Switching to winter tires can be a major benefit during the cold weather seasons. But while those benefits make it easier and safer to drive, you may be wondering whether there’s a catch — other than the cost and effort of switching. In short, no there is not. If anything, winter tires improve your range during cold weather compared to summer tires. But why does this happen, and is it still worth switching over from summer tires?...

For a limited time, Best Buy has the Vizio 55-inch OLED 4K TV on sale for $999.99 (opens in new tab). That’s $300 off and the cheapest 55-inch OLED TV we’ve seen so far in 2022. This also happens to be one of the best TV deals of all time. (Just remember, the game itself won’t be broadcast in 4K). And when you’re ready to watch the big game, check out our cord-cutter’s guide to Super Bowl 2022 to find it without cable....

September 2022 saw the launch of ExpressVPN Aircove, a dedicated VPN router produced and distributed by the British Virgin Islands-based provider. Seeking to simplify the router VPN experience and offer greater flexibility and functionality to an oft-neglected part of the industry, Aircove is nothing if not a bold move. Here, we’ll be explaining exactly what Aircove is, how it differs from current VPN router setups, and whether it’s worth considering for your home....

If you want to see the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Fist Look Trailer, we’ve embedded it below: “What we’ve done, that’s set in stone. The past is forever,” party member Aerith narrates. “But the future, even if it has been written, can be changed.” From there, the trailer shows off a little bit of “walking-and-talking” gameplay between moody protagonist Cloud and handsome villain Sephiroth. From there, we get a glimpse of Zack Fair, another hero who’s well-known to longtime FF7 fans, as well as a release window: “next winter....

We rank the Google Pixel 6a as the best cheap phone you can buy, and that was when the device cost $449. At just $299 it’s an even more affordable pick. It’s especially good value when you consider that the new flagship Google Pixel 7 has an MSRP of $499, which makes picking between the two easier if you’re looking primarily at value as the main decider. In our Google Pixel 6a review, we said, “Get the Pixel 6a if you want to spend less than $500 on a phone but still want top-notch photos....

At this point, there’s no question Google is preparing its first Pixel-branded smartwatch. Although the company has not officially named or announced the Pixel Watch, last year’s completed Fitbit acquisition and Wear OS revamp better positioned Google to debut an in-house wearable. Pixel smartphone users have not had a dedicated smartwatch the way iPhone users have the Apple Watch and Galaxy users have the Galaxy Watch. But if all the cards align, the Pixel Watch could become the best smartwatch for Android… coming from the Android company itself no less....

This news was previously announced at Google I/O back in May, and now Google has just launched a new beta test for residents of Maryland. This allows them to add a “Digital Driver’s License” to Google Wallet on certain Android phones. According to Google’s support page (opens in new tab) this feature is available for users that are part of the Google Play Services beta (version 48.22) and have a phone running Android 8....

The GTA 6 rumor mill never stops churning, and the latest online whispers suggest that we may get our first look at the hotly-anticipated game in the near future. To date we know almost nothing about GTA 6 beyond the fact it’s real and coming at some point. However, last week musician and YouTuber KRYPTO9095 tweeted (opens in new tab) out of the blue that “GTA is coming” which immediately lead to speculation that he could be involved in the game’s soundtrack or have landed a voice acting gig....

According to a new report from Cybernews (opens in new tab), hackers were able to steal 167,000 credit card numbers and other payment records from unsuspecting customers by using PoS malware. While this financial data could be used to commit fraud, the cybersecurity firm Group-IB estimates the hackers responsible could make as much as $3.3 million just by selling these stolen credit card numbers on the dark web. Back in April 2022, the firm’s researchers discovered a Command and Control (C2) server used by the MajikPOS malware....

Hacks began with an aging Deborah struggling to hold onto her long-running headlining gig in Las Vegas. Faced with becoming irrelevant, she was paired by her agent with millennial Ava to freshen up her act for a younger audience. After developing respect for one another, they hit the road in season 2 to workshop Deborah’s new act, finally honing it into a successful special. Yet, the diva fired Ava … with good intentions....

