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Tech Matters: The new guide to shopping for a TV

If you haven’t shopped for a TV in a few years, today’s models may surprise you. New sets built on mini-LED, Micro RGB and OLED technology are far brighter than older HDTVs and show more detail in both the darkest and brightest parts of the image. That added brightness and contrast makes ...

Tech Matters: 5 big things to expect from tech in 2026

In 2025, we saw early versions of several trends take shape. A look back over the developments we covered this year point to what we’ll experience in the coming year. Here are five things to expect next, starting with two you that won’t surprise readers. The first is a sharp increase in AI ...

FISCHER: Chimney concerns aren’t just harmless smoke

As we begin shoving the holidays back into their bins for another year, I inevitably find myself camped out by the fireplace, mentally replaying the day. This is an annual exercise. What went well? What went off the rails? And what, had I possessed even a shred of foresight, could have been ...

Tech Matters: Security tips for public Wi-Fi

In today’s connected world, leaving the house often means connecting to a public Wi-Fi network, whether you’re calling an Uber, needing directions, working remote or looking up information while shopping. But with the convenience of free public Wi-Fi comes security risks because these ...