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

Home Improvement

How Often Should You Change Your HVAC Filter?

By Sam Porter · July 21, 2026 · 2 min read

Home Improvement

The 500 Dollar Kitchen Refresh That Looks Like 5,000

By Sam Porter · July 21, 2026 · 2 min read

Tech & AI

A Smart Home Starter Kit That Needs No Hub and No Subscriptions

By Sam Porter · July 20, 2026 · 2 min read

Home Improvement

12 Questions to Ask Any Contractor Before You Sign

By Sam Porter · July 20, 2026 · 2 min read

Tech & AI

What Is Two-Factor Authentication, and Which Type Should You Use?

By Sam Porter · July 18, 2026 · 2 min read

Home Improvement

How to Fix a Running Toilet in 20 Minutes

By Sam Porter · July 17, 2026 · 3 min read

Tech & AI

How to Spot a Phishing Email in 10 Seconds

By Sam Porter · July 17, 2026 · 2 min read

Tech & AI

Why Your Wi-Fi Is Slow and How to Fix It Room by Room

By Sam Porter · July 14, 2026 · 2 min read

Tech & AI

How to Back Up Your Phone and Computer Automatically

By Sam Porter · July 12, 2026 · 2 min read

Tech & AI

What Is a VPN and Do You Actually Need One?

By Sam Porter · July 12, 2026 · 2 min read

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