The USB 3.0 ports can deliver better performance than USB 2.0 ports. Most routers struggle to power large, power-hungry HDDs ...

Adding a network switch to your setup adds more Ethernet ports to your home. This allows you to plug devices in directly to ...

After more than a decade of accumulating smart plugs, speakers and sensors, I realized parts of my setup were quietly ...

With more realistic images than before, GPT Image 1.5 fares reasonably well against Google's Nano Banana Pro in my testing.

Smartphones today are always fighting two big battles: keeping a strong signal and staying cool when things get tough. Most ...

Explore practical smart home automation ideas and non-gimmicky routines that simplify daily life, enhance comfort, and make every smart home truly useful and efficient.

One type of electronic device to especially avoid is the microwave, which emits a strong signal in the 2.4GHz band, the same wireless band your router operates in. Be careful not to stick your router ...

You don't have to buy a new computer to get Wi-Fi 7 speeds. There are external Wi-Fi dongles, such as the Asus RT-BE58 Go or Acer Wave D7, that you can plug into an available USB port to get Wi-Fi 7 ...