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Holding a red USB stick
USB sticks have a secret expiration date. Here's how to find it

This tool is great if you're cleaning out your junk drawer and don't know if an old USB stick is worth keeping around.

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Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Huawei Mate X7 next to each other on a table
This Galaxy Z Fold 7 rival shows foldables need better cameras, not thinner bodies

The Huawei Mate X7 proves that camera upgrades matter far more than shaving off a few millimeters

An Eero Pro 6E Wi-Fi router on a desk.
How I knew for sure I needed a new Wi-Fi router

Sometimes, swapping in a new router can be the most economic option.

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A Blu-Ray Disc in front of the Simpsons on streaming.
The time to buy a Blu-Ray player is right now

Physical media provides better quality and more stability in a chaotic streaming world.

Using a fountain pen on a Kindle Scribe Colorsoft.
These tiny Kindle Scribe tricks completely elevated my digital notebook

All you need is patience and a couple of tweaks.

A person with a remote pointing it at YouTube TV.
YouTube TV just copied DirecTV and it could be a win for your wallet
TVs

YouTube TV has announced it will introduce genre-specific channel packages next year.

Kindle Colorsoft on a blanket.
Amazon is changing how its Kindle DRM works, but only for these titles

Kindle users will be able to download specific titles they've bought as a PDF or EPUB file next year, but only if the author permits it.

PlayStation 2025 Wrap-Up on iPhone.
How to get your PlayStation 2025 Wrap-Up (and a free voucher code)

If you're curious about how many hours you've played on your PS5 this year, PlayStation's Wrap-Up has you covered.

The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft with a mountain.
The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft surprised me

Color is the most exciting upgrade the Scribe line has seen. But is it worth $630?

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HDMI settings on LG Smart TV.
If this HDMI setting is turned off, it might ruin your TV's picture quality
TVs

If you're having issues with HDR on your TV, this HDMI setting could be the solution.

Windhawk app on Windows 11 laptop.
My favorite free Windows 11 customization app just got even better

Windhawk allows you to easily customize the appearance of Windows 11, and its latest free update has made it even better.

LG Smart TV on home page.
LG TV owners can finally download my favorite live TV app
LG

DirecTV has just launched its live TV streaming app on LG smart TVs.

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M4 ipad Air running Lightroom CC
I fixed the most annoying Adobe Lightroom issue with one simple trick

It only took a few clicks to fix the most annoying Adobe Lightroom issue I've ever encountered.

NotebookLM's chat on the screen of a MacBook Pro
The latest NotebookLM feature helps me learn in my own style

The tool talks to me in a way I can understand.

A Kindle from 2009.
I tried to read a book on a 15 year old Kindle - here's how it went

This old e-reader's still kicking.

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Kindle e-reader with new highlight menu.
Update your Kindle now for a free reading upgrade

Amazon has made several tweaks to the Kindle's reading UI with its latest update, including improvements to highlighting and the dictionary feature.

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The iPhone Air's rear camera.
The iPhone Air is doing so badly it's destroying a whole industry

It's a rare victory for consumers, however.

Samsung One UI 8 on S25.
Samsung's One UI 8.5 beta is live with a ton of new features - here's how to get it

Samsung is rolling out the One UI 8.5 beta, and you can sign up through the Samsung Members app.

The Apple TV 4K sitting on a shelf with the Siri Remote
The unfortunate reason I can't upgrade my Apple TV 4K
TVs

I don't know how much longer I can wait for a new Apple TV 4K.

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A Pixel 9 on a desk displaying a lockscreen with a picture of a dog.
Tweaking this one part of my Pixel made it infinitely better to use

Make your lockscreen more than just a way to check the time. With the right customizations it can help you access key features of your smartphone.