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• These 11 Small macOS Tweaks Will Change How Fast Your Mac Runs

  From clearing background drains to optimizing hidden settings, these quick fixes will bring your sluggish system back to peak speed.

  21 hours, 20 minutes By Chris Hoffman

  
• Streaming Price Hike Tracker: How Much Every Major Service Costs in 2026

  Apple TV is the latest streaming service to get a price increase, following Peacock, Netflix, Paramount+, and more. Here's how we got here and what you can expect to pay.

  22 hours, 44 minutes By Chloe Albanesius

  
• Spend Less on Your Next Laptop: These 17 Savings Tips Never Fail Me

  Between roller-coaster tariffs and inflation, it's too easy today to overpay. Here’s my proven playbook for landing the right laptop at the right price.

  3 days, 1 hour By Brian Westover

  
• Think Incognito Mode Protects You? Here's the Terrifying Truth About Browser Fingerprinting

  Clearing cookies won't save you. Discover how data brokers track your every click with browser fingerprinting—and the simple steps you can take to shatter your digital footprint.

  3 days, 20 hours By Neil J. Rubenking

  
• Here Are My Expert Tips on How to Photograph Tonight's Near-Total Lunar Eclipse

  A lunar eclipse is well worth going out of your way to watch and photograph. Tonight, North America will have an ideal view when 96% of the Moon's surface is obscured by Earth' shadow.

  4 days, 20 hours By Tony Hoffman

  
• Switching to Claude? This Easy Trick Brings Your ChatGPT Memory With You

  Leaving ChatGPT behind is easier than you think. A quick copy-paste trick imports your core memory into Claude almost instantly.

  4 days, 20 hours By Ruben Circelli

  
• 37 Secret Windows 11 Features Hiding in Plain Sight

  Think you know Windows 11? Think again. Tucked away beneath the default settings lies a collection of game-changing features designed to boost speed, streamline multitasking, and unlock full control over your PC.

  5 days, 1 hour By Michael Muchmore

  
• Are You Dating a Machine? 5 Warning Signs Your Perfect Match Is Actually an AI Bot

  Before you reply to that message, follow these steps to make sure you aren't falling for a romance scam.

  6 days By Kim Key

  
• Trick Out Your Starlink Dish: See Our Expert's Favorite Mounts and Accessories

  Just joining the satellite internet revolution? I'm PCMag's Starlink specialist. Here's my guide to all the official accessories, plus advice on which ones will actually make your experience smoother.

  6 days By Brian Westover

  
• Is Blogging Back From the Dead? Here's How (and Where) to Start Your Own From Scratch

  Blogging is a swift and efficient way to share your thoughts online, but how do you begin? We detail the platforms, apps, and tips you need to ready yourself for success.

  1 week By Eric Griffith

  
• NFL Fans: Do Not Start the Game Until You Fix This TV Setting

  If your football broadcast looks laggy or stuttered, a single hidden TV option will fix the action before the first whistle.

  1 week By Will Greenwald

  
• I'm Spending How Much?! Your Guide to Streaming Service Costs and Increases

  Peacock is the latest streaming service to get a price increase, following Netflix, Prime Video, Paramount+, and more. Here's how we got here and what you can expect to pay.

  1 week By Chloe Albanesius

  
• 10 Everyday AI Prompts That Could Get You Sued, Fired, or Flunked

  Before you press enter, think twice: Trusting AI with these 10 sensitive tasks could destroy your career, your record, or your reputation.

  1 week By Ruben Circelli

  
• Hackers Are Targeting Your Website. Here's How to Stop Them

  Want to keep your website secure, but not sure how? This beginner-friendly guide covers the small-business-friendly hosting features you need to prevent brute-force attacks and malware injections.

  1 week By Gabriel Zamora

  
• Google Gemini Has Upgraded My Morning Commute. 9 Clever Ways I Use It With Android Auto

  I've been using Gemini with Android Auto on my daily commute. Here's how to set it up and what you can do with it when you're behind the wheel.

  1 week, 2 days By Lance Whitney