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Eternity in an Instant / Getty Images As of Q1 2022, ecommerce sales make up 14.3% of retail sales in the United States. Yet, 28% of small businesses in the U.S. don’t have websites, making it hard for their customers to shop with them and, in turn, causing them to lose out to competitors that are using dedicated ecommerce platforms to create a seamless shopping experience. We reviewed over a dozen popular ecommerce platforms based on price, range of features, ease-of-use, scalability, and more....

These cameras are also always going to be popular with kids and teens who love shooting with friends, taking selfies, and making prints that they can use to decorate their room or school notebooks. If you’re shopping for a new instant camera, or are thinking of trying one out for the first time, we’ve reviewed some of the best instant cameras from top brands including Polaroid, Leica, and Fujifilm. We’ve assessed these cameras based on factors such as ease of use, print quality, price, size, and additional features and controls....

This list of tsunami-related apps and services can help you stay safe in the event an earthquake or volcano triggers a dangerous water situation wherever you are. If you need help with other types of natural disasters, you can check out these additional emergency alert apps. Also, the home page of this app is smartly designed to let you check alerts, get disaster preparation information, and find disaster or evacuation resources all in the same spot....

Reaper is fast loading and offers 64-bit internal audio processing, as well as powerful audio and MIDI routing, with multichannel support throughout. Alongside that is support for thousands of third-party plug-in effects and virtual instruments, so you can easily adapt Reaper to your needs. It also bundles in hundreds of studio-quality effects for processing audio and MIDI, providing you with plenty of flexibility. The interface takes a little getting used to, but that’s also customizable, with user-built themes that can make Reaper easier to figure out early on....

If you’re frequently on the go, you may also want to take a look at our list of best portable Bluetooth speakers and best waterproof Bluetooth speakers. The Echo Dot comes with its own speaker built-in, of course, and can connect to other devices via its 3.5mm headphone jack or with Bluetooth (it’s compatible with Fire OS, Android, and iOS devices). Our reviewer particularly liked that with high-powered speakers handy, he could connect the Echo Dot to them and boost its sound quality....

For a look at some great camera options regardless of brand, our best action camera roundup collects some of the hottest current models, or read on for our picks of the best GoPro accessories. Having any kind of grip makes for noticeably smoother video than trying to shoot handheld, but this one comes into its own when you’re near — or in — the ocean. A non-slip foam handle helps keep the grip in your hand even when wet, but if you do happen to drop it, positive buoyancy ensures it’ll pop back up to the surface rather than disappearing into the depths....

“The uncluttered interface helps even those with no design skill create attractive shirts quickly and easily.” Best for Speed: Rush Order Tees at rushordertees.com “It’s fast, easy to use, and offers a solid range of customizable options.” Best for Mobile: Snaptee at snaptee.co “This iOS and Android app lets you choose from a range of designs uploaded and voted on by the app’s users.” Best for Mockups: Placeit at placeit....

While NVMe SSDs are fast, they also tend to be more expensive than other SSDs. With that in mind, we researched and tested drives from all the top manufacturers, including giants like Samsung and Western Digital, and lesser-known options like Adata, to find the best high performance NVMe SSDs, the best options across different storage capacities, and options for every budget. Before you proceed, check with your PC or motherboard manufacturer to make sure that your computer can make use of an NVMe SSD....

What Is an Ethernet Cable? Devices in a wired network are usually connected physically to a server, modem, router, or each other with Ethernet cables. Each end of an Ethernet cable has a connector called an RJ45 connector. A Registered Jack 45 (RJ45) connector is a standard type of physical connector for network cables. RJ45 connectors are used almost exclusively with Ethernet cables and networking. Although Ethernet cables have gone through several generations of speed improvements, the RJ45 connector that appears on the ends of the cables has not changed....

Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family Starring: Rita Moreno, Josh Groban, Joshua Henry Director: Hamish Hamilton Motion Picture Rating: PG Running Time: 1 hour, 28 minutes Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration originally aired live on ABC, but you can stream it on Disney Plus whenever you want. Genre: Comedy, Crime Starring: Emma Stone, Mark Strong, Emma Thompson Director: Craig Gillespie TV Rating: PG-13 Running Time: 2 hours, 14 minutes The latest in Disney’s long line of live-action villain origin stories, Cruella is available for Disney Plus Premier Access subscribers while it’s still in theaters....

