AI is causing cognitive fatigue. Here's how to work with more haste and less speed

Research suggests people are working harder and less smartly with AI, but there are ways to turn emerging tech into a valuable tool.

How to try out over 85 Linux distros, no installation required - with DistroSea

This web-based Linux platform makes it easy to explore dozens of distributions, from the familiar to the obscure. It's free and works in any browser.

I tested Microsoft Copilot Health with my real medical records - here's my verdict

By sharing your health history and records with Copilot, the AI aims to better address your own medical questions. But what are the downsides?

I asked Bluetooth reps why our devices don't always connect properly - and learned the hard truth

Why is dual-device wireless connectivity for your headphones and earbuds so unreliable? It's the gaping chasm between actual product specs and marketing speak.

Red Hat hit by npm supply‑chain attack - here's how to stay safe

Days after IBM and Red Hat announced a master security plan for open-source software, Red Hat suffers a major breach of its own. Here's what you can do about it.

Your car collects a lot of data about you - 5 expert tips to restore your driving privacy

Today's vehicles know where we live, how much we weigh, and what we had for dinner. Here's how you can reduce that data flow.

I paid Microsoft's premium Copilot agents to do my work - they were confidently bad at it

Can you get a Copilot agent to do your work for you? I tried, but the AI wasn't ready to play along.

I set up DNS records to prevent important emails from being flagged as spam - here's how

SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are authentication records that stop your emails from being mislabelled as spam, while preventing criminals from spoofing your domain.

6 ways I use Spotlight to get more out of my Mac - beyond basic search

Once you see what this MacOS tool can do, and Cmd+Space will become second nature.

AT&T will give you a new Motorola Razr flip phone for under $5/month - how to qualify

AT&T is offering new and existing customers the 2026 Motorola Razr+ flip phone for just $4.43 per month. Here's what to know.

The best early Prime Day smartwatch and smart ring deals I'd recommend

I'm a health and wearables editor, and these are some of the top smartwatch, smart ring, and health tracker deals I've found ahead of Prime Day.

How to get your files off an Android phone with a broken screen - for free

If you've ever broken your phone's screen but still wanted to get data or files from it, you know how painful that can be, but there is a way to do it.

How I used a $170 sports watch as my training coach to help me avoid injuries

The Amazfit Active 3 Premium offers everything you need to create a custom training plan, track metrics during your runs, and improve your fitness in just weeks.

I've tested a lot of tablets - these are the best tablet deals I found ahead of Prime Day

We found the best early deals on iPads, Samsung tablets, and more, ahead of Amazon's Prime Day sale later this month.

Why I'm sticking with Firefox as my browser - after years of using Chrome, Edge, and Safari

Firefox is alive and well - and offering a fast, customizable, bloat-free, private, secure browsing experience from developers who care.

How AI agents will transform your customer service - despite 3 hurdles

A new survey of 6,500 service pros shows investments in agentic AI are essential for business success.

The best rechargeable batteries of 2026: Expert recommended

These are our picks for the best rechargeable batteries that are a smarter, longer-lasting alternative to disposables.

The first settings I immediately change on every new iPhone - and why

A new iPhone is very good out of the box. It's even better once you fix the default settings and turn on a few features.

I stopped waiting 30 days for my Android phone to delete files automatically - here's why

Android keeps deleted files in the Trash for a month's time, but I don't wait that long. Here's why I clear them manually.

I tested Rhino Linux's new Lomiri snapshot - and it took me back to the glory days of Unity

Rhino Linux has always been a beautiful desktop Linux distribution, and there are some major changes on the horizon that will converge mobile and desktop.