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Alternative GPS apps for CarPlay can provide better routing, real-time alerts, weather condition info and much more.

An 8GB laptop can seem like the solution to rising computer prices, but that's a mistake that will cost you for years.

Amazon's Echo Show and Dot devices, tablets and website all have new capabilities that you might want to take for a spin.

Blaring security alerts that urge you to call a number or download a scanner are bogus, and you can shut them up easily.

Antigravity's watch and ring remote are available as an accessory bundle or as a full kit with the A1 drone.

One of the issues with internet routers is that it's not always obvious when it's not working as it should. Here's how to check if it could be on its way out.

The UK is taking aim at Apple's near-monopoly on contactless NFC smartphone payments.

Google One plans originally started off as a way to expand the storage limits for files and photos. Now, they come with more features and additional perks.

OpenAI says its models now come with better COBOL capabilities.

The revenue split appears to be identical.

Apple is limiting iPhone Duo purchases to two per customers around the world.

Although Android Auto's autoplay feature is intended to be a convenience, you may find yourself wanting to turn it off. Here's how.

You can use it to watch media files on the device, but you'll need to use your phone as a remote.

Your robot vacuum's microphone and camera are useful for more efficient cleaning, but it's vital to know how that information is stored and shared.

The changes have alarmed publishers and others with business accounts.

Don't tuck your router away in a corner, even if it is a bit of an eyesore.

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

A Bronco for the modern age.

The plaque's message has haunted the internet for 30 years.

Subscribing to an antivirus suite kept you safe a long time ago, but they're much less useful for most people today.

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

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.

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

Apple's "Pro and Tell" event is taking place in Los Angeles and will likely feature the first touchscreen Mac.

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

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

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

While the GameCube came in several colors, a few of the most elusive variations command thousands from game collectors.

The PS5 shows a variety of light colors to indicate its status, and orange thankfully isn't the alert you might expect from that color.

An old GPU has lots of potential for a second life, from adding more horsepower to your current machine to crafting a purpose-built second one.

The PlayStation 3 arrived in 2006 and shouldn't have any right finding a place in a modern media center. Here's a number of reasons why it should make a return.

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.

Even Realities makes one of the best smart glasses on the market, but controlling its growing feature set is harder than it should be.

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

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

You might sometimes see an orange dot on the left side of your Galaxy Watch's screen. Here's what is tells you.

Laser pointers are known to damage security cameras, but do they really? Here's what damage can actually be done.

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

The idea of PS5 games running on an Xbox Series X -- made possible by how both consoles were built around closely matched hardware -- is certainly exciting.

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

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

Apple's image generation tool got some noteworthy updates this fall.

The studio celebrated Inscryption's five-year anniversary with a Twitch stream.

While the Roku remote doesn't have confusing colors or weird symbols, the star button can confuse some folks at first.

Basically, it's on you.

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

While it's natural to want to get as many fps from your rig as possible, there are reasons to limit frame output from your GPU.

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

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

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