How the Xbox’s Disc-to-Digital Program Works

Microsoft is letting players digitize their game discs for free, but don’t sell your physical collection just yet.

Don’t Let a Crypto Inheritance Get Stuck on the Blockchain

Claiming an inheritance of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency can be like hunting for buried treasure. It doesn’t have to be.

How to Collect CDs

Fed up with paying to stream music you’ll never actually own? Give the little silver disc a spin. Here’s how to start a CD collection or get more out of one you already have.

How to Beat Surveillance Pricing Before It Bleeds You Dry

Consumer advocate Lindsay Owen’s new book, Gouged, traces how corporations use software—from ever-changing prices to opaque algorithms—to squeeze every penny from you.

You Don’t Need to Pay for Distraction-Blocking Software

These free iOS and Android apps create the physical friction you need to put down your phone.

This Browser Extension Lets You Snooze Open Tabs Until Later

The free add-on Tuck brings one of the best features of modern email—the ability to hide something for a bit—to that tangle of tabs in your browser.

How to Record Your Screen on Any Phone

The built-in tools on your phone—as well as some inexpensive apps—let you share whatever you’re doing with others.

This App Makes Your Laptop Screen Look Like Paper

The app Paperman gives your screen some added texture in an effort to make it easier on your eyes. It works best for reading, writing, or otherwise working with text.

Is a Home Security System Subscription Worth It? (2026)

Just about every home security system has paid options, but with a little effort and a focus on local storage, you can build your own without the recurring costs.

What ChatGPT Thinks It Knows About You Is Affecting Its Answers. Here’s How to Change That

Understanding how ChatGPT’s latest memory upgrade works will help you get even more out of OpenAI’s productivity tool.