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I’ve been using smart appliances for years now — but do I really need them?

Companies are transforming all the small and large appliances we use in our homes and making them smart. While there's been debate about how practical are smart appliances, I know many of their pros and cons after using them for years.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 22, 2024

I gave my mailbox this $29 smart upgrade and it’s a total game changer

Remembering to get the mail can be annoying but with a smart mailbox sensor, you don’t have to worry about forgetting.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 22, 2024

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 — 3 things I like and 2 I don’t (so far)

The Microsoft Surface Pro 11 is now available. Here are 3 things we like and 2 we don't about Microsoft's new 2-in-1 laptop.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 22, 2024

I did planks with knee taps every day for a week to build core strength — here's what happened

This plank variation engages your upper body, strengthens your core, and works your legs for a full-body workout to boost your balance and improve your posture without weights.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 20, 2024

I made my own all-in-one computer with a mini PC last year but I wish I had waited for one of MSI’s new monitors

MSI has added a built-in mini PC mounting bracket to several of its new monitors to make building your own all-in-one computer even easier.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 20, 2024

JBL Flip 6 vs. Sony ULT Field 1: Which Bluetooth speaker wins?

Sony is shaking up the portable speaker market with its bass-heavy ULT series, but how does its smallest model compare to JBL's Bluetooth champ?

Tom’s Guide · Jun 19, 2024

Copilot+ PCs are here — 11 Snapdragon X Elite laptops you can buy right now

After months of anticipation, the first batch of Copilot+ PCs have arrived. Here are 11 you can buy right now.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 19, 2024

Chrome security alert — clicking this error will open the malware floodgates on your PC

Hackers are now using fake error messages to trick unsuspecting users into running malicious PowerShell scripts that install malware on their PCs.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 18, 2024

Sonos Ace is the AirPods Max alternative I've been looking for

Sonos has released its first pair of premium headphones, and while they're aren't exactly what fans were expecting, I couldn't be happier.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 18, 2024

I just tested Asus’ first Snapdragon X Elite laptop and it (mostly) blows away the MacBook Air M3

The Asus Vivobook S 15 may look like your average laptop, but under the hood, there’s a Snapdragon X Elite superpower that makes this more powerful than the M3 MacBook Air, and almost as efficient too. Apple Silicon has finally met its match, and Microsoft is finally doing Windows on…

Tom’s Guide · Jun 18, 2024