Is it better to shutdown a PC instead of putting it to sleep
Is it better to shutdown a PC instead of putting it to sleep
Thinking about it, it's kind of amazing how many devices we put to sleep in 2026 instead of powering them down. In all likelihood, your smartphone and tablet are on 24/7, along with any smart speakers or TVs.
Changing these 5 settings will instantly make your monitor look better
Changing these 5 settings will instantly make your monitor look better
The primary way we experience computers is with their displays. You might spend thousands of dollars on a top-tier laptop or PC for work or gaming, but a subpar image can make the experience feel cheap.
5 easy PC maintenance tasks that keep your system running like new
5 easy PC maintenance tasks that keep your system running like new
No matter how high-end, your build will eventually start feeling sluggish due to one reason or another. It could be in the form of storage slowdown, thermal throttling, ...
How to fix muffled TV dialogue 3 settings that make speech clearer
How to fix muffled TV dialogue 3 settings that make speech clearer
When watching an absorbing drama or movie, you might struggle to hear the dialogue. The natural solution is to turn up the volume — but this creates a new problem. When an action scene arrives, the audio becomes painfully loud, ...
You are not imagining things TV audio is getting worse
You are not imagining things TV audio is getting worse
I’ve worked as a gadget tester and home entertainment reporter for most of the past decade, with plenty of hands-on experience with soundbars, surround sound systems and TV audio.
How I revived my old Android phone with an open-source OS
How I revived my old Android phone with an open-source OS
Got an old Android phone sitting unused in a drawer? By installing an open-source ROM, you can bring it bang up to date and give it a whole new lease of life. That's what I did with my old Motorola phone. Here's how it went.
This forgotten Android setting saves me from constantly unlocking my phone
This forgotten Android setting saves me from constantly unlocking my phone
Android has evolved a lot since the first phone arrived back in 2008. Even in the last 4–5 years, there are dozens of new features you've likely forgotten about or never remember to use.
9 things to do when you get a new Android phone
Got a shiny new Android phone? Take some time to make these nine quick changes—they'll let you hit the ground running with a smooth, reliable Android experience.
Laptop overheating & 6 proven tips to cool it down
Laptop overheating & 6 proven tips to cool it down
There are many telltale signs your laptop is overheating. You might notice excess fan noise, system crashes, spontaneous resets, or just the physical signs of overheating like an underside that’s hot to the touch.
6 TV settings I turned off to instantly improve picture quality
6 TV settings I turned off to instantly improve picture quality
TV brands ship their products with vivid or dynamic modes enabled because they look better under harsh fluorescent lights.
5 ways to improve your TV's streaming quality before upgrading your internet
5 ways to improve your TV's streaming quality before upgrading your internet
Streaming entertainment has become more or less overtaken traditional cable, with users enjoying various streaming apps from the comfort of their living room couch.
You are probably charging your phone wrong
Keeping your smartphone battery charged has become a bit of a ritualist habit for folks. In fact, it's very likely that many of us go home at night and simply plug it in overnight, not thinking about how long the phone ...