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But there's one feature that makes the Oura Ring 5 truly worth buying.

I tested the LG C6 OLED for a week, and its color accuracy and contrast levels left me in awe

LG's flagship OLED TV got a refresh with the C6, and continues to prove why OLED is worth the high asking price.

I've tested many portable Linux distros, but PorteuX is the one I keep on my USB drive

Ever longed for a Linux distro to have with you at all times? Consider the super-fast, modular, and immutable Slackware-based PorteuX.

Your old Android phone can be turned into a dashcam for free - how I did it in 5 easy steps

Want a dashcam? Before buying one, repurpose an old phone. It's free, takes minutes, and works well.

I tested Lenovo's new modular ThinkPad, and it renewed my faith in repairable laptops

The 14th-gen Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Aura Edition features a redesigned double-sided motherboard and modular components.

I bricked my iPhone to prevent doomscrolling - how life has been after six months of use

Brick is one of the few new devices that positively changed my daily content consumption. You can finally buy it on Amazon.

I changed 12 Hisense TV settings to significantly improve the picture quality

Your Hisense TV may already look great, but a few setting tweaks can make it even better.

Why Déjà Dup and these 4 other tiny Linux tools have become essential to my daily routine

Linux has a wealth of applications, but sometimes the smaller tools get overlooked. Here's a list of those I'd prefer never to be without.

I had Gemini and Claude write my email replies - but only one sounds like me

Gemini and Claude have their own strong suits, but for assistance in writing emails, there is only one clear winner.

I've subscribed to Netflix and Peacock for years - but only one service is worth resubscribing to

Netflix has award-winning originals and a smart algorithm, but Peacock counters with live sports and a lower price.

I found the 20+ best 4th of July phone deals: Save big on Galaxy, Pixel, iPhone, and more

Score big Fourth of July savings on flagship smartphones from Samsung, Google, Apple, and more.

Want a private ChatGPT alternative? How Proton's Lumo 2.0 locks down your data, EU style

The maker of ProtonMail and ProtonVPN says its second-generation chatbot is never trained on user data.

AI Model Release Tracker: Anthropic releases Sonnet 5, plus Fable 5 is back

Not every new model is all it's cracked up to be. Our tracker keeps each release in context with its peers, so you know which models are worth your time.

This new Android security setting spots bad networks and fake cell towers - enable it ASAP

Connecting to the wrong network can put your data at risk. Android can warn you, but only if you allow it.

Connecting my TV to a router VPN was one of my smartest home network upgrades

Setting up a VPN on your smart TV blocks hackers from accessing your network and stealing your data. But there are other benefits, too.

The new enterprise AI expert every company needs - and why

This role makes the difference between your business winning and losing in the age of AI.

How I stopped a massive WordPress spam attack with 4,700 lines of code in two days - thanks to Codex and Claude

Spam accounts overwhelmed my database. Claude found the weaknesses, Codex wrote the fixes, and I deployed a new defense.

Do you still need third-party antivirus on your Windows PC?

Earlier this year, Microsoft quietly deleted a post that argued Windows 11's built-in Microsoft Defender Antivirus was good enough for most people. But independent evidence says they were right.

I made my TV sound dramatically better without buying a soundbar - 7 cheap and easy ways

Great TV sound doesn't have to be expensive - here are my expert-tested audio tweaks.

Finally, an odor-free robot vacuum and mop that has no problem handling my pet's hair

The Eufy Omni S2 improves on its predecessor with four times the suction power, and an odor-free mop roller.