External USB/Thunderbolt drives (aka direct-attached storage, or DAS) are a super-convenient way to quickly back up your important files, as well as store any data that you don’t need on your computer’s…
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Upcoming Windows 11 feature aims to smartly extend laptop battery life
After spending the last few months trying to fix all the bugs in version 24H2, Microsoft’s developers have now shifted their focus to the next upgrade of Windows 11. Version 25H2 will…
Save $300 on Acer’s productivity laptop with extra-long battery life
Battery life is so important for a work laptop, especially when you’re always on the go. Who wants to stay tethered to a wall outlet when you can comfortably work from wherever…
Disney’s free streaming ‘perks’ are just insulting
Disney is in a bind. The company is struggling to keep its streaming subscriber numbers up after years of price hikes, but it also wants to spend less money producing new content…
Google Drive gets AI-generated summaries of changes made to files
According to a recent Google Workspace Updates blog post, Google Drive now supports AI-generated summaries of changes made to files. The summaries are created by Google Gemini and the idea is to…
9 menial tasks ChatGPT can handle for you in seconds, saving hours
ChatGPT is rapidly changing the world. The process is already happening, and it’s only going to accelerate as the technology improves, as more people gain access to it, and as more learn…
Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming
If you’re looking for something affordable under $500, a gaming powerhouse, or a stylish ultrabook for work and travel, there are some awesome deals happening right now. We’ve done the digging and…
Want stronger online security? Think like Gen Z
On Wednesday, Google released the results of its latest scams survey—a snapshot of how often US adults between ages 18-65 encounter online scams, as well as their digital security habits. And as…
Update Chrome now! Your PC is at risk from this zero-day exploit
Another major flaw has been found in Chrome—and it’s already being exploited in the wild. First discovered by Google’s Threat Analysis Group on May 27th, this zero-day vulnerability allows attackers to run…
Hard drive, SSD, or USB flash drive: Which portable storage is right for you?
Data is omnipresent. It’s stored on different devices — traditionally on a desktop PC, but now perhaps even more importantly on a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet. Even though…