Printer ink is a scam. Here’s how to spend less.
Americans waste $10 billion each year on name-brand ink. So we tested low-cost options including remanufactured cartridges, ink injection kits — and even making our own.
By Geoffrey A. FowlerYou can say no to a TSA face scan. But even a senator had trouble.
Some airport travelers, including a U.S. senator, are having trouble saying no to security technology that's supposed to be voluntary.
By Shira OvideWe hate printers as much as you do. Printer Week is here to help.
The Help Desk’s series of stories and investigations into the state of printers is happening July 10 to 14.
By Geoffrey A. FowlerWhy Threads has a shot, but only 5 social media platforms actually matter
Be honest: Are you rooting for Mark Zuckerberg?
By Shira OvideLife after Twitter? Here are alternatives for anyone looking to leave.
The best alternatives to Twitter for people who don't want to stay on the Elon Musk-owned site.
By Heather KellyLoneliness is taking friend-making apps mainstream
Post-pandemic loneliness is driving young adults to seek friends more intentionally.
By Tatum HunterMeeting friends online is normal. Here’s how to do it.
Post-pandemic loneliness is driving young adults to turn to the internet to find real-life friends, rather than to rely on circumstance.
By Tatum HunterThose 10,000 5-star reviews are fake. Now they’ll also be illegal.
As much as 30 or 40 percent of online reviews are fake. Now the FTC is cracking down with new rules and hefty fines.
By Geoffrey A. FowlerE-bike batteries are a fire risk. Here’s how to protect yourself.
Lithium-ion batteries power our smartphones, laptops and electric transportation. They’re also a safety risk we need to take seriously.
By Shira OvideHot phone? Here’s how to cool it down (say no to the fridge)
As record-breaking heat waves bake areas of the United States and Europe, here is the Help Desk's tips to keep our hot phones cool.
By Chris VelazcoI moved my Gmail to a less creepy email. It was surprisingly easy.
I transferred 15 years of Gmail messages to a smaller email provider. My email switch was almost as easy as ordering a pizza.
By Shira OvideHow to find trustworthy repair help for your busted iPhone or TV set
Here's advice on how to find a reliable electronics repair shop, what questions you should ask and steps you can take to make sure your repair ends happily.
By Shira OvideOverwhelmed by subscriptions? Here are 8 tips to save money
Save money and sanity by getting your subscriptions in order and cancelling anything that costs more than it's worth.
By Heather KellyWhy you should skip a VPN and identity-theft monitoring
Should everyone use a VPN? What’s the best way to save digital photos? A selection of reader questions and responses.
By Shira OvideThe do’s and don’ts of posting photos of your kid on social media
Consider asking your child’s permission before you post and other guidelines for parents.
By Shira OvideLove plants? Want to stop killing them? Try these garden apps and gadgets.
Plant people take their hobby seriously. That's why the green thumbs in your life need all the best new tech for keeping plants happy, healthy and gorgeous.
By Tatum HunterParts of Reddit are staying dark. Our search results may suffer for it.
Whether you linger there or not, people share real insight on Reddit. Now, a feud is keeping that information locked away.
By Chris Velazco5G was an overhyped technology bust. Let’s learn our lesson.
Phone companies and Apple promised that 5G would be an awesome improvement. Nope. How can we believe in promises now of technology that will change our lives?
By Shira OvideApple Vision Pro: What we learned so far — and what to consider before release
We tried Apple’s ambitious -- and imperfect -- headset to answer your lingering questions
By Chris VelazcoThe best air quality index apps to check wildfire smoke near you
Low air quality amid wildfires makes it unsafe to go outside in some parts of the Eastern U.S. and Midwest, but weather apps can help you check your risk.
By Tatum Hunter