New Year's resolutions are the kind of homework you don't need after a week of relaxing excess, so this year we're committing to 'tech resolutions'.
These friendlier, less intimidating engagements involve using devices or apps to steer your life in the right direction. Or they can simply help you survive the brutal month of January. Best of all, they all involve technology.
The tech resolutions below don't mean giving up indulgences or hitting the gym. Instead, they are a combination of ideas from the TechRadar team about how they will use devices, apps, or a combination of both to try new hobbies, save money, or just have fun with new board game discoveries in early 2025.
There are guides on how to reduce your streaming bills, set up your iPhone 16 to take better photos in 2025, and use Notion to plan your new year. But there are also fun side quests, like how to rediscover the joy of CDs and a writer's advice on the best cheap gadgets to improve your bread-making skills.
Whatever part of your tech life needs a little New Year's cheer, here are some valuable tips. And if everything inevitably goes wrong, you can always blame the devices…
The money savers
Our streaming bills have quickly become bigger than Elon Musk's ego: it's time to act. TechRadar contributor Esat Dedezade has explained how he's embracing 'subscription jumping' in 2025 to save hundreds on his bills.
The tactic involves a bit of planning, but luckily we've done it all for you, including a 'cheat sheet' showing all the biggest shows coming to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, and more in the first few months of 2025. , so you can quickly create your own plan. Trust us, you will feel extremely satisfied afterwards.
Owning an electric vehicle can be an expensive business, especially due to its annoying depreciation. But whether you bought something new or used, there's one thing you can control: freight costs.
TechRadar EV expert Leon Poultney, who spends about 72% of his life on the road in electric cars, has broken down all of his top tips for saving money on EV charging in 2025. And no, it doesn't involve buy a solar park. .
YouTube Premium has so many hidden benefits that it could very well be the best value streaming subscription out there. That's the compelling argument from TechRadar contributor David Nield, who describes why it's the only digital subscription you'll keep throughout 2025.
As he describes, YouTube Premium isn't just about getting a break from ads (although that's an important benefit). It also offers a number of additional benefits, such as YouTube Music, that might convince you to ditch a standalone music streaming service.
The life improvers
Our PS5 Pro review was enough to convince TechRadar contributor Darren Allan to skip the console and make a different game plan for 2025, and it involves cables.
That's because this particular Plan B relies on connecting a gaming PC in another room to a TV in the living room. No small task, but one that means saving a lot of money on a PS5 Pro and ultimately creating a better gaming setup.
Do you have a tower of dusty CDs at home that growl every time you open Spotify? The same goes for TechRadar contributor and CD hoarder Tom Wiggins, but he has a plan to correct that in 2025.
The Fiio DM13, a modern tribute to Discman, is the key to this particular technological resolution. And it means taking advantage of the mid-90s comeback and living like it's the heyday of Britpop, with even better sound quality.
Technological optimizers
Looking to take better photos with your iPhone in 2025? This guide from TechRadar's old camera editor will help you get set up.
While it primarily focuses on the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro (including their new camera control button), many of the tips also apply to older iPhones running iOS 18.
Now it's possible to get the experience and results of a traditional compact camera from your iPhone – here's how.
Yes, the time has finally come: Windows 11 may be a magnet for online criticism (rightly so, in many cases), but TechRadar computing writer Darren Allan explains why he'll be upgrading to Microsoft's bespoke OS the new year begins.
And no, it's not just because time is running out for Windows 10: there are now positive reasons to upgrade too, including some much-needed interface improvements.