Before we get started, consider your needs and the equipment you’d like to bring into your home carefully. In our experience, the right accessories can make or break your work from home experience. For example, do you like the idea of a dual work and play desk station that couples as a gaming rig? If you have a lot of PC accessories, you may find that a USB-Hub is useful for consolidating your cords into a clean, user-friendly desk space....

The EQ could be as basic as a portable Bluetooth speaker with knobs to adjust bass and treble levels. Or it could be more complicated, such as the graphic equalizers found in some music apps. The Importance of Audio Equalizers The best audio equalizers provide greater and more accurate control over tone and frequency—a leap beyond just bass and treble. They can boost or cut the decibel output of specific frequency bands....

Writers used to have it so easy. They’d take another sheet from the ream of paper, thread it onto their typewriter’s roller, knock back a couple fingers of bourbon, and hammer out a great novel. What could be simpler than that? Today’s poor writers have it so much harder. First, they have to choose a distraction-free writing app, then they have to run the gauntlet of Twitter, Insta, and TikTok notifications on their iPad or phone before they can even open it....

Apple is adding two satellite-based safety features to future iPhones, according to inside info published by Bloomberg. One is for reporting emergencies, kind of like a more-focused 911 call, only without the voice part. The other will let iPhone users send an emergency SMS to a pre-selected contact. Because this is via satellite, it can work anywhere on the planet, not just in populated areas with cell coverage. “This will be ideal for regions where there is no signal, such as the wilderness and other remote, isolated locales....

Personal weather stations are a great option for individuals looking for hyper-localized meteorological data, and the ThermoPro TP67 is one of the more popular budget options out there. We recently curated a piece on the 7 best weather stations on the market and, in this hands-on review, we take a closer look at our favorite rechargeable option, the ThermoPro TP67. So should you keep your standard weather app or go all-in on the ThermoPro TP67?...

Here are a few tips bringing a camera to Disney World. Photo and Video Opportunities Fun, interesting props are ubiquitous at Disney World, beginning with the iconic Cinderella’s Castle. You’re allowed to shoot photos throughout the Disney World theme park grounds, with one caveat: You can’t bring unconstrained items on some of the rides. The reason is simple: They might escape your grasp and hurt you or other riders. For most rides, you’ll have to place your bag in a pocket or compartment that’s part of the ride or keep the bag near your feet....

Players control a character from either the first- or third-person perspective and begin exploring the world, completing quests, interacting with other characters, and fighting all sorts of monsters from the WarCraft universe. The game has several different realms or servers that are independent of one another. The realms include a player-versus-environment (PvE) mode, in which players complete quests and fight against AI-controlled characters; a player-versus-player (PvP) mode where players not only have to contend with monsters but also other player characters; plus two variations on the PvE and PvP where players role-play different scenarios....

Story: Heavy-handed writing to the exclusion of all else Torment: Tides of Numenera is a third-person role-playing game focused strongly on story―and oh, there is so much story. The game begins with the character you’ll play as waking up in a panic. Someone will narrate everything that’s going on to you, including what the area around you looks like. After a short introduction, you’ll be prompted to pick what you want to play as: Glaive, Jack, or Nano....

Design: Sturdy and well made The RE505X Wi-Fi Extender is a white rectangular box that plugs into a wall outlet. It’s somewhat large, measuring almost 5 inches tall, just under 3 inches wide, and just under 2 inches in thickness, but it has a monotone color scheme and minimal branding that render it unassuming. It’s not colorful or loud in appearance, so even though it has two rather large antennas protruding from the sides, you still don’t really notice the device once it’s plugged into the wall....

It’s a lot to keep track of, but we’ve examined both technologies to pick out the difference and help you pick the right screen for you. Here’s what you need to know about ULED and QLED TVs. Overall Findings Since “QLED” refers primarily to a specific kind of display, you don’t necessarily have to choose between these two features. In fact, some ULED TVs have the same types of quantum-dot displays that QLEDs use....