Putting the reader first
$1000 is a heck of a lot of money to spend on a smartphone. If you own an iPhone X you know the fears of dropping the expensive piece of greatness. A single drop can cost upwards of $549 if you happen to break your display and back glass panel if you don’t spend $200 on AppleCare+. The absolute most effective way to protect … Continue Reading >
Battery life. We take it for granted, but we always need and want more, especially on our iPhones. One day battery life is about as much power as we can expect from our smartphones. This was the amount of power we got with the first iPhone and it’s the same with the iPhone X. It hasn’t gotten any better, but it also hasn’t gotten … Continue Reading >
At this point, Bitcoin should need no introduction. The cryptocurrency’s price skyrocketed through the end of 2017, turning Bitcoin into a household name. Many people are interested in getting a piece of the action, motivated by dreams of financial gains or simple curiosity sparked by conversations over Christmas dinner. Cryptocurrency claims to be an unavoidable part of the future, revolutionizing the way we interact … Continue Reading >
The worst kind of people in the world are the ones that steal bikes. Commuting on a bike is tough. It is absolutely gut-wrenching when you come back to find that your bike has been stolen. I’ve had my bike stolen in middle school and that awful feeling is still burned in my memory. Choosing the right bike lock is critical to prevent thieves … Continue Reading >
I admit that I love using my iPhone X. It has a gorgeous display, super fast processor, best in class camera and fantastic battery life. It also has an easy to hold build that makes it the perfect iPhone, despite the lack of a 3.5mm audio jack. I typically favor wired earbuds when listening to music – they’re reliable, sound crystal clear, and never … Continue Reading >
I’m a bit of a snob when it comes to computer peripherals. It’s not that I have the highest quality or most expensive computer accessories. Rather, I refuse to use any product below a certain standard. I know there are people who are perfectly content with buying an AmazonBasics wireless mouse or a cheap keyboard under $10. The reasoning is if it works, why … Continue Reading >
MoviePass is a movie theater subscription service where you can watch one movie a day at over 4,000 theaters nationwide for only $9.95 per month. Seems too good to be true? Well, I’ve been testing out the service since September 2017 and it’s worth every penny! With movie theater ticket prices reaching over $10 per ticket, MoviePass pays for itself with just one movie … Continue Reading >
The big giants in the tech world have made a big push to make us as wireless as possible. The most obvious indication of this push is the removal of the headphone jack. This forces many consumers to choose between using headphones that use the charging port or going with Bluetooth headphones. It’s ironic that while smartphones are becoming more wireless, laptops seem to … Continue Reading >
While smartphones and tablets have advanced in many ways – battery, display, speed, and storage – one area where smart portable devices have not changed much is in external audio. Some phones and tablets have improved, but not so much where you can truly enjoy your music or movies while on the go. That’s why Bluetooth speakers are one of the most purchased wireless … Continue Reading >
I grew up in Florida where Chick-fil-A is pretty much a staple in everyone’s diet. I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I say that I’ve consumed at least 2,000 nuggets from Chick-fil-A. I went on a hiatus from my favorite fast food restaurant when I moved to San Diego for college. I didn’t have a car for most of my undergraduate life and the … Continue Reading >