While the idea of reliving the last two years of human history via a documentary may not sound like the most appealing idea, the feature length film is a true testament to what a scientific achievement the currently available Covid-19 vaccines are. It’s not always enjoyable, but it’s most definitely vital viewing. The documentary starts out focusing on the research and development stage, as scientists grapple with the fact that vaccine creation usually takes more than five years, but in this case must be achieved at warp speed....

Hisense and Pearl TV, the coalition of U.S. broadcasters transitioning to the next broadcast standard, announced that its latest 2022 models, the Hisense U7H and the Mini-LED equipped Hisense U8H will support ATSC 3.0. While Hisense’s new 4K HDR TVs aren’t the first to support the standard, they are among the cheapest with the advanced tuner inside. So how much are we talking? The 55-inch Hisense U7H starts at $999 while the 55-inch U8H goes for $1,149, though some retailers like Best Buy (opens in new tab) are offering a wild $450 discount to bring the price of the U8H down to just $699....

Its free service works on the most common devices - Windows, Mac, and Linux computers, and Android and iOS mobile devices. If you choose to purchase a full plan, Hotspot Shield also works on smart TVs, browsers, and routers. In fact, several top-rated routers come with Hotspot Shield preinstalled, though many that don’t can still have it installed after purchase. This ensures every device that is connected to the router is protected while also clearing up valuable storage space on the device itself....

So how often should you change your bedsheets? While you might think you’re changing your sheets regularly or when it looks a little grimy, most people are not changing their bedsheets often enough. Here, we ask the experts exactly how often we should change our bedsheets, and why it’s so important that we do. While you’re doing that, find out how often should you wash your towels, according to the experts....

If you’re not quite sure what we mean, essentially Netflix broadcasts different TV shows and movies in different countries. So, if you’re from the US but you’ve traveled to Canada, you won’t have the same library to choose from. The quickest and easiest way to change your Netflix location is to use a Netflix VPN. You’ll be able to pick from a huge variety of locations, and the best VPN should be able to get access to tons of Netflix libraries, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, and many more....

In fact, all you’ll need are a few basic household items that you probably already have in your kitchen. Best of all, it will take no time at all to clean, saving you on the elbow grease. In addition, it doesn’t involve bleach or other harsh chemicals that you’d find in commercial cleaners, and will save you money in the long run. So, if you want to cut your scrubbing time in half, here’s how to clean a bathtub in 3 easy steps....

While the acidity of vinegar makes it such a good cleaner, this property unfortunately also adds a pungent smell. It’s so strong in fact, that it can deter some from using white distilled vinegar as a household cleaner, particularly if you’re cleaning in anticipation of guests. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. Here, we break down how you can neutralise the smell of vinegar and still clean with it....

Thankfully, these days there is a much quicker, albeit little known way to access symbols, whether you’re looking for an em-dash, a foreign currency marker or a bullet point. With a single keyboard shortcut, you’ll have access to a symbols menu that also features a memory function, so all of your frequently used symbols will be even quicker to locate. How to insert symbols in any app on Windows Open an appPress WIN + ....

One cool thing about all Rokus (including the best Roku devices) is that they save the apps you’ve downloaded in a profile that lives in the cloud. If you get a new device (and if you’ve been with Roku ever since the mid-2000s, you’ve probably gotten at least one new device), all of your old apps will make the trip along with you. But perhaps you don’t want all of your old apps....

With this feature enabled, you don’t have to remember about dragging over photos from your personal library to a shared one later on. Instead, when you take a picture, it will save directly to the iCloud Shared Photo Library. It’s a great time-saving feature when you’re taking photos you want to share — but you’ll also want to know how to turn if off for those times when you capture photos of things you don’t necessarily want to include in your iCloud Shared Photo Library....