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Wired vs. wireless internet: Which should you choose for your home?

staff@engadget.com (Novak Božović) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Wired and wireless internet are both ways that ISPs deliver service to your home, but one isn't necessarily superior to the other.

Before you throw out your old laptop, do this first

staff@engadget.com (Christine Persaud) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Giving away or recycling your old laptop is great, but you need to make sure all your data is fully removed before it finds a new home.

Here's why some monitors have two USB ports (and the best ways to use them)

staff@engadget.com (Novak Božović) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000

These ports are often part of a built-in USB hub, letting you keep desk accessories connected to the monitor instead of occupying ports on your computer.

This Game Boy inspired hi-res music player raised over $500,000 on Kickstarter

staff@engadget.com (Deven McClure) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0000

The AP30 Music Boy is just the latest example of "dumb" tech's resurgence.

The best way to check your PC for malware

staff@engadget.com (Ben Stegner) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0000

If your PC is slowing down or not behaving as usual, it's worth running through these tips to see if you have malware.

4 cool projects you can do with Home Assistant on Raspberry Pi

staff@engadget.com (Husain Parvez) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Smart home automation is more versatile than ever with Home Assistant and a Raspberry Pi. Check out what they can do.

The pros and cons of using noise cancelling headphones

staff@engadget.com (Filipe Espósito) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Active noise cancellation makes headphones much better, but you should know how it works and what the drawbacks are as well.

What causes a stuck pixel on your laptop and can it be fixed?

staff@engadget.com (Deven McClure) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

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.

eGPUs do work, but they come with some notable limitations

staff@engadget.com (Luke James) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0000

You're probably better off buying a basic gaming PC than messing with an eGPU.

Razer refreshes the one-handed Tartarus Pro keyboard with improved switches

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000

The new version of this keyboard-like thingamajig will have some small improvements.

Expensive flash drives: When and why it's worth paying more

staff@engadget.com (Husain Parvez) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Flash drives can vary wildly in cost. While a cheap drive will get the job done, a premium one offers extra sped and features that might be worth the money.

Are USB-C flash drives better than USB-A ones?

staff@engadget.com (Thomas Godwin) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0000

USB-A and USB-C flash drives both have their purposes. USB-C is increasingly common, but USB-A isn't going anywhere yet.

Are older MacBooks still worth buying in 2026?

staff@engadget.com (Thomas Godwin) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0000

You'll probably want to avoid Intel-powered MacBooks, but Apple Silicon models are solid.

This is a great place to store your old hard drives and keep them safe

staff@engadget.com (Gabriela Vătu) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Old hard drives can store backed-up data or be saved for future use, but where you keep them and how you store them matters a lot.

Eyeing a curved monitor? Here are the pros and cons to consider

staff@engadget.com (Dave Meikleham) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Curved monitors are fabulous for immersive gaming, usually, but there are some situations where a flat panel is best.

The pros and cons of using a MagSafe charger

staff@engadget.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000

MagSafe charging has become the standard for modern iPhones and MacBooks, but there are some downsides to charging this way.

Pre-orders for the Android-based Googlebook laptops open on September 21

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:28:54 +0000

Gemini Intelligence is at the heart of the operating system powering Google's upcoming laptops.

How to know if your USB-C ports can support video

staff@engadget.com (Alec Hively) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Your USB-C port can do a lot, but it won't necessarily be able to transfer video. Understanding what yours can do makes it easy to choose the best video option.

What is MSI mode on Windows PCs and does it speed up your GPU?

staff@engadget.com (Luke James) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000

This is a setting you probably won't want to mess around with.

At what length do Ethernet cables drop to lower speeds?

staff@engadget.com (Thomas Godwin) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Running an Ethernet cable can provide faster speeds than Wi-Fi in many cases, but the length and type of cable make a difference.