The Best Nut Milk MakersI have nothing against cows, but that doesn’t mean I always want to drink their juices. Like many people who do it for dietary, moral, or climate-change reasons, I’ve been looking at alternatives to cow’s milk. I have found great convenience in… Nov 12 23November 12, 2023Article at Wired
Review: FLIR One Edge ProAre you a zebra fish? If not, you are missing out on something: the ability to see infrared light, the thermal radiation beyond the scope of human vision given off by everything around you. Fortunately for those without the Cyp27c1 enzyme that allows… Mar 15 23March 15, 2023Article at Wired
The Best Thermal Cameras for Your PhoneYou are looking hot today. Literally: With a thermal camera, I can see that you have a body temperature of over 102 degrees Fahrenheit, so you’ve got a fever. Not only that, but I can see where your hot water pipes are in the wall, determine if your… Dec 22 22December 22, 2022Article at Wired
Digging in the Dirt: 4 Home Composters Reviewed and RatedI’m a big fan of composting, but it doesn’t always go according to plan. Recently, a rat moved into my compost pile. It seemed to have a particular fondness for coffee grounds. After several frank exchanges of views, I persuaded Colin the Compost Rat… Mar 31 22March 31, 2022Article at Wired
The Best Controllers for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020We may all still be trapped at home for a while, but we can at least take flight. Virtually, that is. In the late summer of 2020, about six months into the Covid-19 pandemic, Microsoft released Flight Simulator 2020. The latest edition of this… Apr 10 21April 10, 2021Article at Wired
5 Ways to Monitor Your Blood Pressure Wherever You AreThese portable devices can send results to your phone—and help you keep track of your health. They call it the silent killer. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition that has few noticeable symptoms but which can lead to all… Dec 22 20December 22, 2020Article at Wired
The Best Raspberry Pi AlternativesIf you're working on a project that a Pi can't tackle, here are five single-board computers that power any DIY demand. The pocket-sized Raspberry Pi 4 computer is beloved by DIY enthusiasts and hardware hackers for its versatility and its ease of… Jun 09 20June 09, 2020Article at Wired
These Tiny Keyboards Make Typing on Your Phone a CinchWe review five foldable, mobile-friendly keyboards you can toss in your pocket. Your phone is a computing marvel—until you need to type anything longer than a sentence on it. Typing with your thumbs (or even swipe typing) for long stretches becomes a… May 28 20May 28, 2020Article at Wired
Kick the Keyboard: Other Ways to Get Text Onto Your ScreenA wise man once said, “Words are trains / for moving past what really has no name.” Many of us spend our days working on these railroads, hammering away on keyboards mechanical and otherwise. But do you have to? Not really; a number of products… Mar 07 19March 07, 2019Article at Wired
Apple TV or Chromecast: Which Is Better for 'Casting' to Your TV?What do you get for your money? That's the question everyone looking to buy a piece of tech asks themselves. It also happens to be the question this recurring feature tries to answer. Is it worth spending extra on high-end gear, or do you get what… Dec 17 14December 17, 2014Article at Wired
Sure, You Can Buy a Cheap Mechanical Keyboard. But You're Missing OutWhat do you get for your money? That's the question everyone looking to buy a piece of tech asks themselves. It also happens to be the question this recurring feature tries to answer. Is it worth spending extra on high-end gear, or do you get what… Nov 14 14November 14, 2014Article at Wired
Three Camera Add-Ons That Let You Livestream Your HD VideoIf everybody truly does get 15 minutes of fame, it's best to make sure that it's streamed live on the web. That's the purpose of these devices: plug in a camcorder or camera, hit a button and you are live on the Internet. It could be a school play… Oct 09 14October 09, 2014Article at Wired
When Buying Fountain Pens, Splurging (a Little) Is Totally Worth ItWhat do you get for your money? That’s the question everyone looking to buy a piece of tech asks themselves. It also happens to be the question this recurring feature will try to answer. Is it worth spending extra on high-end gear, or do you get what… Sep 24 14September 24, 2014Article at Wired
Review: FLIR OneMosquitoes have something you don't. Okay, they have a lot of things you don't. But one of them, apart from that whole blood-drinking habit, is heat vision. Specifically, females use infrared-like sensors to home in on your hot spots—areas where an… Sep 17 14September 17, 2014Article at Wired
All That Newfangled Shaving Gear Can't Compare to the Old-Fashioned StuffWhat do you get for your money? That's the question everyone looking to buy a piece of tech asks themselves. It also happens to be the question this recurring feature will try to answer. Is it worth spending extra on high-end gear, or do you get what… Aug 11 14August 11, 2014Article at Wired
Should You Buy a Cheap Camera Lens or an Expensive One?What do you get for your money? That's the question everyone looking to buy a piece of tech asks themselves. It also happens to be the question this recurring feature will try to answer. Is it worth spending extra on high-end gear, or do you get what… Jun 23 14June 23, 2014Article at Wired
When You Pay for Cloud Storage, You're Only Paying for ConvenienceWhat do you get for your money? That’s the question everyone looking to buy a piece of tech asks themselves. It also happens to be the question this recurring feature will try to answer. Is it worth spending extra on high-end gear, or do you get what… Mar 06 14March 06, 2014Article at Wired
With SD Cards, Spending More Really Does Speed Things UpWhat do you get for your money? That's the question everyone looking to buy a piece of tech asks themselves. It also happens to be the question this recurring feature will try to answer. Is it worth spending extra on high-end gear, or do you get what… Dec 13 13December 13, 2013Article at Wired
You're Spending Too Much on Your Gaming PCWhat do you get for your money? That's the question everyone looking to buy a piece of tech asks themselves. It also happens to be the question our new recurring feature will try and answer. Is it worth spending extra, or do you get what you need… Nov 08 13November 08, 2013Article at Wired
Steady as She Goes: Three Carbon-Fiber Tripods That'll Take the Shake Out of Your PhotosWant to know how serious a photographer is about their art? Look at their tripod. Whether you're shooting a wedding, hiking up Annapurna, or sledding down Everest, the right tripod will offer a stable base for your work and serve as an indispensable… Oct 18 13October 18, 2013Article at Wired
