Dell XPS 15 Review: A Luxury Windows Laptop
GearGear / Products / ComputersGear / Reviews August 5, 2020 0
In these uncertain times, it’s tougher than usual to justify spending as much as a fully loaded Dell XPS 15 costs. But boy, the screen is gorgeous, and the power under it will crunch through whatever you throw at it—video encoding, software compiling, or gaming. It is, in short,... Read more
Google Pixel 4A Review: Nearly Perfect and Only $350
GearGear / Products / PhonesGear / Reviews August 4, 2020 0
There’s something about Google’s new Pixel 4A that has me reaching for it far more than most smartphones I’ve tested this year. Maybe it’s the wonderfully compact size, allowing me to completely wrap my fingers around the phone. Or the matte, chalkboard-like polycarbonate back that’s grippy and attracts no... Read more
Covid-19 Symptoms (Coronavirus): What to Do If You Might Have It
GearGear / How To and Advice August 2, 2020 0
If you’re experiencing constant chest pain or pressure, difficulty breathing, severe dizziness, slurred speech, confusion, an inability to wake up or stay awake, or have bluish lips or face, call 911 or get immediate medical attention. The diagnosis tool made by Apple and the CDC may be useful to... Read more
I’ve never been sure when the dog days of summer are, but where I live it’s scorching. It sure feels like dog days. My dogs refuse to come out of the shade, does that count? Still, fall will come. Eventually. Right now we have some good deals on outdoor... Read more
Oral-B iO Series 8 Review: A Grossly Expensive Electric Toothbrush
GearGear / ProductsGear / Reviews July 31, 2020 0
It’s hard to go back to a regular toothbrush after using an electric one. The vibrations can initially feel like they’re shaking your skull, but once you get used to them, you end up with a better brushing and cleaning experience. But electric brushes run the gamut in terms... Read more
Bose Headphones and Bluetooth Speakers Are on Sale
GearGear / DealsGear / Products / HeadphonesGear / Products / Speakers July 30, 2020 0
Bose has dropped its prices on some of our favorite headphones and Bluetooth speakers, aiming to sell a few more pairs to those of us who need more musical relaxation during quarantine. Given how little time we’re spending outside, and how many Zoom calls we’re on, there’s likely something... Read more
EcoReco L5+ Review: A City-Friendly, Sturdy Electric Scooter
GearGear / Products / OutdoorGear / Reviews July 29, 2020 0
Lemon cakes. Dark chocolate cookies. Dulce de leche brownies. I’m not trying to make you drool. These are just a few items my partner baked, and I delivered, to some friends and family around Brooklyn this past month. But it’s been a hot summer in New York. To avoid... Read more
How to Back Up Your Digital Life: Time Macine, Backblaze, iDrive, Duplicati, and more.
GearGear / How To and AdviceGear / Reviews July 26, 2020 0
Get the largest backup drive you can afford. Incremental backups—which is how all good backup software works—save disk space by backing up only the files that have changed since the last backup. But even so, you need a larger drive for backups than whatever is in your PC. A... Read more
Bikepacking Gear Guide: Tent, Clothing, Frame Packs, Food, Water
GearGear / Buying GuidesGear / Products / Outdoor July 25, 2020 0
Cycling sales shot through the roof in April, topping $1 billion in the US and marking the first time ever the nine-figure digit has been reached in a single month. The good news is that more people are riding bikes. The bad news is that your favorite local trails... Read more
Leica M10-R Digital Rangefinder Review: Dreamy but Decadent
GearGear / Products / CamerasGear / Reviews July 23, 2020 0
I ran headfirst into my refrigerator when Leica’s new camera, the M10-R, arrived at my doorstep. Or, more specifically, I slipped on a cat toy, fell onto a dining chair, and pulled that chair down on top of me as I slid forward into the fridge. I got back... Read more