Day: September 10, 2026

You download a normal-looking PDF, image, or software installer from the web. You open File Explorer, check its size and icon, and there’s nothing obvious separating it from a file […]

When we built our ranch in northern Indiana, I wired the basement myself and ran Cat6 to every drop I could reach. I even crimped my own cables off a […]

Windows being filled with bloatware is like saying rain is wet: it’s common knowledge. A lot of the programs that come preinstalled with Windows are things nobody asks for or […]

The sales pitch never changes. Mount a smart thermostat, let it study when you come and go, and watch your heating and cooling bill drop by double digits. I bought […]

With every new update, Microsoft adds a new feature to its Windows operating system. While Windows has been getting better in a few ways, Microsoft doesn’t seem interested in making […]

I’ve been told countless times that the best way to keep tabs on my home network is with an app, like Wi-Fi Analyzer. It’s undoubtedly very useful, and I’ve used […]

Wireless charging has its perks. You can place your phone on a pad, as long as it’s centered, and it starts charging without a cable. I lent one to a […]

My garage runs two Ryobi battery platforms at once. The 18V ONE+ packs power my drill, impact driver, and half a dozen bench tools, while the 40V batteries handle the […]

It’s always nice to start a sci-fi or fantasy book series knowing that there’s an ending waiting for you. That said, you don’t get the pleasure of wondering along with […]

Battery life is one of those things that’s a struggle for almost everyone, especially if you’re rocking a compact phone like me. My S26’s modest 4300mAh battery is barely enough […]