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How to keep your smart home running even if the internet goes down

Smart home products most often harness Wi-Fi to function. But what can you do if you lose internet frequently?

Why your Wi-Fi speeds can drop in the evening, and what to do about it

Everyone getting online at the same time can slam the network, but working around these slowdowns is possible with a few tricks.

Why it’s important to monitor your PC’s background processes

What your PC is doing in the background doesn’t need to be a mystery. Learn about what’s happening and how to spot when something looks wrong.

Don’t throw away your old PlayStation — Do this instead

Older PlayStations may be past their prime, but there are several ways you can make use of these consoles.

The Tesla Roadster is far from the first car to use fans for downforce

Here are some of the other, older vehicles that use fans for downforce like the Tesla Roadster does.

Leaked gameplay purports to show a canceled Assassin’s Creed game set in ancient China

At least there’s still Assassin’s Creed Jade to look forward to.

What’s actually eating all the storage space on your Android Phone?

Android phone running out of space? Here’s why and what you can do to get rid of old files.

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.

You might be surprised by how much the Slate truck can carry

Don’t underestimate this compact pickup.

iPhone Duo shipping estimates have already been pushed back to 2027

Apple called the early demand “nothing short of extraordinary.”