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USB 4 Will Implement Speeds of Thunderbolt 3

There isn’t any tech user among us that doesn’t get frustrated with every new cable that’s introduced. USB was supposed to make the whole thing universal between platforms, but it just seems to keep with the complication. USB 4 will pick up some specifications of Thunderbolt 3, increasing the confusion. But the good news is one specification it will pick up is speed. USB 4 and Thunderbolt 3 The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) announced that they will be releasing USB 4 at a later point this year. It’s expected that the maximum speed will be increased to 40 Gbps. That’s quite an improvement over the… Read more

How to Reformat an External Hard Drive without Losing Your Data

Do you save backups of your hard drive onto an external hard drive? Hopefully you do. It’s a smart way to keep your data safe. But what happens if that drive becomes corrupted, and you have to reformat it to make it accessible again? Can you reformat it without losing all of your data? It’s certainly possible, but can you do it? The short answer is, yes. It is possible to reformat the drive and keep your files by formatting your drive and then using a data recovery tool to restore your information. … Read more

The Pros and Cons of Your Technology’s Short Lifespan

When Apple admitted that it uses software updates to save battery life by degrading the performance of older phones it triggered quite a bit of outrage. Planned obsolescence, or the intentional shortening of a product’s lifespan, sounds a lot like the company is telling you, “We could make this product better, but we’re choosing to make it worse because we want to get your money again in a few years.” That’s not an unfair interpretation – many companies have used planned obsolescence purely as a profit mechanism – but it’s also not the whole story, especially when it comes to tech. Indeed, one could argue… Read more

Get the Epic Mac Bundle Ft. Fantastical 2 and PDF Expert for Less than $30

If you really want to be able to outfit your Mac with the best apps, it can get kind of expensive with all the great, but pricey, software that’s available. That makes the Epic Mac Bundle Ft. Fantastical 2 and PDF Expert a great option. Not only will you get the great organization and PDF apps, but you get six other great apps as well, all for one low price. This bundle includes the following eight software titles. Fantastical 2 Integrating seamlessly with your Mac, this organizational tool does so without sacrificing the benefits and convenience of the menu bar window. It will help you… Read more

Drag and Drop Video Creation with Renderforest

This is a sponsored article and was made possible by Renderforest. The actual contents and opinions are the sole views of the author who maintains editorial independence even when a post is sponsored. Renderforest is an online service that helps you make videos. Using a library of stock footage and customisable 3D templates in a simple drag-and-drop interface, Renderforest enables you to create good looking corporate or personal videos instantly, or at least very quickly as some things take a moment or two to render. Either way, making videos just got easier, especially for those of… Read more