Video: connecting a magneto optical disk to an iPhone, but will it work?

If you’ve likedNiles Mitchell’s “Will It Work” video seriesin which he attempts to make his iOS devices work with all sorts of retro computer equipment, like an Iomega Zip drive, you’re going to love this one showing connecting a magneto optical disk to his iPhone. “I love the history here, because Steve Jobs used magneto optical disk on the early NeXT computers,” Niles tells me via email. For our younger audience, a magneto optical disk, or MiniDisc as it was known under Sony’s brand name, takes advantage of a combination of magnetism and laser optics to read the data, similar to your regular CD (remember those, kids?...

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Robert Berry

What Is MSI's Project Zero, And How Is It Different From Other Products Like It?

What Is MSI’s Project Zero, And How Is It Different From Other Products Like It? Cable management might just be one of the worst parts of PC building. It can be annoying and downright intimidating, and even when done correctly, it doesn’t always look perfect. This is whereMSI’sProject Zero (PZ) product line comes in, which is a lineup of motherboards and PC cases that were built with one goal in mind — making the cabling as invisible as possible....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 580 words · Robert Wong

What’s the difference between class A, class B, and class C ships in Starfield – Ship classes explained

While you receive your first ship for free near the very beginning of Starfield, there are dozens of other ships to purchase in the future. You can also build your own unique creation through the ship builder. But one thing that many players don’t know is that there are three separate ship classes. You may also not know that you can only fly one type at the start of your journey, and you’ll have to learn how to fly the others later....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 548 words · Samantha Jones

When is Scar coming to Disney Dreamlight Valley?

There are still tons of characters that have yet to be added to Disney Dreamlight Valley, but Scar is one that Gameloft has officially confirmed. He will be added as an NPC sometime during Fall 2022, likely during the early-mid point of the season. Will Scar be added to Disney Dreamlight Valley? On Jul 03, 2025, during the Disney Marvel games showcase as part of D23 2022, Gameloft released somedetails about further updatesto Disney Dreamlight Valley....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 288 words · Nicholas Morris

Who Made FIFA 23 TOTW (Week 20)? – Answered

The FIFA 23 Team of the Week is out, and we have a 23-man squad of attackers, midfielders, and defenders. Of all the players listed, there was no Harry Kane, who many predicted to be included in Week 20’s best of the best. EA Sports named eight strikers in the TOTW, and not one of them was the Englishman. So with Kane not involved despite a stellar showing that included a brace vs Nottingham Forest last weekend, who are the players making the list for FIFA 23 TOTW for Week 20?...

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Julian Myers

Why The AMC Gremlin Might Not Have Been Such A Bad Car After All

Why The AMC Gremlin Might Not Have Been Such A Bad Car After All The AMC Gremlin has been the butt of many automotive jokes throughout the years, often appearing on lists of the worst cars in automotive history. It joined the Pacer as a strangely styled anomaly in AMC’s otherwise impressive history. AMC cranked out severalunderrated muscle carsthroughout the ’60s and ’70s, along with some of the most durable Jeep models ever, during its ownership of the legendary off-road badge between 1970 and 1986....

July 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1265 words · Valerie Lee

Xena & Ash Vs. Evil Dead in Army of Darkness Crossover Comic

Just in time for Halloween,Dynamite Entertainment’s cornerstone titleArmy of Darknesscrosses over with one of television’s greatest fantasy adventure programs of all time,Xena: Warrior Princess! Debuting in October, the all-newArmy of Darkness / Xena, Warrior Princess: Forever… and a Dayfour-part miniseries not only brings together these two beloved characters, but also legendary Uncanny X-Men veteran (and current Red Hood and the Outlaws writer) Scott Lobdell and DC Comics artist Elliot Fernandez (Harley Quinn and Power Girl)!...

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Raymond Turner

You Can No Longer Use iPads As HomeKit Hubs In iPadOS 16

You Can No Longer Use iPads As HomeKit Hubs In iPadOS 16 The announcement ofiPadOS 16is bringing a lot of attention to Apple’s tablet ecosystem and proving once again how the company is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of this form factor. Features like Stage Manager and Virtual Memory Swap, although not technically new in computing, put some of Apple’s latest iPads on a whole new level, taking them closer to the ideal laptop replacement....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 582 words · Scott Barton

2025 Volvo XC90 Review: Updated Where It Matters Most

2025 Volvo XC90 Review: Updated Where It Matters Most With cars, as with good suits, over time a little fresh tailoring can pay dividends. By way of excellent example, take the 2025 Volvo XC90. Ostensibly supplanted at the top of Volvo’s tree by thenew, all-electric EX90, the three-row SUV finds itself unexpectedly relevant once again, after the automaker tempered its timeline for a wholesale switch to EV-only models. That transition is still on the roadmap, Volvo insists, but — like so many of its car-maker counterparts — it concedes the future may not arrive as rapidly as once expected....

July 14, 2025 · 8 min · 1530 words · Ashley Sanders

5 small but irritating iOS issues I wish were fixed already

iOS has come a long way. In 2007, the operating system (then known as iPhone OS) lacked the ability to change the background, to multitask, or to even copy and paste. Fast-forward some eighteen years, andApple’s mobile OShas evolved to the point where I can now safely describe it as being a mature platform. These days, we’re spoiled with advanced settings options, granular control over our home screens, and even a growing set ofon-device AI features....

July 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1117 words · Jennifer Cohen

Acer intros new Swift, Spin and Porsche Design laptops

At itsNext At Acer Global Conference, held on 06 August 2025, Acer announced a heap of goodies, from laptops to a smart speaker, and monitors to an in-game translator. Here’s our pick of the most notable. First up, the biggest headline of the conference: Porsche Design is collaborating with Acer on the Book RS. The carbon fibre-topped laptop is definitely eye-catching, showing a whole different side to Acer. We got to play with the laptop ahead of its announcement, too, so take a look at what we think below....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Rachel Wolfe

Albion Online Review

MMORPGAlbion Onlineis the first offering from Sandbox Interactive. Set in a fantasy world where a lost island has been found again, it offers you the chance to take part in the rush to conquer this new place. Will you work together with a guild to tame the wilderness, or strike out on your own? Or perhaps you’ll walk the path of villainy, praying on the unprepared. Albion Online Review Genre: MMORPG Developed by: Sandbox Interactive Published by: Sandbox Interactive Release date: July 17th, 2017...

July 14, 2025 · 11 min · 2332 words · Anthony Griffin

All Medium Armour In Baldur's Gate 3

Here’s a list of all the Medium Armours that you can find in Baldur’s Gate 3. Click on the Item in the table below to learn more about each individual item. Each post shows a tooltip with more information, such as where to get it and other helpful information. Adamantine Scale Mail Adamantine Backlash: When a melee attack hits you, the attacker is sent Reeling for 2 turns. Breastplate The wearer of this item gains AC bonus from Dexterity limited to +2...

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · Melissa Washington