Philips has a full suite of security options in the Hue family. But do you need a subscription and what cameras are offered? Signify Signify, the parent company of the Philips Hue brand, used IFA 2023 to announce the launch of Philips Hue Secure, a new system of products designed to leverage Hue's experience in smart lighting to … [Read more...] about Philips Hue Secure: Everything you need to know about the new Hue security system
Archives for August 2023
Sky Q tips and tricks: Get the most from your Sky Q box and remote control
Sky's premier TV service, Sky Q, launched in 2016 but since that time has been improved and enhanced regularly. The box itself has been tweaked a few times, while Sky has upgraded the user experience greatly. So, whether you are a new Sky Q customer or long-time user, here are some great tips and tricks for you to try out on your … [Read more...] about Sky Q tips and tricks: Get the most from your Sky Q box and remote control
Fairphone 5 Arrives With Repairable Design, Updates Until 2031
The Fairphone 5 is probably the most repairable and sustainably-built smartphone ever. Corbin Davenport / Fairphone Fairphone has been producing smartphones with a focus on repairability and sustainability, and more recently, has branched out into other categories like headphones. Today the company announced the Fairphone 5, a … [Read more...] about Fairphone 5 Arrives With Repairable Design, Updates Until 2031
MSI Goes Compact with New GeForce RTX 40-Series Gaming Slim Cards
Modern graphics cards are notorious for their massive cooling systems and dimensions that are hard to fit into mainstream PC chassis and almost impossible to fit into compact PC cases that are rather popular among gamers. MSI this week attempted to address these concerns by announcing a family of GeForce RTX 40-series graphics cards called Gaming … [Read more...] about MSI Goes Compact with New GeForce RTX 40-Series Gaming Slim Cards
How to Turn On and Use Bluetooth on Windows 10
These days, most mobile devices come with Bluetooth. If you've got a reasonable modern Windows 10 laptop, it's got Bluetooth. If you have a desktop PC, it might or might not have Bluetooth built-in, but you can always add it if you want. Assuming you have access to Bluetooth on your system, here's how to turn it on and get it set up … [Read more...] about How to Turn On and Use Bluetooth on Windows 10
How to Fix a DPC Watchdog Violation in Windows 10
Dealing with blue screen errors is never fun, but it's worse when you have no idea what's caused it in the first place. One particular head-scratcher is the DPC Watchdog Violation, which can be caused for a number of reasons. It's a fairly common error, and it was especially common when Windows 10 was first released. If you've … [Read more...] about How to Fix a DPC Watchdog Violation in Windows 10
How to Restart Steam (Even When It Freezes)
By restarting Steam on your computer, you can fix minor issues with the app as well as bring certain app changes into effect. You can give your app a reboot even when it won’t respond to your actions. We’ll show you how to do that on your Windows 11, Windows 10, and Mac computer. Let’s get started. Restart Steam From Within the … [Read more...] about How to Restart Steam (Even When It Freezes)
How to Fix the 0xc000007b Error on Windows
It can be very frustrating to try to launch an app or game and get a message like "The application was unable to start correctly (0xc000007b). Click OK to close the application." Fortunately, it's not impossible to fix a 0xc000007b error code. Here's how. What Causes Error Code 0xc000007b? Usually, a 0xc000007b Windows error is … [Read more...] about How to Fix the 0xc000007b Error on Windows
Google Pixel 8 spotted at FCC after Pixel hardware event announcement
Robert Triggs / Android Authority It’s only been a little over two weeks since the Google Pixel Watch 2 stopped by the FCC. Now, the Pixel 8 series has followed suit and made an appearance at the regulator as well. As discovered by 9to5Google, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have popped up at the FCC. It appears the agency published … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 8 spotted at FCC after Pixel hardware event announcement
Roku Ultra vs Roku Ultra LT: Which streaming box should you prefer?
Roku makes a bunch of media streaming devices. If you want to buy a new Roku, you may have come across the Roku Ultra and the Roku Ultra LT. These two devices are very similar, but there is a slight difference in price and features. So, which Roku Ultra should you prefer? The regular Ultra or the LT variant? We explore the differences in these … [Read more...] about Roku Ultra vs Roku Ultra LT: Which streaming box should you prefer?