New to VPNs? Everything you need to know about virtual private networks in 2026
Our step-by-step guide covers the many benefits, limited downsides, and everything else you need to know before embracing this popular privacy tool.
Looking for a kids’ tablet? Here’s what my family uses (with a free screen repair)
The Fire HD 10 Kids Pro is much cheaper than an iPad, with smooth performance and peace of mind thanks to its worry-free guarantee.
Need power at the campsite? This portable battery station has several days worth
Jackery’s Explorer 2000 Plus is a high-capacity, expandable solar-ready power station that can keep a home running for up to two weeks.
Finally, I found a smart ring that looks like actual jewelry (without the trade-offs)
Oura’s new Ring 4 Ceramic ditches the bland metallics for a gorgeous zirconia ceramic finish in four colors.
I found the best Linux server distros for your home lab
Whether you opt for bare metal servers or virtual machines, you’ll need a rock-solid distro. These are my four go-to favorites.
AI agents are fast, loose and out of control, MIT study finds
The vast majority of agentic AI systems disclose nothing about what safety testing, if any, has been conducted, and many systems have no documented way to shut down a rogue bot, a study by MIT and collaborators found.
Phone acting weird? 5 red flags that could point to hackers
Here are the biggest warning signs that your phone may be compromised and the secret codes that can tell you all about it.
Your iPhone’s USB-C port does more than charge – 7 bonus uses
Here’s how to make the most of your iPhone’s universal charging port.
These balanced Beats headphones remain among my favorites – and they’re $50 off
The Beats Solo 4 delivers improved sound and a more refined design while preserving the signature appeal that made the lineup so popular.
How digitally sovereign are you? Red Hat can help measure that
Red Hat’s toolkit offers governments and enterprises a way to measure the control they actually have over their data, infrastructure, and operations in this era of geopolitical cloud anxiety.