TL:DR: Sometimes a faster computer is just an OS upgrade away — get Windows 11 Pro for $12.97 (MSRP $199). When a computer starts feeling slow, most people assume the hardware is done for. But a…
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Perplexity’s new tool deploys teams of AI agents
The viral OpenClaw AI tool has already spawned dozens of imitators on GitHub and has spurred pivots from major AI players like Meta. Now Perplexity is throwing its hat into the personal…
Alexa’s new AI personalities are cringe
Alexa has long offered options for different voices and, at one time, you could even make the assistant sound like a celebrity. But now Amazon is going beyond voices by rolling out…
Best USB-C hubs and dongles: Add ports to your laptop or tablet
The best USB-C hubs add ports to your PC, providing connections to legacy peripherals like mice, keyboards, printers, or more. If you follow my advice, you shouldn’t pay that much for a…
Microsoft walks back its threat to older printers
Microsoft has walked back a controversial change to its feature roadmap that would have put millions of older printers at risk. Earlier this month, Microsoft’s feature roadmap page had indicated that older…
Firefox 148 adds AI kill switch, fixes 50+ security flaws
With the new Firefox 148 browser update for Windows, macOS, and Linux, Mozilla is introducing a number of new features and improvements. For example, the backup feature is now available to more…
Get an Acer laptop with 16GB of RAM for $500
I’ve been hunting for laptops at or below the $500 range with at least 16GB of RAM — the least I’d recommend for Windows 11 — because they’re really frickin’ hard to…
JBL’s portable Bluetooth speaker hits new low price: $85 (43% off)
I know snow’s piling up in many areas, but I’m allowed to dream about warmer weather, right? Those daydreams come with thoughts of barbecues and outdoor get-togethers, and what better way to…
Best laptops 2026: Premium, budget, gaming, 2-in-1, and more
Choosing a laptop shouldn’t be complicated. But with so many models, price points, and flashy features, it often feels that way. Does a larger screen really make you more productive? Do you…
HP says RAM and storage now make up 35% of PC component costs
Memory prices are insane, and it’s not just hurting consumers — PC makers have to deal with this crap, too. According to HP’s quarterly earnings call yesterday, the company is now spending…