Month: August 2018

FIND AARP DENTAL PLANS

As a newly retired senior, you’re probably exploring all of your dental options. Dental coverage is still important as a senior. In fact, seniors are often more prone to dental problems.

With costs skyrocketing and incomes remaining fixed for seniors, affording the routine and emergency dental care you need is becoming increasingly burdensome. Luckily, new options for dental discounts for seniors have become available.

What Should Your Senior Dental Plan Cover?

As you’re looking for a dental plan to provide you with affordable dental care, consider these common senior dental problems so you know what your plan should cover or discount.

Common Senior Dental Problems
• Gum disease
• Darkened teeth
• Root decay
• Diminished sense of taste
• Dry mouth
• Loss of teeth
• Uneven jawbone
• Tissue inflammation with dentures
• Oral cancer
• Thrush

Whether you’ve encountered these dental problems yet or not, finding a dental plan that addresses these treatments is good preparation for what may be to come.

The Truth About Medicare Dental Coverage

Medicare does not cover routine dental care for adults 65 and over. By law, Medicare is prohibited from paying for cleanings, fillings, crowns, dentures, and most other dental work. Although there are a few exceptions, you will never be able to look to Medicare as a source of dental insurance for seniors. Fortunately, there are other senior dental plan options to consider.

AARP Plans

Seniors who belong to the AARP can find exclusive dental insurance offers to get through their golden years with strong, pain-free mouths. AARP dental insurance gives you access to the most knowledgeable and thorough providers, giving you the confidence, you need to get those routine checkups done and uncomfortable procedures finished with dignity and convenience. Maintaining good dental health is just one more thing seniors can do to be more independent and live more comfortably. With AARP, you have the option to choose between PPOs, prepaid dental plans, and discount plans. To learn more about the best options for seniors, read on to learn more about AARP dental insurance.

PPO Plans

PPOs, also known as preferred provider organizations, give you a lot of freedom when it comes to choosing your own provider. While your dental professional of choice will most likely be covered under your PPO plan, you will receive even greater discounts and copay rates if you select a provider within the PPOs particular network. With a PPO’s in-network provider, you’ll know ahead of time how much you’ll have to pay out of pocket for your various dental needs, such as routine cleanings, X-rays, cavity fillings, root canals, and crowns. The contract the provider signed with the PPO will ensure that you never get scammed by a dentist or have to pay more than you expected.

HMO Plans

Prepaid dental plans are more commonly known as HMOs. HMOs are a little bit more restricting, but they do tend to be more affordable. With an HMO, you choose your dentist and all dental care will be coordinated through that specific dentist. For example, if you need to see an oral surgeon, your dentist will refer you and fill out any potential preauthorizations that need to be addressed before your insurance will cover it. You can choose a specific dental clinic as well, allowing you to see any dentist or specialist within the clinic without requiring a preauthorization.

Convenient Plans

Discount plans are rarely the most affordable, but they can be the most convenient for you if you have the money. These plans are technically not insurance. Instead, these “plans” offer you serious discounts on services and you pay out of pocket. These plans can offer discounts on any kind of dental work you may require, from cleanings to crowns. However, what you save in monthly premiums could be spent on expensive dental treatment if the work required on your teeth or gums is extensive. AARP dental insurance plans are to make sure that you save money.
For seniors, one of the hardest aspects of growing older is the loss of function or strength. While most people immediately think of the body, many people forget that the mouth is arguably the most important part of the body. Dental hygiene and maintenance is absolutely essential not only when it comes to extending your life but also to maintaining or increasing your quality of life. Many people think of the senior caricature of needing dentures or missing teeth. The truth is, many seniors don’t lose their teeth, or even if they do, they don’t lose enough to need full dentures. To avoid such cliche deterioration in your mouth and jaw, you need quality dental insurance.

August 12, 2018
TOP TIRE BRANDS OUT THERE

Do you have the highest rated tires on your car? Did you know that a new set of tires can improve your cars MPG, performance and safety? Don’t you deserve the safest, highest rated tires for your car?

If you are shopping for new tires for your car, it’s worth it to look around a bit to get the best prices for the best quality tires you can afford. New tires on your car can even help you get better mileage, and will perform better in inclement weather, like thunderstorms with intense rain or snow. Here are five of the highest rated tires you can buy for your car, sedan or SUV.

These tires are all considered to be “all season” tires that can be used year-round.

