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At this point, I have several NAS servers around my house. The best thing I ever did, though, wasn't setting up five NAS servers. It was separating the important data from replaceable data. That is when running a NAS finally clicked with me, and I wish I had done it a long time ago.

Nothing makes me feel more futuristic than tapping my smartwatch to a terminal to pay for a bag of chips. However, there’s one part of the process that has always been a bit annoying to me. Thankfully, Google Wallet on the Pixel Watch finally fixed it.

Now that I've finally jailbroken my Kindle, I can't stop thinking of things to do with it. I'd messed around with making it display various things, and I wondered if I could make it do something genuinely useful and display the feed from my video doorbell.

Just a decade ago, a home server sounded like something only serious tinkerers bothered with. Maybe it was an old desktop under a desk, a basic NAS in a cupboard, or one shared folder. For most people, it was fairly small scale, outside of those of us who were self-identified data hoarders and needed lots of space.

Summer is in full swing, which means you're likely busy with DIY projects, lawn care, and other home maintenance. The right Ryobi tool can help you finish jobs faster and easier, stay cool while you work, and get back inside to the AC. With that in mind, here are several Ryobi tools you didn't know you needed.

Microsoft introduced Secure Boot alongside Windows 8 in 2012 as a way to improve security on Windows PCs by preventing malicious software, including rootkits and bootkits, from loading into your system before the operating system even starts.

New-car shoppers are often told that buying a mainstream sedan is the sensible choice. Models in this segment offer strong reliability, good fuel economy, and plenty of practicality for everyday driving. However, rising vehicle prices have created an interesting situation where some lightly used luxury cars now cost the same as brand-new mainstream alternatives, opening the door to a much more premium ownership experience without stretching your budget.

Many of us collapse in front of the TV with a controller in hand after a long day at work. These devices are an essential part of your home and routine, so why not add them to your smart home too?

NASes are not for everyone. They can be expensive, and oftentimes, they provide features that, frankly, a lot of people don't need. A NAS is what you get when you want your own cloud storage of sorts, but if you don't need the cloud part, a DAS can be a better option.

Most people find out someone is stealing their Wi-Fi thanks to how slow the network gets. What happens next is usually just a password change, and that's it. However, I once took a different approach because of the audacity. What some people don't realize is that when they put their devices on someone else's Wi-Fi, they've opened up their own door as well.

Android Auto is obviously designed to be used on a screen in your vehicle while keeping your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. And that means it doesn't necessarily need access to everything you get on your phone. It's packed with navigation apps, voice controls, regular apps, and entertainment, but I've turned off a few things.

If keeping your pool clean has always felt like more work than it should be, Beatbot has the answer. The brand has built a lineup of AI-powered robotic pool cleaners designed to take the effort out of pool maintenance, from quick daily top-ups to whole-pool deep cleans. Rather than relying on fixed cleaning patterns or basic suction, Beatbot's robots use onboard AI to map the pool, detect debris in real time, and adapt their route accordingly, covering floors, walls, waterlines, and surfaces, depending on the model.

A lot of people owe Toyota an apology. For years, the Japanese automaker has faced criticism for refusing to fully embrace the “electric vehicle revolution.”

The ESP32 is the go-to microcontroller for DIY projects, smart home sensors, and other lightweight projects, but it’s not the only game in town. If energy efficiency is high on your list of priorities, the nRF52 series might be a better choice.

The calendar is about to flip again, and, like clockwork, Netflix is clearing house. As June succumbs to July, a big pile of movies and shows heads for the exits for U.S. subscribers, so consider this fair warning for any of them still collecting dust on your watchlist—time is ticking for you to watch them before they're gone.

I have been desperately trying to flee, or at least rely significantly less upon, the Google ecosystem for far too long. For research, reading, and communication, I've largely been able to ditch Google products. But AI overviews, rampant enshittification, and everything announced at Google I/O this year made me less than enthusiastic about staying with Google.

Excel and other spreadsheets are the workhorses of modern business. You've probably used the regression function to find a trend line or other linear relationship in your data. Here's why using Python on your data can turbocharge your regression analysis.

PLA is the most common type of 3D printing filament. Its poor heat resistance is seen as a weakness by many, but there are some use cases where this is a real benefit. So what if you softened thin PLA prints enough to make your own t-shirt transfers at home?

The Recycle Bin has been a constant feature of Windows desktops for decades, and it is understandable that everyone thinks of it as "just another folder." However, it is actually much more interesting and more clever than that.

Synology's latest 2-bay DS225+ NAS is a solid way to get started with network attached storage systems. It offers a streamlined and simple experience with an affordable-enough price for those who have never used a NAS before.