AncestryDNA and 23andMe are the world’s most popular DNA tests. Combined, the companies have tested the DNA of more than 15 million people, according to the International Society of Genetic Geneology. Here…
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7 free GIMP scripts and plug-ins for filters, brushes, textures and more
The free and open source photo-editing program called GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a nice alternative to the subscription-based or boxed versions of its competition (including PhotoShop). Whether you’re a beginner…
‘Plundervolt’ attack against Intel Core CPUs prompts fix that can turn off CPU voltage tweaks
A new attack on Intel’s CPUs, called Plunderbolt, may have an unforeseen consequence. The mitigation that fixes it appears to lock the CPU voltage to default settings, possibly preventing users from undervolting…
TCL Alto 7+ soundbar review: You’ll get more than you paid for, but less than you might wish for
Buying a super-cheap 4K TV this year? This is the soundbar to go with it. Powered by WPeMatico
Google’s Chrome 79 will warn you if your password has been stolen—or will be
Google usually bundles more than a few new features with each iteration of its browser, and Chrome 79 should add some fairly substantial performance and security improvements, including alerts if your password…
A maxed-out Mac Pro costs more than a 2020 Corvette convertible—wheels and all
The new Mac Pro is finally available for ordering, and it’s as expensive as we though it would be. Powered by WPeMatico
Apple Card Monthly Payments make it that much easier to buy an iPhone you can’t afford
Apple is rolling out monthly installments for the Apple Card, which lets you spread the cost of an iPhone over two years. Powered by WPeMatico
Microsoft will check off Wunderlist in May 2020
Well, you can’t argue that Microsoft isn’t giving anyone enough notice. Microsoft said Monday that it plans to shut down its Wunderlist to-do list service on May 6, 2020. You’ll still be…
AMD’s massive Adrenalin 2020 Edition update streamlines Radeon Software
It’s that time of year again: Snow’s falling, chestnuts are roasting, and AMD’s huge annual update for Radeon Software is rolling out. While previous iterations focused on stuffing in new features—to such…
Windows 10 Mobile is finally dead: How to take your data and move on
At last long last, Microsoft’s mobile OS experiment has come to an end. Support for the last version of Windows 10 Mobile dies on December 10. Windows phones will still work, but…