Goodyear

Goodyear leads the industry with their “Goodyear Eagle LS-2 ROF” which sell for about $230 per tire. They are especially quiet on the road and have a tread that will stand up to rain and snowy conditions. You don’t have to worry about hydroplaning with these tires, because they are specifically made to combat these wet, slick conditions. They even have special “run on flat” technology that will allow you to coast on your flat tire for a short distance, even going as fast as 50 mph.

The Continental

The Continental tire company makes a “True Contact” ($130) tire for all weather driving that is rated highly by consumer testing companies. These tires have a special “multi-directional” grip that help it to be quiet on the road. They also promise that lower rolling resistance will improve the gas mileage your car gets on the road. Plus, when you buy a full set of Continental tires they will give you free towing for up to three years if you get a flat tire anywhere around the country. That’s a nice incentive to buy their tires.

Michelin

Michelin is another highly rated tire company that makes many different models of tires depending on what you need. Their “Energy Saver LX4” ($193) tire is one that would be a top choice. This is one of their original model tires and is still one of their best sellers today. You have to trust the Michelin Man right?

Hankook

Hankook”Optimo H727″ ($220) is the brand’s highest rated tire. These tires are made with special grooves, and hundreds of “sipes” that grip the road for an especially safe ride. You can count on these in severe weather to get you to your destination without incident. Plus, their “converging lateral slots” help to make the ride quiet, tamping down road noises. Keep in mind as well, that the price given for each tire model is the price of just one tire, and you will need four of them. It is a worthwhile investment because it truly makes your car safer in severe weather to have quality, highly rated tires on your vehicle. Now is the perfect time to get a new set of tires for your automobile, before something goes wrong with your old worn ones.

August 11, 2018
5G Connectivity Will Evolve the World Part 2

Glad to see you back for more of the 5G connectivity discussion. We are on the cusp of the next big jump in human evolution. That sounds terrifying but it’s the ultimate truth. Connectivity is the mutation of the 21st century and we make major advances in human civilization with each connectivity advancement we establish. With 4g and LTE we created the IOT and changed existence forever in every possible way.

Over the next few days we, as in you and I will dive in to the next generation of mobile internet connections and what it will mean for out daily lives, what we can expect, who and where this will come from and what we can make of all of this. In this 5 part break down we are going to take a Snow-white like look into our futures. 5G connectivity is coming, and fast then you would expect. Just to put this in to a scope of things, Cyborgs will run on 5G Connectivity. Excited yet? Lets explore and prepare for the next step of human evolution.

What is 5G?

Simply put, 5G mobile networks and wireless systems are the next phase in global telecommunication standards. However, to refer to it as merely a “next phase” is truly an understatement given how wireless connectivity has expanded far beyond smartphones and WLAN routers to new and previously unimagined markets and applications. While we are still in the early stages of evolving from person-to-person communications towards device-to-device connectivity throughout the connected home, machine-to-machine, industrial and automotive markets, these new and exciting applications are bringing profound advancements in deep learning, artificial intelligence and “ambient awareness.” The way we do business and interact with each other today will be virtually unrecognizable to many in 5-10 years, yet entirely ordinary to our children.

How Does 5G Work

5G is a marketing term for some new mobile technologies. Definitions differ and confusion is common. The ITU IMT-2020 standard provides for speeds up to 20 gigabits per second and has only been demonstrated with millimeter waves of 15 gigahertz and higher frequency. The more recent 3GPP standard includes any network using the NR New Radio software. 5G New Radio can include lower frequencies, from 600 MHz to 6 GHz. However, the speeds in these lower frequencies are only modestly higher than new 4G systems, estimated at 15% to 50% faster. At least at the lower frequencies, “5G is evolutionary.

Huh? Yeah that’s a bit much, I know my head is spinning just typing that. What we are really saying is 5G is going to operate on minimum wave lengths. This is allowing faster and further transmissions with less degradations and penetrate obstacles better. 5G NR speed in sub-6 GHz bands can be modestly higher than 4G with a similar amount of spectrum and antennas. That’s the How.

The Final 5G Connectivity Part 2 Thought

This was a bit intense, but I think we all got the grasp of 5G functionality, we learned today. We learned What and How, and every some new big fancy words as well. Tomorrow I want to get to the fun stuff, the why…The capabilities, the tech and tools we can use it for.

