Should You Wait for Wi-Fi 7 Before Upgrading Your Router? (2023)
Every WIRED reader is familiar with that constant question: Wait for new technology, or buy now? No matter how good...
Gear / How To and Advice
How to Create Your Optimal Bedtime Routine
Routines, even when not fully followed, provide a guiding structure to the chaos of human life. I shower in the...
How to Pick the Right Backpack Size for You (2023)
If you own as many backpacks as we do, you might have noticed that they're categorized by liters rather than...
Are Customizable Game Controllers Worth It?
Microsoft and Sony have pretty standardized controllers, and buying extras is usually affordable. However, both companies offer versions that let...
19 Key Samsung Phone Settings You Should Always Change (2023): Tips and Tricks
There are a few more handy settings that aren't enabled by default that you can enjoy by tapping on Advanced...
Everything You Need to Know About the Smart Home (2023): Ecosystems, Tips, and More
Most ecosystems now have a way for anyone in the home to create their own profile, and some assistants can...
How to Install the Google Play Store on an Amazon Fire Tablet (2023)
Once you've installed all four apps, it's time to restart your Fire tablet. Press down on the power button until...
What to Look for When Buying a Security Camera (2023): Tips and Risks
Sadly, it took more than two months for Eufy’s parent company, Anker, to admit some fault and apologize. Early denials...
4 Best VPN Services (2023): For Routers, PC, iPhone, Android, and More
Using these criteria, I narrowed the field to the most popular, reputable VPN providers and began testing them over a...
I Found My Chosen Family on Social Media
Six months after I first posted on Instagram, I left my husband and kids behind and set out, alone, to...
How to Make Sure You’re Not Accidentally Sharing Your Location
Your devices and apps really, really want to know where you are—whether it's to tell you the weather, recommend some...
How to Watch Something Other Than the Super Bowl
Welcome to all the Super Bowl haters! You’re safe here.On the hunt for a way to stream the Super Bowl...
How to Survive If You Were Part of the Tech Layoffs
Google, Amazon, Facebook, Salesforce, countless crypto startups, Microsoft: These are the tech companies, great and small, that have been laying people...
Where to Stream the Super Bowl LVII (2023): Puppy Bowl and Great American Rescue Bowl
In a world supersaturated with streaming services, finding a place to watch a live event on TV is still surprisingly...
How to Detect AI-Generated Text, According to Researchers
AI-generated text, from tools like ChatGPT, is starting to impact daily life. Teachers are testing it out as part of classroom...
I Thought Pour-Over Coffee Wasn’t for Me—Until I Did It Right
Back when pour-over coffee got a popularity boost on North American shores in the late aughts, I was fairly certain...
Top New Features in MacOS Ventura (2023): Compatiblity, How to Install MacOS 13
Passkeys will sync across all your iCloud-enabled devices, including iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, in addition to Mac (with end-to-end...
This Tool Makes Twitter More Bearable to Read
Twitter's sidebar, filled with accounts to follow and trending topics, are gone. So are the pop-ups asking me to enable...
