Hardware

One of the key reasons to have a continuously running backup, whether to local storage or a cloud-backed provider, is to restore files you accidentally delete. Macworld reader Helena is trying to understand under what circumstances Time Capsule allows recovering … Continue reading →

Bang & Olufsen’s most affordable multi-room speaker is a strong value.

Update 12/30/17: Just a few days after Apple announced an offer to replace the battery in out-of-warranty iPhones for a reduced price, the company said in a note to TechCrunch that the offer is now available. Originally, Apple said that … Continue reading →

Fact: Apple is the most successful company in the history of the world for which everything supposedly is going horribly wrong at any given moment. Writing for BGR, Chris Mills says “This Galaxy S9 news could make Apple’s bad day … Continue reading →

The newest iPhone generation supports built-in wireless charging—finally—so that means Lightning cables are no longer a must-have accessory, right? Wrong! Even if you fully embrace the wireless charging life, you’ll still find yourself in plenty of situations where balancing your … Continue reading →

Mos The Mos Spring Lightning cable does a good job of balancing durability with size. While the other super-sturdy cables are thick and heavy, the Spring Lightning cable manages to be slim and lightweight without compromising on protection. To read … Continue reading →

Amazon The Amazon Basics Lightning cable is one of the cheapest MFi-certified Lightning cables you can buy. The Amazon Basics cable comes in two colors (black and white), four lengths (4 inches, 3 feet, 6 feet, and 10 feet), and … Continue reading →

Nomad’s basic Lightning cable isn’t cheap—the 1.5-meter version costs $30, and the 3-meter version is $35, but it’s one of the most well-made cables I’ve ever used. It’s so well-made, in fact, that it’s probably overkill for the average user. … Continue reading →

Native Union Initially, Native Union’s Anchor cable looks kind of gimmicky. This 6.5-foot cable has its own sliding weight, which is designed to help prevent the cable from falling off of your nightstand or desk. This bulky weight means that … Continue reading →

These are the smart home hubs, thermostats, speakers, smart locks, lighting controls, security cameras, and routers that will dominate early 2018 and beyond.