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I’ve Been Testing VPNs for Over a Decade. These Are the 9 VPN Settings I Enable for Optimal Privacy
16 Feb 2026, 3:00 pm by Attila Tomaschek
Your VPN’s default settings might not be giving you all the protection you need, but adjust these settings to get a privacy boost.
Elon Musk Eyes Moon Facility, Catapult to Send AI Satellites Into Orbit
16 Feb 2026, 2:57 pm by Corin Cesaric
Musk has described a proposed facility that would include a massive catapult designed to launch satellites into space, according to The New York Times.
I Was Wrong About These 12 Foods. Their Secret Health Benefits Surprised Me
16 Feb 2026, 2:21 pm by Nasha Addarich Martínez
You don’t have to spend extra money on pricey organic superfoods to eat healthy. In fact, these common foods are healthier than I thought.
Presidents Day Sales Are Upon Us and We're Talking About the Best Ones Right Here
16 Feb 2026, 2:14 pm by Aashna Gheewalla
We’re tracking hundreds of products to bring you a curated list of the best Presidents Day sales.
What Is Skimo? Everything to Know About the Newest 2026 Winter Olympic Sport
16 Feb 2026, 1:58 pm by Matt Elliott
Confused about ski mountaineering, aka skimo? Here’s everything you need to know about the new Olympic sport.
Rivian Drivers May Soon Be Able to Adjust Their EV's Cabin From an Apple Watch
16 Feb 2026, 1:22 pm by Tyler Graham
The EV maker previously enabled the Apple Watch as a digital key for its Gen 2 EVs. Now the watch is getting a Rivian app.
10 Foods to Cut Back On for a Healthier Diet
16 Feb 2026, 12:00 pm by Laura Leavitt
These foods are OK to eat, but limit them when possible.
The Best Espresso Machines of 2026: We've Tested More Than 20 Models
16 Feb 2026, 11:20 am by David Watsky
Start your mornings on a high note with one of these top espresso machines, all tested by CNET editors.
I Vibe Coded an App With 3 Popular Chatbots. The Real Winner Is a Good Prompt
16 Feb 2026, 10:31 am by Blake Stimac
One project. Three chatbots. Which one wins overall?
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 16 #715
16 Feb 2026, 10:01 am by Gael Cooper
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Feb. 16, No. 715.
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 16, #981
16 Feb 2026, 10:01 am by Gael Cooper
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Feb. 16 #981.
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Feb. 16, #1703
16 Feb 2026, 10:00 am by Gael Cooper
Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle for Feb. 16, No. 1,703.
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, Feb. 16
16 Feb 2026, 8:59 am by Gael Cooper
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Feb. 16.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Feb. 16, #511
16 Feb 2026, 8:50 am by Gael Cooper
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Feb. 16, No. 511.
End of today’s CNET roundup.
