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- Why I just connected my living room TV to a router VPN (and you should, too)on June 1, 2026 at 7:38 pm
Installing a VPN on your smart TV blocks hackers from accessing your network and stealing your data. But there are other benefits, too.
- This $4 router reboot timer is the cheap internet fix I didn’t know I needed – and it works reliablyon June 1, 2026 at 6:50 pm
I’ve tried so many methods to reboot my router, but the best solution costs less than a cup of Joe.
- New PC? This MX Linux version is the best distro for youon June 1, 2026 at 6:04 pm
MX Linux has released a version that includes certain features and software that make it a brilliant option for computers that are 1-3 years old.
- You can play Angry Birds on Android Auto, plus 4 more popular games – here’s howon June 1, 2026 at 5:55 pm
In addition to the built-in Gamesnacks, these titles will make car downtime less boring.
- Home Depot will give you a free Ryobi power tool with this battery set – and I’d recommend iton June 1, 2026 at 5:35 pm
Save 57% on this Ryobi lithium-ion battery set for your power tools, and get the tool of your choice totally free. Here’s what to know.
- I ditched my office desktop PC for a gaming laptop, and it’s a serious productivity upgradeon June 1, 2026 at 5:00 pm
The MSI Raider 16 Max HX combines powerful hardware with a revamped cooling system and a 240Hz OLED screen.
- My top 7 laptop-bag essentials now, after decades of remote workon June 1, 2026 at 4:29 pm
Have gear, will travel: Here are the gadgets powering my mobile office this summer.
- You can leave FaceTime video voicemails, and a lot of people don’t know it – here’s howon June 1, 2026 at 3:46 pm
If someone missed your FaceTime call, try leaving them a video message.
- Why I happily paid for the Transmit MacOS app – and it’s not just the 16x faster file transfer speedon June 1, 2026 at 3:41 pm
If you spend a good amount of time transferring files to and from your MacOS machine, do yourself a favor and grab a copy of Transmit.
- Chrome stops hackers from stealing your browser cookies now – how its new security feature workson June 1, 2026 at 2:18 pm
Now available for all Windows users, Chrome’s security feature will thwart attackers who try to impersonate you by using your stolen browser cookies on their own devices.
- Why I built my own DIY cyberdeck straight out of 80s sci-fi – and how you can tooon June 1, 2026 at 12:47 pm
The latest DIY craze is a portable computer inspired by a 1984 sci-fi novel. I built one with a Raspberry Pi. Here’s why and how.
- Wireless vs. wired security cameras: After years of testing, the best choice for my home is clearon June 1, 2026 at 9:00 am
After using multiple security cameras over the years, I’ve found the best arrangement for my home – but that doesn’t make it right for everyone.
- Overheating from Android Auto? 8 easy fixes that effectively cooled off my phoneon June 1, 2026 at 3:00 am
Android Auto uses a lot of resources, which can make your phone hot. Here’s how to fix it.
- This Lenovo Yoga rivaled my MacBook Air in ways I didn’t expect it toon June 1, 2026 at 1:32 am
The Slim 7x (2026) has impressive performance improvements, but its target user – the modern professional – remains the same.
- I switched to MyRadar as my main Android Auto weather app and don’t regret iton June 1, 2026 at 1:27 am
There aren’t many weather apps for Android Auto, but there’s one that easily rises above the rest.
- Dell’s new XPS 13 is a MacBook Neo rival that costs $599 and retains premium featureson May 31, 2026 at 11:01 pm
Announced at Computex, Dell’s new XPS 13 takes aim at the MacBook Neo with a touchscreen display and backlit keyboard.
- Dell XPS 13 (2026) vs. MacBook Neo: I compared both budget laptops, here’s which one I’d buyon May 31, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Dell just announced its new 13-inch XPS for $599 with student pricing, making it a direct competitor to the Neo.
- Asus vs. Acer: I’ve reviewed laptops from both brands for years, and here’s my pickon May 31, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Acer 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.






