Which Game Console to Buy: PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 or Steam Deck
Compare PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam Deck by budget, game library and family use to pick the right console for the holidays.
Black Friday iPhone Deals Explained: Carrier Offers, Unlocked Prices and Trade-Ins
How Black Friday iPhone deals work: carrier bill credits versus unlocked discounts, how trade-in credit is paid, and what a genuinely good iPhone deal looks like.
China Drives iPhone 18 Pro Launch as U.S. and Japan Sales Slip
Counterpoint says iPhone 18 Pro sales rose 29% in China in the first three weeks, while the U.S. fell 4% and Japan 27%. Global sales were up 3.1%.
How-To
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Activate Windows Watermark: What It Means and How to Remove It Legitimately
The Activate Windows watermark means your copy of Windows is not activated. Learn why it appears, how to check status, and how to activate Windows legitimately.
Phone Battery Draining Fast? Real Causes and Fixes for iPhone and Android
Find out why your phone battery drains fast and how to fix it, from battery health and screen settings to background apps, updates, signal and heat.
How to Spot Scam Text Messages (Toll, Package, Bank and “Wrong Number” Scams)
Fake toll notices, missed-delivery alerts and friendly "wrong number" texts all follow the same playbook. Here's how to recognize them and what to do next.
Tech News
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Apple Intelligence Reaches China With iOS 27.3 Beta Testing Set for November 4
Apple says Apple Intelligence testing in China starts November 4 in the next iOS beta, with a December release. Siri AI is not included and Qwen powers some features.
Nothing OS 5.0 on Android 17 Reaches Phone 3a and Phone 4a Owners
Nothing is sending its Android 17-based OS 5.0 to the Phone 3a and 4a families, with new camera tools, a Glyph app and a translucent theme. Here is how to check.
Apple’s Touchscreen MacBook Pro Starts at $2,899 and Brings OLED to the Mac
Apple's first touchscreen MacBook Pro uses a tandem OLED display and starts at $2,899. Early impressions call the touch feature modest, and pre-orders are open now.
Internet & Apps
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How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication (and Which Method to Pick)
A second sign-in step stops most account takeovers. Here's which method to use and exactly where to switch it on for your Google, Apple and Microsoft accounts.
Online File Converters: Safe Options for PDFs, Images, Audio and Video
Before you upload a contract or family video to a random converter site, check whether your computer can already do the job offline. Often it can.
How to Recover a Hacked Instagram or Facebook Account (and Lock It Down After)
If someone took over your Instagram or Facebook, the official recovery tools are free and the fastest route back. Here's how to use them, and how to keep it from happening again.
AI
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How to Get Rid of AI Overviews in Google Search (the Web Filter and udm=14)
There's no setting to hide AI Overviews. A two-minute browser tweak makes Google show plain web links by default instead.
How to Turn Off or Limit Gemini on Android (Pixel and Samsung)
Google is retiring the classic Assistant on most phones, so going back is mostly off the table. You can still keep Gemini out of your way and limit what it stores.
AI Smart Glasses Explained: What Ray-Ban Meta and Display Glasses Can Do
Camera glasses with a built-in AI assistant have gone mainstream, and models with tiny displays are arriving. Here's what they do, the privacy rules, and whether you'd use one.
Gadgets
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OLED vs QLED vs Mini-LED TVs: Picture, Brightness and Burn-In
OLED, QLED and Mini-LED TVs differ in contrast, brightness and burn-in risk. Here is how each works and which one suits a bright living room or a dark movie room.
Smart Ring vs Smartwatch: Which Health Tracker Is Right for You?
A ring disappears on your finger and lasts nearly a week. A watch does far more but needs daily charging. Here's how to decide, including the subscription fine print.
How to Choose an Amplifier for a Car Subwoofer: RMS, Ohms and Wiring Explained
Picking the wrong amp is the most common reason car subwoofers sound weak or blow. These are the numbers that actually matter and how to match them.
Deals
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Black Friday vs Cyber Monday for Tech: Which Day Is Better for TVs, Laptops and More
Black Friday often suits TVs and big-ticket items, while Cyber Monday leans online-friendly tech. See which day fits laptops, phones, headphones and smart home gear.
Black Friday Laptop Buying Guide: Specs to Check Before You Buy
A discounted laptop is only a deal if the specs hold up. Check the CPU generation, RAM, storage, screen and battery before you buy on Black Friday.
When Does Black Friday Start? Key Dates and When Tech Sales Begin
Black Friday falls on November 27 and Cyber Monday on November 30. See how early Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and Target tech deals usually begin and how to plan.