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The default TV setting you should turn off ASAP - and why it makes such a big difference
The default TV setting you should turn off ASAP - and why it makes such a big difference
Also known as the 'soap opera effect,' motion smoothing is ideal for gaming and live sports but less so for everything else. Here's how to turn off the feature.
March 19, 2025
This slick Linux browser is like a tricked-out Opera - and it's faster than Firefox
This slick Linux browser is like a tricked-out Opera - and it's faster than Firefox
Looking for a web browser that is as cool looking as it is secure and private? Take a look at this fork of Floorp.
March 17, 2025
Switching to LED lightbulbs saved me hundreds of dollars - but here are 5 more reasons to do it
Switching to LED lightbulbs saved me hundreds of dollars - but here are 5 more reasons to do it
I wanted to understand the advantages of LED lighting over traditional options, and it turns out there's more to it than just saving money.
March 14, 2025
Slow Wi-Fi at home? 3 things I always check first for faster internet speed
Slow Wi-Fi at home? 3 things I always check first for faster internet speed
Boost your internet speed with these router optimization tips - no expensive upgrade required.
March 12, 2025
If iRobot goes bust, what happens to your Roomba?
If iRobot goes bust, what happens to your Roomba?
The company is reporting major financial problems and an uncertain future. How did things get this bad for the former robot vacuum leader? And will your Roombas continue to function?
March 12, 2025
Trump's DoJ keeps pushing for Google to get rid of Chrome
Trump's DoJ keeps pushing for Google to get rid of Chrome
Some companies - SpaceX, Starlink, Meta - are doing well under the current administration. Google, not so much.
March 10, 2025
AI scholars win Turing Prize for technique that made possible AlphaGo's chess triumph
AI scholars win Turing Prize for technique that made possible AlphaGo's chess triumph
Scholars Andrew G. Barto and Richard S. Sutton pioneered reinforcement learning long before it became a key tool in AI.
March 5, 2025
Microsoft battles more bugs in Windows 11 24H2 with new round of patches
Microsoft battles more bugs in Windows 11 24H2 with new round of patches
Released this week, the optional update also improves a number of features.
Feb. 27, 2025
Missing MagSafe on your iPhone 16e? Here's how to easily add it: 2 ways
Missing MagSafe on your iPhone 16e? Here's how to easily add it: 2 ways
Apple left MagSafe out of its latest budget handset, but you can still add it with these simple solutions.
Feb. 26, 2025
Is your phone truly waterproof? Here's what the IP rating tells you
Is your phone truly waterproof? Here's what the IP rating tells you
IP ratings measure water and dust resistance, but what do the numbers mean, and how do they apply to real-world scenarios?
Feb. 21, 2025
5 reasons why Zen is my new favorite browser (RIP, Opera)
5 reasons why Zen is my new favorite browser (RIP, Opera)
After nearly a decade of using the same web browser, I've finally returned to the land of Firefox, thanks to Zen Browser, and here's why.
Feb. 12, 2025
Can rebooting your iPhone really make it run faster? I tried it every day to find out
Can rebooting your iPhone really make it run faster? I tried it every day to find out
Here's what actually happened when I rebooted my iPhone every day for three months.
Feb. 7, 2025