We've scoured the market for hidden gems: 12 gadgets that will make you think "Wow, I didn't know I needed that, but it will make my life so much easier!" Let's dive in and see what cool devices you'll be able to use your type-C cables and ports with.
Typing is overrated—especially when you can dictate your notes at 360 words per minute. With VoiceType AI Voice-to-Text, now just $39 (MSRP $154) for lifetime access, your words practically fly onto the screen.
While the average person types around 40 words per minute, VoiceType delivers results 9x faster with an impressive 99.7 percent accuracy score. Whether you're drafting emails, writing reports, coding documentation, or jotting down creative ideas, this AI-powered tool helps you get things done quicker and cleaner.
What makes it stand out? For starters, VoiceType works across all your apps, from Notion to Linear to your email client. It also automatically formats text, adds punctuation, and adjusts grammar in real time. Whispering in a cof
While the lines are becoming increasingly blurred, we see two basic types of smart home systems: Those focused on convenience first-the hubs listed here-and those focused on home security first (and here are our top DIY home security system picks). Decide first what is your primary goal-convenience or security-and then shop accordingly.
The best smart home systems
Samsung SmartThings Station - Best DIY smart home hub for most people
There's nothing worse than realizing your laptop is gone and being full of regret, wishing you'd taken those proactive steps when you had the chance. You have that chance right now—don't put it off until "later" that never comes. Act now to protect your sensitive data and make sure your laptop is more easily recoverable should you lose it.
Both Windows 11 and Windows 10 have useful safeguarding features worth using, and Windows can theoretically track your lost laptop (but you'll need extra hardware for the best tracking experience). Here are the preemptive steps you should take to protect your laptop ASAP.
Check if your storage is encrypted
First things first, you have to make sure your laptop's internal storage is securely encrypted. There's a good chance it already is—disk encryption is enabled by default on many newer Windows laptops—but it might not be. If it isn't, you'll want to turn it on.
To check if your PC is encrypted, open the Start menu, search for "Device Encryption" or "BitLocker," then click Device encryption settings or Manage BitLocker, respectively. You'll see a different
