Technology

Explore ten practical guides to technology: concepts, real-world uses, tradeoffs and ways to make informed choices.

Technology

A smart home connects lights, climate controls, sensors and appliances through a local network or hub.

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A useful smartphone upgrade depends on battery endurance, software support and the features that match your habits.

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Wearables turn small sensors and timely alerts into everyday health and convenience tools.

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The best gadget is the one that solves a specific task reliably within your existing setup.

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New technologies matter when they solve ordinary problems at a sensible cost and with manageable tradeoffs.

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The Internet of Things links physical devices to software for monitoring, automation and remote control.

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A credible technology forecast separates demonstrated capabilities from prototypes and marketing claims.

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Display choice depends on the room, content, brightness and tolerance for tradeoffs in contrast and price.

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Wireless performance depends on spectrum, distance, interference, hardware and network configuration.

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Useful productivity technology removes friction from real workflows without creating another system to maintain.