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Burglars target empty homes, and insurers deny frozen-pipe claims. Here's the tech that solves these issues and others before you leave.

Employers are looking for AI skills - here's how to let them demonstrate you know what you're doing.

CrashStealer is now in the wild, targeting your data, passwords, and cryptocurrency. Here's everything you need to know about this new MacOS threat.

Here's how two of my favorite premium business headphones of 2026 compare.

C won't be disappearing tomorrow, says the stable kernel maintainer, but the future of Linux belongs to Rust.

Want to know whether Waze or Google Maps is better? I've driven with both for hundreds of miles. Here's my choice.

Apple just released the iPadOS 27 public beta, offering early access to an upgraded Siri, new Safari features, and more.

Here's a breakdown of which iPhone models support the next iOS update (now available on public beta) - and which ones Apple is leaving behind.

Apple's WWDC 2026 was full of updates for the overall iPhone user experience - here's how you can try iOS 27 early for free.

Images, videos and voice searches can be used to train Google's LLMs. You can disable this feature to retain your privacy.

I've tested dozens of smart home devices, but only a select few truly stand out. Here are the smart home gadgets I wholeheartedly recommend.

Are AI-generated passwords truly random? Research suggests AI passwords are far less secure than you might think.

A QR code phishing scheme can take many forms. Here's how to recognize them and avoid becoming a victim.

Now rolling out to the Copilot Windows app, the new PC Insights skill can answer questions about your Windows system, settings, and more.

It could mean faster internet for rural customers, but not everyone is happy.

Sony's and Bowers & Wilkins' premium headphones deliver an elevated experience, but choosing the right pair isn't as cut-and-dry as you'd think.

Nextcloud is a free and open-source storage option that offers several advantages. Here's how it works.

3M Command strips are incredibly useful, if you use them right. These tips can turn 'it fell off the wall' into 'it's still there' years later.

Upgrade your home theater with a big-screen Insignia F50 for less than $400 right now at Best Buy.

An elite security team at Microsoft has built an AI-powered pipeline to find vulnerabilities in Windows and get them to engineers to build fixes.

Their plan to protect open-source projects from AI-discovered security holes has led to the launch of two commercial offerings: Lightwell Network and Lightwell Clearinghouse Premier.

Charging stands now come with new technology designed to keep my phone cool. So I put three of them to the test.

I needed a way to connect my phone to my router and have it work reliably. So I discovered three ways to get it done.

From watching YouTube to web browsing to other unexpected tasks, here's what you can install beyond the basics.