Devices & Gadgets

Plain-language guides on everyday consumer electronics and how to use them.

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Devices & Gadgets

Before You Trade In Your Old Phone, Do These Things First

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Everyday Gadget Habits That Quietly Wear Out Your Devices

By Technology Editorial Team · 7 min · Feb 16, 2025
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Everything Your Router Does (and Why It's Not Just a Box)

By Technology Editorial Team · 7 min · Apr 7, 2023
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Keeping Your Devices Safe on Public Wi-Fi

By Technology Editorial Team · 5 min · Sep 5, 2024
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Phone Specs That Actually Matter (and Ones You Can Ignore)

By Technology Editorial Team · 5 min · Mar 6, 2025
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Setting Up a New Android Phone the Right Way

By Technology Editorial Team · 6 min · Jul 10, 2024
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Smart Home Devices: A First-Timer's Field Guide

By Technology Editorial Team · 8 min · Dec 5, 2024
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Smartphone Storage Explained: GB, Cloud, and When You'll Run Out

By Technology Editorial Team · 7 min · May 23, 2025
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Streaming Devices Compared: Sticks, Boxes, and Smart TVs

By Technology Editorial Team · 5 min · Aug 11, 2025
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Tablet or Laptop: Which One Actually Fits Your Life?

By Technology Editorial Team · 5 min · Jun 3, 2024
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The Truth About Charging Your Phone Overnight

By Technology Editorial Team · 5 min · Feb 24, 2024
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Ways Your Phone's Settings Are Working Against You

By Technology Editorial Team · 6 min · Sep 13, 2024
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What 5G Actually Means for Your Phone

By Technology Editorial Team · 7 min · Oct 31, 2023
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Wi-Fi 6 vs. Wi-Fi 5: Is the Upgrade Worth the Hassle?

By Technology Editorial Team · 5 min · Jul 27, 2024
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Wired Headphones vs. Wireless: What You Lose and Gain

By Technology Editorial Team · 6 min · Dec 15, 2024

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