My 6 favorite browsers that can make your old PC run like new again (and they're free)

Struggling with a painfully slow PC or internet connection? These tried-and-tested browsers are built to handle it.

I set my thermostat to this temperature and my energy bill dropped (but my comfort didn't)

Getting a smart thermostat can bring down your utility bill, but following these steps can save you even more money.

Anker's new whole-home backup is the power outage solution of my dreams - here's why

Anker Solix has announced that the E10 is now available for preorder, a smart hybrid whole-home backup system that combines battery storage with solar input and optional generator integration. The ...

I discovered a little-known way to power your home during an outage - here's how

Nowadays, EV owners have quieter, cleaner use cases for tapping into their car's power source – and more of them. Somewhat forgettably dubbed "vehicle-to-load (V2L)," where "load" basically refers to ...

Smart home hacking is a serious threat - but here's how experts actually stop it

All smart homes are at risk of being hacked, but it's not a likely event. The type of bad actors that target smart homes and devices, such as security cameras, are opportunistic. They search randomly ...

I asked 6 popular AIs these trick questions, and it was a game of hallucination roulette

Everyone knows AI chatbots can get things wrong, so I tested the leading ones to see which are the worst offenders.

Windows 11 Home vs. Windows 11 Pro: I compared both versions, and this one's best for your PC

By comparison, Windows 11 Pro is more expensive, costing around $200 for a full license or $100 to upgrade from Windows 11 Home. I should mention that if you build your own PC from scratch and you ...

My travel tech bag just got much harder to steal with these security upgrades

The Elevation Lab Vault Strap Compact holder is the perfect way to secure a rucksack, camera bag, or gadget bag when traveling or on the go. It's far better than trucking an AirTag inside the bag, and ...

Worried about AI privacy? This new tool from Signal's founder adds end-to-end encryption to your chats

Moxie Marlinspike, the mind behind the secure messaging app Signal, has launched an alternative to AI chatbot ChatGPT that focuses on user privacy and security. Also: The best free AI courses and ...

This is by far the best Linux email client I've used - and I've tested them all

I've used a slew of Linux email clients over the years, but I found only one that's truly exceeded my expectations.

50+ Windows keyboard shortcuts that I can no longer work without (even on older versions)

Press the Shift key five times in succession -- Turns on Sticky keys, which change how shortcuts work so you don't have to press and hold multiple keys to trigger them. For example, under Sticky Keys, ...

I tried 0patch as a last resort for my Windows 10 PC - here's how it compares to its promises

Some reluctantly upgraded to Windows 11, while others switched to Linux. Many signed up for Microsoft's Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU), a $ 30-per-year plan that delivers official security ...