The differences between monitors and televisions seem to become slimmer every year. Some people now use a television as their monitor, and others use monitors like televisions. The LG MyView 32SR85U is an example of the latter. It’s a 32-inch 4K moni

For years, both AMD and Intel have energetically competed against one another in the PC processor market. But there’s a new force to be reckoned with—Arm—and both AMD and Intel are circling the wagons. On Tuesday, both AMD and Intel, along with Linux

TunnelBear is a good-humored VPN service owned by McAfee security company and based in Toronto, Canada. It’s been around for a while now and has always stood out due to its unique and endearing bear-themed interface. The service has tried hard in rec

AMD’s vaunted “X3D” V-Cache technology vaulted Ryzen processors to the pinnacle of gaming supremacy when it debuted in the legendary Ryzen 7 5800X3D. Now it arrives with extra pressure on its proverbial shoulders: Can that X3D magic help resuscitate

USB flash drives are pretty self-explanatory, aren’t they? All you have to do is plug it into your PC and it’s ready to go, whether you’re using it to transfer files, play media, or launch an app. But mistakes can happen, and these mistakes can go fu

Most people in the US who have flagship phones with mainstream carriers are on 5G networks. And while 5G tech is noticeably faster than its predecessors, it’s still weak compared to Wi-Fi and fiber internet. That’s why we’re already looking forward t

How long will it take to update your PC to the Windows 11 2024 Update? If my tests are any indicator, you’ll be twiddling your thumbs for a lot longer than usual. Microsoft characterizes Windows 11 24H2, formally known as the Windows 11 2024 Update,

I’m not saying Windows is a terrible operating system, but it’s definitely no longer the one I choose to use on a day-to-day basis. After 30-plus years of using Windows in its various forms (starting with Windows 95), I have moved on—but not to macOS

Nowadays, it’s easy to get fooled by AI content on the web. Whether it’s a picture of the Pope sporting a puffy Balenciaga jacket or Trump getting tackled and arrested, these AI-generated images appear super realistic (as long as you’re not looking t

The Windows search function is very practical because it usually finds installed programs faster than using the program menu. However, you can also use the input field to search the internet. By default, Windows uses the Microsoft search engine Bing 

You might approach buying the Asus Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) for a variety of reasons such as its status as an AI-infused Copilot+ PC and its lovely OLED screen, but it’s the long-lasting battery—21 hours in our tests!—that will change your life. I don’t

I always thought that buying a 4K webcam was only something streamers and influencers should care about. I mean, how much better am I really going to look when I’m on a Teams call with my editors, or on a Skype call with my mom? It seemed quite silly

Today, the internet has become like water and electricity, a necessity for everyday life and something we take for granted. Most people never think about routers, network cables, frequency bands, and more as long as everything works. But wireless net

Intel’s new desktop CPUs are radically different than the Intel CPUs you’re used to. Today marks the launch of Arrow Lake, the company’s latest architecture for desktop processors, formally sold as the Core Ultra 200S Series. According to Intel’s cla

At the end of October, Google released its major ChromeOS M130 update to everyone on the operating system’s stable channel. This version of the Chromebook OS includes a variety of improvements, including Quick Insert, Focus, and Welcome Recap feature

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is swinging its big, regulatory stick at fake online reviews. Rules announced earlier this year are now in effect, banning reviews by fake people, AI-generated text, and those who don’t disclose their status as

When it comes to premium laptops, the new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus ticks a lot of boxes. It’s thin and light, day-to-day performance is snappy and efficient, and the OLED display is both beautiful and big. It’s one of the Chromebook Plus models

As you may know, support for Windows 10 expires in just under a year’s time. But if you’re reluctant to upgrade to Windows 11, there’s a new alternative: You can pay a little extra to keep receiving security patches with a new extended consumer suppo

If you’re worried about artificial intelligence taking your job, you might want to sit down for this one. AI startup Anthropic has demonstrated a new Claude model that can look at a computer screen and operate a virtual mouse and keyboard “the way pe

Microsoft just released a new version of PC Manager, the free tuning tool for optimizing Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems that competes with CCleaner. PC Manager 3.14 now lets you view your internet speed on the desktop directly in the Windows taskb

The plethora of OLED has made comparisons a bit dull. Most use the same OLED panels and have similar features, so the verdict often comes down to price. Samsung’s Odyssey OLED G8 is an exception, however, as it delivers an OLED panel alongside Smart

Software developers have embraced artificial intelligence language models for code generation in a big way, with huge gains in productivity but also some predictably dubious developments. It’s no surprise that hackers and malware writers are doing th

For anyone trying to keep their personal information secure, recent headlines have been a grim kick in the pants. The harshest came last month when the National Public Data breach was disclosed—the source of a purported 2.9 billion records spilling o

I’ll be the first one to admit to not practicing the best battery habits, especially where my laptop is concerned. Most days I leave my laptop plugged in for far too long, which can deteriorate the battery over time, especially if it’s fully charged.

As a long-time Windows geek, I’ve always loved and relied on keyboard shortcuts. They’re incredible—like a collection of secret handshakes that can quickly perform useful tasks and dramatically speed up whatever you’re doing on your computer. And yes

In September 2023, Microsoft announced the surprising end of its free text-editing program. For many, WordPad was a simple but useful alternative to Microsoft Word—but it’s no longer part of Windows. Windows 11 24H2 marks the official death of WordPa

The Logitech G705 from the Aurora collection is aimed at gamers looking for a compact and ergonomic mouse that combines performance and design. With its small size and attractive appearance, it’s appealing to users with smaller hands. But can the G70

The Meta Quest 2 remains the most popular VR headset in the world, at least if we assume that Steam’s hardware survey is an accurate indicator of the VR headset market. And it isn’t even a close contest: With 38 percent of the user base, it has more