March 31, 2022

A router upgrade is usually a quick and painless task. You just connect the new router to your modem, give it the same login credentials as your old router, and all of your devices will connect automatically. But the router upgrade process doesn’t always work that way, especially now that the WPA3 security standard is becoming … well, standard.

New security protocols aren’t always compatible with old devices. And although a few simple workarounds can get your old devices connected to the internet, these workarounds often have negative consequences. Check our top story to learn more.

Other Highlights:

• As AirTags grow into a popular stalking tool, Google is forced to clean up Apple’s mess.
• Samsung’s small and speedy portable SSDs are on sale!
• Dyson’s newest product sounds like an April Fool’s joke, but it’s real.
• … and more!

-Andrew

Upgrading your home router can be anything from a simple, almost automated process to a tremendous pain. But things tend to go off the deep end of the annoyance scale when you notice your old devices won’t connect no matter what you try. Read More »

Microsoft just revealed the first details for its upcoming Build 2022 conference. The event runs from May 24th to 26th, and like last year, it will be livestreamed to reach a larger audience and reduce the spread of illness. Read More »

The Markdown formatting language lets you write complicated documents using text shortcuts, as opposed to keyboard shortcuts or a text editor’s nasty row of buttons. It’s a popular option among writers who want a speedy and consistent writing experience across apps, and now, it’s coming to Google Docs. Read More »

Waymo has been working on its autonomous rideshare Robo-taxis for nearly a decade, and earlier this year finally received approval to drive on the streets of San Francisco. Now, the Google spinoff company is ready to go fully driverless. Read More »

Protecting your data is a lifelong chore, but March 31st is the one day a year that we celebrate World Backup Day. This annual “holiday” centers around data awareness and education, though of course, you can’t really back up your data without a storage drive. That’s why Samsung is slashing prices on its most popular SSDs! Read More »

Got lots of small odds and ends scattered across your home, garage, or workshop? Hey, it happens to the best of us. Whether you have batteries, cables, screws, fishing gear, or crafting supplies, it pays to have an organized way to store these little things. This simple 44-drawer plastic storage cabinet offers plenty of drawers (all small, but still in a variety of sizes), some of which are dividable. The cabinet is stackable and can be wall-mounted, and its lightweight design is easy to maneuver while remaining sturdy.

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Apple’s AirTags and Tile trackers are popular little devices, but Apple made several changes to prevent stalking due to ongoing privacy concerns. Now, it looks like Google could be doing the same with tracker detection built right into Android. Read More »

Using “password” as your password has never been a good idea. If you’re having trouble remembering your passwords (or coming up with good ones to begin with), a password manager can take care of that for you. Read More »

City-dwellers are gentle creatures that need to be protected from all outside sensations. At least, that’s the reasoning behind Dyson’s new noise-canceling, air-purifying headphones. The Dyson Zone is one of the weirdest wearables we’ve ever seen—weirder than Razer’s RGB face mask, even. Read More »

In a now-infamous debate with music critic Stanley Crouch, the late James Mtume fought to explain how music cannot advance without technological innovation. These forces are inseparable, and they’ve been that way for thousands of years. I’m reminded of this fact today, as Roli hopes to solidify a new category of instrument with its Seaboard RISE 2. Read More »

If you’re a PC user, you can buy just about any mechanical keyboard without missing out on functionality or correct button placement. But unless you’re a tinkerer, finding a mechanical keyboard for your Mac is pretty dang tough. That seems to be the reasoning behind Vissles’ LP85 keyboard, a mechanical, colorful take on Apple’s Magic Keyboard. Read More »

You’ve invested in a fancy espresso machine, and your daily coffee just got so much better. To keep it tasting amazing, though, you’ll need to keep your machine clean. Luckily, that’s pretty easy to do! Read More »

When it’s time to spring clean your fridge, this task can seem daunting—particularly when it comes to getting rid of strange smells that have built up over time. However, there’s a simple trick to prevent this, and it requires very little work. Read More »

Sony’s answer to Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass is a revised version of the existing PlayStation Plus service with several tiers to choose from. So which is superior, assuming you have access to both? Let’s take a look. Read More »