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  • A small space heater plugged into an overloaded power strip
    By Caroline Anschutz 6 months ago

    Should You Plug A Space Heater Into A Power Strip? Know This Before You Do

    Plugging a space heater into a power strip could turn a cozy night into a fire risk. Here's everything you need to know about this important safety rule.

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  • iOS 17 Home Screen on an Apple iPad.
    By Yash Wate 6 months ago

    5 iPad Settings That Can Instantly Extend Your Battery Life

    Simple tweaks in your iPad settings can make a big difference to battery life, helping you get more hours of use without constantly reaching for the charger.

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  • A Microsoft Surface tablet on a wooden table
    By Joe Hindy 6 months ago

    5 Handy Built-In Windows Apps You Probably Didn't Know Exist

    Learn what hidden Windows tools can make your PC faster, safer, and more productive without installing a single extra app.

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  • A sign for Ollie's Bargain Outlet.
    By Shane O'Neill 6 months ago

    Ollie's Bargain Outlet Is Opening More Stores – How Does It Compare To Amazon?

    Ollie's is expanding, bringing its bargain-centric business model to customers in nine more U.S. states. Here's how it stacks up against Amazon.

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  • Two phones showing front and rear display of Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
    By Rahul Srinivas 6 months ago

    This Cheap Android Phone Looks Near-Identical To The Latest iPhone, But We're Still Not Falling For It

    Behind Samsung and Apple, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo are some of the top smartphone brands. One of them has a phone that looks very similar to the latest iPhone.

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  • Young woman looking at her cell phone with a concerned expression
    By Caroline Anschutz 6 months ago

    There's A Reason Why People Are Believing This Phone Scam In California - It Involves The Police

    These days, phone scammers are getting more and more creative. In some states like California, their schemes are even starting to involve law enforcement.

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  • Picture displaying a model plane and boarding passes
    By Patrick Phillips 6 months ago

    Why Airlines Still Use Ancient Dot Matrix Printers To Print Your Boarding Pass

    It might seem like an odd choice, but it turns out there are very good reasons why airlines continue to rely on dot matrix printers. Here's what we know.

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  • A person using a OnePlus Pad 3 on a desk.
    By Sumukh Rao 6 months ago

    The Best Android Tablet Alternatives For Every iPad Model In 2025

    The world of tablets might seem like a small one if you've only ever used iPads, but every Apple device has an Android equivalent, and then more.

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  • A bus lane marked Bus Only in Manhattan
    By Caroline Anschutz 6 months ago

    This System Lets NYC Buses Issue Traffic Tickets – No Cops Involved

    Typically, traffic tickets are issued by law enforcement officers. In New York City, however, a new system allows buses to administer them for violations.

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  • Share menu on iPhone on iOS 26
    By Adnan Ahmed 6 months ago

    How To Use iOS 26's 'Use As Ringtone' Feature (And Why It Isn't Working)

    Looking to use your own custom audio file as a ringtone on your phone? iOS 26 now offers a Use As Ringtone function for just that. Here's how it works.

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  • Charlotte Australian spider robot on display.
    By Chris Littlechild 6 months ago

    No One Wants A Giant Australian Spider In Their Home - But What About One Building It?

    An Australian company has created a significant evolution of the construction industry in the form of Charlotte, a spider-like robot capable of building houses.

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  • Man adjusts a thermostat in a house
    By Mark Cowley 6 months ago

    The Best Temperature To Set Your Thermostat To Keep You Warm Without Running Up Electric Bills

    When it gets cold out, most people are tempted to crank the heat up, but there are more economical ways to heat your house during the winter months.

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  • siemens electronic section in a store
    By Keyede Erinfolami 6 months ago

    This Is The Oldest Electronics Company Still Operating Today

    While most electronics companies today were founded in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, the oldest one still in operation is even older.