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August 11, 2018
5G Connectivity Will Evolve the World Part 1

We are on the cusp of the next big jump in human evolution. That sounds terrifying but it’s the ultimate truth. Connectivity is the mutation of the 21st century and we make major advances in human civilization with each connectivity advancement we establish. With 4g and LTE we created the IoT and changed existence forever in every possible way. If you are doubting this just look at the differences in our daily lives since just 2011. Everything is now connected giving us data and insight, we used that to revolutionize logistics, medical and everything else down to what’s in my refrigerator. We open Pandora’s box and now our fall down the rabbit hole is reaching an abrupt end. Scared? You should be. No that’s not true we have just reached the max of our current expandable connectivity. So what is next? Next? One word…. 5G Connectivity. 2 words.

Over the next few days we, as in you and I, will dive in to the next generation of mobile internet connections and what it will mean for our daily lives, what we can expect, who and where this will come from, and what we can make of all of this. In this 5 part break down we are going to take a Snow-white like look into our futures. 5G connectivity is coming, and faster then you would expect. Just to put this in to a scope of things, Cyborgs will run on 5G Connectivity. Excited yet? Lets explore and prepare for the next step of human evolution.

Where Are We Now?

Lets start out journey today by talking about where we are now and how we got here.
Roughly every ten years new mobile network technology and infrastructure involving a change in the fundamental nature of the service, non-backwards-compatible transmission technology, higher peak data rates, new frequency bands, wider channel frequency bandwidth in Hertz becomes available. These transitions are referred to as generations. The first mobile data services became available during the second generation.

2G available since 1991 with top download speeds of a dismal and infuriating 9.1 kbps. Just a reminder the first iPhone was 2G but supported up to 237 kbps. Next up in 2001 we jumped to 3G. 3G allowed us to actually load a page and with patients see a video clip. Top speeds of 2.1 Mbps. Respectable? sure

Next we made the jump to 4G with HSPA+ speeds reaching 672 Mbps, theoretical of course. 100 Mbps is what is sold to use, actual speed test in practical use reveal about 20 Mbps. That will stream a 4k movie, sure no problem.

Now, today, 5G connectivity is a reality and on the horizon. 5G can bring us a mobile internet speed, while moving at high speeds ( think driving on the highway) of up to 25,000 Mbps.

The Part 1 Final Thought

Here we are on the cusp of 25,000 Mbps.We have seen major civilization advance with each generation of frequency increases. What will we do with this kind of connectivity? Cure Cancer? Travel through space? Time? Cyborgs? Doors are opening and the world is changing.. See you tomorrow, maybe.

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August 11, 2018
Best Over the Counter and Natural Pain Remedies!

Sometimes you just need a bit of pain relief. Whether it’s sore muscles, a bad bruise, a killer headache or whatever else, you’d rather it just not hurt so bad.

Thankfully, there are plentiful over-the-counter remedies available as generics to help relieve your pain. There are also a few natural solutions that many people swear by when it comes to pain remedies. We’ll highlight a few of the most popular so you can make an informed choice!

Best Over the Counter (or Natural) Pain Remedies

OTC: Ibuprofen

The brand name versions of this drug are Advil or Motrin. It’s been clinically tested with a nearly 9 out of 10 rate of people feeling it’s worth taking. It could upset your stomach, so make sure you take it with food. Also, it could cause kidney damage, so don’t take it if you’ve got a history of kidney problems!

Natural: Turmeric

Many swear by the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric. It’s been shown to help with upset stomach, indigestion, and even help as part of treatment for more serious conditions. It could even help with common aches and pains. If you’re the type who doesn’t tend to like taking pills, try this out the next time you’ve got a sore muscle!

OTC: aspirin

Aspirin is one of the most well-known pain relievers, often found in the brand-name Alka-Seltzer. In its various forms, it can be either a pain reliever or an indigestion aid. Children under 12 should avoid aspirin, though, as it could be harmful to the liver if taken too much. Keep in mind this is aspirin with a lower-case a, which is different from the version from Bayer with a capital A.

Natural: Heat and Ice Application

The pain-relieving qualities of applying heat and/or ice to a sore area are well-document. However, be careful when applying hot or cold items to your body! Apply heat to an area if it is stiff or if your pain is arthritic. Conversely, ice can help reduce swelling and cut back on inflammation. Athletes swear by this pain-relieving method! Speak to a physician about how this natural remedy could be applied to your aches or pains if you’re hurt.

