Here are my 10 favorite features Windows 11 received in 2025

Windows 11 gets plenty of hate, sometimes well-deserved, but the operating system received plenty of new stuff in 2025. Here ...

I tested Apple’s hands-free Home Key — and it’s a big upgrade

The U400 ($269.99) is the first to support Apple’s Home Key’s hands-free unlocking. This uses the U1 ultra-wideband (UWB) ...

Kwikset’s new Matter-over-Thread smart lock costs under $200

Kwikset announced a price and release date for its Aura Reach smart lock at CES 2026 this week. A more affordable Matter-over ...
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I remapped Caps Lock to a hyper key and doubled my shortcuts

A Hyper Key is a single key that sends a modifier combination — usually Ctrl + Shift + Alt + Win. Since almost no application reserves this four-key combination, any shortcut created with it won't ...

Turn on 'App Pinning' Before Letting Someone Else Use Your Android

If you're an Android user, you should enable app pinning to keep others from snooping around your device. This feature keeps ...
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The Common Thermostat Mistake Costing You Hundreds This Winter

Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance, electric vehicles and climate change. He's also the author of the nonfiction book, "Morally Straight: How the Fight for ...

9 things I always do after setting up Windows 11 - and why you should too

Microsoft's default settings for Windows 11 are filled with tiny annoyances, including unnecessary taskbar icons and unwanted apps. Here's how to declutter your new setup and maximize your security ...
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Is Your Winter Heating Bill Obscene? This One Exact Temperature Setting Can Fix It

Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance, electric vehicles and climate change. He's also the author of the nonfiction book, "Morally Straight: How the Fight for ...