Category Archives: Technology

FCC’s router ban expands to portable hotspots – 4 things this means for you

It may get more difficult to upgrade your hotspot – and you’ll have other things to worry about, too.

How I used Claude AI to plan an entire hiking trip to the Adirondacks in 30 minutes – for free

Using Claude’s interactive connections to third-party services such as TripAdvisor and AllTrails, I mapped a summer hiking trip, including trails, hotels, tours, and even a playlist to accompany us.

The 4 streaming services I swear by – and my bill is just $40 a month

Don’t let a few ads push you into cable-like pricing. I use these ad-supported services to keep my monthly bill low.

The Microsoft Surface Pro is nearly 40% off at Best Buy – and we highly recommend it

The Microsoft Surface Pro is a powerful 2-in-1 laptop, and right now at Best Buy, you can save $800 on the 13-inch version.

I tried ChatGPT Images 2.0: A fun, huge leap – and surprisingly useful for real work

My ChatGPT Images 2.0 results were impressive, but occassionally wrong. Here’s how it handles branding, text, and infographics.

I put GPT-5.5 through a 10-round test: It scored 93/100, losing points only for exuberance

OpenAI’s latest model delivers powerful results but sometimes ignores simple directions, creating a tension between intelligence and control.

I’ve earned nearly $700 just by using Rakuten – here’s how I did it

Have you added something to an online cart recently? Don’t check out until you read this.

Does Amazon price match other retailers? What to know

We break down whether or not Amazon will price-match with retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, and Target.