OTC: Aspirin

The brand name Aspirin, which is different from Alka-Seltzer’s version, is another well-known pain remedy. It can reduce fever, as well, and is even known to have helpful effects in those with heart disease. However, keep in mind that it is a blood-thinner. If you’re at risk for internal bleeding, stick with ibuprofen or one of the natural pain remedies!

Natural: Acupuncture

Seeking pain relief from an acupuncturist may seem silly at first, but it’s a well-documented and ancient practice. The Chinese art helps relieve pain through a process known as qi manipulation, altering the path of your body’s natural energies. Scientific study of the practice has found that the pain-relieving qualities are a result of the serotonin released by the sensation of the needles being driven into your skin. Either way, it’s been proven to help in some cases!

OTC: Acetaminophen

This medicine works by affecting the part of your brain that controls temperature and regulates pain messages. As such, it doesn’t alter the physical causes of your pain, but instead tricks you into not feeling the pain. While that might sound scary, it’s quite safe! Prolonged sessions of taking acetaminophen can lead to liver damage, though, so be aware! Just take enough to ease your pain, don’t overdo it.

Natural: Cryotherapy

There are a few ways to go about this, whether with a cryotherapy chamber or just an ice bath. The idea behind cryotherapy is that, by shocking your body with cold, you make your body produce special type of protein. These cold-shock proteins have anti-inflammatory properties that can help naturally fight pain!

OTC: Naproxen

Those with a history of heart disease may prefer naproxen over ibuprofen. Naproxen is good for treating general aches and pains, as it is an anti-inflammatory. It does run the same risk of upsetting the stomach that many other over-the-counter pain remedies, so take it with food!

Natural: Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy

The theory behind PEFT is that using electromagnetic fields to stimulate natural anti-inflammatory compounds. While it sounds high-tech, you can actually get the treatment for between $30 and $60 from a physical therapist or chiropractor. If you want a machine in your own home, they’re a bit pricey: they run around $1500 on the low end.

August 10, 2018
Need a Website Made? The Best Web Creation Tools for 2018

When it comes to making websites, it’s much easier today than it was 20 years ago. There was a time when you needed to have a great grasp on coding and web design to make a webpage. Now, however, that process has been made much easier by the existence of powerful web creation tools! If you’re looking to make a great website, look no further than these excellent resources. Here are our picks for the best web creation tools for 2018!

The Best Web Creation Tools for 2018

Wix

Wix is a cloud-based site building platform that is quite popular. It offers a lot of templates and tons of customization options. Their site builder is a drag-and-drop style, meaning it’s incredibly straightforward and easy-to-use. If you’re brand new to web design, it’s a great launching point. Their free version has limited bandwidth and storage, but you can use it to see if you like the style. If so, you can upgrade to premium and get to building more content for your site! The downsides are there, though: it’s unwieldy to move from Wix to another platform. That said, it’s still a good choice.

Shopify

A great resource for building online storefronts, Shopify is a fully-hosted site builder. All the data and backups are hosted on their servers. They’re a little on the pricey side, but they offer a great service. You can even integrate your Shopify page into WordPress! They also use a drag and drop style, meaning building your site is very straightforward. If you’re looking to open an online storefront, this is your way to do it.

Weebly

Weebly is another fully-hosted site, which is a pro and a con. While your data is backed up and safe, you also can’t change the site functionality. Their site builder is quick and intuitive, though, so you’ve got nothing to worry about there. They also have e-commerce integration, but they charge a 3% transaction fee. All said, they’re a good choice, but not the most popular.

Squarespace

Thanks in large part to aggressive advertising via YouTubers, Squarespace is a well-known name on the internet. The web-building tools are top-notch, and it’s easily one of the best out there. You don’t sacrifice a good-looking website for how easy it is to build with the platform. Many swear by the platform’s tools, and it’s rapidly gaining ground as a favorite of web-builders. The only downsides are the limited third-party integration. For instance, they only accept transactions through Apple Pay, PayPal or Stripe, so your options are limited.

WordPress

One of the most popular web platforms, WordPress is a fantastic resource. In fact, the site you’re currently on is powered by WordPress! It’s a relatively inexpensive service, but it has a bit of a learning curve. That said, it’s a flexible and robust tool to create any kind of site you would like to make. If you want to exert maximum control, this is a great tool for you! Consider WordPress if a small learning curve doesn’t deter you from making whatever site you have in mind.

