Sean Captain
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How to revive your old computer
PCs and Macs slow to a crawl as time goes by. But that doesn’t always mean you need a replacement. A few cheap tricks can often bring an old computer back to life. → Read More
How to keep your data from brokers and marketers
It’s no secret that private intel companies compile vast dossiers on us. But the extent is breathtaking. Here’s how it works—and what you can do about it. → Read More
Yes, buying an electric car will save you money . . . in the long run
You can lower your carbon footprint—and your expenses—pretty quickly, depending on the model you buy and where you live. → Read More
NFTs are still worth something—just not what you think
Virtual ownership of a virtual good is a way to support artists, score bonus content, and buy into a cultural community. Maybe it’s just not a good shortcut to get rich. → Read More
Everything you need to know about switching to solar power
The cost of solar energy is plummeting while the price of grid electricity keeps climbing. But costs and savings can vary a lot depending on your location. → Read More
Look out, DoorDash: Local meal delivery companies are teaming up
Potentially hundreds of mom-and-pop delivery companies will be available through a new app and website that pair diners with hometown providers. → Read More
When will robots take our jobs?
An artificial intelligence explosion is allowing machines to take over more tasks. But will robots put people out of a job, or just fill ones that humans can’t, or won’t? → Read More
DoorDash drivers: Tech glitches bedevil the meal delivery service
Technical problems are frustrating drivers and could lead to late, cold, or lost orders. → Read More
Why the resurgence of organized labor hasn’t helped gig workers
Drivers for DoorDash, Instacart, and Gopuff have all staged work stoppages recently. But most workers won’t strike—and some actively love their gigs. → Read More
Why the resurgence of organized labor hasn’t helped gig workers
Drivers for DoorDash, Instacart, and Gopuff have all staged work stoppages recently. But most workers won’t strike—and some actively love their gigs. → Read More
Meet the ex-Googler who’s exposing the tech-military industrial complex
Formed by Jack Poulson and other Silicon Valley dissidents, Tech Inquiry uncovers the tech industry’s role in weaponry and surveillance. → Read More
How Occupy Wall Street spawned a decade of protest, politics, and social media
Though brief and messy, the Occupy movement of 2011 helped recast the political story in the U.S. and fostered more-enduring movements to come. → Read More
Local food delivery companies say Google devastated their business
Decades-old services have seen business plummet as DoorDash, Grubhub, and other deep-pocket rivals crowd them out. They say Google is part of the problem. → Read More
This futuristic flying taxi aims to conquer air travel’s noise problem
By balancing competing aspects of plane design, Joby managed to bring noise way down. But is the plane quiet enough to not drive the neighbors crazy? → Read More
Raiders vs Broncos live stream: How to watch NFL week 17 game online now
With their playoffs chances shot, this Raiders vs Broncos live stream game is all about finishing the season on a high note. → Read More
Packers vs Bears live stream: How to watch NFL week 17 game online
In this Packers vs Bears live stream game, Green Bay fights for the number one seed, while Chicago struggles to stay in the playoffs. → Read More
Chargers vs Chiefs live stream: How to watch NFL week 17 game online
The Chargers vs Chiefs live stream game will likely see LA go against many of Kansas City's backup squad as the team rests its starters for the postseason. → Read More
Steelers vs Browns live stream: How to watch NFL week 17 game online now
The Steelers vs Browns live stream presents no risk for Pittsburgh but is do-or-die for Cleveland. → Read More
Cowboys vs Giants live stream: How to watch NFL week 17 game online
The Cowboys vs Giants live stream sees a newly strengthened Dallas team take on New Yorkers who have been struggling to put points on the board. → Read More
Dolphins vs Bills live stream: How to watch NFL week 17 game online now
Miami has the most to lose in the Dolphins vs Bills live stream, while Buffalo is guaranteed a playoff spot no matter what happens. → Read More