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…
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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…
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, 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…
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…
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%…
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…
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…
As part of the ongoing story, yeah, it’s the wild west out there. One quick Google search and you’re up to your ears in results… most of them pretty underwhelming. Trying to find a good laptop under $500? According to the latest update, personally, I’d aim for a 1080p screen…
Industry observers note that i want you to buy a webcam with the best picture quality, the best noise cancellation, and the best overall capability set for the lowest price. Our picks for the best PC webcams reflect this. PCWorld tests webcams with one goal in mind: value. As part…
Industry observers note that its stain-cleaning system is clever, but not hands-off enough to fully justify the $1,199 price for buyers focused mainly on mopping. The Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai is a polished, high-end robot vacuum/mop best suited to homes with hard floors, pets, and everyday clutter. In a fresh development,…
In a fresh development, no worries, though, because I’ve gone through and found the most bang-for-your-buck deals across five categories: budget, portable, tech industry, premium, and productivity. Memorial Day is right up ahead and there are some impressive deals mixed in with the weaker ones. As part of the ongoing…
In a fresh development, and I think that the global stage (and I) will be more receptive to what Google’s online AI interpreter, Gemini, can do when plugged into your ear. A decade after Google launched Google Glass to spectacular failure, it’s trying again. The report highlights that all of…
According to the latest update, updates are also available for the ESR versions. The most recent version of Firefox for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android brings a number of improvements to privacy protection, the built-in PDF viewer/editor, and the VPN capability, plus fixes for over 30 security vulnerabilities. In a…
The report highlights that this fresh folder is found in the Windows system directory under the name “SecureBoot” and it may not be immediately clear what this directory is for. Over the past few days, some users have noticed that a fresh folder appears after installing May’s Windows 11 patch…
The report highlights that one quick Google search and you’re looking at countless models and spec soup–it’s a lot to sort through and digest. Suddenly you’re trying to figure out if you actually need a dedicated graphics card or a color-rich OLED display. If that already feels overwhelming, you’re not…
Industry observers note that it’s polite to know at least some basic words and phrases when visiting a foreign country, right? Enough to get by, anyway. With about three months to learn, I landed on Duolingo—and instantly fell in love with the way it teaches a language through implicit learning…
In a fresh development, but what exactly does that mean and under what conditions does this hold true? The lifespan of data on a USB flash drive depends on many factors: Under ideal conditions, data should remain preserved on a high-quality USB stick for at least 10 years or even…
The report highlights that right now, you can score the GMKtec NucBox M8 mini PC for just $410 at Amazon and get a lot more devices and power than you’d get in a similarly priced laptop or tower machine. Mini PCs are perfect for home offices, way better than laptops…
Industry observers note that this entry-level antivirus suite is affordable and reliable while still costing less yet offering more functions than rivals. If you can work comfortably with its quirks and potentially heavy performance effect, it can be ideal programs for digital minimalists. A one-device limitation can feel tight to…
In a fresh development, google’s fresh conversational AI, Docs Live, wants to help. We’ve all been in this situation: You know what you want to say, but you’re too mentally exhausted, distracted, or confused to actually say it. Industry observers note that google’s trying to offload more of the “thinking”…
The report highlights that at Google I/O this week, Google made that question even harder to answer, as Search absorbed more of Gemini’s AI capabilities and moved further beyond the familiar list of blue links. What is search, anyway? Industry observers note that now “search” engines are acting more like…