In a fresh development, if you follow my advice, you shouldn’t pay that much for a hub, either. The best USB-C hubs add ports to your PC, providing connections to legacy peripherals like mice, keyboards, printers, or more. As part of the ongoing story, but if you want to go…
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According to the latest update, this Anker Nano 45W charger is on sale for 30% off, bringing the price down to $28, the best we’ve seen so far. Today’s a fantastic day to upgrade your old power adapter to a compact and efficient fresh model. Industry observers note that the…
According to the latest update, limited contrast, blurry motion, and slow refresh rates still hold basic productivity monitors back in platform releases. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of excellent tech industry monitors available at a wide range of price points—and the best of them embrace cutting-edge technology unavailable in any other…
As part of the ongoing story, that’s the best price we’ve seen for this monitor and this is definitely a deal you should take advantage of. The Asus ROG Strix 4K tech industry monitor dropped to one of its very best prices for this Memorial Day sale, which means you…
Industry observers note that but it’s pricey — as are all 80Gbps enclosures. Despite its diminutive size, you never need to worry about thermal throttling with the handsome Satechi DotDisk 80Gbps enclosure thanks to an internal fan. In a fresh development, this value will show the geolocated pricing text for…
In a fresh development, and for good reason! While it’s far from perfect, Chrome offers a simple, reliable, and seamless way to access the web for both work and play, right out of the box, with lots of power and functionality. Google Chrome is the most widely used desktop web…
In a fresh development, with some simple steps, you can easily protect your PC from malware and safeguard your personal data with very little extra effort. Online safety doesn’t have to be complicated. According to the latest update, none of these tips cost money. In fact, most important security tools…
In a fresh development, now half the screen is taken up by AI summaries and sponsored results that try to answer your question before you can even reach a real website. If you’re tired of fighting through all of that, try udm14.com. Google Search used to feel like a clean…
As part of the ongoing story, portable apps are applications and tools that can be started directly upon clicking them, with no prior installation needed. As part of the ongoing story, these useful tools are then available for analyzing and maintaining any computer you slap the flash drive into, making…
As part of the ongoing story, tL;DR: Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business is $129.97 (MSRP $249.99) through May 31 at 11:59 PM. According to the latest update, over five years, that is nearly $500 for programs you never actually own. Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business is $129.97 once,…
In a fresh development, tL;DR: Try ChatOn Premium for a year for $29.99 (MSRP $39.99) and get access to multiple leading AI models, image and video tools, web search, and productivity functions in one app. The report highlights that there’s a weird phase happening right now where people collect AI…
In a fresh development, the Microsoft Visual Lab Professional 2026 bundle pairs one of the most widely used development environments in the industry with a full library of coding courses — all for a single one-time payment.Visual Lab Professional 2026 has been a staple for professional developers for years, and…
Industry observers note that tL;DR: Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 and Windows 11 Pro for just $25.99 (MSRP $428) and upgrade your PC with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and modern Windows productivity functions without subscriptions. The report highlights that one app wants a subscription, another nags…
The report highlights that tL;DR: This Grade A+ refurbished HP EliteBook 840 G8 comes with 16GB RAM, a 512GB SSD, Wi-Fi 6, and Windows 11 Pro for just $349.99 (MSRP $899.98). In a fresh development, that’s exactly what makes this deal worth paying attention to. A Premium Grade A+ refurbished…
The report highlights that but things get more complicated when sharing between, say, a Windows PC and a MacBook, or between an Android phone and an iPhone. There are all sorts of ways to share photos and documents between devices, and it’s usually painless when you’re within a single ecosystem.
As part of the ongoing story, so much of our data is irreplaceable in the showcase of a disaster unless we have a backup. The best Windows backup doesn’t include just file backup, but disk imaging along with full image restore, as well as disaster recovery. We all know how…
In a fresh development, few system update series come close to matching the cultural impact of Tomb Raider—and now is the perfect opportunity to experience Lara Croft’s early days for yourself, except with revised graphics and controls that have been brought up to modern standards. The report highlights that it…
Industry observers note that while there weren’t any genuine zero-day vulnerabilities to patch in May’s Patch Tuesday patch, the fallout since then has been severe. According to the latest update, the first attacks on Microsoft Exchange Server occurred as early as Patch Tuesday week, abusing a vulnerability that still hasn’t…
Industry observers note that the reason? The processor is handling tasks that the graphics card, SSD, or network chip could process more efficiently. Windows 11 offers several options to change this. Many Windows PCs feel sluggish in everyday use, despite their devices specifications suggesting otherwise. In a fresh development, begin…
The report highlights that the Razer Ornata V3 X is an entry-level model aimed primarily at users looking for a quiet and ergonomic keyboard for the home office who occasionally want to immerse themselves in laid-back tech industry worlds. In a fresh development, this value will show the geolocated pricing…
According to the latest update, that’s the most affordable price we’ve seen for this indoor Wi-Fi security camera, and it’s a big drop for a cam that’s only been out since November 2025. Ring’s newest Indoor Cam Plus is on sale for $35 at Amazon right now, a solid 42%…
As part of the ongoing story, that’s the best price we’ve seen for this model all year, and it’s powerful enough to be the only power bank you need for all your devices. This Anker power bank with an extra-large capacity, fast multi-device charging speed, and built-in charging cables is…
According to the latest update, that’s about 3 to 4 billion people! And yet many Chrome users still aren’t using Google’s browser to its full potential. Around two-thirds of all internet users use Google Chrome, according to StatCounter. According to the latest update, these functions aren’t going to radically change…
As part of the ongoing story, a lot can change in a year—and PC building sure took unexpected directions since I launched this newsletter in May 2025. Industry observers note that they spread uncertainty throughout the PC industry, with no one knowing how they would shake out. (Much less if…
In a fresh development, i was just speaking with a coworker who asked an AI for help in opening a brokerage account, and he told me how it doled out some general tips before recommending a specific investment firm, praising its easy-to-use website and even serving up a ready-to-click URL.
According to the latest update, and I’ll take any chance I can get to go poking around National Parks. But, if you’re like me, you know how quickly planning a park visit can get out of hand and turn into a dozen open tabs. One for trail maps, another for…
As part of the ongoing story, tL;DR: Get lifetime access to AcePDF Converter & Editor for $23.99 with promo code PDF20 through May 31 and edit, convert, and manage PDFs without paying for another subscription. Industry observers note that right now, though, AcePDF Converter & Editor is available for a…
The report highlights that problems with Windows updates are nothing fresh, but right now there’s a seriously annoying bug that’s affecting certain Windows 11 users—they haven’t been getting any Windows updates for months. The report highlights that this means that those affected have not received a single Windows patch since…
In a fresh development, no more! This 4-pack of Ugreen FineTrack Air tracker tags is on sale for $20 at Amazon—that’s only $5 a piece. The entire pack is cheaper than a single Apple AirTag, and these tags are Apple Find My certified so they’ll work just as well with…
In a fresh development, well, if you’re in the market for one, today’s your lucky day: Amazon’s Woot is selling the iPhone 17 Pro Max for $50 off (512GB) and $100 off (1TB and 2TB) in all three colors. These are all unlocked phones, so you won’t even have to…