My favorite TCL TV app doesn’t require a subscription

A lot is going on around the world today. Wars, political unrest, economies collapsing — and those are just the things that most regular citizens feel they don’t have control over. Throw in the regular challenges of just maintaining a thriving existence or struggling, and it can all feel overwhelming!…

Amazon’s new basic Kindle proves you don’t need all the bells and whistles

In October, Amazon announced its refreshed Kindle lineup, its first significant design overhaul in years. The highlights included a new edge-to-edge design that eliminated traditional raised bezels, thinner and lighter Paperwhite and Colorsoft models with better displays, and page-turning accessories like a Bluetooth remote and a magnetic cover with page-turn…

I gave my TCL TV a free upgrade by changing these settings

TV speakers will likely never be my first choice for enjoying anything I watch on my TV. I want something like the Sony Bravia Theater Trio that I reviewed, in my own home. That said, you may be in the middle of upgrading your gear and have purchased a new…

Ecoflow Rapid Pro Power Bank Deal: Save $80

If you have holiday travel plans coming up, having a reliable power bank is a must. Sling a decent power bank in your pocket or bag and you can keep your phone and other gadgets topped up. But what if you want something a little more powerful? The best laptop…

This Totally Free App Can Free Up Space on Your Mac

To get started, download Purge and install it. Open the application, and it will show you what’s taking up space on your Mac. If you want, click the Clean Safe Items button, and the app will handle it, assuming you trust it. I recommend paying a bit more attention, though.…

3 Android Auto fixes anyone can do

Android Auto is a useful utility that’s built into just about every modern Android smartphone. Conceptually similar to the iPhone’s CarPlay functionality, Android Auto allows you to beam the contents of your Android phone directly onto your vehicle’s infotainment display — assuming your car or truck supports the ability to…

Your Apple TV 4K has an expiration date

With the launch of the new Apple TV 4K (4th-gen) right around the corner on November 13, I’ve found myself thinking a lot lately about older Apple TV 4K models. While the new Apple TV 4K does offer some decent upgrades over the 3rd-gen model from 2022, including a faster…

The 10 Best Early Black Friday Headphone Deals (2026)

Right now is a great time to buy a new pair of headphones. Brands have largely finished launching their latest models for the year, and many companies are either offering great discounts on older generations or putting the latest and greatest models on sale for the first time—or both. I’ve…

Ethernet cable colors don’t mean what you think they do

On the surface, Ethernet cables are a rather unassuming part of any tech ecosystem. They facilitate a physical, wired local area network (LAN) connection between connected devices and routers, modems, and network switches. Ethernet network cables tend to offer faster and more reliable internet access when compared to Wi-Fi networks,…