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Building a PC has long provided a better value while letting you get exactly what you want. But off-the-shelf PCs can be more affordable in today's climate.

Travel routers simplify the process of connecting a half-dozen devices to hotel Wi-Fi, but they aren't necessary in simpler setups.

It's a less-cinematic experience that's been the highlight of many museum field trips.

Getting good multi-room audio doesn't have to break the bank.

Cryptocurrency linked to crime; in other news: fork found in drawer.

CEO Sam Altman is expected to take the stage today.

If you're deciding between a Cat6 and a Cat7 Ethernet cable, this is what you need to know about how it will affect your home internet.

The tech should reduce audio distortion for these over-ear ANC cans.

Graphics card prices are one of many victims of the memory shortage, but how much VRAM do you need to future-proof your setup?

A self-heating mug is a great idea, but for $150, Ember's third-generation flagship is a tough sell.

Do you need an expensive Ethernet cable, or will a cheap one perform just as well? Let's explore whether higher-priced cables are worth it.

Instagram has expanded the features its School Partnership Program can access.

8GB of RAM for a Windows 11 laptop just isn't enough anymore.

A new AI agent can book trips, concert tickets, restaurants and more.

QALO, better known for making silicone jewelry, is launching its own Whoop-esque fitness band.

A Wi-Fi repeater seems like an easy fix to wireless network problems in your house, but it's rarely the best option.

Google's Pixel 8 phone has been around for a few years, so there are plenty of used and refurbished units available.

I guess reasonably-sized gathering speaker doesn't have the same ring.

Despite a $2 trillion valuation ahead of its IPO, Anthropic hasn't been a money-spinning operation so far.

The agent can now connect to ad accounts and analytics for Instagram and Facebook.

According to The New York Times, OpenAI scrapped GPT-6.1 Astra's release because it didn't meet safety standards.

It's limited to Opera users in certain countries, however.

Your Mac's Shortcuts app is a powerful way to automate tedious tasks, and you can now set up scripts using natural language.

Your iPhone's battery doesn't have infinite longevity. Over time, it degrades, and you'll know that's happening when you see these signs.

Don't give up just yet on your Android. If the poor battery is your main complaint, give these usage and settings tips a try.

The state has enacted several new rules around cryptocurrencies.

Frame rates and graphical fidelity have an inverse relationship, so making your games look a little less beautiful runs them much better.

Unsurprisingly, it's called Game Mode.

Some recent Chromebook devices will be able to switch to the new operating system.

Meta wants to sell its AI products and services to other companies.

The Konkr Pocket Block is now up for preorder and will start shipping in October.

This easy Android tweak makes navigating your phone and switching apps feel almost immediate. And it's really easy to set up. Here's how.

...with some small hiccups along the way.

This follows a lawsuit from this summer where ChatGPT was allegedly connected to a mass shooting.

Windows 11 includes a ton of unnecessary junk, some of which you can remove manually and some of which is best handled by a tool.

Amazon's Alexa for Shopping can help you catch prices when they're low, and Auto Buy can make sure you don't miss the deal.

If you're struggling to hear the person on the other end, try these tweaks on your Android phone to improve your call quality.

Everything old is new again.

You won't find the exact same AirPods Pro features elsewhere, but you will find persuasive savings.

End of an era.

AI companies are able to improve their models by submitting users' conversations as training data. Opting out is easy, you just need to know where to look.

Robot dogs made the headlines following their deployment in high-security locations like the White House. Now, they're being used in greener environments.

If your Samsung Galaxy phone is running out of juice faster than it used to, it might need some settings to be adjusted. Here's which ones.

If you want to upgrade your Phone every year, should you lease with Apple Upgrade or buy and trade-in? The answer isn't the same for everyone.

This is for the gamer who wants RGB everything.

Safely removing external drives before removing them might sound like old-school advice, but it's still important to keep your files healthy.

If you need to charge your phone repeatedly while away from an outlet, a big power bank could be a good investment.

A small Scottish startup made a modular, repairable smart-ish watch, showing up the rest of the wearables industry in the process.

AI use for FOIA requests might result in even more information being withheld.

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