Industry observers note that right now, this Lisen charger with two retractable cables is on sale for $29 at Amazon—maybe not the best price it’s ever been, but low enough to still be worth grabbing if you’re going to drive a lot this summer. A good USB car charger is…
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As part of the ongoing story, just plug it into your laptop’s USB-C port and you’re good to go. It’s now 25% off at Amazon, bringing it down to its lowest price of $17.97 again. Not bad for such a handy accessory. Acer’s 7-in-1 USB-C Hub adds extra ports to…
As part of the ongoing story, even the much-celebrated MacBook Neo has fallen victim to the price hikes seen across the industry. There’s hardly anything left out there… but if you’re open to a refurbished model, you might just find a diamond in the rough. Today, eBay has a refurbished…
The report highlights that optery helps you find it, remove it, and keep watch when it comes back. Learn more. Your personal data could be sitting on dozens of websites, fueling spam calls, phishing attempts, scams, and unwanted contact. According to the latest update, the Exposure Report shows where your…
Industry observers note that clipboard hijacking is a widespread and dangerous type of cyberattack that involves malware monitoring and/or intercepting the contents of your clipboard (where your copy/paste is held). The report highlights that in a ClickFix attack, you’ll often see a fake error message or fake CAPTCHA verification test…
According to the latest update, while an evolution on the Start menu is sorely welcome, there’s been widespread criticism of its fresh look and behavior, including the fact that it’s simply too big and takes up too much screen space. Microsoft revamped the Windows 11 Start menu design last year,…
According to the latest update, are Microsoft’s core productivity apps — Word, Excel, and PowerPoint — endangered by the rise of AI? In a fresh development, “Whether Microsoft Word or Excel will be rendered obsolete by AI remains to be seen,” said Jack Ablin, chief investment strategist at Cresset Wealth…
According to the latest update, the HP Omnibook Ultra 14 is a luxurious portable laptop that provides solid portability alongside surprisingly excellent performance. In a fresh development, this value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined. According to the latest update, apple M-series chips are shockingly efficient, which…
As part of the ongoing story, even during setup, you have to click your way through numerous prompts. Microsoft account, OneDrive, Microsoft 365, location sharing, diagnostic data, personalized advertising — time and again you have to actively opt out before you even reach the desktop. Anyone installing Windows 11 from…
As part of the ongoing story, when I learned that Notion, the widely used online workspace service, was shutting down its Notion Mail product, it wasn’t the shutdown itself that got my attention. The report highlights that no, it was this: because so many Notion users had handed over their…
As part of the ongoing story, with it, the developers have fixed just under 400 security vulnerabilities, some of which are considered critical. According to Google, none of the patched flaws are being exploited in the wild yet. Chrome just dropped version 150.0.7871.46/47 for Windows and macOS and 150.0.7871.46 for…
Industry observers note that tP-Link Tapo Smart Light Switch (4-pack). Industry observers note that right now, you can snag this 4-pack of Tapo Smart Light Switches for $35.99. That’s 28% off its $49.99 street price. It ain’t the lowest price it’s ever been, but that’s to be expected—smart light switches…
Industry observers note that but what about those times with ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini absolutely crushes it, giving you exactly what you needed from your prompt? I’ve written before about how to ask ChatGPT to improve a so-so prompt. According to the latest update, the trick is learning how to…
The report highlights that about a year ago, we reported on Microsoft imposing a deadline for users who still rely on Microsoft Store versions of Office apps: starting December 2026, the Store versions of Office apps will no longer be supported, meaning they won’t receive security updates anymore. In a…
Industry observers note that microsoft has dropped three fresh updates for Windows 11 that deserve your attention: KB5095186, KB5095615, and KB5102558. In a fresh development, meanwhile, all other users on Windows 11 24H2 or 25H2 should install both updates KB5095615 and KB5102558. For users running Windows 11 26H1—the version that’s…
In a fresh development, today, it’s 30% off at Amazon, bringing its price down to just $69.99. The Tapo MagCam 2K+ (also known as the Tapo C425) is a standout security camera for three big reasons: it’s wire-free with solar-powered battery, it has a magnetic mount for easy installation, and…
In a fresh development, a current 32-gigabyte kit will cost you around $400 in 2026, depending on the clock speed and latencies. Prices can be even higher for well-known brands and faster modules. Prices for RAM have risen significantly recently, and this is hitting many PC users particularly hard, especially…
Industry observers note that there’s no excuse to suffer slower charging, especially when you can grab a 2-pack of Anker 60W USB-C cables for $8. Unless you’ve already stocked up on 100W or 240W cables, this Woot deal is a no-brainer—and you can save even more if you opt for…
According to the latest update, tL;DR: Get 5 years of AdGuard VPN for $34.97 with secure encrypted browsing, 70+ server locations worldwide, and coverage for up to 10 devices. As part of the ongoing story, that’s what makes a multi-year VPN offer like this stand out. Modern tech is packed…
In a fresh development, lenovo’s budget IdeaPad Slim 3i doesn’t quite offer as much as competing devices or even competing IdeaPads, though there’s noting inherently wrong with it. In a fresh development, this value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined. As part of the ongoing story, like,…
According to the latest update, this vulnerability enabled bad actors to completely bypass the encryption if they got their hands on your PC long enough to plug in a USB drive and reboot the machine. Back in May, we learned that security researchers found a vulnerability in Windows’ BitLocker encryption…
As part of the ongoing story, its popularity has made USB-C a common sight on fresh monitors. A USB-C monitor can act as USB hub, giving you additional ports for connecting various USB devices, but the monitor’s USB-C port can also serve as a video-input alternative to HDMI or DisplayPort;…
Industry observers note that you already know this if you’ve perused an app store in the last 15 years, or seen the absolute dregs of YouTube advertising. But did you know that your phone can play PC platform releases? Your phone can play platform releases. According to the latest update,…
In a fresh development, it’s a necessity for a home office, but only buy what you need: In 2026, premium Thunderbolt 5 docks might be overkill for a Windows PC. A Thunderbolt laptop docking station takes your desk to the next level, with support for old and fresh peripherals alike.
Industry observers note that they pepper my writing, adding dramatic pauses and emphasizing my biggest points. I love em dashes — so does AI. What could be better than an em dash? In a fresh development, the use — and overuse — of em dashes is, of course, a classic…
Industry observers note that account sharing relies on separate profiles and comes with additional costs, but otherwise wasn’t subject to strict rules. That now appears to be changing. Since 2023, it’s been possible to share your Netflix account with someone who doesn’t live in your household. Industry observers note that…
According to the latest update, now it’s also confirmed that File Explorer has been sped up with this patch, which should please many users. A few days ago, we reported that Microsoft’s optional patch KB5095093 brought some welcome changes, including a bug fix for slow shutdowns as well as improvements…
The report highlights that ugreen’s 2-pack of 240W USB-C cables is $14.99 right now, still a good deal that represents 40% off its MSRP and a sharp buy for two 6.6-foot ultra-fast-charging cables. If you missed out on the chance to get your hands on decent cables during Prime Day,…
As part of the ongoing story, this massive discount is only available today—according to B&H, the offer ends at midnight tonight, Eastern time. If you’ve been itching to upgrade your laptop in the midst of the worldwide devices shortage, now’s the time. Lenovo’s Legion 5i is down to $1,599 from…
In a fresh development, it’s easy to use, but its limited editing depth and web-only workflow keep it from being a full Acrobat replacement. PDF Editify is a simple, affordable browser tool for quick PDF markups and low-sensitivity utility tasks. In a fresh development, this value will show the geolocated…