AuthorEthan Martinez

In an increasingly connected world, the importance of safeguarding private conversations has never been greater. Whether you’re discussing business deals, sharing personal updates, or coordinating with teams across continents, encrypted messaging applications play a critical role in maintaining confidentiality and security. TLDR Encrypted messaging apps ensure that only intended recipients...

When you think of measuring website performance, you probably imagine confusing charts, cryptic acronyms, or engineers hunched over monitors in a lab. But measuring how your site performs doesn’t have to be complicated—or boring. Even if you’re not a developer, designer, or data scientist, you can still grasp the essentials of site performance—and even improve it. Let’s break down how you...

The smartphone photography scene has come a long way in just a few years. Samsung, a consistent leader in the mobile camera space, has continuously elevated the standards with its Galaxy Ultra lineup. With the release of the Galaxy S24 Ultra, it’s inevitable that comparisons to previous flagship models, like the S20 Ultra, are drawn. Though both of these phones boast impressive imaging...

In recent years, Apple has sought to reinforce its position as a technology company that places privacy at the forefront of its operations. One of the hallmark initiatives in this regard has been the introduction of App Privacy Labels on the App Store — a feature launched with iOS 14 in December 2020. These privacy “nutrition labels” are meant to inform users about the data collection...

Picking a new phone can feel like a trip through a tech jungle. Two popular choices today are the Google Pixel 8a and the Samsung Galaxy S24. One is a budget-friendly champion with smarts, the other is a premium powerhouse. Which one is right for you? Let’s keep it easy and fun as we explore the tradeoffs. Price Tag: Big Difference Let’s start with the basics — price. Pixel 8a: Around $500 Galaxy...

Mesh Wi-Fi systems have become a staple in modern home and small-office networks, offering reliable and consistent connectivity over larger areas than traditional routers. At the heart of any mesh system lies the backhaul connection—the communication channel between nodes in the network. Two primary types of backhaul connections exist: Ethernet and wireless. Choosing the appropriate backhaul...