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Your favorite smart ring is getting slimmer. Is the Oura Ring 5 worth the upgrade? I break it down.

Installing a VPN on your smart TV blocks hackers from accessing your network and stealing your data. Here's how I set up mine.

Android Auto is a lot more than navigation and music. Here are the apps you need before you hit the road.

Apple's WWDC is around the corner, and I'm hoping for one big software update to AirPods.

Like most Linux distributions, Zorin OS offers a lot, especially in terms of customization. These are the options I always choose in Zorin OS.

Staying one step ahead of the rest will mark you out for success. Here's what great AI innovators are getting up to at Amex.

The Simple Wearable Report uses AI to extract more insights from your Oura Ring data. Here's how I've been using it.

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.

Sony just announced the new Bravia 9 II True RGB TV. But is it worth upgrading from the older Bravia 9 Mini LED?

DuckDuckGo is an AI-free alternative to Google's AI-based overviews, attracting more people who prefer traditional search results.

SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are three DNS-based authentication records that stop your emails from landing in spam and prevent criminals from spoofing your domain.

You can add a custom search engine in your browser that excludes all AI results. I'll show you how to do it in every major browser.

The Sony Bravia Theater Trio might look unassuming, but you shouldn't judge a book by its cover.

The government is playing catch-up, but Nvidia has a lifeline.

Downloading executable installer files from random websites is the best way to put malware on your Windows PC. Stop doing that! UniGetUI makes it easy to get all those apps from trusted sources.

With rising costs, sovereignty requirements, and agent adoption, Dell's latest conference focused on how enterprises can transition AI workloads to a hybrid infrastructure.

Acer and Asus both have solid options, but they excel in different areas. Let's break down the major differences.

How does the new Fitbit Air stack up against the tried-and-true Whoop band? I've broken down the key differences.

You might think your Hisense TV already looks great, but you can easily get more out of it by tweaking just a few menu options.

Now that doesn't mean Linux stable kernel maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman thinks Rust is magic.

An eye exam produced a good distance prescription and a terrible computer prescription. Here's how AI helped decode the numbers and expose the mismatch.

Android Auto uses a lot of resources, which can make your phone hot. Here's how to help.

Using Android Auto can be as dangerous as using your phone while driving. Fortunately, these built-in safety features can make your rides much safer.

A cross-platform app for Linux, MacOS and Windows, Aerion supports all the features I need, without any extra clutter.

Google's Gemini Omni combines realism, avatars, style control, and natural-language editing in one AI video tool.

Replacing your current Linux shell with something way more user-friendly is a lot easier than you think. Let's go Fish!

In the era of increasing SSD prices, you can still save 65% on the 4TB WD Black SN850X SSD right now.

Getting great sound from your TV doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. These are my expert-vetted TV audio tricks.

Immutable Linux is the best path toward a truly secure operating system, and Aurora Linux might be the finest option for new users.

This custom Wi-Fi router works off-grid with Starlink and can control my solar power station. Here's how I went about it.

Firefox is alive and well - and offering a fast, customizable, bloat-free, private, secure browsing experience from developers who actually listen to their users.

You need to maintain your solar panels if you want them to last. Here are my top care tips, plus how to test for faulty ones.

Solar power can definitely save you money, but it requires a different mindset than with typical grid AC. Here's why.

The hottest health-tracking device is hidden inside a slick fitness band.

This custom Wi-Fi router works off-grid with Starlink and can control my solar power station. Here's why I went the DIY route - and how.

Zorin OS is one of the most popular Linux distributions. One reason is its flexibility, which makes it easy to customize the desktop's look and feel.

Robot mowers aren't one-size-fits-all devices - many have overhyped specs you don't even need. Here's what I recommend skipping.

Don't let your spring cleaning or desire for Feng Shui enlightenment make you toss the valuable stuff.

Government regulations remain a major obstacle for this emerging solar technology. Here's where plug-in solar is allowed - and where it isn't.

Upgrade your gaming laptop with the Lenovo Legion Pro 5, and save some serious cash in the process.

The Sennheiser Momentum 5 returns with several new features, but one major upgrade is what should catch your attention the most.

The Alienware 16 Area-51 is one of the most powerful gaming laptops on the market right now, and multiple configurations are on sale for Memorial Day.

The Ecovacs X8 Pro Omni won the ZDNET Lab Award for best pickup performance in a robot vacuum, and it's currently $67 off for Memorial Day.

Summer is the perfect time to grow and tend to your garden, and you can get discounts on gardening gadgets this Memorial Day.

Memorial Day weekend is wrapping up soon, but these are the deals our readers can't get enough of.

There are many great Memorial Day deals on everything you need to upgrade your outdoor space.

Save big on everything you need for DIY projects and home repairs with these Memorial Day deals on tools from DeWalt, Milwaukee, and more.

Retailers like Amazon and Best Buy are offering steep discounts on high-capacity SSDs for Memorial Day.

Memorial Day is here, and Walmart has slashed prices on top tech.

In the market for a new laptop? I've rounded up the best laptop deals live during Memorial Day.