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Even though MacBooks offer excellent battery life out of the box, battery performance will degrade over time. Theres not a lot you can do about this, it's just a natural part of owning any rechargeable device in the modern age.

Since its debut in July 2024, the highly anticipated Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has been flooded with orders. It's no surprise, as buyers have eagerly awaited their chance to own this supercar slayer.

For decades, manufacturers have worked to balance their supply chains carefully. They consider factors like incentives, regulations, and penalties in the pursuit of profit.

We've never had it so easy. Modern technology provides us with so many small conveniences that it's easy to take them for granted. You can pause a live TV show, undo a mistake on your computer, or ask a smart speaker to play your favorite band without even thinking about it.

Apple’s included macOS apps are some of the best the platform has to offer, but they’re not perfect. If you’re willing to move your life around and occasionally open your wallet, you might find better options elsewhere.

The Edifier NeoBuds Planar Wireless Earbuds weren’t the pair of wireless earbuds I was expecting them to be. On the one hand, these premium in-ears brought extra polish to tracks I’ve heard a million times over. But there were a couple of holdups that I won’t soon forget, too.

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.

Fujifilm has been a reknown name in the world of photography for a long while. Its range of Instax tiny cameras aren't the very best in camera performance, but they're really popular for capturing and printing out quick snaps and memories on the go. Now, the company has just announced its latest one, and it looks really cool.

The gulf in quality between a Blu-ray disc and even the best mainstream streaming services is vast. It's not just something video nerds notice! Which is why I always advocate buying your favorite shows and movies on disc, but for most people, convenience seems to trump all.

If you've ever set up an old TV, stereo system, or gaming console, you've probably tangled with RCA cables. These colorful connectors—red, white, and yellow—have been around for decades, but have you ever wondered why they look the way they do?

We're seeing AI creep into all things digital, including our operating systems. Microsoft, Apple, and Google have all introduced their own versions of different AI integrations into their respective systems, and I think they're doing more harm than good.

ASUS gave a huge price cut on its amazing ASUS ROG Swift 39” Ultrawide 800R Curved OLED Gaming Monitor. The monitor is getting a 25% discount, making it much more affordable than other high-end monitors.

One of the more frustrating parts of the upcoming Switch 2 launch is the use of "game-key cards;" physical cartridges that do not contain full games. Thankfully, Nintendo confirms that these carts will not be locked to your account or console. They're shareable and can be resold.

Last year, Walmart launched a new Google TV streamer with a remote that had a big 'ol "Free TV" button smack dab in the middle of it. Google has reportedly confirmed that all future Google TV devices will be required to have this button from now on.

Humans have been fascinated by the thought of aliens for centuries now, and it’s hard not to wonder—are we alone? The universe is vast, and we haven’t even uncovered 1% of it.

For many keyboard enthusiasts, the obsession usually lies in the board—its mounting style, the various sound-dampening materials, and aesthetics. But for me, it's all about the switches and keycaps. They're the real game-changers for sound and feel.

If you’re a gamer looking for a high-quality wireless mouse with great customization options, now is a great time to buy the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro. This sale is bringing the price down by 39% while it lasts.

Windows File Explorer is great, but it's not everyone's preferred file manager on Windows. If you’ve installed a third-party file manager, then here's how you can register it as the default file explorer on Windows 11.

If there’s a task you carry out repeatedly, stop and think: can you automate it? With these apps, there’s a good chance you can.

Installing Linux is a fairly straightforward process, but my recent experience with a new Linux distro threw me completely off track. What should've taken no more than an hour turned into a full day of frustration, all because I approached troubleshooting the wrong way. Here's what happened.