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Nothing Headphone on a bench
I finally found out why my phone calls sound so bad on my wireless headphones

No, your headphones aren't the problem here.

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A MacBook Pro with a phone, both showing the Bluetooth menu with the Panasonic Technics EAH-AZ100 on the corner.
This headphone feature fixes the most annoying Bluetooth problem I had

If you're looking at a pair of wireless headphones, make sure they have this simple yet understated feature that can fix an annoying problem.

Android phone battery screen in hand
I found 5 hidden Android permissions that were destroying my battery life

Not a battery problem, just forgotten permissions piling up.

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A tracking card next to a wallet.
I added this tiny gadget to my wallet and now I can't imagine not having it

I wasn't sold on the idea of having a Bluetooth tracker in my wallet until I finally tried one. Now, I can't live without this Find My card.

hand on top of sennheiser ambeo soundbar mini.
Your soundbar sounds worse than it should because of Bluetooth

Despite Bluetooth's convenience, it may be the weak link in your soundbar setup, and making a simple change can transform your audio experience.

Soundpeats and Sennheiser headphones.
I stopped reaching for my $200 headphones after testing $20 earbuds

Don't write off cheap headphones until you've weighed the pros and cons.

A soundbar used as a desktop speaker.
Your soundbar is wasting its potential as just a TV speaker

Unlock your soundbar's potential and maximize its value as a versatile tool for music, podcasts, relaxation, and more.

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WiFi antenna and Nothing Ear earbud on Intel vPro laptop
I made one hardware change and my Bluetooth audio on Windows 11 instantly fixed itself

I can't believe the fix for my stuttering Bluetooth audio on Windows had nothing to do with Windows.

bluetooth scanning toggle in android.
Your phone's Bluetooth is broadcasting more than you think — here's how to limit it

Lock it down.

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Black and Bronze Mygate Lock SE installed on a brown door
I switched to a smart door lock and I can't go back to a regular one

This smart door lock changes the way you enter your house.

A locked laptop screen
This Windows setting locks your PC when you walk away — and more people should use it

Stop leaving your PC open for people to see

Auracast on a Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Auracast is Bluetooth’s coolest new trick and I finally get the hype

Auracast is the Bluetooth Low Energy feature powering audio sharing on Android, and it's the best wireless mode you aren't using.

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The Sony WF-100XM6 earbuds outside of their case.
If your Bluetooth feels unreliable, it might be using the wrong mode

Windows is notorious for having Bluetooth connection issues, but you can do something about them.

The human problem.
My Bluetooth headphones kept breaking on Linux until I fixed this one thing

I almost went back to wired headphones before discovering this easy fix.

SwitchBot Turning on Switch
I bought a robotic finger and now my dumb light switch is smart

This brilliant smart home device makes any switch smart.

Android phone showing split home screen and widgets
6 Android developer options that are actually useful for non-developers

Practical Android tweaks hidden inside the developer menu.

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Two phones, two wireless earbud cases, a Bluetooth speaker, and a smartwatch on a table.
I finally learned why my Bluetooth keeps disconnecting

The latest Bluetooth spec is more reliable than ever, but especially with older Bluetooth devices, you might find they annoyingly disconnect.

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Keys on the Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard
This $170 keyboard is the best productivity investment I made last year

Typing has become much faster and more enjoyable

Network and Internet settings opened on the Google Pixel 10 Pro
I turned off these 2 hidden "Scanning" settings and my battery life improved instantly

The easiest way to get more battery life out of your phone.

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Apple Music audio quality formats on a Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.
This audio format is actually better than lossless

Lossless formats like ALAC and FLAC grab headlines, but AAC is the best audio format for most everyday listeners.

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