Microsoft makes it difficult to avoid using a Microsoft account, but you can still install Windows 11 with a local account, and in this guide, I'll show you how. During setup, the system strongly ...

First up: dedicated music players are having a real moment. The stalwarts of Sony and Astell & Kern, among the best MP3 players, have been joined by Chinese brands such as Fiio, HiBy, and Shanling to ...

I've noticed a stark contrast between how cafes and hotels share Wi-Fi access with guests as opposed to how my friends do it. Most enterprises usually have a dedicated network for visitors that ...

You might already have a good idea of which smartphone you want to be your next one. But there are more solid options available now than ever before, making the decision not as cut-and-dry as it used ...

I cover baby and kids gear after a decade of reporting on parenting. As phone bans take hold across U.S. schools and parents sign pledges to delay giving their children smartphones, the smartwatch has ...

I’m the deputy managing editor of the hardware team at PCMag.com. Reading this during the day? Then you've caught me testing gear and editing reviews of laptops, desktop PCs, and tons of other ...

In 2007, Apple launched the original iPhone, kickstarting the modern smartphone era which is now dominated by iPhone and Android devices. We've had 19 generations of iPhones so far, with the latest ...

The best smart locks make it easy to keep your home safe and secure. Along with giving you access to a digital keypad (negating the need to carry around a physical key), many of them let you check ...

Huawei launched the world's first tri-fold smartphone in September 2024, but it was only available in China. Now the company has announced the global launch of the Mate XT, though you might still have ...