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While some elements used in software design are so common that nearly everyone knows what they do (like share and search), others are more obtuse. You might have noticed this in Apple’s CarPlay, which is intentionally simplified for the sake of reducing distractions. Yet there’s a lot that goes unsaid: with the lack of a tutorial,…

There’s a way to convert wired CarPlay to wireless, but you need to choose the right adapter first.

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If you’re serious about running, hiking, weightlifting or other high-energy activities, the Apple Watch Ultra 4 is easy to recommend. At $800, it is a commitment — but that’s surprisingly reasonable compared to other fitness and adventure watches, and the benefits over a regular Apple Watch aren’t trivial. It’s bigger, tougher and lasts up to 50 hours…

The front of a Netgear router, like many routers, is dotted with a wide array of lights and symbols. Though some of the symbols like the power indicator are straightforward, the lights themselves can be much less clear. They often vary in color; sometimes they’re blinking and other times they’re solid. If you’ve never picked…

A Roku system’s remote control is one of the most straightforward remote designs you’ll find. The function behind nearly every button is clear from its icon, except for one: the mysterious star button that lurks above the fast forward button. Whether you’re using the physical remote or the remote in the Roku mobile app, you’re…

Earlier this year, the streaming and entertainment industry witnessed one of its most high-stakes megadeals ever, stunning industry observers. Not only is it historic in its size, but it is also predicted to disrupt Hollywood and the media business as we know it. 

An adapter can bridge the gap when your ports don’t match, but you have to check for weak links along the chain.

Two screens means more real estate to run apps without having to switch between them all the time.

Gear makers will gladly sell you a hundred different add-ons to improve your sound system. To this day, it’s possible to buy gold-plated audio cables, even though they can’t really improve digital audio — you’re either getting a clean data signal or you’re not. On the short list of products to take seriously is an amplifier,…