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Here's why some monitors have two USB ports (and the best ways to use them)

If your monitor has a couple of USB ports tucked along its back or side, they're likely there for your computer rather than the display itself. On monitors with this built-in USB hub, you can connect a keyboard, mouse…

The best way to celebrate Batman Day is on 4K Blu-ray — here are my four favorite Caped Crusader discs, including one that's my go-to for testing TVs

The caped crusader first debuted in May 1939 (a whopping 87 years ago!) and, ever since, has become one of the most iconic figures of page and screen. While many remember the classic 1966 Batman series starring Adam West…

I've spent a decade on Android, but iPhone's accessory ecosystem still makes me jealous

While the iPhone's deep integration with the Mac and Apple's ecosystem is appealing, I still prefer Android's superior hardware and flexibility . However, even after all these years, one aspect of the iPhone ecosystem I…

Take our Control quiz to test your knowledge of one of Remedy's finest before the sequel arrives next week

As a result, I am incredibly hyped for Control Resonant , the upcoming sequel from the masterminds over at Remedy Entertainment, and have created this short quiz in celebration of the first game — and to test fellow…

Which tech upgrades are worth making to your car's old sound system?

An older car doesn't need a completely new sound system just because it was built before Bluetooth, CarPlay and Android Auto became common. If the radio and speakers still sound fine, you may only need a small adapter to…

This open source app helped me free up 15GB of storage on my phone without deleting anything

Even after deleting a lot of storage data , I sometimes need to remove unused apps to free up space. But I found a solution that lets me archive apps, keep crucial data, and restore them with one tap. The combo uses an…

Samsung's AI privacy switch doesn't stop Google from collecting your data

Samsung phones are not much different, with a host of intelligence tools under Samsung Galaxy AI. However, AI features are largely divided into those that run on the cloud and those that run entirely on your device, like…

Petlibro’s new AI-powered feeder is a game changer for multi-cat homes

Building on the brand’s Granary line, the Granary 2 series lineup is designed to give cat parents a clearer picture of what their pets are actually eating, from how much food they consume to how long they spend eating…

AI safety conversations have gotten unbelievable

In the first case, Andrew Yang, the former presidential candidate and current CEO of mobile carrier Noble Moble, told CNN on Thursday that he had “met with the head of a lab” who had “a belief” that OpenAI’s Hugging Face…

How to block and unblock a number on your Android phone

But even the greatest of inventions has its cons. For smartphones, one of those bitter cons is unwanted calls. With all the benefits, convenience and interconnectedness smartphones allow you to enjoy, unfortunately, they…