Forget your weather app: 15 reliable meteorologists and other sources for accurate ice storm updates

Weather apps can be handy, but they're often very wrong. Here's why and how to get the best forecasts now.

Why I recommend these 5 Linux file managers over GUI - and they're all free

There are instances when a GUI file manager just won't work. When I run into those situations, I have several terminal-based options.

The first big Windows update of 2026 has bugs: Outlook freezes, app errors, and how to fix them

Some of the bugs have been resolved, but others continue to plague Windows users.

How I effectively turned my regular tablet into an e-reader (and it works on iPad or Android)

There's no need to buy a dedicated device if you're an avid reader; you can carry your library right in your tablet.

Windows 8 lives again on Linux, and I'm just as confused by it as you

This new project proves there's very little you can't do with Linux - even if you probably shouldn't.

The smart home gadget you didn't know you needed in the kitchen (and why it's worth it)

The newest nugget ice maker from GoveeLife features a sleek design and delivers plenty of ice in just minutes. But there's more to it.

My Oura Ring told me I was sick. I disregarded it, and then got sick

While not perfect, health trackers like the Oura Ring can detect early signs of illness. Don't ignore them.

No, the IRS didn't text or email you - 3 ways to protect yourself from scams

Messages claiming you're due a tax refund are sent by scammers spoofing the IRS and other tax agencies. The FTC has some advice for making it safely through tax season.

These Shokz earbuds made it easy for me to retire my bone conduction headphones - here's why

Open-ear earbuds allow you to hear everything, but what if you only want to hear some things? The Shokz OpenFit Pro make it happen.

If your USB-C device isn't charging, here's the quick fix I always consider first

Your phone, tablet, or other gadget won't charge when connected to a USB-C cable? Here's why, and how to fix it.

This glorious-looking Linux distro is unlike anything I've ever seen in my decades of use

The developers got everything right with this custom desktop: Arch-based StratOS with Hyprland is about as cool as they come.

This charger made alkaline batteries completely unnecessary for me in 2026

The Xtar L8 Box can power eight batteries simultaneously, is compatible with both AA and AAA types, and charges via USB-C.

I used one simple script to remove AI from popular browsers (including Chrome and Firefox)

Chrome, Edge, and Firefox are full of bloatware, with AI among the features most of us don't want. This free tool is your ticket back to the good old days.

The $20 magnetic USB-C accessory I can't live without - and why you need one too

I've been using this USB-C connect for over six years and now own several versions. Here's why it's still essential to me.

This new Raspberry Pi accessory is a must-have for your multi-OS and data-hungry projects

The Raspberry Pi Foundation's new Flash Drive adds fast, durable USB 3.0 storage to the Pi.

I tested Roborock's first self-cleaning roller mop vacuum, and it's almost too good for the price

The Qrevo Curv 2 Flow is Roborock's first venture into the self-cleaning roller mop space, and it mostly delivers on its promises.

I switched to this Eufy security camera and can't go back to grainy night vision

The EufyCam S3 Pro promises to capture evening footage as clearly as daytime footage, and it delivers on those promises.

I'm a full-time Canon photographer, but this $900 Nikon made me reconsider my choices

Your phone might already take great photos, but the Nikon Z50 II proves why investing in a real imaging sensor is still worth it.

I tried this free Microsoft cleanup tool to see if it'd speed up my Windows PC - here's the result

Microsoft's PC Manager is supposed to make your Windows PC run like new again. So I put it to the test.

AI is quietly poisoning itself and pushing models toward collapse - but there's a cure

When models are trained on unverified AI slop, results drift from reality fast. Here's how to stop the spread, according to Gartner.