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My 5 favorite gadgets for students are all under $40 (and why they're so useful)
My 5 favorite gadgets for students are all under $40 (and why they're so useful)
These back-to-school tech items are inexpensive, lightweight, and compact.
Aug. 7, 2025
Why I no longer recommend pre-built SSDs for Windows PCs - and what you should buy instead
Why I no longer recommend pre-built SSDs for Windows PCs - and what you should buy instead
To have more control, flexibility, and potentially save money, you can build your own external SSD. All you need is an enclosure and an M.2 drive.
Aug. 7, 2025
You can get a new MacBook Air M1 for $599 at Walmart - here's the deal
You can get a new MacBook Air M1 for $599 at Walmart - here's the deal
The MacBook Air M1 set the standard for ultraportable laptops, and Walmart has new ones on sale for $599 - one of the lowest prices we've ever seen.
Aug. 7, 2025
10 Linux features you should be using to get the best performance and functionality
10 Linux features you should be using to get the best performance and functionality
To master Linux and unlock your computer's full potential, here's a list of essential steps.
Aug. 7, 2025
Linux PC acting up? Here's my first course of action (and why it fixes things most of the time)
Linux PC acting up? Here's my first course of action (and why it fixes things most of the time)
If your Linux machine is acting buggy, faulty blocks or sectors on your hard drive might be to blame. Do this before it's too late.
Aug. 7, 2025
The TSA-approved multitool myth: I tested it on a plane so you don't have to
The TSA-approved multitool myth: I tested it on a plane so you don't have to
I found myself missing a multitool while traveling, so I was immediately intrigued by the promise of one that's TSA-approved.
Aug. 7, 2025
I've owned every Google Pixel flagship phone since the first - here's why 2025 will be different
I've owned every Google Pixel flagship phone since the first - here's why 2025 will be different
Essential improvements and feature parity make the standard Pixel 10 phone a potential winner in 2025.
Aug. 7, 2025
Just installed iOS 18.6 on your iPhone? I'd change these 11 settings ASAP
Just installed iOS 18.6 on your iPhone? I'd change these 11 settings ASAP
Tweak these settings to optimize your iPhone - and get better performance, battery life, and privacy.
Aug. 7, 2025
These midrange Bose headphones are on sale for $130 off - act fast before the deal ends
These midrange Bose headphones are on sale for $130 off - act fast before the deal ends
Bose's QuietComfort Headphones provide powerful noise cancellation and a comfortable fit. Every color option has been discounted.
Aug. 7, 2025
Finally, a Windows laptop that I wouldn't mind putting away my MacBook Pro for
Finally, a Windows laptop that I wouldn't mind putting away my MacBook Pro for
The newest Asus ProArt P16 is an impressive upgrade from its predecessor, making it one of the most powerful Windows laptops available for creative professionals.
Aug. 7, 2025
Dashlane ends free subscriptions - you have one month to upgrade or switch
Dashlane ends free subscriptions - you have one month to upgrade or switch
If you store your passwords in a Dashlane Free account, you're about to lose that subscription. In a year, you lose all your data. Here are your options.
Aug. 7, 2025
17 iOS settings I changed to instantly improve my iPhone battery life
17 iOS settings I changed to instantly improve my iPhone battery life
Struggling to make your iPhone last all day? Don't rush to upgrade or replace the battery just yet. Try changing these iOS settings first to avoid that dreaded 1%.
Aug. 7, 2025