What the orange light on your PlayStation 5 is actually telling you
The PS5 shows a variety of light colors to indicate its status, and orange thankfully isn't the alert you might expect from that color.
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What do all the lights on your Netgear router mean, and which ones actually matter?
Some router symbols are obvious, while others take a bit of work to decipher. Their lights can vary, too.
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What is the star button for on your Roku remote?
While the Roku remote doesn't have confusing colors or weird symbols, the star button can confuse some folks at first.
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The reason your Amazon Alexa devices are always listening
Alexa devices have microphones that are always listening, but what does Amazon do with that data? It's up to you.
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Common problems with Amazon Alexa and how to fix them
Amazon Alexa is a very useful gadget to have at home, but it isn't exempt from having some issues. Fortunately, troubleshooting is easy as pie.
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The reason the Xbox Series S is so much cheaper than the Series X
The Xbox Series X and S have seen the same price hikes as all other gaming hardware, but the Series S still provides a lower cost to entry.
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How to drop a pin on Google Maps
Google Maps makes it easy to save and share any location, even if it's not officially on the map. Dropping pins is a great way to do that.
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How to watch the Microsoft Windows and Surface event
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang join Windows and Devices chief Pavan Davuluri at the company's San Francisco event today.
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You should avoid using a screen protector on your MacBook — here's why
Screen protectors can do more harm than good.
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iPhone Duo vs. iPad Mini: Which Apple device is right for you?
Apple's iPhone Duo provides a tablet-like experience with its inside screen, but this might not be better than a dedicated iPad for you.
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Is a Nintendo 3DS still worth buying in 2026?
The Nintendo 3DS was Nintendo's last true portable console. While it stopped getting new games long ago, it can still be a great option.
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Why you should avoid holding down your PC's power button
There are often times when your PC hangs and you need to perform a hard shutdown, but there are a number of reasons why doing it regularly could cause issues.
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Why your iPhone hates printer cables
AirPrint is the easiest path to printing on iPhone; other apps enable this, but printing with a cable isn't supported.
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The MacBook models that macOS 27 Golden Gate does not support
macOS Golden Gate refines the Mac software experience, but not everyone can upgrade.
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One problem with your iPhone's Always-On Display can easily be fixed
The Always-On Display feature of your iPhone should be straightforward, but it can turn off in several situations. You can control some of those.
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These Xbox players got GTA 6 for free the hard way
GTA VI could be yours for free, or at least for a big discount, using a few tricks that Xbox offers.
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How to turn off your Google location history
Google Maps' Timeline feature is great for looking back at your past travels, but it's also discomforting to see all that history in one place.
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How Nintendo's Game & Watch was inspired by a calculator and boredom
The Game & Watch line was one of Nintendo's most successful early game projects, and the man behind it was inspired from an unlikely source.
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This Game Boy inspired hi-res music player raised over $500,000 on Kickstarter
The AP30 Music Boy is just the latest example of "dumb" tech's resurgence.
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What causes a stuck pixel on your laptop and can it be fixed?
Stuck pixels don't have to be a death sentence for your laptop, as there are several options that can bring them back to life.
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The biggest issues with delivery robots are exactly what you'd think
Too often, delivery robots just don't understand the rules of the road (or sidewalk).
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Wired vs wireless gaming mouse: is there really a difference in performance?
In the past, choosing between a wired and a wireless gaming mouse may have meant accepting a number of tradeoffs. These days, there's very little between them.
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How to fix Outlook's "Your message can't be displayed right now" error
When Outlook runs into issues, whether on the web or its desktop version, you can fix them and get back to your mail.
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Here's what you can use instead of a docking station
If you only need ports for a few low-power peripherals or a single external monitor, you may not need a docking station at all.
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Why your Roku keeps randomly turning off (and how to fix it)
A Roku is usually a straightforward device, but they can run into power problems. This is what to check if yours powers off all the time.
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What is the difference between a dead pixel and a stuck pixel?
These issues may appear similar, but there's an easy way to tell them apart.
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GameCube vs PS2: Which retro console is more powerful?
The GameCube and PS2 had different strengths in their exclusive libraries and extra features, but which one had more horsepower for rendering games?
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