CNET editors and users share the top tech 'how to' tips and tricks with advice for getting the most out of all your gadgets.https://gcp-assets-origin-fly.cnet.com/bundles/cnetcss/images/core/logo/cnet_og.pnghttps://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ai-planned-my-summer-so-i-dont-have-to-heres-the-full-calendar/4ed02ed8-6abe-4dde-bcae-2eec27124b69Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:02:24 +0000With summer in full swing, I handed my schedule to an AI assistant and asked it to fill every weekend with something worth doing.Rachel Kanehttps://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/my-top-home-tip-for-back-to-school-a-backpack-makeover/4fe297a1-ab89-43bb-978b-e34c4cc0a460Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000The right tech and upgrades can give school backpacks a makeover for utility, safety -- and a new cool factor. Here's what I recommend this year.Tyler Lacomahttps://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/smart-glasses-are-here-can-you-identify-their-hidden-cameras/7e141ca9-08c7-49cc-8428-11fec8c6daf0Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:30:38 +0000Ready or not, the smart glasses future is upon us.Jason Chunhttps://www.cnet.com/home/security/my-expert-tested-tech-tricks-to-stop-porch-pirates-in-their-tracks/e8f56e37-db1e-48c5-b2dc-b559e7c50948Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000These tricks help protect your packages from all kinds of mischief when you're expecting a special delivery.Tyler Lacomahttps://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nba-draft-2026-how-to-watch/4aae3668-63dc-4c5c-8f6f-62e5faa20344Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:25:00 +0000Check out the draft order, the top prospects and the best ways to watch or stream every pick, starting with tonight's first round.Matt Elliotthttps://www.cnet.com/deals/this-portable-streaming-tv-turns-my-patio-into-an-entertainment-oasis/725be850-97d4-41d0-884e-4381a223818bTue, 23 Jun 2026 20:19:00 +0000It's got an HD display, a built-in battery and Prime members can pick it up for $380 right now.David Carnoyhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-world-cup-2026-in-us-without-cable/302da6e0-eaa2-43f3-98bc-6d36bb464f4eTue, 23 Jun 2026 19:33:00 +0000Things are heating up as the competition is just days away from the Round of 32.Kevin Lynchhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/england-vs-ghana-stream-fifa-world-cup-2026-group-l-match-live-for-free/ada8933f-fc4d-47cc-b0cb-08505e2439c3Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:13:00 +0000If they win in Boston, the Three Lions can confirm a place in the knockout stages with a game to spare.Kevin Lynchhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-devil-wears-prada-2-heres-when-and-where-the-movie-hits-streaming/891e796f-cd18-4044-a4d1-30b8d143fe56Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:23:00 +0000The fashion-frenemy comedy starring Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep will hit TV screens soon.Kourtnee Jacksonhttps://www.cnet.com/how-to/will-the-fridge-keep-open-red-wine-from-souring-so-fast-heres-what-a-wine-pro-told-me/c1d60b70-693b-4464-8f1d-c3d35a512abeTue, 23 Jun 2026 15:01:00 +0000Store your bottles properly, and you'll get more life out of your red, white and sparkling wines. Here's what a sommelier suggests.Joey Skladanyhttps://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/this-is-what-a-neglected-keurig-looks-like-on-the-inside-and-how-to-fix-it/92fc3036-0dbc-48d3-8a18-d6436fe968b7Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:01:02 +0000Mold, mineral deposits and bacteria are the three things most likely living inside a Keurig that hasn't been properly cleaned in a while.Mary-Elisabeth Combshttps://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/the-bear-season-5-how-to-watch-fx-hulu/2445a326-5a4d-4f21-a84a-23d4f52dec61Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:40 +0000FX's Emmy-winning series will let it rip one final time.Aaron