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Comulytic Note Pro review: A thin AI voice recorder that wants to close the deal
The dream for anyone dealing with office work is to press a button, have a device record everything in a meeting, and then transcribe it and distill it into actionable tasks. The Comulytic Note Pro is a device trying to do just that, and keep track of your customers.
How I turned my old Wiimote into a PC mouse (using two candles)
The Nintendo Wii Remote (or Wiimote) is a device that everyone associates with casual games and just shaking the controller. However, it actually hides some serious technological muscle that makes it perfect for repurposing. If you still have that plastic wand tucked away somewhere, you can turn it into a perfectly functional, if unconventional, computer mouse.
This Mazda 3 trim combines a plush cabin with enthusiast-focused fun
Mazda’s reputation for blending engaging driving dynamics with thoughtful design has never been clearer than in one specific 2026 trim that bridges two worlds many drivers assume must be separate. The 2.5 S Premium version pairs a true enthusiast’s feature, a six-speed manual transmission, with a cabin that feels plush and refined, offering luxury-leaning touches you rarely see in cars at this price.
Buying a single-port flash drive is a mistake: Why dual-connectors are mandatory in 2026
With storage prices climbing, now's the perfect time to stock up on USB flash drives. They're small, portable, convenient, and come in various capacity sizes that can easily store all types of data you can throw at them: text documents, slideshow presentations, music, movies, video games, apps—you name it.
Stop losing your earbuds and buy a protective case
Much like our phones and smartwatches, earbuds are one of the most important pieces of tech we carry everywhere. They’re often expensive, as high-end earbuds with amazing sound and features like ANC can set you back a pretty penny.
Why the Hyundai Santa Cruz might be all the truck you actually need
Compact pickup buyers used to choose between bare-bones utility and full-size capability, but one newer truck has quietly redefined practical expectations. The Hyundai Santa Cruz blends the versatility of a truck with the ride quality and everyday usability of a crossover, making it surprisingly capable without demanding the compromises that come with larger pickups. For many drivers, it might be all the pickup they actually need.
I tested two cheap 1000W power supplies—one literally went up in smoke
You'll often spend hundreds or thousands of dollars between your processor, graphics card, and RAM. Don't endanger the entire setup by buying an inexpensive power supply that can't keep up with your system's needs.
What to consider before taking that "good deal" on a used luxury car
Buying a used luxury car can be tempting. Some models depreciate so rapidly that their asking price practically begs you to take one home. For example, a brand-new Mercedes-Benz S 580 4Matic starts at about $131,000. Add just a few options and the price can easily surpass $150,000. That is roughly triple the price of the average new car.
The 8 best hidden Microsoft Word features
Want to impress your friends and coworkers? Try these hidden Microsoft Word features! You may have used Microsoft Word for years, but you haven't fully taken advantage of its capabilities. I'll share eight hidden Word features that often go unnoticed. Let's dive in.
The 6 best shows like Peaky Blinders
Of all the shows I watch, gritty crime and period dramas are my absolute favorite. They’re an obsession that started nearly 20 years ago with an epic biker saga and was cemented by 2014’s Peaky Blinders, which saw enormous global success with its depiction of a notorious crime gang in 1919 Birmingham, England.
Water leak sensors are cheaper than an insurance claim
Home insurance is a last line of defense, a financial cushion to help you recover after damage to your home. It’s also an expensive way of dealing with liability. While you can’t account for every eventuality, taking steps where possible to avoid disaster will save you from emotional and financial turmoil.
The one cheap smart home upgrade your NAS needs
Is your NAS only handling your file management and nothing else? It’s an always-on computer and can do so much more. By moving Home Assistant to your NAS and picking up a cheap USB stick, you can give your smart home the upgrade it deserves without breaking the bank.
Every Apple Podcasts user should change these settings now
If you own an iPhone, there's a very good chance you use Apple Podcasts. It's the gateway to finding a large library of shows and topics, and you don't even have to visit the App Store to use it. Don't let the simplicity of a pre-installed app fool you: Apple Podcast has a lot to offer
Here's how to quickly find the fastest USB port on your PC
Quickly finding the fastest USB port may seem complicated, what with the sheer number of USB ports modern motherboards and cases are packing, but it's actually fairly simple. Just follow the advice below, and you'll locate the fastest USB port on your PC in a jiff.
The best budget audiophile hack is actually a 1994 PlayStation
It's not an exaggeration to say that the original PlayStation is my favorite console of all time, and that's not just driven by when I was born. In fact, I'm a bigger fan of the PS1 now than when it was contemporary. This console stands tall in history purely on the strength of its game catalog, but there's something it has in common with the PlayStations that followed, which also helped cement its future.
Why a "poop bucket" is the most essential 3D-printing upgrade you'll ever make
3D printers are a feat of modern engineering. Yet, somehow, 3D printers have one major problem that has yet to be solved: they poop. I think a poop bucket (or poop chute) is one of, if not the most essential 3D printing upgrade you’ll ever make—here’s why.
Pigeons vs. Gigabit fiber: Why the bird still wins in 2026
Our modern internet is fast—really fast. Personally, I've been enjoying Gigabit internet speeds for a few years now, a far cry from the 33.6Kbps internet connection I started out on in the late '90s.
This surprisingly efficient SUV most people overlook
The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid gets lost in a sea of oversized SUVs, turbo badges, and headline-grabbing , even though it makes way more sense for most people. With new car prices hovering around $50,000, “big and flashy” isn’t exactly realistic for everyday buyers anymore.
I run these Docker containers every day—and I deleted the rest
Docker is the heart of my homelab—I couldn’t run the services that I do, in the ways that I do, without it. Throughout the years I’ve likely ran well over 100 containers, if not many more. Through the trials and testing, I’ve found that some containers are here to stay, and some I had to let go of.
5 ways you're ruining your own 3D prints
If you’ve been 3D printing for more than a few weeks, you’ve probably decided—at least once—that your printer is the problem. The machine is cheap. The firmware is bad. The manufacturer cut corners. Something must be wrong, because your print just failed again.


