Whilst Philips Hue lights are great quality and are paired up with a powerful bridge, we think there are some great competing products that are potentially more affordable. We wanted to compare Philips Hue amongst some of the best competing products to give you the information you need to make your next purchase. Why Choose Philips Hue? Pros: Connected ecosystem, great support, easy connection with any assistants Cons: More expensive than the competition...

In this article, we’ll list the features of and differences between Samsung Pay and Google Pay and describe which mobile payment app is most worth using. What Is Google Pay? Google Pay, formerly known as Android Pay, is a mobile payment app that you can use to make purchases, as well as send and receive money. To use it, all you have to do is unlock the phone and tap it against the contactless payment terminal....

The problem primarily arises due to weak Wi-Fi signals and electromagnetic interference. However, occasionally, DNS server issues, outdated TV firmware, and misconfigured network settings can equally be responsible. Whatever the causes are, we will address them with several fixes listed below in this article. So, keep reading! How to Fix Samsung TV that Keeps Disconnecting From Wi-Fi? If you are having issues connecting to Wi-Fi on your Samsung TV, it is always a good idea to restart your TV as well as the router....

One of the most frustrating is Steam’s store refusing to load. This guide will explore the most effective fixes for this issue. What To Do When Your Steam Store is Not Loading? Reboot Your Computer When you encounter any problem, the first thing you need to do is restart your computer. This process will release any file conflicts, close remnant or ghost applications running in the background, and flush your memory....

This issue usually results due to improper microphone settings or device issues. If the settings are responsible, you can easily resolve the issue using the methods in this article. But for the latter case, you need to replace the device. Why is my SteelSeries Mic Not Working How to Fix SteelSeries Mic Not Working? Before trying out any other methods, make sure to turn on your microphone properly. The microphone usually has a red LED to indicate that it’s on....

And in the office productivity suite market, there’s no denying that Google Workspace and Microsoft Office have taken the lion’s share due to their accessibility and wide range of services. However, if you’re looking for alternatives to these apps, whether it’s due to cost, accessibility, or other factors, there are similar productivity apps in the Android marketplace that you can consider. Below are some of the best free office suites for Android that you can download today, along with their strong and weak points to help you make the right call....

The good news is that there are several anonymous file sharing websites that will let you send files to other people without needing any information about you or the recipient. They don’t care about your identity or what information you’re trying to send. These are some of the services we think is best for your budding cloak-and-dagger routine. How Anonymous Is “Anonymous”? It’s worth raising a point of caution before you start forwarding extremely sensitive documents to foreign intelligence operatives (or just your mother’s waffle recipe) with carefree abandon....

The apps you can download on your smartphone usually will provide you with more features and settings than the built-in ones, so it’s worth looking into if you’re seriously considering cutting down on smartphone use. Best Apps to Limit Screen Time Listed below are some of the top apps available on both iPhone and Android to help limit your screen time. 1. Space When you open the Space app, it will immediately begin tracking how much time you are using your phone....

The good news is that the best budget Android tablets can offer you most of what premium devices can, if you can live with a few compromises here and there. We consider tablets under $300 to be in the “budget” space and are going to highlight them from most affordable to most premium. Affordable Media Tablet: Fire 7 Tablet – $49.99 Looking at the Fire 7 itself, for fifty bucks this is a lot of tablet....

There have always been great chess video games for as long as computers have been capable of simulating the game. However, in the age of the web you don’t even need to download anything. There are many excellent websites that not only allow you to play chess online with friends, they help you learn how to become a better player. While you may have to pay for chess classes, all of the sites here offer at least some measure of chess instruction for free....

Like many problems in this day and age, there are apps available to help you figure it all out. The apps in this list can help you identify what types of plants you have or find, and many of them can tell you when and how to care for them. Some of these apps can even identify issues with your plant. Here are the best apps to help you identify and care for houseplants....

Smart Home Smart Home gadgets exist to do your day-to-day chores for you or to improve the security of your home. C Seed M1 Unfolding TV If you find yourself struggling between dreaming of a massive TV but also wanting to save space in your house, the C Seed M1 is the must-have smart home device for you. It’s a TV that unfolds like an envelope and folds back so you can hide it under the floor – all with a push of a button....

Besides this, something as simple as entering the motherboards BIOS is going to be troublesome. Here’s our compilation of possible causes and fixes you can perform to address the issue of the USB port not working. What Stops a USB Port From Working? Before we start fixing things, let us discuss what can stop a USB port from working. Here’s a list of common reasons you have a dead USB port....

Is your Valorant stuck on loading screen as well? Don’t worry and continue reading. You can try the fixes below to tackle and solve the issue you are facing. Why is Valorant Stuck On Loading Screen There are multiple reasons why your Valorant gets stuck on loading. So, let’s look at some probable causes of your problem before moving on to the fixes. How to Fix Valorant Stuck On Loading Screen Now that we know what the causes are, we can focus on the solutions that have helped players all around the world fix the issue at hand....

This warning is meant to help you avoid getting scammed or scammers wasting your time. We’ll explain where these warnings come from, what you should do, and how to prevent spammers from calling you in the first place. What Is “Spam”? “Spam” is a delicious (if rather unhealthy) type of canned pork; at least, it is when we’re talking about food! In the context of the internet and computers, spam refers to the junk mail that fills our email inboxes....

If you encountered a BSOD crash due to this sys file, you will see it next to “What failed” on the error message below the actual stopcode or bugcheck. Usually, the classpnp.sys failure leads to exception-type BSODs like KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED. However, it may also cause a different error. In this article, we provide the specific solutions you can apply whenever you get this issue. What Causes Classpnp.sys BSOD error How to Fix Classpnp....

Well, the truth is that the Switch is very limited when it comes to streaming. You won’t want to plan on using this console as your sole streaming setup. However, we’ll tell you what can be used on the Switch to watch shows and movies, as well as if there are any plans for Nintendo to add more streaming services for the Nintendo Switch in the future. Hulu The main streaming service available on the Switch is Hulu....

There are now many ways online to find video game soundtracks so you can listen to them whenever you want. No matter what game you’re looking for, it’s very likely you can find the music for it on one of these sites listed below. We’ve compiled the best places to find, listen to, and download these soundtracks so you can relive some great video gameplay moments. Steam Besides offering the video games themselves on the platform, Steam is also a great place to find original soundtracks....

Whatever your reason for lusting after one of these svelte clamshell computers, it can be a hair-raising experience to pick the right one. Apple updates their MacBooks infrequently and two machines that look exactly the same at first glance can be very different under the hood. So we’re going to look at every current model of MacBook and help you pick the right MacBook you should buy based on the strengths of each model....

Generally, when the system overheats, these fans spin at a higher RPM to keep major components cool. In the case of CPU, its temperature will rise under high usage. So, when the thermal sensors measure extreme temperature, your CPU fans spin faster to keep the CPU temp under the limit. Besides this, improper cable management and inadequate airflow in the system can also cause it to heat up, increasing the fan’s RPM....