Docking stationsBuying guide
The best docking stations for laptops, matched to the screens you want
Four laptop docks for Mac and Windows, chosen by the thing that decides most setups, how many external screens your laptop can drive.
Buying guides & how-tos
Buying guides, useful explanations, and setup notes. Find the details that matter to you.
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Game storageBuying guide
PS5 SSD upgrade guide, four M.2 drives that meet Sony's rules
Which M.2 SSDs fit the PS5 expansion slot, what Sony requires, and four heatsink drives that meet the speed and size limits.
Game storageBuying guide
The best microSD card for Steam Deck is about capacity, not speed ratings
Steam Deck's UHS-I slot caps card speed near 104MB/s, so the 180MB/s and 205MB/s ratings on the box do not apply. Here is what to buy instead.
Game storageBuying guide
External drives for PS5 store your games but cannot run them
What a USB drive can and cannot do on a PS5, Sony's 250GB to 8TB rules, and three drives worth buying for game storage.
Security camerasBuying guide
Home security cameras that record without a subscription
Four cameras that save video to a microSD card or built-in storage with no monthly fee, and how to tell which features stay free.
Docking stationsBuying guide
The right MacBook dock depends on which chip is inside
Base M1 and M2 MacBooks drive one external screen, M3 can drive two with the lid closed, and newer Macs do more. Pick a dock that matches your Mac.
Security camerasBuying guide
Outdoor security cameras that record without a subscription
Four outdoor cameras that save video locally with no monthly fee, chosen by how you will power them.
KVM switchesBuying guide
Dual-monitor KVM switches: match the ports before you buy
Four dual-monitor KVM switches for HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C, and the cabling each one needs from both computers.
Docking stationsBuying guide
Docking stations for three or four monitors, and what your laptop must support
How Thunderbolt, MST and DisplayLink docks reach three or four screens, and four docks that do it on Windows and Mac.
KVM switchesBuying guide
The best KVM switches for sharing one desk between computers
Five KVM switches for two to four computers, chosen by how many monitors you use and how each computer connects.
Wi-Fi routersExplained
Mesh Wi-Fi vs extender: which fixes your dead zone
An extender patches one weak room for little money. A mesh system replaces your router to cover the whole home on one network. Here is how to choose.
KVM switchesExplained
What a KVM switch is, and when you need one
A KVM switch lets two or more computers share one keyboard, mouse and set of monitors. Here is what it does, what it does not, and what to check.
Wi-Fi routersExplained
Modem vs router: what each box does and which one to replace
The modem brings internet into your home; the router shares it with your devices. Here is how to tell them apart and what to buy.
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