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  • Costco store main entrance
    By Nate Williams 6 months ago

    I Have Been A Costco Member For 6 Years. These Are The 3 Things I Would Never Buy There Again

    Costco is well-known for being the go-to place for buying in bulk, but is it worth the investment? Here's what our in-house expert has to say.

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  • Janus One VTOL aircraft on white background
    By Bob Sharp 6 months ago

    This Fully-Functional VTOL Aircraft Can Fold Up To Fit In Your Trunk

    The Janus-1, produced by Chinese company, X-Control, can be flown in the U.S. without a license, but using its more advanced features may breach FAA rules.

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  • Keyboard open on an iPhone.
    By Nadeem Sarwar 6 months ago

    This iOS 26 Bug Could Be Sabotaging Your Text Messages

    Have you been typing text messages on your iPhone and noticed that you're making more typos since updating to iOS 26? You're not alone. Here's the story.

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  • Heimplanet tent in snowy woodland.
    By Chris Littlechild 6 months ago

    This Ultra-Rugged Tent Was Made To Resist Hurricane-Strength Winds – Here's How It Works

    Camping in extreme environments requires a tent stronger than what you may find at the camping store, which is where Heimplanet's tents come in.

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  • Man talking into smartphone standing in front of a laptop
    By Alli Hill 6 months ago

    10 Smart Gadgets That Look Premium But Are Unexpectedly Affordable This November

    You might be surprised to find that these smart gadgets, in spite of their premium attributes, are actually quite affordable this November.

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  • View outside an AT&T store.
    By Nadeem Sarwar 6 months ago

    If You Noticed Your AT&T Service Was Disrupted In NC Recently, This May Have Been Why

    If you live in the North Carolina region and you noticed your AT&T service was disrupted, there's a very likely reason why that happened. Here's what we know.

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  • Close up of African American man using credit card while paying in a hotel
    By Tom Clark 6 months ago

    The BBB Is Warning Holiday Shoppers: Be Careful Where You Tap Your Card

    If you like to pay using no-contact tap-to-pay terminals, the Better Business Bureau is advising you to be wary of scammers throughout the holidays.

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  • App Store on iPad
    By Jordan Wirth 6 months ago

    5 Free Apps You Should Install ASAP On Any iPad

    Turn your iPad into a real work and reading machine with these free, essential apps that boost productivity, creativity, and everyday use.

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  • Google Maps icon with sketched cityscape in background
    By Max Miller 6 months ago

    Google Maps' New AI Assistant May Change The Game For Solo Drivers (Once It's Out Of Beta)

    Google's all-in on AI, and it looks as if Maps is next in line to get an AI boost. Here's what the update may bring to the table for drivers.

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  • Hand touching the screen of a smartphone
    By Alli Hill 6 months ago

    5 Safety Features You Should Consider For Your Next Phone

    Learn how your smartphone’s built-in safety tools can protect you in emergencies, prevent theft, and keep you focused and secure on the road.

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  • A train riding on tracks near a hill
    By Joe Hindy 6 months ago

    13 Trains That Take You Through America's Most Colorful Fall Rides

    With autumn colors arriving, it's the perfect time to take the scenic route and ride the train. And there are a lot of pretty routes on offer across the U.S.

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  • Samsung smart refrigerator with ad displayed
    By Nate Williams 6 months ago

    What Samsung's New Refrigerator Ads Will Look Like (And How To Turn Them Off)

    If you own a Samsung Family Hub refrigerator, you might be one of the owners who start seeing small advertisements on the cover screen whenever it wakes up.

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  • Amtrak Train arriving at a station along Mardi Gras Service route
    By Jack Picone 6 months ago

    Amtrak's Latest Route Is So Popular, It Had To Add Another Train Car

    Rail travel isn't quite as popular as driving, at least not in the U.S., but one line is proving to be such a hit that Amtrak's had to expand capacity.

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  • Woman pressing button on printer
    By Nate Williams 6 months ago

    What Does Collate Mean When Printing?

    Most printers have an option to "collate," but what does the function do? It's really handy if you're printing multiple copies of multi-page documents.

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