Blog Posts

Blog Posts

Comparison of Velocity: Mobile Hotspot vs. USB Tethering

transforms your smartphone into a compact router, making USB tethering quicker and more reliable. It also helps to prevent your phone’s battery from fully depleting since the device charges at the same time.

I evaluated both mobile hotspot and USB tethering, with the latter consistently providing superior performance. This isn’t to say you should completely steer clear of your mobile hotspot. It offers certain benefits, but for sharing internet with just one device, USB tethering is clearly the preferable option.

USB tethering outperforms in our evaluations

Comprehending the Orange Light Indicator on Your AirPods Case

tips and tricks that Apple hasn’t disclosed), but the addition of a straightforward LED by Apple serves as a handy on-device indicator.

Monitoring the status light is merely one method to keep track of your AirPods battery life

The latest Apple firmware for AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Pro 3 features a new alert system. If the status light emits a slow amber pulse, it indicates that your AirPods or charging case have less than 95% battery left. When the amber light blinks rapidly, it signifies that your AirPods have under 95% battery remaining, and your charging case has under 25% battery.

If you find that your AirPods consistently run out of power before it’s time to recharge, it may be wise to activate charging notifications (and we would also suggest one of these Consumer Reports-approved portable chargers). You can enable charging reminders for AirPods Pro 2 and Pro 3, along with AirPods 4 (ANC). Simply place your AirPods in your ears, take your iPhone or iPad, then go to Settings > your AirPods > Battery, and switch on Charging Notifications. If you’ve had your AirPods for a significant time, we strongly encourage you to keep them updated as long as Apple rolls out new firmware; you never know what <a href="https://www.b

Four Outdated Cables That Are Seldom Required Nowadays

Android smartphones that include a headphone jack, for instance. There are additional cable types, such as microUSB, mini USB, and DisplayPort, that you might want to keep for a little longer.

However, there are certain cables that you can safely dispose of, as the likelihood of needing them again is almost nonexistent. From cables that link to your television or audio devices to those for your computer, smartphone, and other handheld gadgets, it’s time to declutter. Clear out the mess in that “everything” drawer by discarding outdated cables that serve no practical purpose anymore.

Apple 30-pin connector