What Is 32-Bit Float Audio, and Should You Record In It?
For a bit more scale, a person whispering can be around 20 to 30 dB, while a typical conversation is...
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How to Switch to Google Fi
If you're not sure how much data you typically use, don't fret. There's a way to check. On Android phones,...
How to Clean Your Vinyl Records (Because They’re Filthy!)
Unless you're buying them brand-new—and often even then—your vinyl records are probably filthy. New records are staticky and attract dust;...
What is Wi-Fi 7? Everything You Need to Know
While many people only recently upgraded to Wi-Fi 6, and some may be considering a jump to Wi-Fi 6E, their...
5 Myths and Misconceptions About Coffee
Coffee is one of the most widely consumed psychoactive beverages on the planet. It's a cornerstone of culinary identities the...
Google Won’t Shut Down Your Legacy G Suite Account After All
Google finally launched a solution for people with "legacy" G Suite Google accounts. After initially threatening to shut down free...
How to Migrate Your Newsletter From Substack to Buttondown
Maybe you don't want to give 10 percent of your revenue to a venture-backed Silicon Valley company. Maybe you don't...
How to Stay Informed Without Getting Paralyzed by Bad News
One day Recently, I arrived at the Manhattan office where I work as a tutor. I hoped to tame my...
Slow Internet? Here’s How to Run a Wi-Fi Speed Check
You really should run an internet speed test to check your Wi-Fi connection. Knowing a few key data points, like...
How to Turn Any Document Into a PDF
There's PDF functionality built right into Finder as well. If you select multiple files and then Ctrl+click on the selection,...
Tips for Cargo Biking With Your Kids
When I started reviewing electric cargo bikes years ago, they were expensive, niche vehicles for a specific subset of eccentric...
How to Use Tech to Perform Acts of Kindness
The need to spread goodwill feels more vital than ever. After coping with a global pandemic for more than two...
Where to Buy Vinyl Records Online and in Person
Independent record stores are also a great way to buy new releases, as they often give higher cuts to smaller...
How to Take Photos at Protests Safely—and Responsibly
With leaked documents suggesting Roe v. Wade may be overturned by the US Supreme Court later this year, protests in...
How to Protest Safely: What to Bring and What to Do
Reproductive rights in America may drastically change before the end of the year. A leaked opinion from the US Supreme...
How to ‘No-Clip’ Reality and Arrive in the Backrooms
You are alone and disoriented, waist-deep in pool water. Wading aimlessly around the interior room with wall-to-wall tile, your memory...
7 Tips to Work Smarter in Google Docs
For hundreds of millions of users, Google Docs is in regular if not constant use. Behind it's apparent simplicity—just open...
How to Remove Your Personal Info From Google’s Search Results
Google announced on April 27 that the public can now submit removal requests for additional Google Search results containing personal...
