Category: ask engadget

Ask Engadget: What’s the best way to annotate digital textbooks?

[ad_1] I’m assuming (or just hoping) you’ve managed to get some of your textbooks in PDF form — those are the easiest to mark up with the right software. If you get an e-textbook from, say, Amazon’s Kindle platform, expect to work with more limited annotation tools. Meanwhile, textbook vendors like Chegg have their own […]

Ask Engadget: How do I get help while ‘schooling from home’?

[ad_1] Getting help on your school work can be tough under normal circumstances and it won’t be any easier if you’re attending Zoom classes. If you need assistance on an assignment or a general topic you’re studying, reach out to your teacher or professor as soon as you think you might need help. “I would […]

Ask Engadget: How have you dealt with faulty Joy-Cons?

[ad_1] This week we’re asking you for answers. Earlier we asked you to submit your user reviews of the Joy-Con controllers that come with Nintendo’s handheld Switch gaming system. Now we want to hear what you’ve done to fix the flaws that many users have encountered with the devices — be it a Bluetooth connection problem, or […]

Ask Engadget: What’s your must-have tech for working from home?

[ad_1] This week we’re asking you for answers. COVID-19 has altered the workplace in a variety of ways, with a lot of people now working from home, possibly for the first time. We’ve already shared our recommendations for must-have home-office tech — now we want to hear from you. Whether it’s a VPN, a Wacom […]

Ask Engadget: What tech can help me survive a trade show?

[ad_1] Chris VelazcoSenior Editor, Mobile Trade show life can be exhilarating, but it usually doesn’t take long before something goes awry. I’ve been to CES something like nine times and MWC about seven, and a few gadgets come in handy every time. When you’re roaming the show floor, solid data connections can be hard to […]

Ask Engadget: What apps can help with my New Year’s resolutions?

[ad_1] Kris NaudusBuyer’s Guide Editor A few years ago I decided I need to journal more, so I downloaded the “Journey” app on my phone. It’s set to ping me at 10pm every day, ensuring that I don’t forget to write something down. Of course, that doesn’t stop me from just swiping away the notification. […]

Ask Engadget: Which charities give gifts to those in need?

[ad_1] Christopher SchodtVideo Producer If you’re a gamer or gadget fan looking to spread some holiday cheer this season, one charity to think about is Child’s Play. This non-profit org, founded by the duo behind the long-running web comic Penny Arcade, raises money to provide games and entertainment for kids in children’s hospitals and shelters. […]

Ask Engadget: How can I make a gift card feel more personal?

[ad_1] Jessica CondittSenior Editor Gifts are simply reminders that someone was thinking about you. This is where the joy of present-giving begins, and it’s one reason handing someone a gift card or digital code feels so crappy. It doesn’t take a ton of time or thought to pick an Amazon card off the rack at […]

Ask Engadget: What browser plug-ins will help with holiday shopping?

[ad_1] Matt BrianManaging Editor, UK Most people know about CamelCamelCamel (Caemlizer) which is good for tracking price changes on Amazon, and can be useful particularly if you have a product in mind and are waiting for it to drop in price. However, the one one I use most is Honey, which is a solid weapon […]

Holiday shopping can be a chore. Let us help!

[ad_1] There’s a scant 68 days until Christmas is once again upon us, and 65 until Hanukkah begins. There are likely plenty of people left on your shopping list, including those few who are always impossible to buy for (looking at you, Dad) so we want to lend you a helping hand: If you find […]