Prunerhttps://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-make-fresh-butter-in-a-stand-mixer/6f9d8d18-1a77-4f7e-9e79-31b3fa77983bTue, 23 Jun 2026 09:00:41 +0000Want fresh butter with custom mix-ins like garlic, herbs or honey? Here's how it's done.Pamela Vachonhttps://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/this-2-minute-microwave-cleaning-trick-will-make-your-appliance-look-brand-new/89aee5d1-80d8-480c-b3e3-bcd8932f7245Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:15:00 +0000Ditch the cleaning sprays and elbow grease and try this simple trick instead.Pamela Vachonhttps://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-tell-when-your-steak-is-done-using-only-a-hand/78bde27f-417e-4470-a9a9-3bc3478f977eMon, 22 Jun 2026 21:47:00 +0000Impress your friends with this chef's trick for determining steak and burger doneness -- no equipment required.Pamela Vachonhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/norway-vs-senegal-stream-fifa-world-cup-2026-group-i-match-live-for-free/6b8f1760-566c-44b8-9ece-84299adf1751Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:01:12 +0000Erling Haaland and crew look for another win as they take on the Lions of Teranga.Kevin Lynchhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/france-vs-iraq-stream-fifa-world-cup-2026-group-i-match-live-for-free/3580787b-379a-4ec7-ae2c-83197b9a7a02Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:01:22 +0000Les Bleus can confirm their place in the Round of 32 with a win over the Lions of Mesopotamia.Kevin Lynchhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/world-cup-2026-argentina-fan-guide-matches/0d02aef4-566b-45b9-82b2-4c62804a183bMon, 22 Jun 2026 17:46:06 +0000Messi and company are aiming to become only the third team to claim back-to-back World Cup wins.Kevin Lynchhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/argentina-vs-austria-stream-fifa-world-cup-2026-group-j-match-live-for-free/d2997460-d078-403c-af33-a9ac87c7eab4Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000Lionel Messi's La Albiceleste look to build on their flying start as they take on Marko Arnautović and company.Kevin Lynchhttps://www.cnet.com/how-to/clean-your-white-shoes-so-they-look-brand-new-with-this-7-step-routine/10c6d18e-c268-4de6-8e07-a5fad17faf98Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:00:25 +0000Seven steps, a few household supplies and some elbow grease are all it takes to get white sneakers genuinely white again.Macy Meyerhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/lost-tv-show-review/7d467169-084e-4229-a460-0ba79a0887edMon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:43 +0000Two decades of distance from the finale have done Lost a favor, and a rewatch in 2026 proves it.Macy Meyerhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/your-brain-is-a-better-ai-detector-than-any-tool-out-there-heres-how-to-use-it/1f3486e3-cf0f-45bb-80f2-776d034115ccSun, 21 Jun 2026 14:01:00 +0000AI writing has consistent, recognizable patterns that no detector captures better than a well-trained eye.Rachel Kanehttps://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/spain-vs-saudi-arabia-stream-fifa-world-cup-2026-group-h-match-live-for-free/1a57624d-7018-48d6-b4ef-fbfa0183d891Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:01:00 +0000Spain's Lamine Yamal and company go in search of their first win of the tournament as they take on the Green Falcons.Kevin Lynchhttps://www.cnet.com/how-to/your-grill-is-not-the-best-place-to-cook-every-cut-of-steak-heres-what-chefs-recommend/76ab33b3-2eae-4c73-ac9b-cec2fe498bf5Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:01:01 +0000Beef is beef, but different cuts call for dedicated techniques, temperatures and surfaces. Here's how the pros recommend cooking every type of steak.Pamela Vachonhttps://www.cnet.com/how-to/never-buy-coffee-beans-with-a-roast-date-older-than-this-an-expert-warns/98b3e2ac-89b5-4256-a3d1-4fca36ef4d5cSun, 21 Jun 2026 09:00:39 +0000It doesn't matter how good your beans are if they're not fresh. Here's the optimal brewing timetable, according to a professional.Pamela Vachon