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16 May 2026 Vol 19

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How I set up the perfect guest network for my smart home devices

Building a secure and efficient smart home takes more than just a fast internet connection. You also need to consider…

Why Apple’s AirTag Still Rules the Hunt for Lost Stuff in 2026

People have a tendency to misplace items, such as keys that slip under the couch cushion, wallets that fall out…

You’re probably backing up your data the wrong way

Cloud backup tools have made us lazy about data security. We just set it on Auto and forget that it…

Microsoft rushes out emergency updates to fix a broken Windows Patch Tuesday

Microsoft rolled out the latest cumulative updates for Windows on January 13, 2026. Soon after installing the patches, users began…

I’m replacing my $1,200 phone with a $200 one for this feature alone

Many of us struggle with forming healthy relationships with technology and social media, myself included. Too much screen time is…

OpenAI’s 2026 ‘focus’ is ‘practical adoption’

OpenAI plans to focus on “practical adoption” of AI in 2026, according to a blog post from CFO Sarah Friar.…

Gemini’s newest feature is going to make it a whole lot more usable

Summary Gemini is gaining a new “Answer now” option to deliver faster answers. “Answer now” skips in-depth thinking on the…

A second US Sphere could come to Maryland

The second US sphere would be built in an area known as National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Located…

NotebookLM is great, but it shines when you use it like this

There aren’t a lot of productivity tools I use every single day beyond the basics: Google Calendar, Google Tasks, Notion,…

Cable standards are a mess, but you shouldn’t blame USB-C

USB-C, officially known as USB Type-C, was billed as the port to replace them all. It’s a universal, reversible connector…