The effort to make hearing aids available as an over-the-counter purchase without having to get an examination or a prescription has been ongoing for years. In October 2022, that became a reality with a decision by the Food and Drug Administration…
2022 saw the FDA finalize its rules on over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids that don’t require a prescription, and many brands waiting for the change have now started selling their models online and in stores like Best Buy, Walgreens, Walmart, and other…
Google Sheets offers quick spreadsheet tools to get organized fast, all natively part of Google Drive so you can easily share documents, collaborate on projects, and check on updates that others have made. That makes Sheets a great place to keep a cale…
Interested in syncing your Alexa speakers together? Speakers like Echos and other models with Alexa built in can sync up into speaker groups. This functionality allows them to play music simultaneously, act as part of a home theater, and more.
If yo…
Whether you want to experience Elden Ring in all its immersive glory or the dazzling fights of God of War Ragnarok, your PlayStation 5 deserves an excellent headset to enable your gaming. For that next level of immersion and communication, we suggest t…
The arrival of USB-C and USB-C laptop chargers has been a game-changer for many electronics. You can use the connection to charge devices and transfer media, and it’s conveniently reversible. Top laptops no longer need a big power brick — you can …
We’ve grown so accustomed to Wi-Fi being readily available for listening to music, streaming our favorite shows, and allowing us to work from home that we rarely think twice about being connected until we’re suddenly experiencing a Wi-Fi problem.
A lo…
Looking at high-end cordless vacuums? Two of the best options on the market are LG’s CordZero and Samsung’s Bespoke Jet. Both are smart, battery-powered vacuums that can do a little bit of everything, ideal for whole-house cleaning. We’ve reviewed both…
Google Assistant is available on all sorts of devices around your home. From a basic smartphone to smart speakers, smart displays like the Nest Hub Max, Google Chromecast, and lots more, the assistant is often only a “Hey Google” away from helping. Tha…
An important part of keeping any piece of sophisticated electronic in tip-top shape is to make sure the software or operating system is as current as possible. This is, of course, true for Apple TV, whose updates do more than just patch bugs or improve…
Looking to add fonts to LibreOffice? We’ve talked before about how LibreOffice is one of the best possible Microsoft Word replacements and how its open platform compares to others. One of the big advantages is just how adaptable it is, no matter what k…
There’s not much LibreOffice can’t do when it comes to managing documents, from working on manuscripts to coding. However, users will note that while there are formats for math, spreadsheets, writing, and more, there isn’t a specific option for editing…
If it’s your first time on the Roku platform (or even your 100th), you may notice an option called the The Roku Channel once you are finished setting everything up and logging in with your Roku account. Unlike some third-party apps that you have to dow…
While we’ve talked about how to create routines with voice assistants like Alexa in the past, there’s one type of routine that’s particularly popular, as well as a great way to learn more about your smart home: a Halloween routine that can quickly and …
Fall (and the coming winter) bring plenty of changes, including shifting temperatures, new habits around the house, and holiday plans. That’s why fall cleaning is at least as important as spring cleaning, both for your health and your peace of mind.
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