My colleague and co-conspirator Gordon Mah Ung passed away this weekend, after a battle with cancer. I’m heartbroken. Gordon is the journalist and the person I want to be when I grow…
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The befuddling world of USB-C charging, explained
USB Type-C is the most flexible connection for notebooks and smartphones. The most important of its many capabilities is as a charging socket for battery-powered devices. USB-C should finally make everything simple:…
Philips 5000-series smart deadbolt review: To open, just scan the hand
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Palm vein scanner works incredibly well Robustly engineered and manufactured Comprehensive event logging Cons Interior clip design makes for difficult installation No means of…
Upgrade your PC to Windows 11 Pro for a killer 52% off
Jumping from Windows 11 Home to a Pro license supercharges Windows—useful if you need more advanced features. If you’ve been considering the leap, there’s good news for the holidays. Right now a…
Rising to the TOPS: How will NPUs and Windows AI grow in 2025?
2024 has been a big year for on-device AI in consumer electronics. Both Microsoft and Apple took swings with their respective operating systems, with Microsoft debuting its “Copilot+ PC” branding for AI-capable…
This amazing 4K Asus gaming monitor just got more budget-friendly
It’s the very best season of the year to find amazing deals, and this 27% discount on this 4K Asus TUF monitor is simply perfect. Now available for $399 instead of its…
The Zero Trust era is coming: What that means for VPNs and your data
The days of walling off the outside world to protect your network are quickly going the way of the Dodo. Thanks to the extraordinary growth of remote workforces, the adoption of cloud-based…
The best PC games of 2024 (that don’t need a graphics card)
I’ve been writing these roundups for seven years running and in that time integrated graphics have gotten a lot more powerful. Just look at the Steam Deck and its many imitators: it’s…
Learn a new language on your terms — Lifetime access to Babbel is at your fingertips
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Babbel gives you access to 14 languages with on-demand lessons for just $129.97—through December 31. The pressure of traditional language classes can be overwhelming for those who dislike…
Mac curious? This $350 MacBook Pro could be what converts you.
TL;DR: Save 65% on this refurbished MacBook Pro and pay only $350 instead of $999—only while supplies last. Loyal PC users, hear us out. We know you’re a die-hard fan, but don’t…