Haven’t you heard? Phones are boring now. And that’s just fine! Most people buying a new phone just want something familiar that works better than the device they’re replacing. If that’s your MO, then you’re sure to find something reliable in my recommendations below. But even if you’re looking for something a little more extra, […]

Scams existed before the internet, but being online makes them so much worse. A grifter can steal money faster by flooding the world with so many different tactics, like fake text messages, deceptive emails, malicious websites, and bad search engine results. Trying not to get tripped up is complicated. It’s something I’m always aware of

Amazon’s Prime Day 2025 sales event is almost here and there are already early-bird deals to be found on chargers and power banks. This year, Prime Day runs from July 8 through July 11, and will include some great bargains. So, whether you’re looking to snag a travel-friendly pocket charger or upgrade to a high-capacity

Amazon’s annual Prime Day starts next week and we’re already amped up to see amazing early discounts start to roll in. Instead of the usual two day event we usually get from Amazon, we’re seeing an extension this year, with the event scheduled to kick off on July 8th and end on July 11th. That’s

The new Nuki Smart Lock ($159), the company’s first designed for US deadbolts, is the most advanced retrofit smart lock I’ve tested. It features a sleek, compact design that looks and works like a regular doorknob, but it’s much more than a doorknob. It can automatically unlock as you approach, lock behind you, unlock using

I recently inherited an old monitor that a friend was going to recycle as e-waste after he upgraded. It was a decent brand with a 1080p resolution and a refresh rate that I figured was passable for casual gaming. I was excited about the prospect of having a secondary display, so I was grateful for

People are bad at passwords. Most don’t bother with the unique, complex phrases or character strings that make a good password. Worse, they’ll carelessly share weak passwords with others. The best password managers fix these problems, as they create and store unique, complex logins for you. They let you share passwords securely, too. These applications

Amazon’s Prime Day sale is happening once again and it’s right around the corner, except this time the event is twice as long: Tuesday, July 8th to Friday, July 11th. That means four days instead of the usual two. As always, you’ll need to be a Prime member to partake of the deals. Prime is

Nothing’s first pair of over-the-ear headphones has arrived, bearing the company’s signature retro-transparent design that it introduced with the Phone 1. But until now, that design has mostly been in your pocket or peeking out of your ears. With the $299 Nothing Headphone 1, you have to commit to having that aesthetic wrapped around your

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Lovely OLED display Surprisingly strong performance for a fanless Chromebook Loud, clear speakers Competitive battery life Cons Hard-to-read function keys AI tools feel unnecessary in everyday use Our Verdict With its eye-catching OLED screen and snappy MediaTek chip, the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is a standout midrange machine that