Headphones Buying Guide
Who doesn’t want to hear better music? As with most things in life, there are trade-offs depending on how you use your headphones. Here are a few things to keep in mind before you buy: 3 Types of Headphone Design In-Ear In-ear headphones sit inside your ear using your ear to hold them in place. They generally have no headband, although some wireless models often … Continue reading Headphones Buying Guide
Must Haves for Your Black Friday TV
You’ve scored a great deal on a Black Friday TV, and now you want to enjoy your TV. These simple and easy upgrades will take your experience to the next level. Soundbar The number one thing you can do to improve your viewing experience is to upgrade the sound. When TVs were large and weighed hundreds of pounds they were able to house large speakers … Continue reading Must Haves for Your Black Friday TV
The Top 5 Gifts of 2016
People are tough to shop for so we’re taking the pressure off your shoulders by sharing the best gifts of 2016 that are sure to please anyone on your list. We’ve got you covered! Bose Quiet Comfort 35 Silence, please. That’s exactly what you’ll get from the Bose QC35 wireless noise cancelling headphones. The active noise cancellation is the best available in the industry, providing … Continue reading The Top 5 Gifts of 2016
2016 Gifts for the Outdoors Person
If you know someone who enjoys the outdoors, we’ve got you covered. With a mix of preparedness and technology any outdoor adventure will be a day to remember. Orca Podster The best way to get your ice-cold refreshments from one place to the next isn’t awkwardly carried in front of you inside a box—it’s on your back! The Orca Podster has padded shoulder straps and … Continue reading 2016 Gifts for the Outdoors Person
Bose SoundTouch 300
The market for high-end soundbars is heating up with the introduction of the Bose SoundTouch 300. The Best Sound The Bose SoundTouch 300 offers the best performance and bass of any one-piece soundbar its size through it’s use of custom drivers and proprietary QuietPort and PhaseGuide technologies. It all adds up to a premium audio experience for your enjoyment. Less Effort, More Music You don’t … Continue reading Bose SoundTouch 300
Getting Your TV to Sound Great
Half the experience of watching a movie or playing a video game is the sound. Are you getting the full experience? One thing is abundantly clear when comparing today’s TVs with those from only 1o years ago: TVs have gotten a lot thinner, and that leaves less room for speakers. To produce deep bass sounds you need a large driver, which won’t fit inside a … Continue reading Getting Your TV to Sound Great
Enjoy 4K Video with PlayStation and Xbox
With the proliferation of 4K resolution TVs, Sony and Microsoft have introduced 4K—and the amazing picture it produces—to their gaming consoles. Both the PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One S can stream content in 4K, which is 4 times more detailed than the exiting standard: 1080p. It requires a 4K TV (which are dropping drastically in price) to display, but the image is much clearer … Continue reading Enjoy 4K Video with PlayStation and Xbox
Smart Laundry
The proliferation of Wi-Fi and smart devices has finally reached laundry with most manufacturers supporting the technology, albeit to different degrees. Currently G.E., Samsung, and LG offer smart laundry models controlled by apps on your smartphone. All you need to enjoy connected laundry is a smartphone, an Internet connection, and a Wi-Fi router. Be sure to check that the model you are interested in has … Continue reading Smart Laundry
4 Wireless Earbud Headphones That Aren’t Apple AirPods
Apple has certainly made a splash this month with its wireless AirPod earbuds, but they aren’t the first manufacturer to cut the cord. Several companies have been offering Bluetooth earbuds, from high-end audio to entry-level. Beats By Dr. Dre Powerbeats 2 Inspired by Lebron James, the Powerbeats 2 are IPX4-rated sweat and water-resistant and with 6 hours of battery life will make it through your … Continue reading 4 Wireless Earbud Headphones That Aren’t Apple AirPods
How Fast Is Your Internet, Really?
Internet service providers (ISPs) advertise some blazingly fast speeds, but are you getting anywhere near that at your home? You may have run a speed test in the past, but certain variables might be masking (and slowing) your true speed. When you run a speed test you want to have as direct a connection as you can to the test servers. If you are receiving … Continue reading How Fast Is Your Internet, Really?