Author: The Tech Guy

Since my Windows XP days, I’ve felt that File Explorer could be much better. Naturally, I’ve switched to File Explorer alternatives, several of which offer dual-pane setups and keyboard-driven power tools. They are often better than File Explorer in specific ways. However, the current File Explorer is a totally different tool from what it used to be. While it’s still not the most robust option, it’s become the most suitable for general use, and I’ve stopped recommending File Explorer alternatives as much as I used to. For good reason, I’ve also reverted to using it as my go-to file manager.…

For now, OLED remains the gold standard for TV picture quality. This is because unlike LCDs, OLED sets can turn individual pixels on and off, resulting in perfect contrast and more accurate colors. Technologies like RGB mini-LED and MicroLED are poised to unseat OLED from its throne, but it’ll be a while before prices become reasonable for the average human being. It can be tempting to buy the cheapest OLED you can afford. There’s nothing inherently wrong with that — “cheap” is a relative term, and you may even be pleasantly surprised if you’re not expecting all the newest bells…

NASA and its partners will discuss the upcoming crew rotation to the International Space Station during a pair of news conferences on Friday, Jan. 30, from the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. At 11 a.m. EST, mission leadership will discuss final launch and mission preparations in a news conference that will stream on the agency’s YouTube channel. Next, the crew of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission will participate in a virtual news conference from NASA Johnson crew quarters at 1 p.m., also on the agency’s YouTube channel. Individual streams for each of the events will be available on that page.…

vivo is set to unveil the X200T in India on January 27, and, if rumors are to be believed, the brand will introduce the V70 and V70 Elite there next month. While vivo hasn’t divulged anything about the V70 series yet, a render of the V70 Elite has surfaced online, revealing its design. According to the source, the V70 will be available in Passion Red and Lemon Yellow, while the V70 Elite will be available in Passion Red, Sand Beige, and Black. The render of the V70 Elite, included below, shows the smartphone in black. It has a flat screen,…

If you’re looking to get your hands on a new Bluetooth speaker in 2026, you have plenty of awesome options to pick from. I should know, having personally tested more than 30 models during my time here at TechRadar, including big hitters from the likes of Bang & Olufsen, Bose, and JBL.But the speaker I want to discuss here isn’t from one of those household name brands. It’s also not the most premium option around. But it’s an incredible-sounding, compact, and classy model that I just can’t get enough of. And the best part? It comes in at under $90…

In the 1980s, UCLA cellular biologist Leonard Rome noticed odd, barrel-shaped structures present in almost all cells. The hollow particles were filled with RNA and a handful of proteins. Naming them vaults, Rome has tried to understand their purpose ever since.Though vaults remain enigmatic, their unique structure recently inspired a separate team. Led by Fei Chen at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, the scientists engineered vaults to collect and store messenger RNA (mRNA) molecules for up to a week. The mRNA vaults they created act like ledgers that detail which genes are turned on or off over time.In…

Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Art: One-minute reviewCast your mind back to 2013 and Sigma had just brought out its 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM | Art lens – the world’s first zoom with a fast, constant f/1.8 aperture – and was set to revolutionize the photography industry.Over a decade since that lens pushed the boundaries of what a zoom lens could do, the world’s largest independent lens manufacturer has…

Most people never think of a Fire TV device as anything more than a simple streaming tool. But that’s not the full story. Fire TV is far more flexible, and with the right apps and settings, it can become a smart display, a wireless screen mirror, a gaming console, and even a mini computer for light browsing. The best part is, all of these features are built in, so you don’t need any complex workarounds or extra devices. Once you find them, you’ll start seeing your Fire TV in a completely different way. Install apps that aren’t on Amazon Appstore…

The Poco X7 Pro launched back in January of last year, so its successor is definitely coming very soon. In fact, the Poco X8 Pro was already certified in July. Now a new certification reveals that there will be a special edition of the handset: the Poco X8 Pro Iron Man Edition, undoubtedly in partnership with Marvel. This device has been certified for sale in Thailand by NBTC. Its model number is 2511FPC34G. The Poco X8 Pro is rumored to be based on the Redmi Turbo 5, which is due to be unveiled in China this month. There will also…

Brian Lawless / PA Images via Getty Images Elon Musk tried to pick a fight with a major airline CEO — who says thanks for all the additional business you’re bringing in with your public tantrum, sucker. “We love these PR spats that drive bookings on Ryanair,” the budget airline’s chief Michael O’Leary said at a news conference in Dublin on Wednesday, as quoted by CNN. “And we want to thank him sincerely for the additional publicity.” The trash talking began last week when the Irish airline, the largest in Europe, said it wouldn’t install its fleet with Starlink technology,…