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With 2021 coming to a close, one of our writers highlights his best and worst tech purchases of the last 12 months. Looking ahead, we check out some of the exciting stuff we're expecting to see at the world's biggest tech show when it kicks off next week. Happy New Year! |
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CES tends to be ground zero for smart home products. If it's connected, innovative, and cool, you'll probably see it somewhere on the show floor. This year there seems to be a particular focus on privacy-focused devices that protect your data, as well as devices that protect your home.
More devices than ever are consciously manufactured to better protect the end-user, whether that's in the form of privacy shutters over camera lenses or white noise that stops uninvited listening from smart assistants.
You can also expect to see an array of different smart robot vacuums and robot mops, as well as baby-focused devices to help new parents eke out a few more minutes of sleep each night.
All of the major players are making an appearance, too, from Samsung to LG.
We take a closer look at what we're expecting to see at the world's biggest tech show next week ... |
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2021 was a spectacular year for boundary-pushing new technology, though it must be said that actually getting your hands on that boundary-pushing new technology required more than a bit of luck and patience.
However, even putting supply chain issues aside, not all was roses and rainbows, for not all new tech left me with the warm and fuzzy dopamine buzz I have come to associate with tech purchases. Here follows the tech I wish I hadn't bought in 2021. Let it stand as a warning that may help others avoid my own wallet-draining mistakes ... |
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2021 has been a year of highs and lows for new tech, but I'm going to focus on the upbeat side of things here and take a look at all the tech I'm really happy to have purchased since last January.
It's an eclectic lot, but there's something for everyone here if you're looking to spend those Christmas gift cards. Also, to my knowledge, the products featured here are all readily available and aren't suffering from backorders or scalping (as of this writing) ... |
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TIPS, TRICKS, & TECHNIQUES |
by Michael Archambault and Mark Jansen |
Does your iPhone or iPad not have enough storage for you? Well, thankfully, despite the proprietary Lightning connector on iPhones and most iPads, you can still access files stored on an external drive. If you have large files you don't need on a day-to-day basis or just want to offload a bunch of pictures and videos and free up space, you can plug an external hard drive in and send those files across.
Apple made this possible with the release of iOS 13 in 2019, adding native support for external storage devices using both Lightning and USB-C connectors. In this article, we'll show you what you need to get your iPhone or iPad working with an external drive, including which Apple devices it's compatible with and what adapters you may need ... |
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