Like many other cord-cutters, I’d grown tired of the constant price hikes for the biggest streaming services. So last year, I chose to really cut the cord by switching to an old-school, over-the-air antenna. After…
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The newest Echo Show 8 gets its first-ever discount for Black Friday
Every home could benefit from a smart display. It gives you access to a smart assistant for all your everyday activities, whether it’s playing music, pulling up photos, asking questions, tapping into…
Microsoft is making ‘Ask Copilot’ more prominent in Windows File Explorer
For a while now, it’s been possible to right-click on a file in Windows File Explorer and select the Ask Copilot option, which launches the Copilot app with the file in question…
I used ChatGPT to turn my old laptop into an Alien RPG MUTHUR terminal
Reusing old electronic hardware is a great way to help the planet, as it avoids sending more e-waste to landfills. Sometimes, you can find really fun ways to do it, too—like turning…
Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming
If you’re looking for an affordable Windows machine under $500, a blazing fast gaming beast for those intense matches, or a portable 2-in-1 for school or work, you’ve got plenty of great…
The stalwart Ring Indoor Cam is 50% off for Black Friday
Whether you’re just getting started with home security or bolstering your existing Ring system, the Ring Indoor Cam is an essential part of any Ring-protected abode, and it’s getting a sweet 50-percent discount for Black Friday. …
I usually buy PC parts when I need them. This Black Friday is different
Black Friday may be a time of rampant consumerism. But I treat it as an opportunity for savvy consumerism—if this period of sales is baked into the system, we may as well…
How I use Windows virtual desktops to stay organized
If you want to keep your work free from the games you play after hours or just keep what you’re doing on Windows compartmentalized, one of the things you can do is…
New low price! Turn complicated ideas into clean visuals with Visio Pro 2024
TL;DR: Microsoft Visio Professional 2024 is now $39.97 ($579.99 MSRP), and gives you a lifetime license to build clear diagrams, charts, and workflows that make information easier to understand. Most projects fall apart because…
Black Friday Thunderbolt dock deals: What to expect, early sales
Black Friday deals on laptop docking stations and Thunderbolt docks have begun, and I’m on the hunt for the best docking station sales for the 2025 holiday season. Welcome to Black Week….