Is Your Wi-Fi Putting Your Data at Risk? Here’s How to Stay Safe

Summary Wi-Fi networks power a lot of our routines, from streaming shows to placing delivery orders. It can be easy to forget that these networks can expose where you go to anyone lurking on the same connection. But just a few straightforward changes can reduce the risk of Wi-Fi-related attacks. Why Hackers Target Your Data Your Internet search habits can be remarkably personal. You may think it’s all mundane daily stuff—soup recipes, local pharmacy hours, weird trivia queries at 2 a....

August 5, 2025 · 7 min · 1446 words · Pamela Wilson

Keep Your Files Safe from OneDrive Bugs

Quick Links When you save a file to your computer, you expect it to stay put. Unfortunately, this isn’t always what happens, thanks to some of OneDrive’s default behaviors in Windows 11. Here’s how to make sure you don’t lose your important work documents and family photos. What’s OneDrive Doing to Your Files? There are two things OneDrive does by default that are frustrating for users. First, itmoves folders—including your Documents, Videos and Pictures to point to OneDrive—changing their location on your computer....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 580 words · Anne Martinez

Lenovo's Legion 9i Gaming Laptop Has a Massive 18-Inch Screen

Summary Laptops are meant as portable computers, but sometimes, you gotta actually wonder how “portable” some of them are. This latest laptop by Lenovo packs some serious specs inside, but if you’re planning to put this in your backpack, you better not skip back day. Lenovohas just announced the 10th-gen revision of the Lenovo Legion 9i, one of the best gaming laptops in its lineup. There’s a few things to highlight here....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Justin Barron

Level Lock+ Review: One of the Best Smart Locks for Apple HomeKit

Quick Links TheLevel Lock+may be on the expensive side, but if you’re a dedicated Apple HomeKit user, you’ll be hard-pressed to find asmart lockthat matches the kinds of features, automation, and customizations that the Lock+ provides for HomeKit ecosystems. Read on to learn all about my Lock+ experience. Design: Looks and Feels Very Modern The Level Lock+ is 2.8 inches from top to bottom, 2.8 inches wide, 4.5 inches from front to back, and weighs only 2....

August 5, 2025 · 12 min · 2354 words · Donald Hoffman

Mozilla Clarifies Firefox Data Collection With New Terms of Use

Mozilla has introduced a Terms of Use agreement for Firefox, alongside an updated Privacy Notice. This marks the first time the browser has included such a legally binding document, but it doesn’t seem like there’s anything to get upset about yet. Previously, Mozilla depended on its open-source license and public promises. Starting in early March 2025, new users will have to follow the updated terms, and existing users will need to adopt them later....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 550 words · Mary Baird

Netgear Orbi 870 Mesh Routers Have Wi-Fi 7 and 21 Gbps

Netgear has announced the Orbi 870 series, a new mesh WiFi 7 router. This system performs much better than older versions, with up to 21 Gbps of total bandwidth and 6GHz support. The router and its satellites come with several 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports, allowing for fast wired connections, which is great for heavy internet use like gaming and connecting smart home devices. It also supports a 10 Gigabit internet connection....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Patrick Webb

New to Multi-Monitors? Don't Make These Mistakes

Summary Multi-monitor setups boost your productivity and deliver a more immersive experience. However, it’s easy for a novice to stumble while assembling the setup and make mistakes. Here are some of the most common ones and how to avoid them. Neglecting Monitor Placement Proper monitor placementis a significant part of the multi-monitor setup, and it plays a crucial role in enhancing your comfort and productivity. Simply slapping two monitors next to each other won’t cut it....

August 5, 2025 · 5 min · 1012 words · Nicholas Morgan

Nintendo's Virtual Game Cards Have Made Me Use my Switch Lite Again

Summary You might not have thought much of Nintendo’s recent update that introduced “virtual” game cards to the Nintendo Switch, but when you think about it a little, it has some profound implications for digital games. I Love the Switch Lite One interesting side effect of virtual game cards is that I now have much more motivation to use our Switch Lite again. My wife and I both have full-sized regular Switches, but I always liked the form factor of the Switch Lite....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 735 words · Amy Foster

Prime Day Two Brings Big Discounts From Samsung, SanDisk, Razer, and More

Quick Links Welcome to day two of Amazon’s Prime Day sales event! If you haven’t already, be sure to check out our massivePrime Day roundupfor all the latest discounts and deals. Otherwise, we’ve handpicked some of the best items and tossed them below for your buying pleasure. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 For $1,389.99 ($410 Off) Samsung’s latest and greatestGalaxy Z Fold 4hit its lowest price yet, just in time for Prime Day....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 640 words · Karen Smith

Stop Delaying, It's Time to Switch to Google Messages

Summary Google Messages is slowly but surely becoming the default messaging app on all Android phones, and with good reason. If you’re still texting with Samsung Messages, Textra, Pulse SMS, Chomp, or Verizon’s Message+, it’s time to stop delaying and make the switch. First, I’m not a huge fan of Google’s messaging app or interface. I heavily prefer the experience and customization of Textra, which I’ve used for 5+ years. That said, I recently started using Google Messages for multiple reasons, includingRCS support on the iPhone, and it has won me over....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 741 words · Christine Aguilar

Stop Watching TV Shows You Don't Like Anymore

Quick Links After the end of World War II, there were a few Japanese soldiers found on remote islands unaware it had ended years before. It’s an approach many poor souls seem to take with their favorite television shows. When youfind a new television showto dive into, it’s a beautiful thing. You’re both young and naïve, excited to see each other at the end of the day in a world filled with possibility....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · Kelsey Warner

The 10 Worst Computer Viruses in History

Quick Links Computer virus: Those two words instantly make us sweat—and for good reason. Since the 1980s, viruses have wreaked havoc on everything fromour inboxestoindustrial facilities. While cybersecurity has improved, the damage done by viruses throughout history is a reminder of what these bugs can do. Picture it: It’s 1986, and you see a message on your Windows PC saying your computer is infected with a virus. To remedy the situation, you’re instructed to call brothers Basit and Amjad Farooq Alvi....

August 5, 2025 · 8 min · 1525 words · Rachel Ortiz

The Best Luxury SUVs With Innovative Tech Features for the Price

Long gone are the days whenluxury SUVswere just leather seats and a big badge—now, they’re all aboutthe tech. From smart safety systems to screens spanning the entire width of the dashboard, today’s high-end SUVs are packed with features that feel like they belong in the future. The best part is, though, you don’t have to spend six figures to get your hands on them. We’ve handpicked the best luxury SUVs available in the U....

August 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1247 words · Gloria Brown