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  • Woman holding a Wi-Fi 7 while sitting at desk.
    0

    What does MLO mean on your router and should you enable it?

    Multi-link operation is a key part of Wi-Fi 7 routers.

    By Robin Bea 27 min ago Read More
  • A brown Slate SUV with '70s-style orange stripes
    2

    Here's how we would build out the perfect modular electric Slate truck

    A Bronco for the modern age.

    By Will Shanklin 4 hours ago Read More
  • The US Department of Homeland Security logo on a podium.
    2

    Homeland Security bans DeepSeek use in federal civilian agencies

    The decision comes a couple of days after the release of Deepseek's latest AI model.

    By Jackson Chen 5 hours ago Read More
  • eufy video doorbell mounted on a white door frame beside a door lock.
    1

    At what distance does a video doorbell stop detecting motion?

    Your video doorbell might see a visitor without sending an alert. Detection depends on more than distance, and some surprising factors can affect its reach.

    By Husain Parvez 6 hours ago Read More
  • A closeup of a fiber-optic cable bundle.
    5

    Fiber vs. cable internet: What's the difference between them?

    Fiber internet is more modern than cable, but the older technology still works well for today's connection needs.

    By Antony Terence 6 hours ago Read More
  • Hand plugging a blue security key into a USB port on the side of a laptop.
    0

    Why your USB device keeps disconnecting (and how to fix it)

    If your USB peripheral is on the fritz, it's worth doing some troubleshooting with the port itself. Give these steps a try.

    By Ben Stegner 7 hours ago Read More
  • A device with a TP-Link logo
    4

    TP-Link moves to assemble routers in the US following an import ban

    Routers could start rolling off a Mississippi production line as soon as early 2027.

    By Kris Holt 7 hours ago Read More
  • Black USB-A cable.
    2

    Don't throw away your old USB charging cables — Repurpose them instead

    The charger from your three-generations-ago phone can still be useful. Here are several ways to use old cables, both indoors and out.

    By Gabriela Vătu 7 hours ago Read More
  • Hand plugging a yellow Ethernet cable into the back of a router.
    12

    What's the point of the 2.5G Ethernet port on your router?

    Most routers have several 1 Gbps ports, but yours might have one or more 2.5 Gbps options that are great for speeding up compatible devices.

    By Anna Washenko 10 hours ago Read More
  • Gemini Minecraft research diagram showing how four agents beat the game to the final Ender Dragon
    16

    Google Gemini 4 agents just beat Minecraft with no human intervention

    Four Gemini 4 Argon agents beat Minecraft's Ender Dragon with no human intervention by sharing tips, threats and mistakes.

    By Steve Dent 13 hours ago Read More
  • Close-up of a router sitting on a table.
    2

    What do all the lights on your Netgear router mean, and which ones actually matter?

    Some router symbols are obvious, while others take a bit of work to decipher. Their lights can vary, too.

    By Deven McClure 22 hours ago Read More
  • Composite image of dog with brightly colored hair, with text reading Is this AI?
    1

    How to use Google's SynthID AI detection website

    It's a simple way to check whether an image has been created or manipulated, with a few caveats.

    By Robin Bea 23 hours ago Read More
  • A person sets up a Starlink dish outside.
    7

    Starlink has two $55 plans that are wildly different — here's how

    It's a trade-off between download speeds and data caps.

    By Giancarlo Valdes 24 hours ago Read More
  • Hands moving various cables around inside an internet terminal.
    2

    Router and modem or gateway: What's actually in your home network?

    A gateway pulls double duty, but a modem and router combo can give you a lot more flexibility and power.

    By Roger Fingas 24 hours ago Read More
  • Bleecker Street's promotional ad promoting Musk documentary.
    13

    TikTok reportedly banned ads for Musk documentary before its wider US release

    The platform attributed the decision to “political content that goes against its policy.”

    By Jackson Chen 1 day ago Read More
  • The Slate electric truck, sitting in a garage
    16

    Here's how the Slate truck gets software updates without built-in infotainment

    Basically, it's on you.

    By Will Shanklin 1 day ago Read More
  • Two hands holding two Apple iPhone Duo phones, one folded and one unfolded.
    3

    From the Royole FlexPai to the iPhone Duo: How the modern foldable phone has evolved

    Apple's iPhone Duo likely forecasts a shift in the market toward foldables becoming more common. But it took a while to get here.

    By Beatriz Valero de Urquia 1 day ago Read More
  • An app running fullscreen on a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8.
    2

    How to fix scaling and app size issues on your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

    If you have trouble getting apps to scale properly on your foldable, read on.

    By Erin Carson 1 day ago Read More
  • A flat ethernet cable plugged into a port on a router.
    13

    Flat Ethernet cables probably aren't the answer to your home networking problem

    For the most reliable performance, round Ethernet cables are generally superior.

    By Robin Bea 1 day ago Read More
  • An external LaCie drive hooked up to a MacBook.
    5

    The reason why your drive shows less storage than you paid for

    Despite showing the storage amount on the box or the spec sheet, your new device might not actually hold as much as it states. Here are the reasons why.

    By Roger Fingas 1 day ago Read More
  • The CarPlay home screen on a car's dashboard.
    3

    iOS 27's new CarPlay features are great, but only these iPhones can actually use them

    With the release of iOS 27, car owners with CarPlay support can enjoy lots of cool new features. However, not all iPhone models are able to support them all.

    By Filipe Espósito 1 day ago Read More
  • A hand plugging an external hard drive into a laptop via USB.
    0

    Why it's important to avoid plugging in a damaged external hard drive

    External hard drives are sensitive, and what seems like a minor drop can cause major damage that should be checked by a professional.

    By Isaac Egbon 1 day ago Read More
  • Wi-Fi icons above houses in a neighborhood, with light rays on the street in front of them.
    1

    Why are internet upload speeds so much slower than download speeds?

    Uploading data tends to be much slower than downloading, and it turns out there's a very good explanation for it.

    By Ben Stegner 1 day ago Read More
  • Two hands holding yellow Ethernet cables on either side of a black RJ45 coupler.
    2

    Why you might not want to join two Ethernet cables (and what you should do instead)

    Joining two Ethernet cables together with a coupler is rare, but when your cords are suddenly too short, there are better options to extend your network.

    By Husain Parvez 1 day ago Read More
  • A SIM card being put into a smartphone using its tray.
    1

    You don't have to turn off your phone to switch SIM cards (but you probably should)

    Swapping SIM cards isn't something you'll do all the time, but when it does come up, you should do it carefully.

    By Jonny Evans 2 days ago Read More
  • A Wi-Fi router lit up in the darkness, showing various blue icons.
    3

    Why your Wi-Fi speeds can drop in the evening, and what to do about it

    Everyone getting online at the same time can slam the network, but working around these slowdowns is possible with a few tricks.

    By Roger Fingas 2 days ago Read More
  • Nanoleaf Elements panels lighting up the corner of a living room.
    2

    How to keep your smart home running even if the internet goes down

    Smart home products most often harness Wi-Fi to function. But what can you do if you lose internet frequently?

    By Roger Fingas 2 days ago Read More
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