How-To and Software Editor

Priya Raman

Priya turns confusing settings menus into clear, step-by-step guides. A former IT support lead, she writes about privacy, productivity and getting more life out of the devices you already own.

12 articles

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News

Starship Flight 14 Preview: SpaceX Readies Its First Orbital Attempt for Sept. 28

After a clean wet dress rehearsal, SpaceX is targeting Monday for Starship's first orbital flight: six orbits, 26 Starlink V3 satellites and a Pacific splashdown.

Priya RamanSep 25, 20268 min

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Reviews

Steam Controller (2026) Review: Valve Finally Built the PC Gamepad It Promised

Valve's second Steam Controller pairs drift-resistant TMR sticks with trackpads, gyro, and a magnetic charging puck. It is the best couch PC pad, as long as you live in Steam.

Priya RamanSep 16, 20268 min

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News

Android 17 QPR1 Arrives on Pixels With the September Feature Drop: What's New and How to Update

Android 17 QPR1 is rolling out to Pixel phones with the September Pixel Drop, adding system-wide blur, VIP widget upgrades and wider Scam Detection. Here's what's new and who gets it.

Priya RamanSep 16, 20268 min

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News

iPhone Duo is official: Apple's first foldable costs $1,999 and arrives October 23

Apple's first foldable, iPhone Duo, pairs a 7.6-inch inner screen with IP68, Touch ID and A20 Pro for $1,999. Here is how it stacks up against Galaxy Z Fold8 and Pixel 11 Pro Fold.

Priya RamanSep 10, 20269 min

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Deals

The Best Headphone and Earbud Deals Right Now: September 2026

Post-Labor Day prices on Sony WH-1000XM6, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Max 2, Bose QuietComfort Ultra, Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and more, plus budget and workout picks worth buying.

$398.00was $459.99Amazon

Priya RamanSep 8, 20268 min

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Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro Review: Brilliant on a Galaxy, Merely Good Everywhere Else

Samsung's Galaxy Buds4 Pro add a two-way driver, sharper noise canceling, and a sleek metal blade design for $249, but battery life and fit still hold them back.

Priya RamanSep 2, 20268 min

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Tips

The 15-Minute Phone Security Checkup for iPhone and Android

Twelve quick steps to lock down your iPhone or Android phone: updates, theft protection, account checkups, app permissions, 2FA, a SIM lock, Find My, and backups.

Priya RamanSep 2, 202610 min

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Reviews

Google Pixel 11 Pro Review: Smarter Camera, Cooler Chip, Same Weak Spots

The Pixel 11 Pro brings a cooler, faster Tensor G6, instant Night Sight, and excellent AI tools, but gaming performance and battery life still trail rivals at $1,099.

Priya RamanAug 28, 20268 min

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Apple iPad Air M4 Review: Still the Smart Middle Child, Now With a Bigger Price Tag

The iPad Air with M4 adds a faster chip, 12GB of memory, and Wi-Fi 7, but a 60Hz screen and a $150 summer price hike make it a closer call than it was at launch.

Priya RamanAug 14, 20268 min

Three unbranded foldable phones on a stone ledge: a folded clamshell flip, a wide foldable opened flat and a tall book-style foldable standing half-open

News

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Fold8 and Z Flip8 Go On Sale: Specs, Prices and Which to Buy

Samsung's three new foldables hit shelves today. Here is how the Z Fold8 Ultra, the wide Z Fold8 and the Z Flip8 compare on specs and price, and which one fits you best.

Priya RamanAug 7, 20269 min

An open silver laptop on an oak desk, plugged in by USB-C, showing an abstract battery health screen with an amber ring about four-fifths full

Tips

How to Check Laptop Battery Health and Set a Charge Limit on Any Laptop

Check your laptop battery's real wear with built-in tools, then set a charge limit on Windows, Mac, or Chromebook to slow aging, with brand-by-brand steps and replacement advice.

Priya RamanAug 7, 202610 min

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Tips

How to Make Your Phone Battery Last Longer (and Age More Slowly)

A step-by-step guide to all-day battery life on iPhone and Android: check battery health, tame the biggest drains, set charge limits, and skip the charging myths.

Priya RamanAug 4, 202610 min