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Are you searching for the best speakers for Echo Dot? I love how easy the Echo Dot makes it to listen to music, search for the news, add items to your grocery list, and do so much more. The device’s sound quality isn’t terrible, but if you’re looking for more than just low-level background music while you work or do chores, I prefer to pair it with compatible speakers for a better audio experience. There are hundreds, if not thousands, out there for you to choose from, and here are some picks that you’ll be sure to be happy with.

Best overall speaker for Echo Dot: Sonos One SL

Sonos is known for its powerful hi-fi speakers, but it makes the dream of owning them a little more accessible with the One SL. Not only is this the most affordable wireless speaker the company offers, but it also produces impressive sound quality and looks stylish to boot. Since it’s so compact, it won’t take up a lot of space in your home. Both the black and the white version look good, so you can purchas…

Make a wish and collect your favorite characters.

Having the right characters in your party can really make the difference for beating a challenge or solving a puzzle in Genshin Impact. There are 42 playable Genshin Impact characters, including the Traveler you start with. I’ve listed them all in alphabetical order along with their Element, weapon, starting Passive Talent, and Elemental Burst attack. If any other characters are added to the game, I’ll definitely update this list.

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Genshin Impact character guide:

All playable characters
Passive Talents and Elemental Burst attacks

Albedo
Aloy
Amber
Ayaka
Barbara
Beidou
Bennett
Chongyun
Diluc
Diona
Eula
Fischl
Ganyu
Hu Tao
Jean
Kaedehara Kazuha
Kaeya
Keqing
Klee
Kokomi
Lisa
Mona
Ningguang
Noelle
Qiqi
Raiden Shogun
Razor
Rosaria
Sara
Sayu
Sucrose
Tartaglia
T…

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Make a wish and collect your favorite characters.

Having the right characters in your party can really make the difference for beating a challenge or solving a puzzle in Genshin Impact. There are 41 playable Genshin Impact characters, including the Traveler you start with. I’ve listed them all in alphabetical order along with their Element, weapon, starting Passive Talent, and Elemental Burst attack. If any other characters are added to the game, I’ll definitely update this list.

Looking for other fun games to play on your phone? Then check out the best Android games. Want to play games on a PS5 instead? Consider trying out some of the best PS5 games.

Genshin Impact character guide:

All playable characters
Passive Talents and Elemental Burst attacks

Albedo
Aloy
Amber
Ayaka
Barbara
Beidou
Bennett
Chongyun
Diluc
Diona
Eula
Fischl
Ganyu
Hu Tao
Jean
Kaedehara Kazuha
Kaeya
Keqing
Klee
Kokomi
Lisa
Mona
Ningguang
Noelle
Qiqi
Raiden Shogun
Razor
Rosaria
Sara
Sayu
Sucrose
Tartaglia
T…

Don’t forget to redeem these free Primogems, Mora, XP, and more!

You’re going to need to gather several items and powerups in order to effectively explore Genshin Impact’s magical land of Teyvat. This is one of the best Android games to come out so far, as well as one of the best free PS5 games available. There are characters that need to be acquired and then once you have them, you’ll need to level them up so you can take on all of the bosses and Hurlichurl camps you come across. To help you out, we’ve gathered all of the Genshin Impact codes that give you free in-game items. You don’t need to worry, we’ll explain how to redeem codes as well, regardless of whether you’re playing on a mobile device or a PS5.

Free Genshin Impact codes

How to redeem codes
Redeemable codes
Expired codes

How to redeem a code from the Genshin Impact website

Go to Genshin Impact’s official website.
Click Redeem Code.

Click on the Server box.
The game will ask your for your Username and Passwo…

Keeping your house clean isn’t the easiest thing in the world. You have to find the time between running to work, taking care of family, and scheduling in that much-needed downtime. Something that can help keep your home clean is a reliable robot vacuum. I personally go with Roborock since the company creates quality products, like the Roborock S7, which comes with several convenience features while still incredibly good at cleaning my home. Roborock also offers several other amazing options. Here are the best Roborock vacuums on the market today.

Best overall: Roborock S7

We’ve had the chance to test the Roborock S7 for several weeks. Not only is it a powerful unit that can suck up anything from dirt to pet hair, but it also offers plenty of convenience features. From the Roborock app, I can schedule cleaning times, tell the unit which specific room to clean, or put up a no-go barrier telling it to leave a room alone. I have a Corgi and a gray tabby who are constantly shedding, …

Using one of the best robot vacuums to help you keep your house clean may be one of the best decisions you can make. Over the past few years, robot vacuums have become much smarter; they last longer and clean better. Options like the Roborock S5 Max, which happens to top the list of our best robot vacuums, lets you control it with just your voice. It can be set to run on a schedule, always vacuums in tidy, back and forth lines, and its sensors help prevent it from bumping into everything.

What are the best robot vacuums you can buy today?

There are a LOT of great robot vacuum models available right now, and picking the right one can be a difficult task. We’ve done the research, though, and narrowed down all the picks into a concise list of only the top robot vacuum picks.

Our full list is below, but we believe that when you look for a single best overall pick, the Roborock S5 Max is the best robot vacuum on the market today for most people. It offers all the standard features you’d …

Are you searching for the best speakers for Echo Dot? I love how easy the Echo Dot makes it to listen to music, search for the news, add items to your grocery list, and do so much more. The device’s sound quality isn’t terrible, but if you’re looking for more than just low-level background music while you work or do chores, I prefer to pair it with compatible speakers for a better audio experience. There are hundreds, if not thousands, out there for you to choose from, and here are some picks that you’ll be sure to be happy with.

Best overall speakers for Echo Dot: Sonos One SL

Sonos is known for its powerful hi-fi speakers, but it makes the dream of owning them a little more accessible with the One SL. Not only is this the most affordable wireless speaker the company offers, but it also produces impressive sound quality and looks stylish to boot. Since it’s so compact, it won’t take up a lot of space in your home. Both the black and the white version look good, so you can purcha…

Every character is a master of an Element in Genshin Impact. Using an Element at the right time can give you an advantage in battle.

Water, Earth, Fire, Air. Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony…oh wait. Wrong fandom. Ahem. Genshin Impact is a magical game where every playable character is the master of an Element. The way that these Elements interact with each other sometimes results in added effects or damages to your opponents. So, you’ll definitely want to take advantage of certain Elemental combinations in order to defeat enemies more efficiently.

Depending on what Elements the characters in your party have can also result in party bonuses. Here’s everything you need to know about Genshin Impact Elements, Status Effects, Elemental Reactions, and Elemental Resonance.

Genshin Impact is one of the best PS5 games available, and it’s completely free-to-play. Cross-progression means that if you link your account, you can even carry your progress across your PS5 co…

Playing games on your smartphone is one of the best ways to entertain yourself. However, it can be tough to play with some games when you’re just tapping on a screen. Fortunately, it’s possible to sync up a traditional controller. That’s where it’s nice to connect your Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and get playing on the best gaming phones. By the way, the Playstation 4 controller as well as the Xbox One controller are also compatible with Android devices, if you’d prefer to use one of those.

Note: You will only be able to use a Pro Controller if your phone is running Android 10 and if the game you’re playing supports controllers. Additionally, the process for syncing the controller with your phone will be different from one phone to the next.

How to use Switch controller on Android: Sync Pro Controller to your phone via Bluetooth

Do keep in mind that some Android games — including some of the most popular titles like Genshin Impact — don’t actually support controllers nativ…