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7 hidden devices that drain power at home—and what you can do about them

Key Points Streaming boxes, chargers, and smart home gadgets can quietly add to your electricity bill.Older appliances and ...

I always keep these 3 devices plugged into my power station - here's why

When the power goes out, or you're going camping, you roll out your power station and connect the devices you want to keep ...

Internet down? 3 ways I use an old Android phone as a backup connection for my home router

I needed a way to connect my phone to my router, and have it work reliably. Turns out, I have 3 options (and I saved the best ...
PC Magazine

Your PC Might Soon Demand Proof of Age Before Letting You Browse. Here's What to Know

Age verification started with porn and social media. Now, governments are passing laws requiring operating systems to collect your age before you can use your computer at all. I've been writing about ...
CNET

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for June 11, #1096

CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The ...
Morningstar

McAlister's Deli® Launches CommuniTEA Connections Initiative, Celebrating Community and Hometown Heroes—Kicking Off on National Iced Tea Day, June 10th

From National Iced Tea Day through Free Tea Day, McAlister's Deli is raising people up and bringing communities together in a sweet way. ATLANTA, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At McAlister's Deli, tea ...