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- Asus vs. Acer: I’ve reviewed laptops from both brands for years, and here’s my pick
on May 31, 2026 at 4:00 pmAcer and Asus both have tried and tested PC options, but they excel in different areas. Let’s break down the major differences.
- I’ve used Android Auto with Gemini for 2 months now – it’s transformed my drives in 4 wayson May 31, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Gemini has made voice control in my car fun and useful, and I’m still discovering new ways to use it.
- How I turned my old Android phone into a Wi-Fi extender – and fixed dead spots at homeon May 31, 2026 at 1:00 pm
The process is free, easy to set up, and doesn’t use mobile data while helping you avoid upgrading to a mesh network.
- Your TV’s RS-232 port is a versatile automation tool – how to unlock its full potentialon May 31, 2026 at 11:00 am
The RS-232 serial port on your smart TV isn’t just for professional diagnostics. Here’s how to use it for more advanced programming.
- Quantum computing looms, and your security is nowhere near readyon May 31, 2026 at 10:00 am
Quantum is coming soon to an enterprise near you. But that shift brings significant security concerns.
- This hidden FaceTime feature is incredibly useful – and surprised my own familyon May 31, 2026 at 10:00 am
If someone missed your FaceTime call, try leaving them a video message. Here’s how.
- Why I switched to MyRadar as my main Android Auto weather app for road trip storm trackingon May 31, 2026 at 9:00 am
There aren’t many weather apps for Android Auto, but there’s one that easily rises above the rest.
- I’m an iPhone user who switches to Gemini with Android Auto in the car – why I don’t regret iton May 31, 2026 at 12:00 am
Gemini can help with a variety of tasks when behind the wheel. All you need is an Android phone and a car with Android Auto.
- This Lenovo Yoga model I tested may be the most overlooked business laptop in 2026on May 30, 2026 at 4:00 pm
The Slim 7x (2026) has impressive performance improvements, but its target user – the modern professional – remains the same.
- I tried Microsoft’s Windows 365 Cloud PC on MacOS, Android, and iOS – here’s what it’s likeon May 30, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Who needs a Cloud PC, anyway? What’s the experience like? How much does it really cost? I’ve got answers to all those questions.
- ReMarkable Paper Pure vs. Boox Go 10.3: I used both tablets at work, and it comes down to thison May 30, 2026 at 10:00 am
The Boox Go 10.3 Lumi (Gen 2) and ReMarkable Paper Pure have the same sized display, but they’re very different. Here’s where they each excel.
- Is Amazfit’s most premium smartwatch worth it? I tested it on the golf course, and it paid offon May 30, 2026 at 10:00 am
Amazfit is on a blistering pace for new watch releases in 2026 and for the past few weeks I’ve been using its new Cheetah 2 Pro for all of my activities.
- Tired of AI Overviews? I found 9 Google Search alternatives that showed me links againon May 30, 2026 at 9:00 am
Fed up with trying to avoid AI when I search, I went looking for a Google replacement. I found plenty, but not many made the cut.
- How I stopped Android Auto from overheating my phone – 8 tricks to tryon May 30, 2026 at 8:00 am
Android Auto uses a lot of resources, which can make your phone hot. Here’s how to fix it.
- How I get my solar generators storm-ready fast – after years of emergency prepon May 30, 2026 at 1:00 am
With severe weather becoming more common, you need a plan before the lights go out. Here’s mine.
- Amazon is selling this 75-inch Hisense TV for over $500 off – and I highly recommend iton May 29, 2026 at 8:32 pm
The Hisense U6 Pro is a solid mid-range Mini LED TV, and an even better buy at this price.
- Open-source security is a mess – IBM and Red Hat bet $5 billion and 20,000 engineers can fix iton May 29, 2026 at 4:26 pm
Project Lightwell is an AI‑powered initiative to find and fix vulnerabilities in open-source software at an industrial scale. Here’s what we know so far.
- After using this Windows laptop for work and play, I’m wondering why I still need my PC toweron May 29, 2026 at 4:26 pm
The MSI Raider 16 Max HX combines powerful current-gen hardware with a revamped cooling system and a stunning 240Hz OLED screen.
- Yes, you should remove your data from the internet – and our favorite service is 55% offon May 29, 2026 at 3:20 pm
Get your data out of the hands of brokers and spam callers with this deal on Incogni.
- ExpressVPN blows away the competition on security audits – but what do they mean?on May 29, 2026 at 2:22 pm
Ever wonder what a VPN audit is or why they’re always announced to the public? Here’s why.
