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Do you have an iPhone and a desire to play retro video games? I have good news for you. This year Apple started allowing emulators into the App Store. Emulators are software applications that simulate old game consoles like those from Nintendo and Sega. They can load game files, called …

You might be able to count on one hand the number of times you've been in a remote area without a cell signal or Wi-Fi connectivity—unless you're making regular excursions into the backcountry. But in those moments, it's crucial to have some way to make contact with emergency services or …

Ignore the arguments about which is better, because iPhones and Android phones have far more in common than some folks will admit. Switching from an iPhone to an Android phone is pretty painless these days, and you can take all your stuff with you, including photos, messages, and other bits …

We are bombarded by distractions every moment of every day. Some of them are of our own making; others are basically unavoidable. As I sat writing this story my Fitbit reminded me to get up and move, I received well over 100 emails, Duolingo told me it was time for …

If you're in the process of building your PC, one of the most important components to consider is which power supply unit you will choose for your new computer. While shopping, you might see the word “modular” thrown around a lot as a key feature, and it's not exactly self-explanatory. …

Usually held in the two weeks after the Olympic Games in the same host city, the Paralympics showcase the best athletes with physical disabilities from around the world competing for their home countries. (The Paralympics are not to be confused with the Special Olympics, which feature athletes with intellectual disabilities.) …

It may seem archaic in the go-go-digital year of 2024, but sometimes it's still necessary to print something on paper. Maybe you want at least a few physical copies of your updated résumé to hand out at a job fair. Maybe the old-school venue where you're seeing a performance still …

A pretty major part of staying safe while driving is keeping your eyes on the road. When you need to take a call, switch playlists, or change the destination you're navigating to, that's not always easy. We should all pull over when these jobs need doing (or get a passenger …

Shopping for a monitor can be overwhelming if you’re not already familiar with the cornucopia of acronyms used to describe different display types: LCD, IPS, OLED, QD-OLED, Mini-LED, OCD, BPD, QED, BBQ. It’s … a lot. The type of screen you get can have a huge impact on the quality …

Almost every movie and TV show streaming app you use keeps track of what you're watching. This is for convenience’s sake; by logging your activity, the app can let you pick up where you left off at another time or on another device, you can be notified of new content …