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I got Starlink internet at home. I wish I knew the...
I recently moved to a much more rural area, so getting Starlink set up was one of my top priorities. My area is an internet dead zone where you might get a bit of 4G on a nearby hill,...
It’s official: The U.S. owns 9.9 percent of Intel
On Friday afternoon, Intel confirmed what everyone already knew: that the U.S. government is taking the unprecedented step of investing $8.9 billion into the company. On Tuesday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that the United States was pushing Intel...
Don’t fall for McAfee’s tricky antivirus warnings ...
I review a lot of laptops and I’ve noticed many of them come with a “free trial” of McAfee antivirus preinstalled. I’ve clicked through so many warnings about how my PC will be “at risk” unless I pay up...
One PDF editor doesn’t require a monthly fee, and ...
TL;DR: Replace your Adobe Acrobat monthly fee with a lifetime subscription to PDF Agile on sale for $40. Adobe Acrobat isn’t the only PDF editor around, and it’s certainly not the cheapest. If you want a low-cost alternative that doesn’t rope you...
Cleaner, safer, smarter browsing on 9 devices for ...
TL;DR: Lock in a lifetime AdGuard Family Plan subscription for just $15.97 (MSRP: $169.99) and keep your devices clutter-free, private, and safe. Pop-ups, banner ads, autoplay videos — online clutter makes browsing miserable. Add in the risks of malware and invasive trackers,...
No DVD drive in your laptop? Grab this USB add-on ...
Most modern laptops lack an optical drive, yet CDs and DVDs are still used in many households, whether for playing old movies, installing older software, or even for making physical backups. An external DVD drive is an uncomplicated and...
Best laptops under $500: Affordable picks that wil...
Looking for a decent laptop under $500? Yeah, it’s a bit of a mess out there. One quick search and you’re drowning in options–most of them are pretty meh. The key is knowing what actually matters. Shoot for a...
Synology BeeStation Plus review: Super-easy stream...
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Access your data and personal digital media from anywhere Supremely easy setup OS and phone apps Cons Lacks many of the features of a mainstream NAS box Synology account required for setup Plex is...
This Intel Core 7 laptop with 16GB RAM is a steal ...
It’s rare to find a low-priced laptop that has performance, battery life, and plenty of extras like a touchscreen, all at a significant discount. Best Buy has one such laptop on sale today only: an HP OmniBook 5 Flip...
Experts are skeptical about Google’s AI water cons...
Yesterday, we covered Google’s report that a typical query to its Gemini AI consumes only “five drops of water.” That figure is now facing criticism from several AI experts, according to The Verge… and that includes one of the...
Microsoft Edge will AI summarize your browsing act...
Microsoft is currently testing a new AI feature in Edge called “Journeys,” reports Windows Latest. The aim is to create AI-generated summaries and interactive cards of your browsing history and open pages, making it easier to resume projects or...
Best ultrawide monitors: Picks for gaming, budget,...
Do you want a large expanse of usable display space, but without the hassle of setting up dual monitors? An ultrawide monitor is the ticket. Ultrawide monitors have a wider display panel that provides an immersive experience and far...
15.8 million PayPal accounts at risk: stolen passw...
A hacker going by the name Chucky_BF has allegedly stolen details for 15.8 million PayPal accounts and is selling them on an internet forum at a bargain price of just $750 USD. The treasure trove of data, which is...
Latest Windows 11 update kills streaming app perfo...
It seems like Windows users can’t catch a break when it comes to system updates these days. Just recently we’ve seen disappearing SSD issues and PC recovery problems. Now, the latest security update for Windows 11 is causing “severe...
Samsung’s fantastic T7 portable SSD hits its lowes...
Getting a bit of extra storage space is easier than ever nowadays because these drives are so much cheaper to get. The price of the speedy Samsung T7, for instance, is down 27%, which means you can get 1TB...
Google’s mysterious Gemini smart speaker: What we ...
Blink and you may have missed it, but Google gave us a peek at what sure looks like a new smart speaker during its Made by Google event on Wednesday. Was it a leak? Not really. A “leaked” product...
HP’s RTX 5060 gaming laptop is down to an insane $...
Today, I’ve found an incredible deal on one of the best higher-end gaming laptops you can get if you prioritize value. This HP Omen features a stellar configuration and a gorgeous display at a fantastic price—get it now for...
This life-changing $50 adapter made my car’s enter...
A couple years ago, I finally said goodbye to my old bucket of a car and dove back into debt with a new one. Besides the stability and peace of mind that come with a fresh-out-of-the-factory car, what I...