25 Gifts Your Techy Friends Actually Want in 2022

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[Read More »]( [Why Is My Phone Charger Hot, and Should I Worry?]( [Why Is My Phone Charger Hot, and Should I Worry?]( If you’ve ever noticed that your iPhone or Android phone charger is warm or hot to the touch after using it, you may be wondering why this is happening and if it’s something to worry about. Here’s what you need to know. [Read More »]( STUFF WE LIKE [Buy a Car Mount That Works With MagSafe]( [Buy a Car Mount That Works With MagSafe]( If you have one of the recent iPhones, you have the useful MagSafe technology. There are [all sorts of accessories]( you can pick up to take advantage of MagSafe, and one place you take advantage of the technology is with a [car phone mount](. The [ESR HaloLock Magnetic Wireless Car Charger]( is a simple but effective mount that keeps your iPhone in place. Clip the mount to your vent and let the magnets do the rest of the work. [Buy at Amazon]( $34.99 $44.99 Save 22% [Samsung’s 256GB MicroSD Is Perfect for Your Devices at $24]( [Samsung’s 256GB MicroSD Is Perfect for Your Devices at $24]( Many different devices have microSD slots for storage and expansion, from game consoles to smartphones. Now you can get one of Samsung’s fastest microSD cards with plenty of storage for just $24. [Read More »]( IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [Has the Time for 32GB of RAM Finally Come?]( [Has the Time for 32GB of RAM Finally Come?]( We’ve finally established that 640K of memory isn’t quite enough for anyone, but the correct amount of RAM remains a hot debate topic. RAM isn’t cheap, but the time may finally be here to move on to 32GB of memory. [Read More »]( [Why Do My AirPods Keep Disconnecting? 8 Quick Fixes]( [Why Do My AirPods Keep Disconnecting? 8 Quick Fixes]( Do your AirPods keep disconnecting from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac? If so, there are several simple fixes you can try such as charging your AirPods to full battery or switching up some settings. We’ll show you how to get your AirPods connected again. [Read More »]( [Microsoft Office Is Getting an Updated Look On iPhone]( [Microsoft Office Is Getting an Updated Look On iPhone]( The Microsoft Office apps have been around on iPhone, iPad, and Android for years, and every once in a while, they receive a significant update. Now another change is rolling out to the iPhone apps. [Read More »]( [The Best Laptop Bags of 2022]( [The Best Laptop Bags of 2022]( Laptops are expensive and fragile objects, so it’s important to take care of them in transit. The right bag can keep your laptop safe, whether you’re commuting to work on a train or bicycling in the rain. [Read More »]( [How to Watch UFC 281 Adesanya vs Pereira Live Online]( [How to Watch UFC 281 Adesanya vs Pereira Live Online]( Two championships will be decided at UFC 281, broadcast from New York City’s Madison Square Garden at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT on November 12, 2022. Here’s how and where you can stream it live. [Read More »]( [How to Make Your TV Use Less Electricity (And Should You?)]( [How to Make Your TV Use Less Electricity (And Should You?)]( You can tweak how much power your TV uses, but should you? Here are all the ways you dial back the amount of power your TV uses, the downsides of some of the tricks, whether it’s worth doing at all, and some smarter ways to save power that don’t impact your TV experience. 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