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Don't forget to gear up before heading out on that month-long vacation or quick business trip. These devices are the best tech travel companions, from noise-canceling headphones and Bluetooth trackers to plug adapters and travel routers.

Thanksgiving doesn't get as much love as Christmas, but one thing a lot of people like to do is watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. These days, it's locked behind a streaming service, but there's still a way to watch it for freethis weekend only.

If your system has a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP), it likely came from freeware. PUPs can slow down your computer, display intrusive ads, collect data, or make your system exploitable. Luckily, there are ways to avoid them.

As our lives become increasingly dependent on smartphones, security is more important than ever. Android devices are loved for their flexibility and open ecosystem, but that also makes them more prone to malware.

Firewalls are your first line of defense against online threats, but is Windows Defender Firewall up to the task alone? Find out when its enoughand when you may need backup.

Microsoft is now previewing Game Assist, a new Microsoft Edge feature that lets you browse the web without navigating away from your games.

Microsoft has released Recall in the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2415 for users in the Dev Channel. This is the first time Recall has been available for regular testers to try, following a bungled initial rollout.

Outdoor smart plugs offer a weatherproof solution for automating your yards electrical devices. These adapters allow you to control everything, from string lights and sprinklers to security cameras and pool pumps, giving you a smarter yard.

Adding your signature to a Microsoft Word document is the ultimate way to personalize it as your own, especially for documents like letters or contracts. In this guide, I'll run through several ways to add a signature to a Word document.

When you're on the go and need to rely on mobile data, is it better to use a dedicated mobile hotspot device or simply tether your phone to share your data? It's not a straightforward answer, especially if you live in the US of A!

With the launch of new Mac models with M4 chips, Apple stopped selling any Mac with less than 16GB of RAM. It was a long-overdue upgrade. But if you think the move automatically makes the new base Macs a must-buy, think again.

Accessory maker Belkin has voluntarily recalled its power bank, BoostCharge Pro Fast Wireless Charger for Apple Watch + Power Bank 10K, due to a fire hazard.

Google has long been chasing an iMessage-like experience for Android, and its Messages app with RCS is nearly there. However, there's one feature it's sorely missing compared to iMessageespecially if you use more than one device at a time.

When you think about the old reliable USB sticks, you might not think about speed... until you need to copy some big files. PNY has now released a faster USB drive just for that.

Plex is rewriting its mobile and TV apps from the ground up. The new apps, launching in early 2025, feature a full-redesigned interface and a unified codebase.

Have you ever noticed how whenever you try to install an app on your Android phone from outside of the Google Play Store, you have to jump through a few hoops before it actually allows you to install it? There's a reason for this.

It might be tempting to jump straight to the fancy fonts when creating your PowerPoint presentation, but hold off for just a few moments! The font you choose greatly impacts whether your slides are the best they can be, so there are a few things to consider first.

As digital natives, Gen Z has grown up with the Internet and social media. Yet, a recent study shows that many Gen Z people aren't happy with social media, and many think it should not have been invented.

I have a good laptop, but I hate doing work on it. Not having two screens makes juggling tasks difficult, and if I forget my mouse, my productivity goes out the window. However, the Plugable USBC-PDMON portable monitor is the solution I needed to work on my laptop properly. It can't help me remember my mouse, though.

Western Digital has revealed new flash storage drives, including a durable portable SanDisk SSD, a high-performance NVMe drive, and expansion cards for Xbox consoles.