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Alexa works well out of the box, but these lesser-known features make it even more useful.

These distros are easy to install, include the right apps, skip the bloat and ads, and automatically detect your hardware.

Your TCL TV's default settings aren't that great. A few quick changes can make a suprising difference at home.

Linux Mint release cycles are changing: Here's why and when to expect the next one.

You can download YouTube videos to watch at any time - even without a Premium subscription. Here's how.

The company's Motion Sketch feature lowers the barrier between abstract imagination and concrete video outputs. But like all generative AI tools, it has its shortcomings.

The Oakley Meta HTSN smart glasses offer an impressive eight hours of battery life, record 3K video, and look stylish. Right now they're on sale for $339.

Asus' Vivobook S15 has a vivid OLED display and an excellent battery for a competitive price during Presidents' Day sales.

No AC outlet? No problem with the XTAR-Link MP158 power bank, made especially for the Starlink Mini.

Windows 11 Pro offers more control - but is it worth the extra money? Here's how to make the best choice for you.

I've used the ReMarkable Paper Pro since it launched, but Amazon's latest Kindle Scribe is a strong challenger - here's how they compare.

Apple's new AirTag has finally launched, but is it worth upgrading when you can easily buy its predecessor at a discount?

Apple Music and Spotify are the two most popular music streaming platforms. Here's what you should know before subscribing to either one.

Professionals are fearful about how AI is reshaping their work. Here's how to feel more comfortable in a fast-changing workplace.

For $200 off, it's the best price you'll find on Sonos' flagship soundbar.

I speed-tested the best VPNs for your smart TV for secure streaming and improved privacy.

I tried four vibe-coding tools, including Cursor and Replit, with no coding background. Here's how it went.

The LG C5 OLED offers stunning picture quality and a sleek, minimalist design for a truly immersive experience.

Even as newer models hit the market, these previous-model laptops deliver reliable performance and exceptional value - and some of them are on sale for Presidents' Day.

Finding a trustworthy free VPN that won't infect your device with malware or sell your data can be a challenge. Check out the best free and secure VPNs available today.

The Mova Mobius 60 is one of those cool inventions you see at trade shows, and now you can have it clean your floors.

Spotify and YouTube Music offer different streaming experiences, so here's what you should know before subscribing.

If your Pixel phone is running out of storage space, there's one thing you can do to reclaim GBs: disable this underlying service.

Lockdown Mode defends your iPhone against cyber attacks and can block forensic tools after an FBI seizure. Here's how it works.

If your iPad is feeling slow, this 30-second routine can help speed it up and free up storage space.

This privacy screen shuts off visibility to your laptop's display outside of a 60-degree angle.

The Aurzen D1R Cube Roku TV projector is fast, bright, and surprisingly fun. You can pick one up on sale for a limited time.

This quirky little gadget went viral on TikTok, but it's got a lot more going for it than you'd think.

Forget traveling with multiple chargers. Here's why I charge my iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods with the InfinaCore T3.

Smart TVs are basically computers now, with their own hidden hacks, tips, and tricks. Here are a few I use to get the most out of my TV.

LG announced its latest will.i.am collab, the Xboom Buds Plus, and they're cool for reasons beyond their audio.

Frontier models such as OpenAI's GPT depend mostly on increasing computing power rather than smarter algorithms, according to a new MIT report. Here's why that matters.

If immutable and atomic distributions are the future of Linux, how do you choose? Maybe you don't have to. I break it all down.

Button cell battery ingestion leads to thousands of injuries in the US each year. Here's the only brand I trust now.

OpenAI's new GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark promises ultra-fast, conversational AI coding, if you can tolerate a few trade-offs.

Your Samsung phone may already have decent battery life, but a few adjustments can make that even more enduring.

God Mode turns one folder into a powerful control center. Here's how to use it.

LG announced its latest will.i.am collab, the Xboom Buds Plus, and they're cool for reasons beyond their audio.

If you want to take a stand against facial scans, check out my favorite Discord alternative platforms.

Anthropic has doled out four cool perks to free users, all of which were previously available only for paid subscribers.

Whether it was Google's doing, Apple's, or both, you can now watch your usual YouTube content in VisionOS, no strings attached.

The update makes Dolby Vision content a lot more vivid.

It might seem like you're saving money and helping the environment, but you're not.

From prompt injection to deepfake fraud, security researchers say several flaws have no known fix. Here's what to know about them.

The PTZ webcam from Obsbot packs a punch in a tiny package. But you'll have to be willing to pay to play.

Sony returns with the WF-1000XM6 flagship earbuds, and they compete with their predecessor as much as they do with Apple and Bose.

Between the latest Sony WF-1000XM6 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2, making a decision isn't as simple as you'd think.

The battle of ecosystems is at the center, but these factors matter, too. Here's my verdict.

Apple AirTags are great, but limited in functionality. Here's why I attach these Chipolo Loop trackers to virtually anything.

Clearing your TV's cache greatly reduces stuttering and improves performance. Here's how to do it on Samsung, LG, and more.