Don’t throw away your old USB charging cables — Repurpose them instead
The charger from your three-generations-ago phone can still be useful. Here are several ways to use old cables, both indoors and out.
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One of the rarest GameCube consoles sells for thousands of dollars today
While the GameCube came in several colors, a few of the most elusive variations command thousands from game collectors.
What the orange light on your PlayStation 5 is actually telling you
The PS5 shows a variety of light colors to indicate its status, and orange thankfully isn't the alert you might expect from that color.
Don’t throw away your old graphics card — here’s what you can do with it
An old GPU has lots of potential for a second life, from adding more horsepower to your current machine to crafting a purpose-built second one.
6 unexpected uses for your old PlayStation 3
The PlayStation 3 arrived in 2006 and shouldn't have any right finding a place in a modern media center. Here's a number of reasons why it should make a return.
What do all the lights on your Netgear router mean, and which ones actually matter?
Some router symbols are obvious, while others take a bit of work to decipher. Their lights can vary, too.
What does the orange dot on your Samsung Galaxy Watch mean?
You might sometimes see an orange dot on the left side of your Galaxy Watch's screen. Here's what is tells you.
Why you should never point a laser pointer at a security camera
Laser pointers are known to damage security cameras, but do they really? Here's what damage can actually be done.
How to use Google’s SynthID AI detection website
It's a simple way to check whether an image has been created or manipulated, with a few caveats.
An Xbox Series X can now run PlayStation 5 games, but there’s a catch
The idea of PS5 games running on an Xbox Series X -- made possible by how both consoles were built around closely matched hardware -- is certainly exciting.
