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.

Buying a new Apple device? You can get it tax-free 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.

Managers play critical role in a company's AI transformation - and they know it

More than two-thirds of middle managers are optimistic about AI's role in the future of work, and they feel personally accountable for their team's adoption of AI tools.

Anthropic's Claude Corps will pay $85,000 to 1,000 early-career professionals - apply now

The Claude Corps fellowship matches professionals with partner nonprofits and pays them with benefits. But the deadline ends soon.

I found a stunning Apple Notes alternative for my Mac - and it's (mostly) free

I finally ditched Notes on my Mac for this beautiful, Liquid Glass-like alternative. Here's why.

1Password's new Agentic Mode lets Claude log into your accounts without seeing your credentials

1Password wants to solve one of AI's biggest practical problems: secure logins. Its Claude integration can enter passwords and MFA codes without exposing credentials to Anthropic or the model.

This surprisingly useful Windows 11 tool helps me block distractions - and get more done

It has completely replaced my Pomodoro timer and task tracker, and it's free.

Linus Torvalds puts his foot down, tells anti-AI programmers to 'fork it'

'AI is a tool, just like other tools we use. And it's clearly a useful one.'

I never leave for vacation without doing these 7 home security checks first

Burglars target empty homes, and insurers deny frozen-pipe claims. Here's the tech that solves these issues and others before you leave.

5 smart home gadgets I consider completely non-negotiable - and why

These smart home gadgets elevate my home and routine. Here's why you may want them too.

Microsoft patches record 570 Windows security bugs with two exploited zero days - update now

The July Patch Tuesday Windows update breaks the record for the most security bugs fixed in a single month, with three zero-day flaws and 61 rated critical.

73% of tech job listings require AI skills now: How to show off yours

Employers are looking for AI skills - here's how to let them demonstrate you know what you're doing.

New Mac malware masquerades as Apple's crash reporter: 3 ways to dodge the threat

CrashStealer is now in the wild, targeting your data, passwords, and cryptocurrency. Here's everything you need to know about this new MacOS threat.

I tested Jabra Evolve3 75 vs. ThinkPad 8550 - and I'd buy this headset for the ANC alone

Here's how two of my favorite premium business headphones of 2026 compare.

I turned my Moto Razr into a tiny workstation - and wrote this entire story on it

I wanted to save my back during my next work trip, so I assembled a workstation using the smallest devices I could find.

'Rust makes coding fun again': Why Linux is moving away from C, according to Greg Kroah-Hartman

C won't be disappearing tomorrow, says the stable kernel maintainer, but the future of Linux belongs to Rust.

This free Mac tool lets me see which apps are quietly accessing the internet - and block them fast

I try to be diligent about my default firewall policies and which apps access the internet. A simple-to-use tool called Firewally​ makes it easy.

I let ChatGPT Work and Claude Cowork loose on my files - only one made me nervous

How does ChatGPT Work compare with Claude Cowork for desktop automation? My testing reveals similar results, similar strengths, and one major reason Claude currently feels considerably safer right now.

Sony Bravia Theater vs. Sonos: I've used both home theaters - here's how to choose

Sony and Sonos have spectacular, high-performing home theater gear. But personal preferences matter more than brand name alone.

I tested all three OpenVPN tiers: Why the free version is still the best choice for most users

OpenVPN offers three modes of deployment with varied pricing based on the same underlying protocol. Here are the pros, cons, and costs associated with each.