Apple HomeView and New Apple TV 4K Hit Stores Nov. 13 at $299 Each
Apple releases the $299 HomeView smart display and the $299 fourth-generation Apple TV 4K on Nov. 13. The HomeView will not be sold in the EU for now.
How to Choose a Smartwatch: Apple vs Galaxy vs Pixel vs Garmin
Choose a smartwatch by your phone first: Apple Watch needs an iPhone, Galaxy and Pixel need Android. Compare health tools, battery life and Garmin options.
M5 MacBook Pro Now Sells for $200 Less Than the New M6 Model
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 costs $200 less than the new M6 version at Amazon and Walmart. Here is what the M6 adds and how the 15-inch Air compares.
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Motorola Signature 27 Is the First Moto Phone to Support GrapheneOS
The Motorola Signature 27 supports GrapheneOS and has a 12,000-nit screen. Specs, cameras, battery, the Nov. 16 presale date and €1,400 price.
Xbox Series X Now $799 as Console Prices Climb Before the Holidays
Xbox Series X now costs $799, PS5 $649 and Switch 2 $499, per Tom's Guide. Here is every current console price and when each hike landed.
Google Messages Tests Homepage Redesign With Big Pinned Chat Avatars
Google Messages beta is testing a new home screen with large pinned chat photos, a bottom search button and a Gemini shortcut in the top corner.
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Xbox Installation Stopped Error: How to Fix a Stuck Game Install
The Xbox installation stopped error usually comes from network, storage or disc cache problems. Here are the fixes in order, from a restart to a console reset.
How to Search Your Email in AOL Mail: Filters and Old Messages
AOL Mail search starts in the box at the top of your inbox. Here is how to narrow results by sender, date and attachment, and how to find old messages.
iMessage Not Syncing Between iPhone, iPad and Mac: Fixes That Work
iMessage stops syncing when devices use different Apple Accounts or addresses, or when Messages in iCloud is off. Here is how to check each setting.
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Best Kahoot Alternatives for Classrooms and Quiz Nights: 9 Picks
Top Kahoot alternatives are Quizizz (Wayground), Blooket, Gimkit, Quizlet Live and Mentimeter. See which are free and which suit trivia nights.
Best Free Video Editing Software for Beginners: 7 Picks and Their Limits
The best free video editors for beginners are iMovie, Clipchamp, DaVinci Resolve and Shotcut. See what each free version leaves out on Windows and Mac.
Firefox Forks Explained: Waterfox, Pale Moon and LibreWolf Compared
Waterfox, Pale Moon and LibreWolf are browsers built from Firefox code. See how each differs in privacy, add-ons, updates and site compatibility.
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OLED iPad Mini Reviews: Lighter and Brighter, but No 120Hz
Early OLED iPad mini reviews from MacRumors and 9to5Mac praise the thinner body, OLED screen and water resistance, but criticize no 120Hz and the $699 price.
Road Trip Checklist: 7 Checks for Your Car and Your Tech
A road trip checklist covers seven checks before you leave, from tires and fluids to phone backups, plus chargers, mounts and dash cams worth packing.
How to Choose a Tablet: iPad vs Galaxy Tab vs Pixel Tablet vs Fire
Pick the right tablet for streaming, school, drawing or kids. Compare iPad, Galaxy Tab, Pixel Tablet and Amazon Fire on screen, apps, pen support and upkeep.
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How to Get Rid of AI Overviews in Google Search (the Web Filter and udm=14)
There's no setting to hide AI Overviews. A two-minute browser tweak makes Google show plain web links by default instead.
How to Turn Off or Limit Gemini on Android (Pixel and Samsung)
Google is retiring the classic Assistant on most phones, so going back is mostly off the table. You can still keep Gemini out of your way and limit what it stores.
AI Smart Glasses Explained: What Ray-Ban Meta and Display Glasses Can Do
Camera glasses with a built-in AI assistant have gone mainstream, and models with tiny displays are arriving. Here's what they do, the privacy rules, and whether you'd use one.
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Computer Maintenance You Can Do Yourself: 8 Jobs That Skip the Shop
Most computer maintenance is safe to do at home: cleaning dust, updates, storage cleanup, backups and battery care. See the steps and when to call a pro.
Two-Factor Codes on a Windows PC: Authenticator Options That Are Safe
Google Authenticator has no official Windows app. See safe ways to get two-factor codes on a PC, from password managers to passkeys and security keys.
Razer Synapse Not Working on Windows: How to Fix It Step by Step
Razer Synapse usually comes back after a service restart, a direct USB port or a clean reinstall. Fixes for when it won't open or detect your device.