4 Ray-Ban Meta privacy settings you should change before wearing them
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses have rightly been criticized for the many ways they can violate people's privacy.
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Why your EV battery still loses charge while it's parked
Electric vehicles lose battery when they're left unused for long periods. There are a number of reasons why, and some might be totally out of your control.
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Here's how to test a CR2032 battery to see if it's good
CR2032 batteries are found in a lot of gadgets around your home. They're easy to test when they run low, especially if you have the appropriate devices.
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How long is too long for an HDMI cable?
An HDMI cable doesn't have an exact usable length, but shorter is always better for more complex uses.
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At what distance does a video doorbell stop detecting motion?
Your video doorbell might see a visitor without sending an alert. Detection depends on more than distance, and some surprising factors can affect its reach.
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Why you might not want to join two Ethernet cables (and what you should do instead)
Joining two Ethernet cables together with a coupler is rare, but when your cords are suddenly too short, there are better options to extend your network.
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OpenAI is building a humanoid robot, but the body isn't the real challenge
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wants a humanoid that can operate in a world designed for people, though the CEO says a robot 'brain' is a much bigger challenge.
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Android Auto can be used outside of your car: Here's how
It might sound weird to use Android Auto outside of a vehicle, but doing so has unexpected productivity benefits.
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How to check your Ethernet cable's speed
Understand the speeds your Ethernet cable can transmit at help you diagnose where the slowdowns on your network are happening.
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Why you shouldn't leave an extension cord plugged in all the time
An extension cord may seem like a permanent solution to a problem, but they aren’t designed for long-term use, so leaving them plugged in can have consequences.
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OpenAI Dot vs. Meta Muse: How do these AI agents compare?
Meta and OpenAI's new AI agents are in direct competition. Here's what each can do, what they cost and who has access.
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Is 3D printing safe to do in your bedroom or home office?
3D printers are everywhere, but where one should be placed in your home is something worth looking into.
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How to properly clean your solar panels (and why it's important)
Dirt can cut solar output, but cleaning only pays off when the numbers make sense.
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How to take care of your foldable phone's hinge
Foldable phones require a little more care than standard ones, but the hinge will do its job as long as you don't make that difficult.
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Don't throw away your old digital camera — do this instead
Your old camera might give video calls an upgrade, as long as USB support or clean HDMI keeps the setup sensible.
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How to supercharge your Windows 11 PC with this built-in automation tool
Task Scheduler isn't a particularly pretty part of Windows, but it's a powerful tool if you take the time to understand it.
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Mini PC vs. laptop: Which is better for your home office?
Mini PCs offer a convenient form factor, but a laptop is ready to go with you anywhere. There's no perfect answer.
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Are phone coolers actually worth it?
Phone coolers will make the back of your phone cooler, but whether this has any practical effect depends on how hot the device is running.
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What is infill in 3D printing and is it necessary?
The infill settings you use for your 3D prints can make or break them — literally. Let's talk about what infill does and how you should use it.
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Do you really need a travel router? Here's what to know
Travel routers simplify the process of connecting a half-dozen devices to hotel Wi-Fi, but they aren't necessary in simpler setups.
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Cat7 vs. Cat6 Ethernet cable: Which is better for your home network?
If you're deciding between a Cat6 and a Cat7 Ethernet cable, this is what you need to know about how it will affect your home internet.
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Expensive Ethernet cables aren't a guarantee of higher speeds: Here's why
Do you need an expensive Ethernet cable, or will a cheap one perform just as well? Let's explore whether higher-priced cables are worth it.
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When is it worth using a bike computer over a smartphone?
Your phone may be all you need until battery life, navigation or rough conditions start getting in the way.
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How to properly clean your laptop fan
Start with the vents before you reach for a screwdriver.
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Why NVIDIA's most powerful GPU is so rarely sold to consumers
NVIDIA's $16,000 RTX PRO 6000 can beat the RTX 5090, but gamers aren't who it's built for.
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You can check your Samsung Galaxy's health with a built-in test
If your Samsung phone is acting strangely, you can test just about any element of the phone's hardware using this test.
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What does anti-aliasing actually do to your PC games?
Anti-aliasing is an important settings for PC games, but not all methods that achieve the goal of smoother edges work the same way.
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