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You may want to join rideshare apps, like Uber and Lyft, as a driver, especially with how much you can make. I used to make over $200 a night and kept really high ratings. However, there is a lot that keeps me from ever going back to ridesharing that you should keep in mind.

During prior console generations, I always assumed console exclusivity was nothing but a pointless, borderline anti-consumer marketing tactic. Years later, it seems like console games are finally shedding the chains of exclusivity and I'm beginning to question if that's the right decision.

In iOS 18 and macOS 15 Sequoia, Apple added a feature called iPhone Mirroring. This gives you a virtual version of your iPhone that you can interact with on any Apple silicon or Intel Mac with a T2 security chip. It might seem like the feature isn't particularly useful; why use a virtual iPhone when you have the real one at hand?

Stacking data from multiple worksheets manually can be painfully time-consuming and could easily lead to copying errors. What's more, this process becomes even more burdensome if you need to regularly update the dataset. Luckily, Excel's Power Query tool can do all this for you.

Hybrid cars aren’t exactly new, but they’ve never been more relevant. As full EVs divide automakers, hybrids are quietly thriving—and they’re showing up in everything from tiny city cars to rugged crossovers.

You can do a lot more than just pin stuff with the Pinterest app. It actually has a ton of neat features you can use to organize and access pins better.

Most computers come with their own web server and, if they don’t, it’s easy to install one. Setting it up can take a bit of work, but it’s well worth it in my opinion. In fact, I don’t consider my computer set up until I can visit localhost in a browser.

Why settle for a boring, heavy lamp with one color bulb when you can have portable, dynamic lights that can change color and patterns to match any room? These portable light bars from WiZ are an affordable way to add dynamic lighting to any room while being lightweight, stylish, and easy to use.

Speakers are one of the best tech investments you can make, since they age so well and speaker technology changes so little. If you're going to spend an extra buck on your home theater, spend it on the speakers—you won't regret it.

Are you a Windows user thinking of switching to Ubuntu? Wondering how switching operating systems might influence your workflow? Well, I'm a former Windows user who's been using Linux for nearly a decade, and here are five ways Ubuntu changed how I use my PC.

It’s not often that a new Microsoft product attracts attention from Mac and Linux users, especially not a command-line tool. But the company’s Edit app targets the ever-popular text editor market, which means it could be of interest to anyone who works with text files. So, as a Mac user, is it worth checking out?

The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is here, bringing back everyone's favorite rotating bezels. However, at the Galaxy Unpacked, Samsung also refreshed the Galaxy Watch, with a new color and a welcome spec upgrade. So, which one should you choose?

The clock is ticking, and we’re only about a hundred days away from the date on which Microsoft will officially stop supporting Windows 10. However, if you need more time to switch to Windows 11, Microsoft is offering three options–opting for any of these will allow you to use Windows 10 for one more year.

Finding ways to earn extra income has become more accessible than ever, especially if you have an Android. Whether you're trying to supplement income, save money, or simply make the most of your free time, there are many opportunities to turn your smartphone into a money-making tool.

The Porsche 911 has ruled the sports car world for decades, and the latest model only sharpens its legendary edge. Packing a twin-turbo flat-six with 388 horsepower and blasting to 60 in under four seconds, it’s a master of both speed and precision.

I’ve used a lot of Android phones over the years, and while I appreciate what Samsung brings to the table with its hardware, I've never really found myself sticking with their phones long-term. Yet, despite my distaste for their smartphones, there's one Samsung product I’ve stuck with for a long time: Samsung Health.

I wanted to log in to my email account in a script, but thanks to two-factor authentication, the login attempts failed. I then used an app-specific password, and it worked just fine. Here’s how to generate such a password for Gmail and Microsoft.

Samsung's latest smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch 8, boasts a new design, a powerful chipset, and a Wear OS 6-based user interface, offering numerous fitness-tracking capabilities. But is it better than the Apple Watch Series 10? Let's find out.

Animated live wallpapers have been around since the earliest days of Android, but I'll admit to having forgotten about them for several years. Here are the six best options I've found after giving them another go.

Luxury and efficiency don’t always go hand in hand, but one hybrid SUV proves you can have both in a single, smartly designed package. In today’s market, this subcompact luxury crossover stands out as the most economical option in its class, offering premium comfort with impressively low running costs.