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Nothing kills an online Excel presentation faster than sensitive data leaks or disorienting navigation. Here's my pre-flight checklist that ensures my interface is clean, my delivery is seamless, and my sensitive data stays out of sight.

Indoor security cameras come at a wide range of price points, and it's hard to get much cheaper than this Onn indoor security camera. It's undoubtedly one of the most affordable security cameras available, but you do make some concessions for that price.

Not long ago, my colleague Monica made a convincing argument to stop buying 1TB SSDs—a point I actually reinforced in laptops because of their unique situation.

When SSDs first started entering the consumer market, there was a lot of fearmongering about SSD wear and failure. Hard drives with spinning platters were a mature and familiar technology. So it's natural people would choose to stay with what they knew until SSDs proved themselves.

I can’t even begin to tell you how much time I’ve spent lately binge-watching content. But, it's my job, I love it, and I can't complain. This week, I’m bringing you a list of a few titles I recently watched on Amazon Prime Video—some for the first time, some for the second.

It’s been nearly a decade since I used Android Auto for any length of time. Having recently tried an Android phone out as a daily driver, I was reintroduced to the new version of Android Auto—and I quickly wanted to run back to CarPlay.

Until recently, I haven't been the type who was interested in using a VPN. It'd slow down my internet, and there wasn't anything I really wanted to watch from other countries that I couldn't already access.

BMW has built a reputation for performance and engineering excellence, but one of its most engaging models rarely gets the attention it deserves. The BMW Z4 delivers a blend of open-top driving excitement, balanced handling, and daily usability that feels both timeless and thrilling. Yet despite its strong character, it often gets overshadowed by more mainstream SUVs and high-profile sports cars in the brand’s lineup.

We tend to bang the Home Assistant drum a fair bit here at How-To Geek, and for good reason. Not only do we love it, but most of you love it too. The more people who discover its raw potential, the better.

Who’s ready for more shady deals, backstabbing maneuvers, and excessive partying? Industry will make its triumphant return to HBO Max in January. Season 4 of the financial drama promises to be another nerve-wracking joyride from the minds of creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay.

The first time I got my hands on a Raspberry Pi was, well, when we got the first Raspberry Pi. I was working in higher education at the time, and that's how these remarkable little computers were sold to us—educational tools. People could learn how to code or tinker without financial risk.

An HDMI cable is an HDMI cable, right? Wrong! HDMI has been around forever at this point and there have been so many revisions and updates. Which is great for the advancement of video and audio technology, but not so great for ensuring you have the right cables to get the picture quality you need.

German performance sedans have long promised speed, precision, and flair—but rarely peace of mind. Toyotas, by contrast, just work, year after year, without fuss.

If you're thinking about getting a cheap USB flash drive, hear me out. Instead of getting a cheap but very sluggish flash drive, consider buying a USB SSD that looks like a regular thumb drive but is way faster and only slightly more expensive.

Whether you're embarking on a long-awaited skiing trip or live in an area that experiences extreme weather, protecting your phone from the cold can be crucial for protecting its battery life and overall device health.

Are you looking for a better way to enjoy content from your Jellyfin server? There are tons of clients to choose from made by passionate volunteers, and each brings a unique experience. These are my favorite.

The Raspberry Pi is a computer like any other, with a “proper” desktop OS in the form of Raspberry Pi OS that is packed with options. Whether you’re new to the world of single-board computers or are looking for blind spots you might have missed, here are some settings you should consider changing and how to do so.

PC gamers often obsess over keeping their systems cool. After all, adding a few more RGB fans is one of the easiest ways to make your system look cooler and physically run cooler as well.

3D printers have come a long way when it comes to convenience and being user-friendly, so much so that it's easy to forget you're looking at a miniaturized industrial robot. Like any manufacturing equipment, you need to do maintenance and inspection, and some habits and practices when using these machines can potentially shorten their lifespans.

You might have heard that Linux has a reputation for breathing new life into old computers, but that's not all it can do. It can also make your current PC stay current for longer. Here are the many ways Linux keeps my computers running like new, year after year.