Raspberry Pi is the premier platform for DIY computing. It’s beloved by makers of all sorts, perfect for projects in coding, robotics, gaming, cryptocurrency mining, you name it. The possibilities are endless, so where do you begin?
When you get a new MacBook, you get a powerful machine with one connection for peripherals. Simplicity is great, but let’s be real: Nobody uses USB-C exclusively. That makes having a single USB-C connection severely limiting.
If you work with a computer, you probably work with PDFs. The familiar file format graces everyone’s computer desktop. But you can do a lot more with PDFs than you might think.
One of the biggest reasons we use smartphones is to share media. But the increasing fidelity of pictures, videos, and other media is outpacing network speeds. You can try texting a 4K video to a friend, but make sure you’ve got a good book to read while you wait.
Hard drives have a lot of drawbacks. They break, external drives disappear, they’re noisy and power-hungry. No wonder more and more people are looking to the cloud for their storage needs. But the price for secure, high capacity cloud storage is often steep.
In 2017, coding is one of the most lucrative skill sets you can learn. Maybe you want to develop games, or websites, build mobile apps or just cool digital tools and toys. Whatever your ideas, you’re going to need an education.
Summer’s drawing to a close. But the deals rolling into the Cult of Mac Store are showing no signs of slowing. This week, we’ve got a guide cryptocurrency investing for beginners started in, and a digital marketing masterclass. Additionally, we’ve got a stereo pair of portable Bluetooth speakers, and a powerful but slim backup battery. Everything is massively discounted, some by more than 90 percent. Read on for more details:
Streaming videos have made our favorite content available pretty much anywhere we go. It’s also made the loss of an internet connection cause for disappointment and frustration. Luckily, it’s real easy to download your favorite streaming video from basically any site straight to your hard drive.
When you think portable audio, Bluetooth box or pill-shaped Bluetooth speaker probably comes to mind. Although these popular personal audio devices are great, they’re hardly immersive. But when you turn one speaker into two, you can take immersive stereo sound on the road.
Underneath the sleek Mac exterior is a machine hard at work. Accessing and crunching data takes a toll on any computer. As a result, any drive’s works will gum up without regular maintenance .
Wireless earbuds are all about convenience. And if they also sound great, that’s a big plus, enough that it doesn’t matter that they look a little unusual.
In today’s world, digital marketing is the dark magic that makes the world go round. Maybe you’re selling a product, promoting a message, or just trying to get more followers on Instagram. Whatever you’re up to online, you have to get familiar with digital marketing.
For the tech-aware, few things catch the eyes and ears as surely as a drone. They seem like tangible proof that the future has finally arrived. Ultimately, they’re just plain fun.
However, drones can be expensive. Luckily, new drones are hitting the market that offer easy flight, awesome features and a reasonable price point. The lure of the drone life grows stronger every day!
As summer reaches full force, the Cult of Mac Store is turning out hot deals left and right. This week, we’ve got a tool for transferring pretty much any media file to any device, and a set of wireless headphones with a case that re-charges them. There’s also an app that will transform the way you take notes, and a bona fide heads-up display for your car. Read on for more details:
This is a great time for learners. Because of the internet, mobile devices, and other tech advances, it’s effortless to get at basically all of humanity’s information. Of course, that also makes it harder than ever to stay focused and organized. Note taking is proven to be helpful for study. But we’re less likely than ever to scrawl in our textbooks as we read.
The internet is teeming with data thieves, snoops, and annoying location restrictions. With all those headaches and hazards, the need for encryption and anonymity has never been greater. Which raises the question: why aren’t you already using a virtual private network?
Life in the digital age means keeping a bunch of devices charged. Between our homes, workplaces, cars, and travel destinations, that can become a complicated task. We’ve rounded up a set of charging accessories to handle any personal power shortage. We’ve got a 6-port modular surge protector, a smart power strip with USB outlets, a car charger with four ports, and a super thin, massively powerful portable battery. Read on for more details:
Wireless Bluetooth earbuds are basically the ultimate in convenience for listening to music. Unfortunately, their one weak point is the constant need for recharging. Even with improving battery lives, running out of juice is a problem worth avoiding.
iPhones and iPads are great platforms for movies, TV shows and music. That is, if you can get them on there and working. iTunes doesn’t always make it easy, and some popular formats like FLAC don’t work at all.
Beneath that shiny Mac exterior is an incredibly complex machine. Unlike an old car, when something falls out of whack, you aren’t likely to fix it yourself.
We’re right in the middle of the dog days of summer. But the hottest place you’ll find is at the Cult of Mac Store. We’ve been busy stacking up a bunch of new deals that are ideal for digital creatives. We’ve got a set of lessons in coding for the all new iOS 11, and Adobe’s suite of graphic design apps. There’s also the industry standard app for screenwriters, and a rugged phone tripod for mobile photography and video. Discounts range from 40 percent to 95 percent off, read on for more details:
Seems like every time you refresh the news there’s another story about massive leak of private information. Data theft is big business these days. That means having a strong password is an absolute must. It’s a lot easier to do when you have a good password manager.
iOS 11 is fast approaching. Along with it are coming a whole host of improvements and entirely new features. That means developers have to catch up before Apple’s latest and greatest mobile operating system drops this fall.
Graphic design skills are key to a more jobs than ever. That means that, if you’re working with digital visuals, you’ve got to get familiar with Adobe’s suite of creative apps. Between Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, you’ve got basically all the tools you need to create industry standard visual content.
No matter how far ahead you plan, you’ll find yourself without power when you need it most. Much like there’s no good time for bad news, it’s always bad news when you can’t charge your phone. Or even worse, find your way around a darkened room.