Googlebooks arrive: are Chromebooks still worth it?
Google's new Android-based Googlebooks outperform Chromebooks in almost every way, but price and simplicity still make older laptops worth considering.
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Five ways to let Gemini handle your daily grind
Google's AI assistant can schedule tasks, plan your week and manage your inbox without you lifting a finger.
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Give old hard drives new life with RAID
Combine spare drives into a single faster, more reliable storage system using RAID technology.
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Importing phones to the US: what you need to know
Foreign smartphones offer unique features unavailable in America, but compatibility, warranty and software issues make them risky.
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Beats 360 headphones launch with customizable design
Beats unveils premium headphones with swappable ear cushions and headband, targeting everyone from gym-goers to style-conscious listeners.
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iPhone 18 Pro: skip it if you have the 17
Apple's new flagship looks and performs better, but the iPhone 17 Pro owner has little reason to upgrade.
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Beats 360 vs AirPods Max 2: Apple's headphone choice
Apple's two flagship headphones share features but differ in design, price and who they suit best.
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Beats 360 vs Sony WH-1000XM6
Two premium wireless headphones compete on design, sound and features. Which one should you buy?
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iPhone Duo's software does things no other iPhone can
Apple's first foldable iPhone gets custom iOS features built for its dual screens and unique form factor.
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Apple's new Siri finally understands your life
iOS 27 rebuilds Siri with AI that learns your personal context, making it actually useful for the first time.
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Turn your iPad into a second screen for Mac or PC
Your iPad can become a productive external display with built-in tools or third-party apps, boosting your workspace anywhere.
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Chat with AI in your car via CarPlay
Apple's latest update lets you use ChatGPT, Claude, and other chatbots hands-free while driving.
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Join FaceTime calls without an iPhone
Android and Windows users can now join FaceTime calls through their web browser, though with some limitations.
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How to record audio on your iPhone
Apple's built-in Voice Memos app transcribes, edits, and syncs your recordings across all your devices.
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Apple CarPlay vs CarPlay Ultra explained
Apple offers two versions of CarPlay: the standard version in 800+ cars, and the ambitious Ultra that controls your entire dashboard.
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Noise cancelling headphones: worth it or not?
Active noise cancellation blocks sound brilliantly, but it drains battery and can isolate you dangerously from the world.
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Why your phone is the safer wallet
Biometrics, tokenization and remote wipe make a digital wallet harder to rob than the leather one in your pocket.
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Is AppleCare actually worth paying for?
A cracked iPhone 17 screen costs $329 to fix, or $29 with coverage. Here's when the math works.
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MagSafe vs USB-C: how to charge a MacBook
One connector saves your laptop from a tripped cable, the other saves space in your bag. Here is when each wins.
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Your iMessage says Not Delivered. Now what?
Seven fixes for the moment a blue bubble stalls out and the red exclamation point shows up.
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iOS 27 finally lets you dial back Liquid Glass
Apple swapped the rigid Liquid Glass toggles for a slider, and there's still a nuclear option buried in Accessibility.
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A popping trackpad means stop typing now
A trackpad that pushes up from underneath is your laptop's battery telling you it is swelling, and it can catch fire.
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Why Apple still sells $19 EarPods
AirPods win on features, but Apple's cheap wired buds solve problems no wireless pair can.
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Do Not Disturb vs Focus on iPhone
Your iPhone has three different ways to shut notifications up, and they are not the same thing.
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iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: the real gaps
Two 6.9-inch flagships at $1,299, and the differences come down to zoom, weight, and which ecosystem already owns you.
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