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It’s six years old at this point, but the Samsung Convoy 3 still delivers the classic flip phone experience with some ruggedized touches. The textured backing and port covers add some unique flair to a phone that’s ultimately primed to provide the basics: making and receiving calls, tapping out texts with the number pad, and maybe a bit of web browsing as needed. It even has a functional app store that lets you snag some extra tools and games....

Design: Cheaper materials The Galaxy Tab A is compact and lightweight, weighing only 10.6 ounces. You can easily hold it in one hand, as it measures only 7.95 inches tall and 4.93 wide. It doesn’t feel as sturdy as other Samsung tablets like the Tab S6 though. The back of the Tab A feels as though it’s made of a plastic-like material, instead of aluminum or glass-like other Samsung mobile devices....

The Sennheiser CX Sport in-ear earbuds are ready to head to the gym or provide a soundtrack to your favorite running loop. These wireless earbuds are tough enough to take sweat and splashes of water and combine a stay-put design with decent, though not mind-blowing, sound quality. I used these earbuds for a couple of workouts and general use paying special attention to fit and performance while active. Design: Sporty and mostly streamlined When you’re headed for a run or to the gym, you don’t necessarily want to grab a heavy or precious pair of earbuds....

SharePlay has finally launched in full across Apple’s Mac and iOS lineup, letting you share, via FaceTime, whatever’s in the app you’re currently using. For example, if you’re watching a show in the Apple TV app, you can call up a friend over FaceTime, then watch it together, in sync, using SharePlay. This works for all kinds of apps, including good old-fashioned screen sharing, and it’s ready to change how we interact....

Should I Update My Mac to Monterey? Whether you choose to update your Mac to Monterey or not can depend on many factors. For example, reasons to update immediately include: You have a current computer system: If you have a current version of the macOS and you’re using a new Mac with the M1 chip, then you are probably safe to go ahead and upgrade. In most cases, the latest systems (usually purchased within a few months before the update) are the safest and tend to experience the fewest number of issues....

This is the scenario that faces owners of the iPhone 4. Should you install iOS 7, which is the last of the operating systems that runs on the iPhone 4? To make an informed decision, evaluate the pros and cons of upgrading your phone. Reasons to Upgrade iPhone 4 to iOS 7 Here are some of the reasons in favor of upgrading to iOS 7: No more OS upgrades are compatible: IOS 7 is the last version of the iOS that runs on the iPhone 4, so you won’t be able to upgrade to iOS 8, 9, or beyond....

That’s why an alternative social networking model has appeared on the scene. These social networks let you earn money writing for friends. Unlike typical social media platforms, these services do pay you for creating content. Here’s what you need to know about them. A New Paradigm The sites offer a fresh, social take on a previous generation of “content farm” websites that allowed you to make money by blogging and writing articles focused on popular internet search keywords....

Researchers at MIT and Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China have developed a solar-powered desalination device that avoids salt buildup. It’s cheap enough to produce and can provide a family with continuous drinking water for only $4. “Unless it unleashes new water sources, the world will be missing 40 percent of the water it needs to strike a balance by 2030,” Antoine Walter, host of the Don’t Waste Water podcast, told Lifewire in an email interview....

Tascam just announced it will start making cassettes again, for use in its iconic Portastudios. These were small recording and mixing desks for home musicians, recording up to four tracks onto a standard cassette. This led to some speculation that Tascam might also make a new line of cassette-based Portastudios. They would probably sell as well as any other niche music device, but getting the parts would be hard, or maybe even impossible....

Chromebooks are cheap, basic, almost disposable computers that offload much of their work to the cloud. The Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition, or Framebook as we shall name it, is the opposite of disposable junk. It might seem crazy to spend this much when you could get a similarly-performing Chromebook for much less, but in the end, it’ll probably save a lot of money and be a lot more fun to use....

This assortment of free online courses is grouped into three categories: Plan Your Business, Launch Your Business, and Manage Your Business. Courses cover beginner topics such as how to write a business plan and financing options, as well as more advanced subjects, including how to sell your business and recruit and retain employees. Find courses for yourself and your employees to help understand and grow the facets of creating a successful business....

Our best overall pick is StarCraft II. This game is a faster-paced, real-time strategy game for PC. StarCraft II has a style similar to a rock-paper-scissors approach to combat and races. When playing fast-paced games, it is important to have one of the best gaming PCs to match with all of the best real-time strategy PC games in your collection. It boasts a single-player mode of over 70 missions with three different campaigns, an expanse of multiplayer content and community made arcade modes....

To make things easier for you, we’ve rounded up some of the best car stereo systems worth buying. These include single-DIN units like Sony DSX-GS80 (with functions such as customizable illumination), as well as double-DIN receivers such as Pioneer AVH-W4500NEX (having features like internet radio support). Read all about them, and take your pick! You also get support for SiriusXM satellite radio (tuner to be purchased separately) and Pandora internet radio....

Ensuring a PSU is efficient, can supply enough power, and is reliable is a balancing game PC builders have to play, while still factoring in how much budget they have. The best power supply for one user might not be appropriate for another. Fortunately, we’ve put together a list of PSUs that should help most PC builders find the right product. For those looking for a clean, photogenic build, the RM850x is fully modular and is compatible with Corsair’s sleeved cables....

The territory range should be the most significant factor in deciding whether to purchase a model or not. This component is essential because it will be what prepares you to slow down when in the presence of officers. Do not be surprised if you find a detector that discloses from up to 5 miles away! When it comes to design, try not to look too much into aesthetics and instead consider the weight and dimensions....

Our experts think most people should just buy the Energizer AA rechargeable batteries, which are perfect for remotes and low power devices. If this is your first time buying rechargeable batteries, don’t forget you’ll need a charger—be sure to check out our list of the best rechargeable battery chargers. These batteries are pre-charged and ready to use right out of the package and can be recharged about 1,000 times in their lifecycle, potentially replacing hundreds of single-use batteries....

Many AIOs include convenient extras like built-in wireless charging pads and webcams with a privacy shield. If you do many creative tasks like digital illustrations, you might want to find an option with touchscreen and stylus support. If you want a premium all-in-one computer with many personalization options, Apple’s Retina 5K iMac is an ideal choice, especially for high-accuracy tasks such as photo editing. Our product experts tested and researched some of the top models from manufacturers like Apple, Microsoft, and Lenovo to find the best all-in-one PCs on the market....

The design of the GameCube controller fits Super Smash Bros. like a glove, and Nintendo knows that many fans won’t play Smash any other way. The Switch doesn’t have any GameCube controller ports, so Nintendo released a GameCube controller-to-USB adapter that plugs into the side of the Switch dock. The official Nintendo model is a bit hard to come by, but there are plenty of third-party options that get the job done....

They’re relatively straightforward gadgets, and for most people, we think the AT&T DL72210 will get the job done. Its sound quality is good and the system can be expanded with additional handsets if the two provided aren’t quite enough. You can even use the DL72210 to interact with your digital assistant. This is a modest system with slightly more than modest features, and is probably exactly what you’re looking for without even knowing it....

The best floor speakers will tie together your home audio unit, no matter which model you pick! The cabinet comes in a sleek black oak finish and is built with acoustically inert, furniture-grade MDF to make sure that all it does is hone and project the sound forward. The look is further accentuated when you remove the front grill off to reveal the cool speaker configuration. Each unit is 7....