Option 3: Switch Your PC to a Different Operating System Your hardware might not work with Windows 11, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s obsolete. Replacing Windows with a free, modern operating system like Linux can extend the useful life of your computer for years. Linux comes in many different versions called distributions, and Fedora…
Sharpening your own knives may seem intimidating, but once you get over the initial learning curve it can be a cost-effective way to transform your dull knives into a new set. To further put my expertise into perspective, I’ve been obsessed with the idea of sharp knives since my dad, a former butcher, taught me…
FAQs How do you define a barefoot shoe? Readers often ask why we don’t include Altra or other zero-drop shoes. The answer has to do with how thick the sole is. Our definition of a barefoot shoe is that it should have a thin sole, or stack height as this is sometimes called. I put…
For years, the lower-priced Apple Watch SE was considered the “starter” Apple Watch. It was solid, but you lost out on enough functionality that the Series watch seemed like a better all-around buy. Now the gap between the two models is narrowing, and the SE 3 is a better watch than ever at the same…
Main Theme In this episode of the Talking Cars podcast, we discuss the redesigned sixth-generation 2025 Toyota 4Runner. Even though the outgoing generation has been around since 2010, it won over fans until the end with its relative simplicity, off-road capabilities, and reliability. This updated, now larger 4Runner stays true to its roots as an…
In 2025, Apple released new versions of the basic, budget-friendly iPad, the midtier iPad Air, and the premium iPad Pro. The upgrades are relatively incremental, adding improvements like faster chips, extra AI functionality, and more storage. But our advice hasn’t changed. Consumers in search of an iPad for “tablet-y” activities like browsing the web, watching…
It’s to everyone’s benefit that body wash offerings, and my own discernment, have improved in recent years. I employed this enhanced sense of judgment in our recent evaluation of 19 body washes, alongside my colleagues Justin Krajeski, Ginger Cowles, and Mary Beth Quirk. We evaluated body washes that our partner, MadeSafe, determined to be some…
Elon Musk called violent crime in San Francisco “horrific” and moved the offices of his social media business X outside the city in 2024 because of safety and business considerations. Other local tech companies have attempted to address their security concerns by partnering directly with cops. Airbnb and Salesforce are among businesses that for years…
Deveillance also claims the Spectre can find nearby microphones by detecting radio frequencies (RF), but critics say finding a microphone via RF emissions is not effective unless the sensor is immediately beside it. “If you could detect and recognize components via RF the way Spectre claims to, it would literally be transformative to technology,” Jordan…
When it comes to purifying the air or filtering your water—you know, really insignificant tasks that don’t have an impact on your health and well-being at all—these products are spectacularly disappointing. The worst steam mop: Shark S1000Score: 5What is there to say about this model except the negative? It might have the words “steam mop”…