Most people think of barcode scanners as clunky retail gadgets, not something quietly built into the phone they use every day. Yet modern smartphones ship with powerful tools that can read everything ...

I think it says 'the squiddy one was here'?

Modern cars generate mountains of diagnostic data, and choosing the right OBD-II scanner can make the difference between guesswork and real fixes.

Since the launch of the Crossword in 1942, The Times has captivated solvers by providing engaging word and logic games. In 2014, we introduced the Mini Crossword — followed by Spelling Bee, Letter ...

Selection Sunday is on March 15, the First Four starts two days later, and the NCAA Tournament 2026 begins in earnest on Thursday, March 19. This time of the year is when everyone loves to flex their ...

The 2026 NCAA Tournament is one week away, with Selection Sunday arriving on March 15. Once brackets are revealed, there are only a few days before the tournament officially begins, so now is the ...

Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering technology, software, finance, sports and video games since working for @Home Network and Excite in the 1990s. Peter managed ...