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I'm convinced that Alex Honnold is not real. Case in point: Honnold climbed Taipei 101 without a rope. Oh, and he did it live on Netflix for millions to watch. A death-defying stunt like scaling a building without a rope exercises every emotion—fear, anxiety, admiration, and relief come to mind. If this was your first experience with a Honnold climb, welcome. Believe it or not, Taipei 101 isn't even Honnold's greatest accomplishment.

If you're currently renting a modem and/or router from your internet service provider (ISP), I'm here to tell you that you should stop—for multiple reasons. You might be wasting your money, sometimes in the hundreds of dollars, and you could be getting better performance, too.

In a market where luxury often comes with a hefty price tag, one compact sedan proves you don’t have to overspend to enjoy a premium driving experience. Audi has long been associated with refined interiors and composed handling, and this small sedan brings those strengths into a more attainable package. It blends upscale comfort, thoughtful design, and modern technology in a way that feels more expensive than its compact footprint — making it a standout choice for buyers who want premium without paying luxury pricing.

Rumors and leaks usually lead to real products, but that’s not always the case with Apple. Remember the Apple Car? So, when rumors of an iPhone Fold started popping up, people were understandably skeptical. The evidence is getting hard to ignore, though.

Keyboards are among the most used everyday items in the world, yet most people still use mushy membrane keyboards. These keyboards dominate the market because they're cheap to make, not because they offer a good experience. Here's why everyone should stop using them.

Sensors are some of the most important smart home devices you can buy. While products such as smart bulbs and smart plugs make your home easy to control, sensors are the things that can tell those devices when to spring into action. Not all sensors are created equal, however. You may be missing out on some of the most useful sensors you can buy.

How smart is your living room? Even if you spend most of your time there relaxing, there’s no reason a few considered purchases can’t make a big difference to your life.

Fallout fans can now watch season 1 of the Prime Video TV show for free.

The fastest SSDs seem overpriced when faced with their cheaper counterparts. Or, at the very least, they used to seem that way. But do they still?

All it takes is a $30 reservation to get on UGREEN's latest NAS series, which features local AI to make using your NAS easier than ever.

Don't panic—your Excel isn't broken. If your column letters suddenly turn into numbers, you've stumbled into R1C1 mode. While it looks like a glitch, it's actually a high-level tool that lets you audit your formulas and read and write your macros like a spreadsheet pro.

The fact that we have 3D printers in our homes is already something that would blow my teenage sci-fi loving mind, but now you can buy systems that not only print in 3D, but can do laser cutting, engraving, and even milling. On paper, this sounds like the perfect solution for small home workshops, or anyone who wants to tinker.

The popular eBook reader and manager app Calibre just got a big update. Calibre 9.0 is now rolling out with a new bookshelf view, more editing options, and much more.

I self-host almost every service I use in my homelab. If I can self-host it, chances are, I do—except for passwords. I refuse to self-host my password manager, and find that a hosted password manager gives me the peace of mind I need for my digital life.

The developers behind several Linux distributions and software that target gamers as their primary users have announced the creation of a coordinated development mission they're calling the Open Gaming Collective. The collective's aim is to unify efforts to avoid duplicating each other's work and to generally strengthen the Linux gaming ecosystem.

Travelers who are concerned about their network connectivity often think that they need a dedicated travel router, but in reality, an old Android phone can do the same job—and sometimes even better. Before spending money on extra hardware, you should consider putting your old phone to work as a portable hotspot instead.

In Linux communities, especially among those new to the scene, I often see people hailing Linux as a security powerhouse in contrast to other operating systems. They imply that switching to Linux gives you some kind of shield of armor against common threats.

Linux isn't necessarily "harder" than Windows, it's just different. Just like visiting another country, you need to adapt to the laws of the land. While a lot of your experiences with Windows translate well into the world of Linux, if you don't shake these habits your data, and even your whole system, could end up in a very bad spot.

Out of Sight Mounting Solutions was engineered to solve a problem traditional mantle mounts can’t: they force TVs to be mounted too high to clear the mantle, ruining sight lines and aesthetics. Our patented pivoting geometry allows the TV to mount dramatically lower, clear deeper mantels, and retract into a near-flush position, without motors, electronics, or maintenance-heavy components.

Prime Video's documentaries can be a bit sneaky, especially when you're looking for a lineup with a bit of range. With a bit of digging, you can find some sweet spots to make for an interesting watch.