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In this installment of Smart Mode, we take a look at Microsoft’s built-in Windows tools for reducing power use and keeping a laptop running longer. One of them makes a…
8 min read · Updated 2026-10-01The rule is intended to help protect New Yorkers from unwanted subscriptions.
1 min read · Updated 2026-10-01The Ofgem price cap has come into effect, pushing household energy bills higher.
3 min read · Updated 2026-10-01U.S. restaurant customers are spending an average of $100 a week on dining out, up from earlier this year but still $15 below June 2025, as budget-minded consumers use a range of…
2 min read · Updated 2026-10-01A $1,866 Lenovo Yoga overheated and lost battery life after multiple repair attempts. Here’s what a warranty should cover when fixes keep failing, and how the owner ultimately…
3 min read · Updated 2026-10-01Outdoor enthusiasts planning a camping trip may want to take a look at Jackery’s portable power station, which is being pitched as a handy way to keep devices running when power…
2 min read · Updated 2026-10-01The best dash cams of 2026, ranked by people who actually tested them. A dash cam can help settle an insurance dispute or fight a wrongful speeding ticket, but only if the video…
1 min read · Updated 2026-10-01Getting a disappointing cup from a Keurig can be frustrating, especially because the machine is supposed to remove much of the guesswork from brewing coffee. If the result tastes…
2 min read · Updated 2026-10-01