Years of living with solar power taught me these 12 myths are simply wrong

Knowing the facts about home solar power can help you make better-informed choices, save money, and stay safe.

Thermal cameras can spot problems you can't see - what I've learned after years of testing

Thermal cameras have saved me thousands over the years. Just the other day, one simple check saved me $1,000.

I looked into OBD2 fuel savers, and found a much safer solution to save car gas instead

No, there's no cheap dongle that you can plug into your car to save you money. Here's the truth.

I tested two of the best location-sharing apps for a month - this one was most accurate

Surfshark's HeyPolo is taking on the popular Life360. Here's how this latest contender in the location-sharing space competes.

I tested MSI's Windows handheld PC, and it beats the Legion Go in a major way

MSI's Claw 8 EX AI+ is a worthy sequel, with stronger performance, better ergonomics, and highly effective cooling.

Use Android Auto? How to limit what information Gemini learns about you

Google's AI offers a lot of convenience in your car, but you're offering up a lot of sensitive information.

The E Ink tablet that successfully replaced my iPad and Kindle is still 30% off on Amazon right now

If you're in the market for a tablet, you literally need look no further than the TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus, especially at this price.

Best Buy's gaming deals are still live after Prime Day - Nintendo Switch, PS5, and more

Best Buy's competing Prime Day 2026 gaming deals will run through Sunday with massive savings on Alienware, Nintendo Switch, and Lenovo tech.

Sony is still selling last year's flagship OLED TV for $600 off - and I highly recommend it

Sony's Bravia 8 II might be a generation behind, but it still offers plenty of reasons to buy - especially at this price.

Some of the best Amazon Prime Day SSD and storage deals are still live - Samsung, WD, and more

I track SSD deals, and found huge markdowns from top brands for Amazon Prime Day.

Prime Day is over, but Walmart's big sale is still on: Up to 50% off laptops, TVs, & more

Walmart's massive rival Prime Day sale ends Sunday night, but great deals on 4K smart TVs, Apple tech, and laptops are still live.

This Garmin smartwatch is a top-selling Prime Day deal (that's still live) - here's why I recommend it

The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro is a luxury smartwatch with rugged features - and ZDNET readers are taking advantage of the current all-time low price, even though Prime Day is over.

Prime Day is over, but these 60+ top deals are still live (for now): Apple, Garmin, LG, more

Amazon Prime Day 2026 deals have come and gone, but we're still seeing some of the same discounts live on editor-approved products like TVs, laptops, and more.

How I turned my old Android phone into a streaming stick for free - in 6 easy steps

Skip the streaming stick - here's how I used a spare Pixel phone to watch movies on my TV.

13 Google Photos settings I always change on every new device - and why

Before I let Google Photos loose on my Android or iPhone camera roll, I check these backup, privacy, and AI settings first.

I made Linux look like Windows 11 for free - with a few simple tweaks to Zorin OS

If you fancy a Windows 11 layout, but want to use Linux, you're in luck.

Linux Mint vs RefreshOS: I found the best distro for new users

These two user-friendly distributions take different routes to the 'best Linux' crown. In the end, it all comes down to the desktop.

This mesh system will make your at-home Wi-Fi lightning fast - and it's still 30% off for Prime Day

The TP-Link Deco 7 Pro is perfect for large houses with many devices, and each configuration is on sale right now.

This massive 8TB SanDisk SSD is $1,200 off at Best Buy - but not for long

The price of SSDs has been skyrocketing, but you can still save nearly 64% on the 8TB SanDisk Desk Drive external SSD from Best Buy - until the deal ends tomorrow.

I always pack this palm-sized Kindle before I leave the house - and it's under $100 until Prime Day ends

The base-model Kindle is discounted on Amazon Prime Day. Buy one for under $100 before the sale ends.