There are many reasons you might lose power. Technical problems with your area’s electrical grid, for example, or excessive demand during periods of peak use. And then, of course, you could lose power from downed trees or power lines during a major storm. Right now, Erin—strengthening over the Atlantic—becomes the first hurricane of the season….
Don’t try to remove the ice dam yourself. Few outdoor home repairs are as dangerous as working on a ladder resting against an icy gutter. The solution is to call a professional roofing contractor. They can remove excess snow from the roof and melt the ice that’s causing the backup. Climbing onto a slick and…
Just about any monitor can work with a Mac Mini. It doesn’t need to be made by Apple or have any official certification. There’s a case to be made for using a cheap 1080p monitor with the Mac Mini, but most Mac users will want something a bit more premium. As you can see by…
SundaysA majority of football action takes place on Sunday, starting on Sept. 7. Early and late afternoon games are split between CBS and Fox, while NBC airs a “Sunday Night Football” game. You can watch all those games on the regular cable channels or you can stream them. The CBS games are available on the…
“Check that the cable connections are tight, clean, and free of corrosion, which often looks like fuzzy, green and white buildup,” Crossen says. (If you don’t want to do this yourself, ask your mechanic.) Periodic testing can also tell you when the battery is due for replacement before it completely fails. “Test it twice a…
A small clause inside OpenAI’s contract with Microsoft, once considered a distant hypothetical, has now become a flashpoint in one of the biggest partnerships in tech. The clause states that if OpenAI’s board ever declares it has developed artificial general intelligence (AGI), it would limit Microsoft’s contracted access to the startup’s future technologies. Microsoft, which…
The recall action covers SUVs from the 2020 to 2025 model years. The problem is attributed to a trim bezel around the switch being misaligned due to incorrect installation. On vehicles with this problem, owners may notice the button sticking in the down position. Ford is not aware of any crashes or injuries related to…
If you’re in the market for a new TV, this is a great time to buy. You can still find a decent number of leftover 2024 models offered at big discounts, as well as new 2025 sets that are now at their lowest prices of the year. Regardless of the model year, the very best…
In August 2024, the grandparent of a 19-month-old boy reported to the CPSC that the child had fallen backward onto a hard tile floor, landing on his side, after the safety bar detached when he “leaned slightly backwards” while eating lunch at the kitchen counter. The grandparent added that the same thing had happened with…
Over several years, consumer advocacy groups criticized Ring’s RFA program, with many asking CR and other product review outlets to stop recommending Ring products. (CR’s evaluations are based on its own independent product testing, and we did not change our ratings.) In 2021, the company completed a two-year audit of its Neighbors network with the New…
