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Can a home wind turbine replace my solar panels? My results after months of testing
Can a home wind turbine replace my solar panels? My results after months of testing
Solar generators are all the rage, but what do you do when the clouds roll in? This gadget will keep your power running.
May 27, 2025
I test robot vacuums for a living and the best one of 2024 is over half off right now
I test robot vacuums for a living and the best one of 2024 is over half off right now
The Dreame X40 Ultra is a high-end robot vacuum priced for the stars, but is it worth its hefty price tag? At $1,000 off its original price, the answer is a definite yes.
May 27, 2025
Save nearly 30% on this 8TB Crucial portable SSD at B&H Photo now
Save nearly 30% on this 8TB Crucial portable SSD at B&H Photo now
Crucial just released the X10 portable SSD, and right now at B&H Photo, you can save over $200 on the 8TB version.
May 27, 2025
Arc reinvented browsing for the better - and that was apparently the problem
Arc reinvented browsing for the better - and that was apparently the problem
In a move that'll split opinions, Arc's getting the boot for Dia - an AI browser built for speed and simplicity. Got a strong feeling about it? Here's how to make your voice heard.
May 27, 2025
Your TV's USB port has hidden superpowers: 5 features you're not taking advantage of
Your TV's USB port has hidden superpowers: 5 features you're not taking advantage of
The USB port is old but gold, still offering a surprising number of handy functionalities. Here's a short list.
May 27, 2025
68% of tech vendor customer support to be handled by AI by 2028, says Cisco report
68% of tech vendor customer support to be handled by AI by 2028, says Cisco report
The growing role of automation among tech vendors reflects a broader push in Silicon Valley to deploy new and more advanced AI agents.
May 27, 2025
Upgrading your Windows laptop? This Dell model is my top pick for work and travel
Upgrading your Windows laptop? This Dell model is my top pick for work and travel
The Dell 14 Plus is my new favorite laptop for the office, with an updated processor that yields improved battery life and performance.
May 27, 2025
These $130 Anker earbuds have no business sounding this good for the price
These $130 Anker earbuds have no business sounding this good for the price
The new Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 can produce loud, dynamic, and refined sound for a far lower price than you might think.
May 27, 2025
Pocket is shutting down - here's how to retrieve what little data you still can
Pocket is shutting down - here's how to retrieve what little data you still can
After paying for Pocket's premium features, users are left with useless exports and missing content. Learn what's really in Pocket's downloadable ZIP file and whether there's any hope of recovering what's lost.
May 27, 2025
I changed 7 Samsung phone settings to give it an instant battery boost
I changed 7 Samsung phone settings to give it an instant battery boost
Even if your Samsung phone offers battery life that's just good enough, adjusting these settings will take things up a notch.
May 27, 2025
What is Solarium? Everything we know about Apple's biggest UI overhaul in a decade
What is Solarium? Everything we know about Apple's biggest UI overhaul in a decade
Solarium is reportedly coming to the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro, and Apple Watch -- everything. And it'll be all about bright translucency.
May 27, 2025
This keyboard case for my Android phone is the ultimate productivity tool - how it works
This keyboard case for my Android phone is the ultimate productivity tool - how it works
After two generations of the Clicks Keyboard for the iPhone, Google Pixel users can now experience the joy of a physical keyboard.
May 27, 2025