August 10, 2018
Top Apps for Travel Deals

Who doesn’t love to travel? Going on a fun adventure far from home is a great way to relax, recharge and energize! It can, however, be quite expensive. If you’re like me, you love traveling, but you also love saving money! With that in mind, today we’re going to try to do a bit of both. Let’s check out the tops apps for travel deals! Adventure awaits!

Skyscanner

Our first app is Skyscanner, a solid choice for travel deals. The notable functionality of this app is its ability to show you all the best deals on flights based on date and destination. The app will even alert you when better prices on flights become available.

You can schedule your travel around when the tickets will be the least expensive. You can even browse by top deals if you don’t have a destination in mind, seeing which flights from your local airport offer the best value.

Hopper

Much like Skyscanner, Hopper is an app that helps you find good prices on plane tickets. Unlike Skyscanner, Hopper’s gimmick is sending you push notifications for when to buy tickets.

You can save a ton of money through Hopper if you’re the kind of person who has plane ticket money just laying around. By striking while the iron is hot, you can snag crazy deals. Just be ready to fly (and buy) at some odd hours.

Hotel Tonight

Hotel Tonight lets you get a hotel room booked in seconds. The app offers some pretty fantastic deals, as it partners with hotels to get their empty rooms sold quickly. Hotels are an odd business, and they’re seeing increased competition from Airbnb.

As such, they’ve started to get a little more creative in how they encourage guests to stay. Using Hotel Tonight, you can snag rooms that were canceled and are otherwise going to go unsold. The hotel would rather sell it, and you’d rather save money, so it’s win-win!

Airbnb

If you don’t mind the prospect of sleeping in someone else’s house, you can get some pretty great savings through Airbnb. The app offers curated experiences called Trips that allow you to get a more authentic, genuine-feeling experience in your city of choice.

While some have raised concerns over the ethics of apps like Airbnb, it remains one of the best apps for travel deals. It’s hard to pass up some of the savings it offers! Just make sure it’s legal in the city you’re thinking of visiting: many localities have forbidden the divisive app. Safe travels!

August 9, 2018
Top AARP Benefits: Should You Join?

When you start to get past age 50 or so, the jokes start rolling in. Shouldn’t you get a discount here? Are you going to get the Early Bird special? Very fun, everyone; but, seriously, there are some good discounts for being older! Jokes aside, you might be considering joining AARP for a similar reason: the benefits! Today we’re looking at ten of the top AARP benefits you get for the modest $16 per year membership. Let’s see how it all stacks up!

Top AARP Benefits

You Can Join at 50

Most senior discount programs don’t start until you hit 55. AARP, however, lets you join when you’re fifty. That means you can start reaping the benefits sooner, rather than later! You’re more than entitled to the discounts and savings by the time you’re fifty. Don’t let pride or vanity stop you from hopping on: there’s no shame in being 50, 60, 70 or whatever age. All it brings is wisdom and perspective!

If You Are Married…

If you join AARP and you’re married, good news! Your spouse is a member for free. That means that married people get double the value from their membership! It’s like a buy-one, get-one free deal! If you’ve been on the fence about joining and you’re married, you can be assured it’s a good value, as it practically doubles your benefits.

If You Aren’t Married…

Maybe you don’t have a spouse to share your membership with, but no worries! Members can join the AARP dating site as part of their membership. The best part about it is that you know you’ll be matched with people in the same stage of their lives as you are! There’s nothing quite as exhausting as sifting through tons of profiles of people who are half your age. You can cut that whole process out with an AARP membership!

You Get AARP’s Magazine

Your membership also includes a subscription to AARP’s magazine. While it’s not the biggest perk in the world, it does contain a ton of helpful articles detailing the deals you can take advantage of. Nothing quite like saving money while you’re saving money, huh? The articles are also top-notch and well worth the low cost of the membership by themselves! There are articles on personal finance, travel and a ton more. What’s not to love?

Insurance

Some people find that AARP’s car insurance policy is more affordable than other insurers’ plans. This could vary from person to person, but they are often the most affordable option for people over 50. It’s worth asking for a quote from AARP and making a decision based on that. If the switch would save you more than $16 per year, it’s sort of a no-brainer to get an AARP membership just for that!

AARP Travel Center

Between deals on flights, parking and more, the AARP Travel Center is a huge plus for members. Most people think of AARP members are boring older people, but that’s pretty far from the truth. Going on fun vacations and traveling are some of the perks of having an established nest egg! Why not save while you travel? The AARP Travel Center will make sure you’re taken care of.

