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How to be an ethical gossip
Hi readers! Shayla Love here, science journalist and longtime fan of Your Mileage May Vary. I’m honored to be subbing for Sigal Samuel while she’s out on parental leave. I’m diving into your...
External HDD vs. SSD: What are the pros and cons of each drive type?
External SSDs are faster than HDDs, but if you need cost-effective backups or larger capacities, a hard drive may be a better choice for you.
Why your Roku keeps randomly turning off (and how to fix it)
A Roku is usually a straightforward device, but they can run into power problems. This is what to check if yours powers off all the time.
Apple’s new phones are here
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 143, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, new tech season is here, and also you can read all the old editions...
Your car is selling your data
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on cars, data privacy, and autonomous vehicles, follow Andrew J. Hawkins. The Stepback...
How to find a date in real life
If you want to hear someone complain, one of your best bets is to ask one of your single friends what the dating landscape is like right now. You’ll hear tales of first dates that lead nowhere,...
Why do routers have so many antennas?
It seems like routers keep growing more antennas each year. Is this a marketing gimmick, or is there a good reason?
What is the difference between a dead pixel and a stuck pixel?
These issues may appear similar, but there's an easy way to tell them apart.
Is there any benefit to restarting your gaming handheld regularly?
Your Steam Deck, Switch or Ally may benefit from occasional restarts. Here's why you should consider it.
One problem with Android Auto can be fixed with a simple update
If you've already tried updating your phone, the car's software might be the issue.