Senior Technology Editor

Sam Porter

Sam has covered consumer technology and digital security for 14 years and personally tests the products and settings he writes about.

Expertise: Consumer tech · Security · Smart home

Tech & AI

Free Cloud Storage in 2026: What You Get and When to Pay

By Sam Porter · July 26, 2026 · 2 min read

Tech & AI

Using AI in Your Job Search Without Getting Filtered Out

By Sam Porter · July 25, 2026 · 2 min read

Tech & AI

10 Practical Ways to Use AI Chatbots That Actually Save Time

By Sam Porter · July 25, 2026 · 2 min read

Tech & AI

Refurbished Tech Is the Best Deal in Electronics, If You Buy It Right

By Sam Porter · July 24, 2026 · 2 min read

Tech & AI

AI Voice Cloning Scams Are Here. This Is How Families Beat Them

By Sam Porter · July 24, 2026 · 2 min read

Home Improvement

Seven Cheap Ways to Meaningfully Improve Your Home’s Air

By Sam Porter · July 23, 2026 · 2 min read

Home Improvement

Switching to a Heat Pump: Costs, Rebates, and Honest Tradeoffs

By Sam Porter · July 23, 2026 · 2 min read

Tech & AI

Passkeys Are Finally Replacing Passwords. Here Is How to Switch

By Sam Porter · July 23, 2026 · 2 min read

Home Improvement

Nine Questions to Ask Before Signing a Solar Panel Contract

By Sam Porter · July 22, 2026 · 2 min read

Home Improvement

Do Smart Thermostats Really Save Money? The Honest Numbers

By Sam Porter · July 22, 2026 · 2 min read

Home Improvement

What Does It Cost to Paint a Room? A Realistic Budget

By Sam Porter · July 22, 2026 · 2 min read

Tech & AI

How to Pick a Budget Smartphone in 2026 Without Regret

By Sam Porter · July 22, 2026 · 2 min read

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