Are Apple's wired EarPods still worth buying?
Wired earbuds like EarPods might seem like a relic of the past, but they still have their place (and come at a great price).
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Here's what you can use instead of a docking station
If you only need ports for a few low-power peripherals or a single external monitor, you may not need a docking station at all.
How to set up HDMI-CEC on your Samsung TV
HDMI-CEC, or Anynet+ on Samsung TVs, lets you control all your devices with fewer remotes and button presses. It's well worth setting up properly.
Never use harsh cleaning products to clean your smartphone — do this instead
Your phone is a magnet for germs, but there are gentle ways to clean it.
How to get your cut of PlayStation's $7.85 million settlement
Sony should soon be issuing payments for a class-action lawsuit, but your cut will likely be quite small.
External HDD vs. SSD: What are the pros and cons of each drive type?
External SSDs are faster than HDDs, but if you need cost-effective backups or larger capacities, a hard drive may be a better choice for you.
Why your Roku keeps randomly turning off (and how to fix it)
A Roku is usually a straightforward device, but they can run into power problems. This is what to check if yours powers off all the time.
Why do routers have so many antennas?
It seems like routers keep growing more antennas each year. Is this a marketing gimmick, or is there a good reason?
What is the difference between a dead pixel and a stuck pixel?
These issues may appear similar, but there's an easy way to tell them apart.
Is there any benefit to restarting your gaming handheld regularly?
Your Steam Deck, Switch or Ally may benefit from occasional restarts. Here's why you should consider it.
One problem with Android Auto can be fixed with a simple update
If you've already tried updating your phone, the car's software might be the issue.
What's the difference between your iPhone's Do Not Disturb and Focus modes?
Your iPhone's Focus modes, including Do Not Disturb, are a great way to reduce interruptions. But what's the difference in how they work?
How to change Amazon Alexa's voice and personality
You have several new options for Alexa's voice and personality. Here's how to find and change those settings.
Blizzard is reviving StarCraft as an open-world shooter, but it'll be a long wait
Announced at BlizzCon 2026, the new StarCraft won't be here until spring 2030.
Why is the internet so upset about NVIDIA's DLSS 5?
NVIDIA calls DLSS 5 the biggest graphics breakthrough since ray tracing; critics call it an AI slop filter.
OpenAI agents hacked a software service before the Hugging Face incident
The agents OpenAI was testing attacked a software service called RubyGems in May, months before the attacks on Hugging Face.
Diablo V is coming out in spring 2029
Blizzard also confirmed that a Diablo animated series is in development with Netflix.
How to add your driver's license to Apple Wallet and where you can use it
Your Apple Wallet can hold more than cards; those in certain states can also store a digital copy of their driver's license.
LG denies accusations of smart TVs continuously recording its users
The company said that user privacy is a "fundamental principle" of its products.
The benefits of leaving your VPN on all the time
Using a VPN has plenty of benefits, but should you have yours enabled all the time? Think carefully about what yours is doing to decide.