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How long can you expect your original Steam Deck to last?

The original Steam Deck has been around for a while, but unless you only play the heaviest games, it should be great for some time more.

How often should you restart your Apple Watch?

Your Apple Watch doesn’t need frequent restarts like a computer, but you might still want to shut down when something’s off.

Spotify is dancing around its AI ‘slop and spam’ problem

The company said it removed 50 million such tracks from recommendations, but hasn’t necessarily wiped them entirely.

Don’t put your phone in the TSA bin — do this instead

Let’s be honest, TSA bins are just gross.

You can build your own mechanical keyboard, but is it worth the price?

If you have both the time and money, building a keyboard can be a fun hobby.

5 CarPlay navigation apps you should be using instead of Apple Maps

Alternative GPS apps for CarPlay can provide better routing, real-time alerts, weather condition info and much more.

5 ways to make your old iPhone feel faster

Your iPhone will slow down over time, but some changes can help it run at its best for longer.

Perplexity makes it easier to run AI workflows entirely on your own Mac

A Mac with at least 36GB of RAM can now run Perplexity AI workflows locally.

RAM prices are crazy high, but do not settle for an 8GB laptop

An 8GB laptop can seem like the solution to rising computer prices, but that’s a mistake that will cost you for years.

Amazon Prime comes with an Alexa upgrade you should know about

Amazon’s Echo Show and Dot devices, tablets and website all have new capabilities that you might want to take for a spin.