Stop using your router’s USB port – what PC experts recommend instead
Don’t rely on your router’s USB port; it’s unreliable and potentially vulnerable to malware.
How to install and configure Claude Code, step by step
Curious about Anthropic’s AI coding tool but unsure where to begin? My walkthrough covers pricing, installation, authorization, and project initialization so developers can get up and running smoothly.
How I use AI to bring my kid’s art to life – and why it’s a fun learning opportunity
I want to introduce my kid to AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Sora, but without turning it into a shortcut or replacing her imagination.
The 9 tech gadgets I couldn’t live without in 2025 (and they don’t include AirTags)
These are the gadgets and gizmos that have had the biggest impact on my life this year.
Should you ever turn off Windows Security? It’s tricky, but here’s my rule of thumb
There are some situations where you might want to temporarily disable Windows’ built-in security tool. I’ll show you how to do it safely.
I tested a smart pet door, and it’s the smart home gadget I didn’t know I needed
Busy dog owners, rejoice.
I’m a shopping editor, and this is the No. 1 reason I prefer Best Buy over Amazon for tech purchases
Jeff Bezos doesn’t care about you like the Geek Squad does. Best Buy just price-matched my Cyber Monday purchase in under 5 minutes.
I tested GPT-5.2 and the AI model’s mixed results raise tough questions
Subjected to my battery of 10 text tests and 4 image challenges, OpenAI’s latest model barely edged out GPT-5.1. What are Plus subscribers actually paying for?
I compared 5G network signals of Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T on a road trip – here’s who wins
Between the three biggest mobile carriers, here’s which one delivers the best (and most consistent) network signal.
Opera’s Neon AI browser now available for $20/month – packed with these power user features
The tool is built for AI power users and allows access to a handful of frontier models. It also comes with security risks.
The 8 gifts I’d give to my cool techie friends this holiday season
Give them tech they’ll actually use this year.
Your earbuds can translate 70 languages in real-time now, thanks to Gemini
Android users can hear live translations in more than 70 languages, with Gemini preserving the speaker’s tone and cadence.
AI could finally pay off for businesses in 2026 – thanks to this, experts say
If you’ve been waiting for AI promises to materialize, 2026 may be your year — and this unexpected element could be the key.
AI is already part of Linux’s plumbing – whether developers like it or not
AI is quietly doing some of Linux’s dirtiest work, but not everyone is comfortable with it.
Weaponized AI risk is ‘high,’ warns OpenAI – here’s the plan to stop it
OpenAI is focused on assessing when AI models are sufficiently capable to either help or hinder defenders, and on safeguarding its own models against cybercriminal abuse.
Save on refurbished iPhones at Back Market – no trade-in required
Back Market is offering discounts of up to $500 on refurbished iPhone models, including the iPhone 16 Pro Max and more. And if you have a qualifying trade-in, you can save even more.
The best proxy server services of 2025: Expert recommended
Proxy servers act as intermediaries for online traffic and can be used for various business purposes. We recommend these top proxy services.
The best cheap web hosting services of 2025: Expert tested
Check out our top picks, tested and ranked, for affordable web hosting services in 2025.
The best small business web hosting services of 2025: Expert tested
Looking for a reliable and affordable web hosting package for your growing business? Here are my top picks based on affordability, scalability, and value for money.
The 4 most innovative tech products we tested this year (includes a surprise tri-fold phone)
From AI glasses with digital overlays to robot vacuums that can pick up your leftover laundry, here are ZDNET’s Breakthrough Award winners for 2025.