How a virtual LAN can better protect your home network - and the best way to get started

You might think a basic LAN setup is secure enough, but there could be issues lurking that require device isolation to ensure your security.

The 5 laptop features worth paying extra for, plus 3 you can ignore

From RAM and hardware, here's where you should spend your laptop budget -- and where you can save money.

I've been a Google phone diehard for 10 years - here's my 5-part wishlist for Pixel 11

I'm loyal to Google phones, but some changes need to be made.

The iPad mini's biggest update in 5 years is expected this fall - here's what we know

The next iPad mini is rumored to feature an OLED panel and a more powerful processor. A new base iPad is also in the works.

I tested Nothing's new pink earbuds, and they look as good as they sound

The Nothing Ear (3a) have surprised me for several reasons - the price is one of them.

Moonshot's open-source Kimi K3 model beats Anthropic's Fable 5 on this benchmark

Our AI Model Release Tracker keeps new models in context with their peers, so you know which are worth your time.

This Levoit is the best smart air purifier I've tested (and it's on sale)

The Levoit Vital 200S-P is the smart air purifier to beat, with a washable prefilter and a capacity to clean up to 1,800 square feet in one hour.

This air purifier is helping keep my home's air free of wildfire smoke - and it's on sale

Get cleaner air for less with the Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max air purifier for 20% off on Amazon right now.

Dell XPS 16 review: A sleek, high-end laptop perfect for creatives and professionals

Dell's XPS 16 screams 'Premium laptop' thanks to its sleek design, OLED screen, and powerful hardware.

I tested this backup power station during a real blackout - don't make my mistakes

A real three-day blackout revealed problems I never would've found on a power station's spec sheet.

I wore 3 blood pressure watches for a month to find the most accurate - and this one wins

I tested Samsung, Amazfit, and Doctor Fit blood pressure watches - and only one rivaled my Garmin Index BP Monitor.

5 underrated iOS 27 features that make my iPhone way better - and none are Siri AI

Some of my favorite new features in iOS 27 are flying under the radar, but no less impactful.

How to get a tax-free Mac, iPad, or iPhone in 8 states - but only on these dates

Certain states will let you buy items tax-free from different retailers, and Apple is one of them. Here's when and the products that qualify.

'The SaaS apocalypse is overrated': How Workday and other software provders plan to survive AI

Experts warn that an extinction event is coming for SaaS, thanks to AI disintermediation. Here's why some vendors remain skeptical.

Own a Pixel? You can add device protection now for $5/month - but should you?

If you skipped Google's phone insurance at checkout, you can now add it again. But should you?

I tested MSI's latest gaming laptop, and it works just as hard as it plays

The Cyborg 15 is versatile enough to handle work, school, and the latest PC games.

4 surprise products we could see at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked (including the Galaxy Glasses)

We're expecting some curveballs at Samsung's 2026 Galaxy Unpacked event. Here's everything we know.

Amazon dropped this Blink video doorbell and security camera bundle to 43% off - and we recommend it

This Blink Video Doorbell and Outdoor 4 security camera bundle deal will help you set up a home security system for less.

Amazon just cut $300 off the Google Pixel 10 Pro - and I'd recommend buying one

Google's Pixel 10 Pro has one of the best camera systems for an Android today. Grab it for $699 right now, one of the best prices we've seen.

6 cheap kitchen gadgets that will make your life easier for under $20 (I promise)

These kitchen gadgets won't break the bank, but will seriously upgrade your cooking.