This simple antivirus tool is the easiest way to scan your Linux PC for threats - for free

Worried about Linux vulnerabilities or sharing files with Windows users? This ClamAV GUI makes it easy to ensure they're clean.

I built my own secure network in the cloud to access my home PCs remotely - for free

Do you need easy, secure remote access to your home or small business network? Before you pay big bucks for a VPN or remote-access plan, try Tailscale. Did I mention it's free?

The best reading tablets of 2026: Expert tested

We rounded up the best reading tablets of the year that you can take with you anywhere.

Have an old PC monitor laying around? Turning it into a TV is easier than you think

Give your old monitor a second chance at life as a dedicated streaming screen or over-the-air TV with just a few simple steps.

Universal adapter vs. travel charger: Confused? Here's the device you need most

These are two different products, but consumers end up confused because of misinformation and poor marketing copy.

Garmin's new Fenix 9 Pro smartwatch is twice as bright as the previous gen - here's how they compare

Garmin's new flagship Fenix 9 epitomizes the premium rugged smartwatch - but how much of an upgrade is it from the Fenix 8?

Android's motion sickness feature is rolling out - how to see if you have it

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Some Spectrum internet customers can get free Amazon Prime - see if you're eligible

The offer is open to subscribers on any tier, but it is location-based.

Anthropic's Claude and Cowork will share memories about you now - unless you opt out

Anthropic is merging Claude chat and Cowork memory, raising privacy questions about what AI remembers and if it's worth the tradeoff.

The best early Labor Day Costco deals 2026: TVs, smartwatches, Apple devices, and more

Summer may be ending, but Costco deals are heating up in time for Labor Day: Save big on electronics, home essentials, and more now.

The best early Labor Day 2026 laptop deals: Apple, Lenovo, Dell, and more

Labor Day is still a couple of weeks away, but some of the best laptop deals are already live. Here are a dozen we recommend.

You probably have Google Play points you can turn into gift cards - how to check

I had seven years' worth of points I didn't know about, and now I have a Starbucks card to show for them.

I ditched T-Mobile for Mint and found 3 major drawbacks of smaller carriers - and their workarounds

Downsizing from a 'big three' carrier can save you big money, but it has its downsides. Here's how I'm adapting to them.

How I turned my ancient Windows PC into a Chromebook for free - with FydeOS

FydeOS aims to bring a Google Chromebook-like experience to standard PCs, and it succeeds - with a caveat or two.

Apple's M5 Ultra is its most powerful chip ever - with 4x faster AI performance than M3 Ultra

The Mac Studio with the M5 Ultra will feature up to a whopping 512GB of unified memory, and drive up to eight external displays.

Portable Computer is Perplexity's new local AI agent - why it's a game changer

Running an AI model locally, Perplexity's new Portable Computer can deliver faster performance, tighter security, and lower costs. But it has some strict requirements.

'Just a hobby, won't be big': Linus Torvalds introduced Linux 35 years ago - and almost called it Freax

It's been 35 years since Finnish graduate student Linus Torvalds drafted a brief note saying he was starting a hobby operating system. The world will never be the same.

This free tool keeps my bookmarks synced across Chrome, Firefox, and Edge - here's how

I use multiple browsers every day, and this free utility fixed one of my biggest annoyances.

Businesses must reinvent their processes and workforce to scale agentic AI adoption

Only 15% of US-based organizations have reached scaled, orchestrated, multi-agent adoption, according to the latest Deloitte research.

The best early Labor Day deals to shop now: Save on TVs, Apple devices, and more

Labor Day is just around the corner, and there are already some great deals available at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and more.