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When it comes to towing heavy loads, not every SUV is up to the task. Whether you're hauling a camper, a boat, or work equipment, you need a vehicle that combines raw power with dependable towing features. Fortunately, several modern SUVs deliver impressive towing capacity without sacrificing comfort or safety.

An "indie" game is simply a game where the people creating the game don't answer to any outsiders when it comes to its creative direction. Generally, people think of indie games as having low budgets and small teams, but that's not actually a requirement to be independent.

People always say they don't have time to watch all the movies and TV shows they want to see. Ironically, in situations when we lose power at home, we have the time, but not the ability. That's why you need an emergency USB stick.

Do you need the luxury of a $160 mouse? No, not at all. But would that luxury make your PC gaming way more enjoyable, enough so that the cost is justified? If the Razer Viper V3 Pro has anything to say about it, the answer is a resounding yes.

The original Star Trek series was revolutionary. It changed how people thought of sci-fi on television, and it pushed the envelope in other ways as well. It was social commentary, and it wasn't pulpy or campy like what had come before.

Do AI models "think"? This is an important question, because to someone using something like ChatGPT or Claude, it sure looks like the bot is thinking. We even have little prompts that pop up that say "thinking" and these days you can even read a bot's "chain of thought" to see how it reasoned its way to a conclusion.

Mac gaming is on the rise. With great, capable hardware and increasing developer support with help from Apple, those who choose to go with Cupertino instead of Redmond now have more opportunities to play in between work sessions.

Notepad has been around for decades, but Microsoft only really started "upgrading" the app with Windows 11. It looks, and feels, much more modern now. And with the latest update, it's going a step further, though some users might be conflicted with this.

Building the perfect smart home isn’t cheap. It’s a process you want to get right first-time, since sinking a lot of money into an imperfect solution will require even more expense to put right later.

Wall-mounting is my preferred way to install a TV, and that's true for a lot of people. The only problem is that some people tend to mount their TVs too high.

The Samsung EVO Select Micro SD Memory Card plus Adapter, which offers a large 512GB of storage, is now on sale for just $29.99 on Amazon. This is a big 40% discount off its initial price of $49.95.

Sports cars as we know them are changing. While the shift towards electrification has certainly slowed down in the last year or two, it still feels as if gasoline is on its way out. It is within this context that a coupe with a supercharged V-8 exists as a swansong for all petrolheads.

The Anker 313 Charger offers strong power and portability at a surprisingly low price. By using the promo code Ankerhowtogeek2025, this small USB-C wall adapter can be bought for an impressive $15.60 at the Anker website.

Apple TV+ is one of my favorite streaming services because it prioritizes quality over quantity, with excellent shows like Severance, Silo, and Shrinking (plus others that don't begin with the letter "s").

Regular charging bricks are good, but sometimes, you can find yourself a bit limited in terms of outlets. Or maybe you're carrying too much tech around and you need to charge everything at once. Multi-port charging bricks are a nice option, and you can get one at a considerable discount right now.

While the best control system for video games is clearly the mouse and keyboard, a good controller paired with the right game is a great way to play. However, not all controllers are made equal, and there have been some real howlers over the years.

Streaming providers and services continue to increase prices, which is why it feels like we're all paying extra without any added benefits. However, if you have Disney+ or Hulu, a new Perks program will get you a slew of discounts, free trials for other services, freebies, and entries into some lucrative sweepstakes just for being a subscriber.

Maintaining a large or awkwardly shaped lawn isn’t just time-consuming—it’s exhausting. Whether you’re dealing with steep slopes, winding edges, or zones broken up by trees, garden beds, or fences, traditional robotic mowers often fall short.

I had a professor at university who said that the sentence "click the icon with your mouse" would have been completely incomprehensible to people half a century ago—and he had a point.

The mechanical keyboard propaganda is everywhere. Whether it's a PC gaming streamer or a photo of any self-respecting enthusiast's desk, there's bound to be some sort of mechanical keyboard around, with that unmistakable clack-clack-clack as you pummel its keys.