Is an AI subscription worth it? How to choose your premium chatbot plan - and what not to do

You can do a lot with free AI. But you can do even more if you upgrade. Here's how to decide between all your options.

How to change your DNS service on a Windows PC or Mac - and why you should

Switching to a different DNS provider than your ISP can offer faster performance and better security. Here how.

6 top free secure DNS services I trust - and why I always encrypt my web browsing

I've tested many DNS services over the years. These are the ones I actually trust to help me stay private online.

Need more free TV? How to stream over 100 classic cartoons for $0 - no subscription required

Tubi is adding dozens of '60s to '90s cartoons to its free lineup. Here's what you'll find.

I'm bringing my old clothes back to life with this quirky $30 device

You don't need new clothes, you need this fabric shaver to get more use out of the garments you've stopped wearing.

Google Pixel 10a vs. Pixel 9a: How much of an upgrade is the new affordable phone?

The Pixel 10a debuts as the best Google offering under $500, but its toughest rival is its predecessor, the Google Pixel 9a.

Your Chrome browser just got three huge upgrades - including a genius tab split-view mode

It's much easier to manage PDFs now, too.

5 products Samsung could surprise us with at Unpacked - including an ultra wide phone

Unpacked 2026 could feature a few curveballs, like a new type of foldable.

How digitally sovereign is your organization? This Red Hat tool can tell you in minutes

Red Hat's toolkit offers governments and enterprises a way to measure the control they actually have over their data, infrastructure, and operations in this era of geopolitical cloud anxiety.

The best VPN services for iPhone in 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

The best iPhone VPNs combine security, privacy, speed, and the ability to unlock streaming services worldwide on your iOS handset. These services are my tried-and-tested favorites.

Get a free Pixel 10 Pro at Verizon right now - here's how

Get a Google Pixel 10 Pro for free when you sign up for a new line on a Verizon Unlimited plan. Here's how.

The best Apple TV VPNs of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

Explore worldwide streaming content with private, secure VPNs that are compatible with Apple TV.

New to VPNs? Everything you need to know about virtual private networks in 2026

Our step-by-step guide covers the many benefits, limited downsides, and everything else you need to know before embracing this popular privacy tool.

Looking for a kids' tablet? Here's what my family uses (with a free screen repair)

The Fire HD 10 Kids Pro is much cheaper than an iPad, with smooth performance and peace of mind thanks to its worry-free guarantee.

Need power at the campsite? This portable battery station has several days worth

Jackery's Explorer 2000 Plus is a high-capacity, expandable solar-ready power station that can keep a home running for up to two weeks.

Finally, I found a smart ring that looks like actual jewelry (without the trade-offs)

Oura's new Ring 4 Ceramic ditches the bland metallics for a gorgeous zirconia ceramic finish in four colors.

I found the best Linux server distros for your home lab

Whether you opt for bare metal servers or virtual machines, you'll need a rock-solid distro. These are my four go-to favorites.

I spent 2 years charging my phone exactly how Apple suggests - here's where it's at now

Is there a 'correct' way to charge your phone? This is the state of my battery after following Apple's guidelines for two years.

I tested 5G coverage from the big 3 mobile carriers on a road trip - the winner was a surprise

Between Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T, here's which one delivers the strongest (and most consistent) network signal.

AI agents are fast, loose and out of control, MIT study finds

The vast majority of agentic AI systems disclose nothing about what safety testing, if any, has been conducted, and many systems have no documented way to shut down a rogue bot, a study by MIT and collaborators found.