Category: askengadget

How can I improve my rural internet?

Post author By Randall
Post date September 21, 2019
Categories In ask engadget, askengadget, gear, Internet, personal computing, personalcomputing, rural cellular, rural internet, ruralbroadband, Tech, thebuyersguide

[ad_1] Amber BoumanCommunity Content Editor I recently moved from San Francisco to a very rural location where my best option is satellite internet. The connection is okay for most web browsing, but it’s occasionally iffy when it comes to video streaming. Also, we use up our allotted gigabytes pretty quickly. There’s no cell service to […]

Ask Engadget: What are the best outdoor navigation apps?

Post author By Randall
Post date August 24, 2019
Categories In alltrails, apps, ask engadget, askengadget, campendium, engadgetoutdoors2019, gaiagps, gear, Google, Google Maps, googlemaps, Hiking, ioverlander, maps, Mobile, personal computing, Tech, thebuyersguide

[ad_1] The support shared among readers in the comments section is one of the things we love most about the Engadget community. Over the years, we've known you to offer sage advice on everything from Chromecasts and cameras to drones and smartphones. In fac… [ad_2] Source link

I’m a student trying to find my first job or internship

Post author By Randall
Post date August 17, 2019
Categories In ask engadget, askengadget, business, gear, Internet, services, Tech, thebuyersguide

[ad_1] Devindra HardawarSenior Editor Welcome to the hell of job hunting in a tough economic climate. It’s easier than ever to find and apply to new gigs, but it’s also just as easy to get overwhelmed with the wealth of options out there. The best advice I can give: Network early, often and keep those […]

How can students score free A/V software?

Post author By Randall
Post date August 10, 2019
Categories In ask engadget, askengadget, bts2019, gear, personal computing, personalcomputing, software, Tech, thebuyersguide

[ad_1] Steve DentAssociate Editor You’ve come to the right place for help on content creation apps, as we’ve covered them pretty thoroughly over the last few years. It’s difficult to replace Photoshop with a free program, so don’t expect miracles. That said, lots of folks use the open-source photo editor GIMP, which works on Windows, […]

What cooking gadgets can I bring to college?

Post author By Randall
Post date August 3, 2019
Categories In ask engadget, askengadget, bts2019, food and drink, food-and-drink, foodanddrink, gadgetry, Gadgets, gear, Home, Tech, thebuyersguide

[ad_1] Nicole LeeSenior Editor From looking around online, it looks like the list of permissible gadgets differs pretty widely from institution to institution. Some prohibit any cooking gadgets, while some forbid items with exposed heating elements (meaning, a hotplate would be a no-go). At a glance, it looks like UC Berkeley doesn’t allow any electric […]

Should I buy a laptop or a 2-in-1 for school?

Post author By Randall
Post date July 27, 2019
Categories In ask engadget, askengadget, bts2019, chromebook, gear, macbookpro, Mobile, personal computing, personalcomputing, surface pro, surfacepro, Tech, thebuyersguide, xps13

[ad_1] The support shared among readers in the comments section is one of the things we love most about the Engadget community. Over the years, we’ve known you to offer sage advice on everything from Chromecasts and cameras to drones and smartphones. In fact, our community’s knowledge and insights are a reason why many of […]

Can the police make me unlock my smartphone?

Post author By Randall
Post date June 29, 2019
Categories In aclu, ask engadget, askengadget, eff, gear, Law Enforcement, lawenforcement, Mobile, Tech, thebuyersguide

[ad_1] Terrence O’BrienManaging Editor Although I’m not a lawyer, I was able to find some information courtesy of the ACLU and the EFF. (Note that this information pertains to US citizens specifically.) If you’re at the border, police are permitted to search your computer and portable devices, regardless of whether they have a warrant. Other […]

What are the best language learning apps?

Post author By Randall
Post date June 1, 2019
Categories In ask engadget, askengadget, Diy, do it yourself, doityourself, gear, Mobile, services, Tech, thebuyersguide

[ad_1] Amber BoumanCommunity Content Editor I have tried out at least two dozen language-learning apps over the past several years, and I think it helps to first know what kind of learner you are (visual, auditory, etc.) and how you most like to interact with your device. For example, I listen to a lot of […]

Ask Engadget is going back to school

Post author By Randall
Post date May 18, 2019
Categories In askengadget, gadgetry, Gadgets, Gaming, gear, Internet, Mobile, personal computing, personalcomputing, Tech, thebuyersguide

[ad_1] Last year Ask Engadget put out a call for tech questions from students, parents and teachers, with the goal of helping answer as many of your burning back to school questions as possible. We helped you figure out if you should build your own PC or buy a TV for your dorm room. And […]

Which smart doorbell should I buy?

Post author By Randall
Post date May 4, 2019
Categories In ask engadget, askengadget, gadgetry, Gadgets, gear, Home, Tech, thebuyersguide

[ad_1] Jordan Brown As a paranoid, first-time homeowner, naturally one of the first things I purchased (even before moving in) was a Ring video doorbell. I chose the Ring based on its price point, features and the polished app interface. A few of my friends had owned Rings for a while and were happy with […]