Internet down? 3 ways I use an old Android phone as a backup connection for my home router

I needed a way to connect my phone to my router, and have it work reliably. Turns out, I have 3 options (and I saved the best ...

How to Use ChatGPT Codex for PC Automation and Organization Every Day

Master ChatGPT Codex in 2026 with our comprehensive guide. Explore local automations, custom plugins, and memory features to ...
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How to Fight Deployment of Flock and Other Mass Surveillance License Plate Readers in Your Community

The ACLU provides a range of tactics for communities to stop or limit the use of Flock’s ALPR mass surveillance technology Americans across the country have objected the privacy invasion of the ...
CNET

My Ultimate Smart Lock Installation Guide for DIYers

Upgrading to a smart lock is a DIY project -- if you know what you're doing. These steps will explain what instruction ...

ATF cancels phone tracking contract after lawmakers raise concerns

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has canceled its contract for a surveillance tool that allows ...
PCMag

How to Keep Your Multi-Device Household Running Smoothly

Raw speed is only half the story. Here's how today's hybrid network technology functions, along with how to optimize your ...
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Windows finally lets you lock your PC with your phone — and it works better than I expected

Pankil is a Civil Engineer turned freelance writer from Ahmedabad, India. As a long-time Windows and Android user, he has extensive knowledge of both operating systems and specializes in creating ...
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I plugged a desktop GPU into my laptop's M.2 slot and it actually worked

My love for computers started with a trusty Compaq back in 2005, and I haven't looked back since. This had me graduate into being an avid tinkerer, even if I end up soft-bricking stuff most of the ...