I set up a solar panel security camera in my yard - and the image quality beat my Ring

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I'm a Windows user who installed Linux for the first time - here's how the experience changed me

I put Ubuntu on an old Dell laptop to see if Linux could really replace Windows 11. See why my final destination was so worth the speed bumps.

AI Model Release Tracker: GPT-5.6 rivals Fable 5, Muse Spark 1.1 pursues 'personal intelligence'

Our AI Model Release Tracker keeps new models in context with their peers, so you know which are worth your time.

OpenAI's GPT-5.6 and ChatGPT Work aim to beat Anthropic on price, speed, and productivity

OpenAI's latest announcement looks like a lot more than a model upgrade.

LG is giving away free soundbars with this CineBeam Q projector deal - how to qualify

Upgrade your entire home theater at once with this LG CineBeam Q and soundbar bundle.

I tested ChatGPT's Live Voice upgrade, and it almost felt human - how to try it

The latest GPT Live Voice models can listen, speak, and conduct online research all at the same time. Does it feel like you're talking with a real person? Almost.

Best Buy is selling a 70-inch Insignia TV for just $350 - why I recommend it

Upgrade your home theater with a big-screen Insignia F50 for less than $400 right now at Best Buy.

This iPhone bug won't let me save cropped screenshots - but I found a fix

My cropped iPhone screenshots kept reverting to the full image, revealing details I tried to hide. And that's a problem.

Microsoft goes all in on new AI-powered Windows security strategy - what it means for you

An elite security team at Microsoft has built an AI-powered pipeline to find vulnerabilities in Windows and get them to engineers to build fixes.

The best digital notebooks of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

I went hands-on with the best smart notebooks to see which ones actually make it easier to capture ideas without paper clutter.

Your Tenda router could have a hidden firmware backdoor - disable this setting ASAP

Until Tenda patches the backdoor to its popular routers, you have one defense option.

I found an Android launcher so good that I don't miss Nova anymore

After spending just 5 minutes with Octopi, I made it my default home screen launcher - it's that perfect! There are free and Pro versions.

The best 15-inch laptops of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

Looking for a new 15-inch laptop? We've tested the best ones this year from Apple, Lenovo, Asus, and Samsung.

I've used Linux for 30 years - here's how I'd rank DistroWatch's top 10

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Meta's new AI tool lets others use your Instagram posts for image generation - how to opt out

Any public Instagram account is fair game to be used for AI generation with Meta's new Muse Image.

Companies embracing AI the most are hiring more people - including entry-level, report finds

A new report reveals growth at companies deemed 'high intensity adopters' of AI.

I tested Norton Antivirus on my PC - and it found a hidden Trojan in 15 minutes

After decades in the cybersecurity space, Norton remains one of the most capable antivirus suites thanks to its powerful security tools.

I gave Claude Cowork 7 non-coding jobs, and it earned a spot in my toolbox

Claude Cowork is brilliant, unnerving, and far more useful than I expected.

Best blood pressure watches: I tested the top models that actually work

I tested some of the top blood pressure watches available, and considered medical research and current FDA guidance, to help you choose the best one for your needs.

The best malware removal software of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

Think your device is infected? Try out our favorite software to remove malware and restore your security.