Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for May 17, #440

It may be an expensive up-front payment, but buying your own router will save you money. It can even improve your connection. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/i-chose-to-buy-my-own-router-instead-of

Apple typically releases the new iPhone in September, but change may be in the air. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/will-the-iphone-17-be-released-this-fall-were-tracking-the-rumors/#ftag=CADf328eec

You have three good reasons to keep your phone screen hidden if you're not using it. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/your-phone-should-always-be-facedown-when-its-on-the-table-heres-why/#ftag=CADf328

I'll also show you how to disable this feature if you have privacy concerns. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/everything-you-should-know-about-enhanced-visual-search-on-your-iphone/#fta

Commentary: The alarm's nine-minute snooze is antiquated and belongs in the past. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ios-26-finally-lets-us-get-rid-of-the-abomination-that-is-the-9-minute

Most internet speed tests don't tell you how you're internet connection actually works -- Orb does. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/i-spent-weeks-using-orb-its-unlike-any-internet-speed-test-ive-ev

Want to catch up on the Alexander Skarsgård series? The first six episodes are streaming now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/murderbot-how-to-stream-episode-7-of-apples-sci-fi-comedy-