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How to unlock your Verizon, T-Mobile, or AT&T phone – and why DIY unlocking is dead
Carriers say locking handsets prevents theft. It also keeps you locked into their services. Here’s how to tell if your phone is locked and what to do next.
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Samsung’s affordable Galaxy S26 FE just got even cheaper with a $100 discount at Amazon
You can grab all three colors of the S26 FE for as low as $600 right now, with no trade-in or carrier contract required.
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HomePod Mini 2 (2026) vs. HomePod Mini (2020): Is Siri AI worth the upgrade?
There are a few notable upgrades, including Siri AI support, but your original HomePod Mini may still do almost everything you need.
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Use plug-in solar panels? Don’t skip these 4 winterizing steps
Poorly secured plug-in solar panels won’t survive a winter storm. Here’s what to check and adjust now – before it’s too late.
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I tried the free Adobe Acrobat clone – and finally have a pro PDF editor on Linux
If you’ve been frustrated over the lack of a good PDF editor in Linux, the developers at ArtCraft have delivered exactly what you need.
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How I open-sourced my smart home in a weekend – and ditched Google for Siri
For years, my smart home ran on Google Home. When I decided to switch, Apple’s new smart hub was tempting, but Home Assistant hardware and software does so much more.
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Plug-in solar is legal in these 10 states now – how it could save you money
So-called balcony solar setups are becoming legal across the US. Here’s the latest.
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How to turn your old router into a Wi-Fi extender – and fix dead spots for free
That dusty old router can save you time and money on a new hub.
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Have a Meta business account? You’re consenting to AI scraping now, legal experts say
And there’s no opt-out available.
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Munich dumps proprietary for open source (again) – but no Linux desktop
Open source in the public sector doesn’t fail because of technical issues. It fails because it’s not aligned with the political agenda
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Anthropic gives third-party auditors ’employee-like access’ in AI industry first
As AI labs continue to self-regulate, external evaluators play a crucial role in spotting risks.
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Want an iPhone Duo before 2027? Don’t preorder from Apple – try this instead
Estimates for Duo preorders are now showing a ship date of late January, marking a new wait time record for Apple and its customers.
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Wi-Fi extender vs. powerline adapter: The best internet dead zone fix for your home
Both solutions promise to eliminate your Internet dead zones, but they work differently. Here’s how to tell which one suits your home.
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AT&T will take $1,200 off your preorder of the iPhone Duo – what to know
Apple’s first foldable phone is available for preorder now.
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Apple HomeView vs. Amazon Echo Show 8: Which smart home hub is right for you?
Apple’s joined the smart home category with the new HomeView, but Amazon isn’t moving out anytime soon.
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T-Mobile’s iPhone Duo deal gives you $1,000 off when you preorder now. Here’s how
Preorders for the iPhone Duo are finally open, and you can save 50% right now at T-Mobile.
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How to preorder the iPhone Duo – and get the best deals from T-Mobile, Verizon, Apple, and more
Apple’s first foldable phone is now available to preorder. We have the details on the best discounts you can snag.
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How many jobs is your state losing to AI? This dashboard tracks the cuts – and the cost
CAIS’ Wage Loss Dashboard puts AI-related job cuts into dollars and cents.
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I was anti-wireless CarPlay until I tried TwelveSouth’s new adapter
The AirFly Drive works with both CarPlay and Android Auto, and connects to two phones at once. Plus, it’s not ugly.
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Sonos Ace Ultra vs. Sennheiser Momentum 5: I compared both Sony competitors – one is a better buy
Sonos and Sennheiser appeal to very different users. Here’s how to decide which one is best for you.
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I thought I had the new Siri AI in iOS 27 – until I found it hidden in my settings
Have iOS 27 and think you’re using Siri AI? You might not be. Here’s how to check, unlock access, and discover what Apple’s upgraded assistant can actually do differently.
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5 apps I always install on new Windows PCs – and most are free
I rely on these five apps daily, so they get a spot on each new Windows computer.
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I saw Apple’s HomeView, HomePod Mini 2, and Apple TV 4K – and I’m sold on one
Apple is moving in. Here are my thoughts on the Apple Home collection.
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The best iPhone Duo cases in 2026: Expert recommended
The foldable iPhone Duo is almost here – and we went hands-on with the best cases to protect your new phone.
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Renting? These 2 new Apple smart home devices are worth your money (and these 5 are not)
Eyeing Apple’s new Home Collection products? Renters should check their lease agreement before installing.
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Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook is days away – with another OLED surprise
Apple reportedly set a date to unveil its new touchscreen MacBooks. Here’s what else we expect.
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Apple’s new smart home devices get 3 things right – and one frustratingly wrong
Here are my favorite special touches in the Apple Home collection, plus a grievance.
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Best Buy just dropped this Lexar SSD by almost 40% – and I recommend it
The Lexar NM1090 Pro is great for gamers and professionals alike – especially at this price.
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Nvidia’s new Nemotron 3.5 Super VL is another step forward for US open-weight AI
Nvidia’s new models join a wave of open-weight releases from US labs on the heels of the Hugging Face hack.
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I’ve tested over 100 storage drives and their speeds with this free tool – why I trust it
CrystalDiskMark 9 is a free, open-source tool for testing your HDD, SSD, and flash drive read and write speeds. Here’s how it works.
