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Gabriel Nica/Shutterstock Cruising on the open road for extended periods of time can be quite liberating, but a trip can quickly go sour if you’re not actually ready to go. Whether you’re going the distance for work or pleasure, it always helps to be prepared,…
Voronaman/Shutterstock Tablets have come a long way in recent years, but they still have several drawbacks when used as a replacement for a laptop. Even though modern models come with faster processors, better displays, and features that bring them closer to the experience of a…
Joni Hanebutt/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Going against the grain can be fun, especially when it comes to something as mundane as how you enjoy your streaming entertainment. Devices like Google TV Streamer and Roku Ultra are well-regarded, but…
Felix Geringswald/Shutterstock Over the past two decades, it truly seemed that Apple had a way of seeing into the future. From the iPod that helped popularize legal digital music and the iPhone that ushered in the smartphone era, to laptops like the MacBook Air that…
VectorStockbd/Shutterstock The human ability to distinguish fact from fiction is slowly eroding because AI is getting better and better at spreading misinformation. Knowing how scammers use AI to trick you is great until it becomes a different type of scam. Anti-solar farm groups have rallied…
Tunatura/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As smartphone cameras have become more and more capable over the past decade, it’s difficult to know which camera is best for your needs. Dedicated cameras with larger optics and sensors can still…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Some of the most useful things in your home are small but mighty. Think sewing needles, paper clips, fridge magnets and box cutters. They may not be as big or powerful as your dishwasher and TV, but they’re just…
J. Michael Jones/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Consumer technology never rests, so it pays to have a consistent, reliable place to go when the latest and greatest products hit the shelves. Amazon may be the retailer that comes…
AlvaroRT/Shutterstock Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology was first patented in the 1980s and made possible things that might have seemed like science fiction at the time. It permeates many aspects of our lives, enabling contactless card payments, helping businesses track inventory and helping identify lost pets. However,…