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Prep for 'Doomsday': How to Watch All the Marvel Movies and TV Shows in Order

Looking to revisit the MCU franchise now that the first major trailer for the upcoming Avengers film is online? Whether you want to watch in order of release or chronological story order, we've got you covered.

By Jason Cohen & Eric Griffith
How to Watch the MCU in Order

Who's Behind All Your Spam? Follow Your Digital Footprint

Whether it's your inbox or your postbox, expect to find data brokers at the scene of the privacy crime. Here's how they operate—and how to reduce your exposure.

By Kim Key
A mailbox against a blue background

How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Live Without Cable (Even for Free)

The World Cup is wrapping up today with Spain vs. Argentina in the big finale. Who will be crowned the ultimate champion? And who will take home the Golden Boot? Here's how to tune in live.

By Jason Cohen & Jordan Minor
world cup 2026

Need More iPhone Storage? It Might Be Time to Upgrade to iCloud+

Apple only gives you so much iCloud storage for free. iCloud+ kicks in extra space, along with additional security and privacy features. Here’s everything you need to know.

By Jason Cohen & Lance Whitney
icloud+ cloud logo and apps

Is Fast Charging Actually Killing Your Phone's Battery? Here’s the Truth

Is the device in your pocket just one fast charge away from exploding? Probably not, but there are some potential risks you should know about.

By John Bogna
a phone connected to a charger

Don't Watch the World Cup Final Without Adjusting This TV Setting

Motion smoothing should stay turned off most of the time, but you'll want to enable it for soccer matches to enjoy smoother, more fluid action.

By Will Greenwald
I Usually Hate This TV Setting, But I Always Turn It On for the World Cup

Reading on a Budget: How to Find Free Ebooks and Send Them to Your Kindle

There are plenty of cheap ebook options online, including free 'First Reads' each month for Amazon Prime members. Here's how to send multiple formats to your ereader.

By Chloe Albanesius
person reading a kindle

Still Struggling With Liquid Glass on iOS? Tone It Down With These 5 Settings

Apple's polarizing UI design isn't going anywhere, but the iOS 27 public beta gives you more control. Here's how to make Liquid Glass less transparent.

By Lance Whitney
liquid glass theme on iphone

Stop Paying for Google Drive. I Built My Own Home Storage Cloud Using a Raspberry Pi

Hate paying for cloud storage, but not ready to invest in a network-attached storage device? Here's how I turned my Raspberry Pi board into the brains of a wireless file-sharing system.

By Whitson Gordon
raspberry pi boards

10 Future Windows 11 Features You Can Try Today

Microsoft is focused on addressing complaints with Windows 11 this year, and you can test out major improvements in Insider builds before anyone else. These 10 are my top picks.

By Chris Hoffman
A Windows 11 Insider background with a movable taskbar

I Was Fed Up With Spam Calls. Here's How I Silenced Them for Good

Robocalls, scammers, and unknown callers make answering the phone a minefield. Good news! You don't have to put up with them. My tips will help you block 'em all.

By Kim Key
A pair of humanoid robot hands holding a smartphone, with the right hand about to press the hang up button on a pending call

Firefox Too Slow? Don't Switch Browsers. Try These 7 Tricks to Speed It Up

Every browser runs into performance issues. If you're experiencing them on Firefox, changing these settings for tabs, extensions, and more should give it a boost.

By Lance Whitney
firefox logo on a blue background

Google's AI Has Access to More Than You Think. Change These 7 Settings Now to Protect Your Privacy

Don't let Google snoop on your conversations or scoop up personal information when you use Gemini or Search. Here's how to protect yourself.

By Lance Whitney
finger pressing google gemini app icon

More Like Stalking Than Security: The Quiet Threat of License Plate Cameras

You know those cameras you've seen pop up around town? They're not police cameras. They're run by Flock Safety, a private company that tracks way more than just your car's license plates. They know where you sleep, work, and shop.

By Kim Key
flock camera against red background

What Smart Glasses Can (and Can't) Do: I Wore the Top Models So You Don't Have To

From AI assistants and built-in cameras to AR displays and wearable private screens, smart glasses come in more flavors than you might think. After testing every major type, here's how they differ—and which features actually matter.

By Will Greenwald
Different types of smart glasses

uBlock Origin on Chrome Is Dead: 8 Ways to Block YouTube Ads (That Still Work)

Don't let Google's war on ad blockers ruin your streaming experience. From alternative browsers to Manifest V3 options, there are still a few ways to skip or limit the commercials you see.

By Eric Griffith & Jason Cohen
a closeup of youtube controls during an ad

CarPlay Glitches Ruining Your Drive? 6 Common Problems and How to Fix Them

Apple CarPlay problems can be especially annoying when you’re behind the wheel, whether it's a connection issue or sound trouble. Here's how to fix them and keep your eyes on the road.

By Lance Whitney
car displaying showing apple carplay

Rebound From Disaster: 4 Easy Ways to Back Up Your Website

It's only a matter of time before your website crashes. Follow these backup tips to avoid losing precious data.

By Gabriel Zamora
How to Back Up a Website

I Hate to Admit It, But AI Actually Takes the Stress Out of Online Shopping

I use these three AI features to spend less time finding things to buy and more time checking out. You should do the same.

By Ruben Circelli
I Let AI Handle My Online Shopping. These 3 Tools Actually Changed How I Buy Things

Sick of High Gas Prices? These Apps Will Show You the Cheapest Nearby Stations

Avoid sticker shock at the pump by using an app to find the cheapest gas prices in town.

By Lance Whitney
signing showing high gas prices at a mobile gas station