2026-11-12 21:01:21
When Matter launched in 2022, the pitch I heard was simple: buy anything with the logo and run it all from whichever app you already use. I bought in, mostly because my phone's smart home folder was a graveyard of manufacturer apps I opened twice a year. Four years on, the logo part works, and I can pair a Matter-over-Thread device with almost anything I own.
2026-11-12 20:30:21
There's no better retirement plan for an old laptop than an always-on home server that makes life easier for everyone on the local Wi-Fi network. Ever since I replaced my five-year-old Acer Nitro 5, I looked forward to repurposing it and giving it new duties.
2026-11-12 20:00:21
Storage used to be the part of a build that was simple: you'd pick your type and capacity, look for something that was discounted, and then move on with more important decisions. In 2026, it can be one of the items that makes you want to forget about putting together a PC. AI demand has captured much of the NAND flash that's available, and consumers are left paying incredibly inflated prices. A 4TB SSD that could once be found for $300 or $400 is now close to $1,000.
2026-11-12 09:25:50
If you run or work out outdoors, earbuds that seal off your ears can make it harder to hear traffic, cyclists, or someone calling your name. Open-ear headphones avoid that by leaving your ears uncovered, and that's the idea behind the Shokz OpenRun Pro. Right now, you can get them for $99.99 at Best Buy, $60 off the normal price.
2026-11-12 09:00:20
Plenty of Linux users who live in a terminal still have a GUI file manager, and they reach for it when it's time to shuffle files around. There's nothing wrong with that, and a terminal can do the job just as well, but terminal file managers have a reputation for either looking or feeling decades-old to use.
2026-11-12 07:35:40
If your desktop has no Wi-Fi, or your laptop's wireless card is showing its age, a USB adapter is the easiest way to get onto Wi-Fi 6 without opening the case. Thankfully, you can pick up something like the ASUS Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 USB Adapter. Right now, you can grab this helpful gadget from Amazon for just $29.99, 40% off its regular $49.99 price.
