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Your Mac Has A Hidden Diagnostic Menu - Here's How To Enable It

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:17:00 +0000

If you're having trouble with your Mac or you want to inspect one you're about to buy used, the best tool you have available is this hidden diagnostic menu.

How Many Smartwatches Is Too Many?

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:47:00 +0000

There are so many options for smartwatches on the market these days that it can be tough to figure out just how many of these gadgets is too many.

Projectors Vs. Outdoor TVs: Which Is Best For Watching Movies Outside?

staff@bgr.com (Lauren LaMore) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:17:00 +0000

Planning a backyard movie night or patio sports watch party? See how outdoor TVs and projectors compare on brightness, setup, and value before you buy.

Sending A Text With '90s Tech Looked Totally Different Than Today

staff@bgr.com (Christine Persaud) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:47:00 +0000

Some of the short codes people used with pagers back in the '90s survive today. Other texting methods looked more like leetspeak or had multiple layers to them.

You Can Mirror Your Android Phone To A MacBook - Here's How

staff@bgr.com (Chifundo Kasiya) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:17:00 +0000

Mirroring your smartphone screen to your MacBook can be useful in so many ways, especially if you would prefer not to pick up your phone repeatedly.

8 Popular 3D Printer Brands, Ranked

staff@bgr.com (Sydney Louw Butler) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:02:00 +0000

3D printers have come a long way in recent years, and there is a model to fit just about any user need. Here is a ranking of eight popular 3D printer brands.

5 Things To Stop Doing If You Have An External SSD

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:47:00 +0000

Have you seen SSD prices lately? Ditch these bad habits right now to get the most out of your drive and maximize its overall speed and lifespan.

Avatar Star Sam Worthington Headlined This Netflix-Exclusive Sci-Fi Bomb

staff@bgr.com (Akos Peterbencze) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:17:00 +0000

A Netflix movie with the bones to be something special instead played it safe with tropes and clichés. Critics hated it, and audiences hated it even more.

5 Of The Best Smart Window Air Conditioners You Can Buy In 2026

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:17:00 +0000

A window mounted air conditioner is one of the most common methods of cooling a smaller home, and these smart ACs are some of the best you can find.

Are Passwords No Longer As Safe As PINs? Why Bigger Isn't Always Better

staff@bgr.com (Chifundo Kasiya) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:47:00 +0000

Just about every electronic device or account requires a PIN or a password these days, and with two-factor authentication more important than ever, doubly so.

Your OLED TV Screen Was Probably Made By LG — Here's Why

staff@bgr.com (Sead Fadilpasic) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:17:00 +0000

Once upon a time, manufacturing OLED panels was seen as a less-than-viable business model. LG stuck with it, while others, like Panasonic and Sony, dropped out.

Not Futura, Not Times New Roman: This Is 2026's Most Popular Font On The Web

staff@bgr.com (Sead Fadilpasic) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:47:00 +0000

You can forget about Times New Roman or Helvetica. The most popular font on the web according to a 2026 study is one that may surprise you.

5 Apple Home-Compatible Devices That Can Come In Handy For Homeowners

staff@bgr.com (Noelle Corbett) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:17:00 +0000

Apple Home isn't compatible with nearly as many devices as its competitors, like Alexa, but the company clearly sees its smart home platform as a priority.

10 Mini Gadgets From Anker That Are Totally Worth Buying

staff@bgr.com (James Bruce) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:02:00 +0000

Anker was once an unknown in a sea of tech companies, but this range of mini-gadgets shows it has steadily risen in quality and variety since its inception.

Why Did EVGA Stop Making GPUs?

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:47:00 +0000

EVGA used to be up there with MSI, Gigabyte, and Asus as one of the most renowned Nvidia graphic card partners, but now its offerings are a bit anemic.

5 Unexpected Devices That Can Run On A 5G Network

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:17:00 +0000

You might think 5G is only for your phone, but you might be surprised to learn where else it's being used. 5G has evolved far beyond basic cellular service.

This Handy Feature From Flip Phone Physical Keyboards Is Also On Android And iOS

staff@bgr.com (Chris Smith) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:47:00 +0000

Even though old flip phones didn't have keyboards, people could easily text with them. The system they used for that is still available on today's smartphones.

Robert Patrick Stars In This '90s Sci-Fi Film Based On A Real-Life Alien Abduction Claim

staff@bgr.com (Akos Peterbencze) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:17:00 +0000

Two years after intimidating audiences as "Terminator 2" villain the T-1000, Robert Patrick encountered aliens in an often overlooked sci-fi flick.

10 Cool Retro Keyboards That Can Work With Your PC

staff@bgr.com (Jowi Morales) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:02:00 +0000

Retro keyboards are more popular than ever, but you don't have to sacrifice function to go old-school. Here are 10 cool retro keyboards that work with your PC.

Is It Safe To Use Third-Party Bands With Your Apple Watch?

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:47:00 +0000

If you use an Apple Watch, you've surely considered buying third-party watch bands for it. But is it safe to do so? Here's everything you need to know.