Just a few months ago, I could barely get an AI agent to open the Chess app on my Mac, much less actually play a game of it. But after testing the…
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Samsung 990 SSD review: Good, but not great. Is AI to blame?
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good PCIe 4.0 performance Higher-than-average TBW rating Top-tier vendor Cons Slows drastically off secondary cache Priced like TLC Only three-year warranty Our Verdict The 990 is…
Best laptops for college students: 6 picks for every budget
The right laptop can really make or break your college experience. From navigating packed lecture halls to powering through all-nighters, reliability is key. But that doesn’t mean you need the most expensive…
Microsoft’s fix for RoguePlanet has its own new disk space bug
The other day, we reported that Microsoft had patched RoguePlanet, a zero-day vulnerability in the Defender security app. RoguePlanet was a serious flaw that allowed hackers to gain full access to vulnerable…
Microsoft says stop waiting to install Windows updates. Here’s why
Microsoft has flipped its stance regarding the installation of Windows updates. You should now install these updates on your Windows computers as soon as possible. The reason for this change in recommendation?…
How I get free Kindle books without breaking the rules
I don’t know about you but I love the weight and feel of a real physical book—except when I’m traveling. When I’m lugging all my things around on my shoulders, you better…
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…
Acer Chromebook Plus 514 review: A $400 Chromebook with surprising specs
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Enjoyable and spacious keyboard Decent audio, webcam, and microphones Good CPU performance from Core i3-N305 512GB PCIe SSD is excellent at this price point Cons Design…
This Windows Search revamp could win me over
The future of Windows Search looks a lot closer to what users have been asking for since day one: search. That’s it. No ads, no visual clutter, no promotional links to the…
Cancel Microsoft 365—Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for life for $20
TL;DR: Replace your Microsoft 365 subscription with a lifetime license to Microsoft Office on sale for $20. Renting the same set of office apps year after year quietly drains a budget that could go toward…