Cruises

You’ll often find better rates on cruises from Norwegian, Grand European and Windstar through the AARP’s Travel Center. There’s nothing quite like sailing the high seas on a luxury cruise liner! And it’s hard to beat some of the deals you’ll find on them through the AARP discounts.

Rental Car Discounts

Most rental car companies offer discounts to AARP members. In fact, all AARP members get a 30 percent discount on a Zipcar membership. AARP is a great deal for those who love to travel! Not having to worry about what you’re going to drive on your vacation is a pretty big load off your shoulders!

Hotel Discounts

To round out the awesome travel deals, you’ll also get access to great deals on hotel rates. Between the flights, hotels and rental cars, the AARP pretty much has you completely covered on vacation discounts. If you travel often, it’s hard to find reasons not to have an AARP membership!

Other Discounts

You also get discounts on nearly any and everything you can think of. It’s hard to keep track of how many ways you can earn back your membership fee through saving. Angie’s List, Dunkin Donuts, Outback Steakhouse, Kohl’s, AMC Theaters, Verizon and many more places all offer discounts. Really, it’s harder to find places that won’t offer you a discount for being a member!

The Most Important Benefit

The biggest benefit for being an AARP member is knowing that you’re supporting an organization that lobbies lawmakers on your behalf. Rules and regulations that affect seniors are lobbied on by the AARP to help keep you safe. The quality of life of every member is made better by the legislation that the AARP helps to lobby. That’s a benefit that’s pretty hard to pass up!

August 9, 2018
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Feature Roundup: Android 2-in-1

Samsung’s Galaxy line has long been the very top of the line in terms of Android smartphones. However, their Galaxy Tab line has struggled to stay relevant as tablets themselves have fallen out of favor. Does the Galaxy Tab S4 have what it takes to put Galaxy Tab (and tablets) back on the radar of tech-lovers? The answer: sort of. It’s a step in the right direction, at least.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Feature Roundup

Design and Peripherals

It’s a Galaxy device, that much is sure at a glance. Trademark Samsung design is all over this simple, straightforward tablet. The major selling point, however, is the two-in-one functionality that makes it into a laptop-like device. The keyboard cover is another $150 on top of the device’s $650 price tag, but it’s a solid add-on. It’s not as bad as typing on a block of wood, but it’s not going to replace your home keyboard. The S Pen helps a lot in this respect, and thankfully the Tab S4 comes with it packed in. Unfortunately, the two-in-one functionality isn’t quite what you’d expect for the price.

Two-in-One

The Galaxy Tab S4 manages to be both a superfluous tablet and a sub-par laptop! Okay, jokes aside, it’s not amazing in either mode. The tablet mode is fine, but you have a smartphone. Why would you seriously need a tablet? It’s expensive and it performs a role you already have covered. In laptop mode, or “Dex Mode,” the touch screen is unreliable and unresponsive. That would be one thing if this was actually a laptop, but we’re talking about a tablet. You have to actually, you know, touch the screen to navigate through the operating system.

It sounds like we really hated this tablet, and that’s not exactly true. It’s not a terrible device, it just doesn’t do anything to justify its steep price tag. Especially when you consider that the amount of money you spend on this tablet could also just be spent on an iPad, which is a far superior piece of technology. The iPad is gorgeous, fast and responsive; all the things the Galaxy Tab S4 isn’t.

Bottom Line

Unless you really, really love the idea of an Android two-in-one, skip this. Android is a passable operating system on phones, but it was made for phones. Nothing proves that more than this Galaxy Tab. If you love Android, that’s fine, and you’re certainly not alone. It’s a popular OS, due in large part to its open nature. However, you’d much rather work with a two-in-one running Windows or iOS, and if you disagree then you’re lying to yourself.

That said, maybe this is the first step for Android devices into the 2-in-1 space. Perhaps Samsung is opening the door for another device to come along and make me eat my words. Until that time comes, though, I’ll remain unconvinced.

August 9, 2018
Top Ten Gaming Keyboards for 2018

There’s nothing quite like having a rock-solid keyboard for kicking butt online. If you’ve ever used a sub-par keyboard to try to play a fast-paced video game, you know how rough it can be. If you’re serious about PC gaming, you’re going to need a serious keyboard. The best keyboards are a little pricey, so today we’re not worrying too much about price. If you want the best, you’re going to need to pay top dollar. If that’s not your jam, we’re including a few budget options for you to consider. However, if you’re not afraid of spending some dough, check out the higher entries on the list! Here are our top ten gaming keyboards for 2018!

