In a fresh development, most of the panels in those monitors—whatever the brand on the label—come from either LG or Samsung… and the latter just unveiled a fresh panel that’ll turn heads: the first 32-inch 4K OLED with 360Hz speed. OLED monitors are all the rage for PC gamers at…
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Industry observers note that the first surprise came before I even opened a browser tab: The seven-year-old Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 booted faster than the brand-fresh laptops I tested it against. According to the latest update, whenever laptop or chip makers don’t have much to say about how a PC…
According to the latest update, that’s not the case with Acer’s TravelMate P6 14 AI, which somehow squeezes up to 30 hours of battery life inside a laptop weighing less than 2.2 pounds. Historically, a travel laptop with long battery life meant more weight and thickness. In a fresh development,…
Industry observers note that if you’re looking for an affordable Windows machine under $500, a blazing fast tech industry beast for those intense matches, or a portable 2-in-1 for school or work, you’ve got plenty of great choices right now. As part of the ongoing story, take a peek at…
According to the latest update, the PC industry is once again on the brink of a pivotal moment in history—or so appears to be the case, given the rumors about Computex next week. In a fresh development, leaked specs suggest a total of 20 CPU cores, divided between 10 performance…
As part of the ongoing story, most of it left me cold. Google’s big I/O showcase came and went last week, stuffed to the gills with fresh AI announcements and functionality. The report highlights that but one — and only one — of those Gemini announcements is actually making a…
According to the latest update, if you’re still relying on Windows Media Customer, or bouncing between media early adopter apps that feel too bloated to work properly, MPC-BE will feel like a breath of fresh air. The report highlights that no ads, no unnecessary functions, no trying to upsell you…
The report highlights that that’s the stance I took when Narwal sent me its luxury Flow 2 robot vacuum/mop. If a job is worth doing, it’s worth doing right—and if a robot is going to clean up my place, it better do a good job. As part of the ongoing…
According to the latest update, tL;DR: Get a lifetime license for Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for just $9.97 (MSRP $199) and upgrade your PC with a one-time payment. As part of the ongoing story, but Windows 10 is no longer supported, which means staying put isn’t really a safe long-term…
According to the latest update, tL;DR: Get a lifetime subscription to Keeprix All-in-One Streaming Video Downloader for $95.99 (MSRP $159.99) and save streaming videos for offline viewing in up to 4K quality. The report highlights that that’s where Keeprix steps in. Streaming services are great until your favorite movie disappears…
According to the latest update, but not all deals are worth it, so we only highlight those offered by reputable providers that we’ve personally reviewed and recommend. Whether you’re looking for something that will give you the privacy you need or access to location-restricted streaming content, we’ve got you covered…
The report highlights that now it’s back… at almost double the price of the original model. It’ll cost you $789 USD to get the 512GB OLED version, $949 for the 1TB upgrade. The original LCD model, which debuted at $400, is resigned to the dustbin of history. The Steam Deck,…
The report highlights that and the best thing is that you don’t even need to add another subscription to your monthly bills. Whether you’re looking to stay safer on public Wi-Fi or access region-locked content on your favorite streaming apps, a good free VPN for Android can help. In a…
In a fresh development, that’s especially true when you’re enjoying media with friends or family. Of course, laptop speakers aren’t known for having great sound — they often sound muffled, tinny, and/or lacking in audio fidelity. The solution, friends, is a solid set of PC speakers to get the best…
The report highlights that for the last several months, scammers have co-opted an internal Microsoft email address—a legitimate email that’s used for alerts and notifications—to send spam emails to random people. Industry observers note that first reported by TechCrunch and later resurfaced by a warning from Mimikama (machine translated), these…
The report highlights that it’s called patch KB5089573 and it includes the “Low Latency Profile” capability. Microsoft is following through on a previous disclosure with a fresh optional patch for Windows 11 that makes the operating system genuinely faster, especially in certain situations. According to the latest update, in short,…
According to the latest update, claude has developed an unusual habit over the last couple of months: urging its users to stop what they’re doing and get some rest. According to the latest update, just this week, yet another Claude user said that the chatbot tried to end a late-night…
Industry observers note that not so with the Sonos Roam 2. There’s no compromise with this wireless speaker, and you don’t even have to pay too much for it. Right now, it’s on sale for $134 at Amazon, down from its original $179 and sitting at its all-time lowest price.
Industry observers note that the first surprise came before I even opened a browser tab: The seven-year-old Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 booted faster than the brand-fresh laptops I tested it against. According to the latest update, whenever laptop or chip makers don’t have much to say about how a PC…
As part of the ongoing story, now that it’s down to just $360 at Amazon—the lowest price it’s been—you can snag a 40-inch home office ultrawide at a great price. If you need an ultrawide monitor that has enough screen space for all your apps and documents but you don’t…
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…
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,…