Category: Gear / How To and Advice

Is Airplane Mode on Flights Necessary or Outdated? (2025)

If you don’t, your flight won’t crash, but ignoring airplane mode uses up your battery and annoys the pilot. Source

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How to Fast-Charge Your Smartphone

From PD to PPS and MagSafe to Qi2, we explain common smartphone charging technologies and how to fast-charge your phone. Source

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HDMI 2.2 vs. HDMI 2.1: What You Need to Know

A new HDMI spec is coming, but don’t worry about replacing your home theater. Source

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These Apps Help You Visualize What’s Hogging Your Hard Drive

Your cluttered hard drive has never looked so good. Source

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In Trump’s Tariff Era, the Right to Repair Will Be More Important Than Ever

The tech we buy is about to get more expensive. It’s time to keep the stuff you already have running longer. Source

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How to Choose the Right Soundbar (2025): Size, Price, Surround Sound, and Subwoofers

What size should you get? Do you need a subwoofer? Here’s everything you need to know when upgrading your TV’s audio. Source

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