The WIRED Gear Team’s Tips on Ways to Save Money

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The Best Apps to Help You Cancel Subscriptions (2026): Trim, Bobby, TrackMySubs, Hiatus

You may have several recurring subscriptions you’ve forgotten about. These apps help you keep track of them—and cancel the ones you don’t need.

How to Clean Your Vinyl Records (2026): Vacuum, Ultrasonic, Solution, Brush

Those clicks and pops aren’t supposed to be there. Give your music a proper bath with this handy guide.

How to Use Google Chrome’s New AI-Powered ‘Skills’

The premade Skills available through the Gemini sidebar in Chrome include ways to maximize protein in recipes or summarize YouTube videos.

These Are the 3 Power Tools You Need (2026)

New to DIY and home repair? These are the essential power tools that will make your life easier, no matter what you’re building and repairing.

There’s a Secret Ingredient to Making Luxury Ice at Home

Nice ice is big business, but you can get perfectly clear cubes at home without freezing your assets.

How to Get Reliable Wi-Fi in Your Backyard

There are several ways to extend your Wi-Fi network into your backyard and out onto the deck or patio. Here’s how.

Google Now Lets You Change Your Gmail Address. Here’s How

You’ve probably had the same Gmail address for years. Now, it’s easy to make a name change without worrying about the transition.

The Best Time to Drink Coffee for Productivity (and When Not To)

Caffeine is the original biohack for energy, focus, and alertness. But are you doing it wrong?