Tag: Gear / Trends

Far Cry 5 Helped Me Escape Real Life, Until It Didn’t

What started as just another game quickly became a soothing window to home—and all the ugliness that comes with it. Source

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Going Solar: My Year-Long Quest to Get Off the Grid

I installed a solar power system in my home in an attempt at “energy resilience.” The constraints—and the headaches—were greater than I anticipated. Source

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Free, Unlimited Google Photos Storage Will End Next Year

As of June 1, 2021, all uploads to the cloud-based storage service will count against your 15-GB data cap. Source

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It’s Time to Try PC Gaming From Your Couch

Yes, you could spend a few hundred dollars on a new console. Or you could hook your PC up to your TV with an HDMI cable. Source

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The Best Shoes I’ve Ever Worn Are Hardly Shoes at All

Xero’s Z-Trail sandals are the shoes I’ve been seeking—literally—for my entire life. Source

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Bundle Up! This Winter’s Best Tech Might Be a Good Coat

In a banner year for digital products, tools made of fabric have become essential for battling Covid-19. Source

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