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5 things I wish everyone knew before buying a Fire TV stick
Summary Fire TV Sticks plug into HDMI, need power and Wi-Fi. There are three Fire TV Stick models. The Fire TV Stick HD suits older 1080p TVs, the 4K for newer sets, and the 4K Max adds speed, extra storage and Wi‑Fi 6E. A Fire TV Stick isn’t a full cable TV replacement — lots…
The best way to make your Dyson stick vacuum last? Clean it regularly.
I’ll skip the guilt trip over how long it’s been since you last cleaned your Dyson stick vacuum — not just emptying the dust bin, but actually cleaned it. Admittedly, unless you’re a loud and proud over-cleaner, it’s an annoying, dirty job that often gets the old “that’s a problem for future me” treatment. But…
Do this now if you plan to stick with Windows 10 past October 14
Summary Officially, Windows 10 support ends in October 2025, but Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates program gives the software some basic security protection through October 13, 2026. The program is free if you’re willing to perform a OneDrive backup or use 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points. If not, there’s a one-time fee of $30 plus applicable taxes….
Making it stick: How to get the most out of cybersecurity training
Security awareness training doesn’t have to be a snoozefest – games and stories can help instill ‘sticky’ habits that will kick in when a danger is near 28 Mar 2025 • , 5 min. read Let me preface this with an attempt at a story: Sarah’s eyes darted across the email subject line, which read:…
How a USB stick gave my PlayStation 3 a new lease on life
Summary A PlayStation 3’s USB ports allow you to update and alter the system. Format a hard drive and connect to the console to access games and updates. Use emulators to access retro games from other consoles and handhelds. For all the excitement surrounding the PlayStation 5 and the updated PlayStation 5 Pro and whatever…
Walmart’s onn. full HD streaming device: Still not thick, just don’t call it a stick
A month back, I tore down Walmart’s onn. 4K Streaming Box, the Google TV-based successor to the company’s initial Android TV-based UHD Streaming Device that I’d dissected mid-last year. And as promised in last month’s coverage, this time I’ll be taking a look at the guts of its “stick” form factor sibling, the Google TV-based…
Tech that can help you stick to your New Year’s resolutions
Regardless of how 2024 went for you, 2025 is another chance for all of us to make the new year better than the one that came before it. New Year’s resolutions are usually set with the best intentions, but it’s no secret many people fail after just a few weeks — old habits die hard….