A new series: every month, the tech that earns its keep and the tech that doesn't. May's keepers include a charger I can't stop using, a Sony lens worth a Chef's Kiss, and the gadget that's quietly made me publish more. Plus one loser headed back to the drawer.

Two years on the sideline taught me one thing: pictures keep me from being that parent. Here are the 10 lessons (and mistakes) from shooting my kids' soccer — gear, settings, the Lightroom workflow, and the one teleconverter you should never buy.

I've been through the full cycle: heavy gear, no gear, phone only, compact, full frame again. Along the way I made every mistake possible, from selling my beloved A7III to buying a Fuji I never shot JPEG with. Here's what I actually learned about cameras, lenses, and why the best setup is the one that makes you want to shoot.

A tested list of 10 tech gifts for Mother's Day, from a $25 Anker charger to an electric bike. Every pick has been gifted and approved by the women in my life.

That Christmas dinner AirDrop moment is exactly why I went all in on Apple for my entire family. Here's the full story — the IT support pain that pushed me there, what the Apple ecosystem gets right, and the two real drawbacks (gaming and Office) you should know before switching.

A lifelong casual gamer shares how the Steam Deck reignited his passion for video games — and why it might be the only console you'll ever need.