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- This smart home breakthrough lets you control appliances without Wi-Fi (and its security risks)
on January 13, 2026 at 6:09 pmDevices equipped with Emerson’s SmartVoice don’t require Wi-Fi or a hub; instead, they utilize on-device voice control.
- How I made my pickpocket-proof tech bag even harder to steal (and a lot easier to recover)on January 13, 2026 at 5:56 pm
The ideal bag tracker needs to be hard to find – and remove.
- Your Roku just got 6 new free channels – including sports and game showson January 13, 2026 at 5:25 pm
The new channels join more than 300 others offered by the streaming service – and no Roku TV is required.
- Here’s a 5-in-1 charger that simplified travel for me, and with a quality buildon January 13, 2026 at 5:15 pm
Statik’s 5-in-1 travel charger eliminates cord clutter with international plug adapters.
- 10+ useful Google Docs tricks that streamlined my workflow (no plug-ins required)on January 13, 2026 at 5:08 pm
From editable PDFs to instant translations, Google Docs is stacked with features that most people overlook.
- Why I recommend this budget Motorola phone over cheap options by Samsung and Googleon January 13, 2026 at 4:46 pm
The 2026 Moto G Power is the best phone of Motorola’s affordable lineup, combining excellent battery life with a high-res display and solid cameras.
- My ultimate Windows keyboard shortcuts guide to give every user type a productivity booston January 13, 2026 at 4:43 pm
Keyboard shortcuts can supercharge your workflow – if you know what they are. Here are the ones I recommend to every user.
- This swappable USB cable replaced all the random cords in my junk draweron January 13, 2026 at 4:39 pm
Statik’s magnetic charging cable has breakaway type C, micro USB, Apple, and type A connectors in one.
- This snap-on iPhone charger finally let me toss my charging cables – and it’s cheapon January 13, 2026 at 4:29 pm
Statik’s Snap-n-Charge is a charger that connects to your phone without the need for cords or cables.
- This leather valet is the premium charging accessory I never knew I neededon January 13, 2026 at 4:05 pm
Twelve South’s Valet features Qi2 wireless charging and genuine leather for a sophisticated design.
- Vanilla OS vs. Bazzite: Which immutable Linux distro is right for you?on January 13, 2026 at 3:54 pm
Immutable Linux distributions are all the rage, and with good reason. But which immutable distribution is the right one for you? Let’s compare two of my favorites.
- Your Bose SoundTouch speaker will lose support in 2026 – but it has a lifeline nowon January 13, 2026 at 3:54 pm
All companies should do this.
- How to clear your iPad cache (and why it makes such a big difference)on January 13, 2026 at 3:53 pm
If your iPad feels slow, this 30-second routine can help speed it up and free up storage space.
- Should you buy Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 in 2026? I invested in a pair, and don’t regret iton January 13, 2026 at 3:51 pm
After giving up on my original Pixel Buds Pro, I rolled the dice on a pair of Pro 2 earbuds. I’m shocked at how much they’ve improved.
- I tried Gmail’s new Gemini AI features, and now I want to unsubscribeon January 13, 2026 at 3:26 pm
In my testing, Gemini in Gmail misses key details, delivers misleading summaries, and still cannot manage message flow the way I need.
- I used ChatGPT to fix a plugin bug in under an hour – no $200 plan requiredon January 13, 2026 at 3:19 pm
I stopped paying for ChatGPT Pro and was still able to use Codex to track down and debug a real-world problem fast.
- Your iPhone apps are quietly tracking you – 3 easy ways to stop them todayon January 13, 2026 at 3:18 pm
These iOS settings stop apps from watching your activity and serving up creepy, hyper-targeted ads.
- Roku vs. Fire Stick: I compared the best TV streaming devices in 2026, and here’s my verdicton January 13, 2026 at 3:02 pm
Here’s how to choose between the two best streaming devices right now.
- OneDrive Backup just got a massive change for the better – how it works nowon January 13, 2026 at 2:52 pm
Microsoft is still forcing you to back up your files to the cloud, but recent changes have made it easier to restore your local files. Too bad those changes aren’t documented.
- Can this $25 multimeter hold its own against my $250 unit? I put it to the teston January 13, 2026 at 2:25 pm
The Neoteck 3-in-1 pen multimeter is a great choice for the DIYer and amateur tinkerer.
