How to set up HDMI-CEC on your Samsung TV (opens on the publisher’s site)
HDMI-CEC, or Anynet+ on Samsung TVs, lets you control all your devices with fewer remotes and button presses. It's well worth setting up properly.
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Never use harsh cleaning products to clean your smartphone — do this instead (opens on the publisher’s site)
Your phone is a magnet for germs, but there are gentle ways to clean it.
Why your Roku keeps randomly turning off (and how to fix it) (opens on the publisher’s site)
A Roku is usually a straightforward device, but they can run into power problems. This is what to check if yours powers off all the time.
Why do routers have so many antennas? (opens on the publisher’s site)
It seems like routers keep growing more antennas each year. Is this a marketing gimmick, or is there a good reason?
What is the difference between a dead pixel and a stuck pixel? (opens on the publisher’s site)
These issues may appear similar, but there's an easy way to tell them apart.
Is there any benefit to restarting your gaming handheld regularly? (opens on the publisher’s site)
Your Steam Deck, Switch or Ally may benefit from occasional restarts. Here's why you should consider it.
One problem with Android Auto can be fixed with a simple update (opens on the publisher’s site)
If you've already tried updating your phone, the car's software might be the issue.
What's the difference between your iPhone's Do Not Disturb and Focus modes? (opens on the publisher’s site)
Your iPhone's Focus modes, including Do Not Disturb, are a great way to reduce interruptions. But what's the difference in how they work?
How to change Amazon Alexa's voice and personality (opens on the publisher’s site)
You have several new options for Alexa's voice and personality. Here's how to find and change those settings.
Blizzard is reviving StarCraft as an open-world shooter, but it'll be a long wait (opens on the publisher’s site)
Announced at BlizzCon 2026, the new StarCraft won't be here until spring 2030.
Why is the internet so upset about NVIDIA's DLSS 5? (opens on the publisher’s site)
NVIDIA calls DLSS 5 the biggest graphics breakthrough since ray tracing; critics call it an AI slop filter.
OpenAI agents hacked a software service before the Hugging Face incident (opens on the publisher’s site)
The agents OpenAI was testing attacked a software service called RubyGems in May, months before the attacks on Hugging Face.
Diablo V is coming out in spring 2029 (opens on the publisher’s site)
Blizzard also confirmed that a Diablo animated series is in development with Netflix.
How to add your driver's license to Apple Wallet and where you can use it (opens on the publisher’s site)
Your Apple Wallet can hold more than cards; those in certain states can also store a digital copy of their driver's license.
LG denies accusations of smart TVs continuously recording its users (opens on the publisher’s site)
The company said that user privacy is a "fundamental principle" of its products.
The benefits of leaving your VPN on all the time (opens on the publisher’s site)
Using a VPN has plenty of benefits, but should you have yours enabled all the time? Think carefully about what yours is doing to decide.
How Much Solar Power Do You Actually Need For An RV? (opens on the publisher’s site)
The power of the sun can keep your RV running, but before you get too comfortable with solar panels, you need to calculate how much power they need to generate.
Anthropic's CEO proposes a three-step plan to curb AI development (opens on the publisher’s site)
Dario Amodei said that "we owe it to humanity to try."
How to share your iPhone's location for just as long as you need (opens on the publisher’s site)
For some time, Find My sharing was limited to an hour, a day, or indefinitely. That's changing in iOS 27, thanks to more flexible timelines.
Is a free VPN worth using? Here's why it could be risky (opens on the publisher’s site)
A free VPN might seem like a great deal, but they're not all created equal. While you can expect some compromises, you shouldn't use any old service.
How to know it's time to replace your EV battery (opens on the publisher’s site)
EV batteries usually fade gradually, so the real warning signs are often changes in behavior rather than age alone.
Are you using the right Ethernet port on your router? Here's how to know (opens on the publisher’s site)
The various Ethernet ports on your router can serve different purposes, depending on the model. Thankfully, it's not hard to discern what they're for.
How to properly clean and sanitize your secondhand tech finds (opens on the publisher’s site)
Cleaning secondhand gadgets is essential, since you never know how dirty something is. Thankfully, it's not hard to polish them up before reuse.
How to get started with Meta's new AI agent, Muse (opens on the publisher’s site)
After a few days of testing Meta's AI agent Muse. I can confirm that there is very little learning curve to get started.