Top Ten Gaming Keyboards for 2018

Nixeus Moda Pro

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Our first entry is an interesting budget pick. It’s only $70, but it’s got a solid make. The tray is metal, and the keycaps are similar to those found on Mac keyboards. In fact, this keyboard works quite well with Mac: it even features Mac function keys. The Nixeus Moda Pro works great on Windows, too, so if you’re on that OS you don’t have to worry. This is a fine entry-level choice for Mac users or fans of their keyboards.

Roccat Horde AIMO

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This one is inexpensive and feels okay. It’s not the best option out there, but it doesn’t set you back too much. The issues with this one are the flimsy-feeling wrist-rest and generally cheap make overall. The keys feel okay, and it performs fine in fast-paced scenarios. On the bright side, it only costs around $90. That said, if you spend just a bit more you can get a much better keyboard.

Havit HV-KB390L Low Profile Mechanical Keyboard

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What this Havit keyboard lacks in features it makes up for in affordability. It’s only $60, it’s portable and it even has backlighting. The backlighting is pretty simple, but it looks nice. The keys feel nice, and typing is easy, too. This is an all-around solid budget choice. The only downsides here are the relatively cheap-feeling deck and weak key quality.

Razer Chroma Ornata

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With an MSRP of $100 but often found on sale for $80, the Ornata is another great budget option. The coolest thing with this keyboard is the proprietary Razer Chroma software that powers the backlight. If you’re the type who wants to have a pimped-out desk, Chroma is your friend. You can sync your mouse, headset and keyboard all through Chroma.

The Ornata is also a solid keyboard with an interesting “mecha-mesh” action. The keys feel like a combination of a mechanical keyboard and a mesh keyboard. It takes a bit of getting used to, but it’s actually pretty nice when you get accustomed.

Alienware Pro Gaming Keyboard

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When you’re not gaming, your keyboard still has to be a keyboard. No gaming deck knows that better than the Alienware Pro. The switches in this keyboard are great for both gaming and typing. If you need to bang out an essay or spreadsheet, this keyboard works just as well as if you were blasting bad guys. This one is a bit on the premium side, running for $120 MSRP. It’s usually available on sale for around $100, though, and it’s a great find at that price.

Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum

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The first of our truly premium gaming keyboards, the Orion Spectrum is meant to go toe-to-toe with Corsair and Razer’s flagship keyboards. It does a passable impersonation of those two superior decks, but it does so at a comparable price to them. This keyboard is streamlined, and the keys feel fine, it’s just a bit “meh” when you see it’s $180 price tag. When you can get a better keyboard for less, it becomes hard to recommend this to anyone other than Logitech die-hards.

SteelSeries Apex M750

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It’s hard to not love SteelSeries. Their peripherals are often high-quality and fairly priced compared to everyone else. This keyboard has lightning-fast switches and great action. You’ll never feel like your hardware is holding you back with this excellent keyboard. Not to mention, you’ll love the price: $140 for this solid keyboard. The only drawbacks? No adjustable feet and no media keys.

Roccat Vulcan 120 AIMO

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Fast action, quiet keys and comfortable typing make this a solid choice. Much better than the mediocre Horde form Roccat, the Vulcan impresses on a number of levels. The action is good, and the tactile feedback is satisfying. It’s hard to pass that up! That said, it’s a little pricey at $170. If you spend just a bit more, you can have an even better keyboard. Our next two, for instance, are absolutely killer.

Corsair K95 RGB Platinum

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One of the very best keyboards out there, this Corsair is well worth its $185 price tag. If you’re a fan of customizable lighting, high build quality and great switch action, this is for you. There’s really nothing to knock this keyboard for: it’s excellent. The dedicated media keys and plentiful features make this a truly premium gaming keyboard. That said, it doesn’t snag our top spot because the competition is that much slicker and more impressive.

Our Top Pick: Razer Huntsman Elite

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The newest premium keyboard from Razer blows us away. The Huntsman continues their deadly naming convention, and it ups the bar for mechanical keyboards. Optomechanical switches that use sensors to read when keystrokes fall up the game to crazy levels. Actuation is unprecedented with this keyboard: there’s simply nothing faster. It’s also absolutely covered in RGB and looks like something from Blade Runner. It’s awesome, it’s $200 and it’s the best keyboard in the world. All hail the king.

August 9, 2018