fast As Usain Bolt (review).

For file sharing, the Transcend USB 3.0 card reader is a fast, compact and affordable memory card reader. Transcend’s card reader (model RDF5R) delivers on its SuperSpeed USB 3.0 specifications. My tablet and cameras use SD cards. Often I need to transfer their data onto my PC. After inserting a memory card into the Transcend card reader, I insert it into my PC’s USB … Continue Reading >

How To Sync iMessages Across Your Mac and iPhone

You’ve probably noticed that your Mac has an iMessage app. But do you use it? Syncing your iMessage across your Mac and iPhone is extremely convenient — you can easily text from your laptop even if your phone is nowhere in sight, or send texts to yourself if you want to quickly transfer media from your iPhone to Mac. However, it doesn’t happen automatically. … Continue Reading >

MXene: A Breakthrough for Battery Charging?

MXene: A Breakthrough for Battery Charging?

No one enjoys waiting for their phone to charge — but using a phone with low battery can be even more stressful. Fortunately, researchers from Drexel University have developed a new battery electrode design that has the potential to eliminate both of those problems. They recently published their work in the journal Nature Energy. The team, led by Dr. Yury Gogotsi, created the new electrode … Continue Reading >

What is a personal hotspot and how do you use it? (tutorial)

What is a personal hotspot and how do you use it? (tutorial)

Last month, I was at the airport with my buddy on our way to Cabo. He was complaining about how the airport’s Wi-Fi kept dropping and that he really needed to send a couple important emails before we boarded. Being the nice guy that I am, I offered to let him connect to my iPhone’s personal hotspot. The response I got was “what the … Continue Reading >

I used the iPhone 7 Plus then switched to the Galaxy S8+ and back to the iPhone 7. Here are my thoughts.

I used the iPhone 7 Plus then switched to the Galaxy S8+ and back to the iPhone 7. Here are my thoughts.

Google vs Apple. Android vs iOS. The debate of which is better will probably never end because everyone wants the best for themselves. These days smartphones are as essential to our daily lives as our automobiles. For some, smartphones are even more essential as they are giving up their cars in favor of Uber and Lyft. We use our smartphones for a multitude of … Continue Reading >

BetterBrave: A Website That Helps Women Combat Sexual Harassment In The Workplace

BetterBrave: A Website That Helps Women Combat Sexual Harassment In The Workplace

The U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Commission defines workplace sexual harassment as “unwelcome sexual advances or conduct of a sexual nature which unreasonably interferes with the performance of a person’s job or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.” And while a recent survey has shown that 1 in 3 women has been sexually harassed at work, only 29 percent have reported it. Fortunately, … Continue Reading >

The Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ can send emergency messages. Here’s how to enable SOS functionality.

The Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ can send emergency messages. Here’s how to enable SOS functionality.

If you own a Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ you know there are an abundance of features that no other Android phones have. In the past I used to think many of TouchWiz features were rather useless, but over time Samsung has managed to add very useful additions that can improve my daily life. One feature that I never hope to use, but have activated, is … Continue Reading >

AEC BQ-621 Bluetooth Headphones (review)

AEC BQ-621 Bluetooth Headphones (review)

In a sea of wireless headphones, it’s difficult to decide which ones are worth buying. At deTeched, we are in the business of swimming through all types of headphones to figure out which ones are worth your hard-earned money. It can be a daunting task. Just search headphones on Amazon and see 171,663 results pop up. Regardless, we don’t mind taking one for the … Continue Reading >

Splashy Dots: Swipe your way out of boredom (App Review)

Splashy Dots: Swipe your way out of boredom (App Review)

Some of us simply don’t have time to play games on our phones all day, but still want a short gaming session every now and then, like when doing one’s business in the bathroom. Fortunately, there are quite a few games out there that can afford someone a quick and entertaining play period, without demanding an in-depth and time-consuming commitment. Such a game is … Continue Reading >