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The PS5 shows a variety of light colors to indicate its status, and orange thankfully isn't the alert you might expect from that color.

An old GPU has lots of potential for a second life, from adding more horsepower to your current machine to crafting a purpose-built second one.

The PlayStation 3 arrived in 2006 and shouldn't have any right finding a place in a modern media center. Here's a number of reasons why it should make a return.

Most routers have several 1 Gbps ports, but yours might have one or more 2.5 Gbps options that are great for speeding up compatible devices.

Even Realities makes one of the best smart glasses on the market, but controlling its growing feature set is harder than it should be.

Four Gemini 4 Argon agents beat Minecraft's Ender Dragon with no human intervention by sharing tips, threats and mistakes.

You might sometimes see an orange dot on the left side of your Galaxy Watch's screen. Here's what is tells you.

Laser pointers are known to damage security cameras, but do they really? Here's what damage can actually be done.

It's a simple way to check whether an image has been created or manipulated, with a few caveats.

The idea of PS5 games running on an Xbox Series X -- made possible by how both consoles were built around closely matched hardware -- is certainly exciting.

It's a trade-off between download speeds and data caps.

Apple's image generation tool got some noteworthy updates this fall.

While the Roku remote doesn't have confusing colors or weird symbols, the star button can confuse some folks at first.

Apple's iPhone Duo likely forecasts a shift in the market toward foldables becoming more common. But it took a while to get here.

While it's natural to want to get as many fps from your rig as possible, there are reasons to limit frame output from your GPU.

If you have trouble getting apps to scale properly on your foldable, read on.

For the most reliable performance, round Ethernet cables are generally superior.

Despite showing the storage amount on the box or the spec sheet, your new device might not actually hold as much as it states. Here are the reasons why.

With the release of iOS 27, car owners with CarPlay support can enjoy lots of cool new features. However, not all iPhone models are able to support them all.

Alexa devices have microphones that are always listening, but what does Amazon do with that data? It's up to you.

Flash hasn't been around for over half a decade, but thanks to archivists, you can still enjoy this era of the internet.

If you don't want your TV manufacturer to know everything you watch, here's what to do about it.

Windows 11 can connect to your phone to make calls, letting you manage them in one place instead of picking up your phone.

External hard drives are sensitive, and what seems like a minor drop can cause major damage that should be checked by a professional.

Your Nintendo Switch 2 is made to project its display to a TV. If it's not working, there are some things you should check.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wants a humanoid that can operate in a world designed for people, though the CEO says a robot 'brain' is a much bigger challenge.

Samsung's latest software update commitment for its tablets is great, but older devices can't take advantage of it.

Everyone getting online at the same time can slam the network, but working around these slowdowns is possible with a few tricks.

Smart home products most often harness Wi-Fi to function. But what can you do if you lose internet frequently?

Older PlayStations may be past their prime, but there are several ways you can make use of these consoles.

Here are some of the other, older vehicles that use fans for downforce like the Tesla Roadster does.

At least there's still Assassin's Creed Jade to look forward to.

It might sound weird to use Android Auto outside of a vehicle, but doing so has unexpected productivity benefits.

The premium handheld is expected to start shipping in December.

Samsung's Auto Blocker protects your Galaxy phone from security threats, but it does have drawbacks. Here's what it does and when you might want to turn it off.

When using Google Maps, it isn't rare to see blurred locations. Why does this happen? The answer is simple, and it has everything to do with security.

Amazon Alexa is a very useful gadget to have at home, but it isn't exempt from having some issues. Fortunately, troubleshooting is easy as pie.

If you're confused by Bluetooth speaker wattage, here's what those numbers actually mean. Spoiler: more wattage doesn't necessarily mean a louder speaker.

iPhone Handoff, which lets you share the same number on two devices, will cost you $10 a month on Verizon.

Xiaomi phone users know these phones have too many ads, and the reason is very simple. Learn how to remove them so they're not a hassle anymore.

Microsoft Office used to be a suite you could simply buy and it'd just work. Now, it's largely trapped behind a subscription. Here are some great free options.

When it works, it works!

EVs, with their enormous batteries, can suffer if they're charged in the wrong way. Here's what you should keep in mind when you next juice your vehicle.

Apple has tightened the App Store's rules against AI-generated nonconsensual intimate imagery.

It's time to do something with that drawer full of old USB flash drives. Breathe new life into unused tech with simple, useful tricks spanning an array of uses.

Understand the speeds your Ethernet cable can transmit at help you diagnose where the slowdowns on your network are happening.

There were a host of indie game showcases this week, so we're dig into some of the best announcements from them.

I drive upside down on the boulevard of broken dreams.

Thrusters are as good at flipping cars as they are at hunting ballistic missiles.

Dust off your old Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo cartridges.