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Cars have a tendency to attract technological gimmicks (automatic seat belts, anyone?) but there are some genuinely useful and important technologies that you should look out for when buying your next car. In fact, a few of these can be added to your existing car as an upgrade, rather than a whole new vehicle. Of course, I'm not saying your next car should tick every box on this list or that all of them are essential, but they're all honestly useful.

In this world of modern technology, we have a lot of cables. Chargers, auxiliary connections, peripherals for our laptops, Ethernet, you name it. When you have a dozen cables lying in the corner of one room, they're a messy eyesore, so try out these tips to manage your cables for cheap.

We take for granted just how impressive laptop computers are. As this form factor becomes the standard way most people do traditional computer tasks, it becomes more and more necessary to get the most out of our portable computers.

The average "smart" home today looks and works nothing like I imagined it would when I was a kid. What I expected was a house with a brain in it, that anticipates your need, and does what you ask. Instead, a modern smart home is filled with barely functional hardware that does almost nothing itself and the "brain" is somewhere out there in a big company's server room.

Click around in the Linux world long enough and you'll no-doubt come across mentions of Canonical. It's an influential entity within the world of Linux and free software, which is why it's helpful to understand the creators of Ubuntu and what they do.

Affordable performance sedans are rare these days, but in the used market, one Japanese sports sedan stands out as a genuinely compelling bargain. For less than $20,000, you can step into a vehicle that delivers not just spirited driving dynamics but also a plush, refined cabin, something many buyers assume only comes with a luxury badge and a hefty price tag.

Pixel phones are still often thought of as being "stock Android"—devices that are free from bloat and offer Android in its purest form. But they aren't. Pixel phones are Google phones, and they come packed with apps and features that could technically be called bloatware.

Does File Explorer work fine one moment, then suddenly freeze, restart, or vanish altogether? These crashes aren’t random—they’re usually triggered by issues with File Explorer itself, its settings or features, or even Windows. If this issue interrupts your workflow, here are some fixes you can try.

These days, the world of 3D printers has no shortage of good budget options. The results from these printers are more than usable, but there's still a clear difference between a budget model and something more premium.

You can never have too many tools, right? Milwaukee already has an extensive selection of power tools and accessories, but one thing that makes the brand so popular is the constant arrival of new products. And while Milwaukee has over 150 items coming soon, here are a couple of new tools arriving in 2026 that are actually worth waiting for.

Microsoft Excel is practically synonymous with spreadsheets, but the cost, along with being trapped in Microsoft's ecosystem, made me search for an alternative.

The Logitech Pro X Superlight 2c gaming mouse doesn't offer any groundbreaking new tech. That said, it offers dependability, precision, speed, and comfort, making it an incredible gaming peripheral.

I've always argued that we desperately need competition in the GPU space, which is why I was very happy when Intel broke into the GPU market—even as it only made mid-range and budget cards.

Is your Outlook inbox so packed that important emails slip through the cracks, leaving you feeling overwhelmed? If so, you’re not taking advantage of features that help keep everything under control. Here’s how you can filter out the noise, surface what truly matters, and keep your inbox organized.

If you’re shopping for a gaming laptop, don’t overlook storage. With games taking up more space than ever, it’s one of the most important specs to consider. NVMe drives are fast but pricey, and skimping here can quickly blow your budget. So, how much storage do you really need?

Instant messaging apps today just don’t have the same charm as the OGs. Some are a bloated mess of read receipts and stickers, while others are super minimal and boring. Inspired by AOL Instant Messenger, a 15-year-old UI designer wanted to change that. He built a throwback to early messaging apps, complete with a Windows 98-inspired theme.

The compact SUV segment has been dominated for years by recognizable names, but in 2026 the battle for supremacy may finally be tightening. Toyota’s latest RAV4 update brings a suite of refinements that could give it a real edge over the Honda CR-V, long considered the benchmark for practicality, reliability, and overall value in this crowded category. As both models evolve, buyers now have more to consider than ever before.

So, you bought an Android phone that promised a rapid charging time up to some amount like 80%, but when you plug it into a charger you see a message like "slow charging" or "fully charged in two hours." That's not what you signed up for, so what gives?

We often blame third-party apps or our growing pile of files when storage runs low, but Windows itself can quietly eat up far more space than you’d expect. If your system drive keeps filling up unexpectedly, built-in Windows features are often the real cause. Here’s how to reclaim gigabytes of storage in just minutes.

The Kia K4 rolls into its second year with barely a tweak from the 2025 model—and a price that still feels just right.