Why the dumbest headphones might be the smartest ones
I take it back. I was wrong to scoff at the kids. A few months ago, an article crossed my feeds about wired earbuds. According to my juniors, this retro tech represents elegancy and simplicity—a…
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Aliro is tackling one of the smartest home’s dumbest problems
You get home late. You’re juggling groceries, a backpack, and a dying phone. At the door, you try to find the app that controls this particular smart lock—Yale? Schlage? Kwikset? You open the wrong one,…
I’m a PC security expert. These are the 5 dumbest mistakes I’ve made
Feature I’ve learned a lot about PC security, but I’ve also made some cringeworthy mistakes. Here are some of the biggest! Australian Editor, PCWorld Sep 9, 2025 6:00 am PDT Image: 13_Phunkod / Shutterstock.com I’ve…
I’m a smart home expert. These are the 6 dumbest mistakes I’ve made
Anyone who tells you that smart home is easy is lying to you. Indeed, building a smart home—well, a smart apartment in my case—has been one of the trickiest tech endeavors I’ve ever taken on,…
VRURC this! The dumbest brand names I found on Amazon
I spend a lot of time searching Amazon listings. In addition to standard shopping for cheap tchotchkes, I have to find deals to show you, dear reader, pretty much every work day. And also “Prime…