Your HDR monitor might be lying to you
Imagine you just bought a brand-new monitor that prominently advertises its HDR capabilities. You hop over to YouTube and stream the first “4K HDR” video you find… but it looks washed out or barely any…
Lawrence Stubbs
Lawrence Stubbs
Alienware Area 51 review: Absurd speed, serious outlet anxiety
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Sturdy build quality Excellent optional mechanical keyboard Lots of physical connectivity including Thunderbolt 5 Extremely powerful CPU performance Respectable GPU performance Cons Heavy and thick, design is a mix…
I’ll never buy another laptop without Windows Hello
I review a lot of laptops here at PCWorld, and I’m always surprised when I unbox one without biometric hardware. Fingerprint readers and infrared (IR) cameras for facial recognition are both great—and some laptops even…
ChatGPT is $20/month, but one AI platform gives you GPT, Claude, and Gemini for a year for $30
TL;DR: You can get access to ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini through ChatOn AI Assistant for just $30. Juggling AI subscriptions can get expensive fast. A single AI subscription can cost hundreds per year, and using multiple tools only…
Who actually manufactures AmazonBasics batteries?
When AmazonBasics launched back in 2009, batteries were among the initial line-up of products—and they’re still one of the best, most classic impulse buys of this white-label brand. Mainly sold in packs ranging from 8…
The RAM crisis is bringing out DDR5 counterfeiters
Caveat emptor (“let the buyer beware”) is the rallying cry of every con man and huckster who tries to fleece a mark. But it’s worth keeping in mind if you’re hunting for a deal in…
Acer’s $350 OLED is the gaming monitor deal I’ve been waiting for
$200 off Acer Predator 27-inch OLED monitor for $350 SEE DEAL (function () { document.querySelector(“#sticky-promo-block a”).addEventListener(“click”, function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest(“#sticky-promo-block”).querySelector(“p.promo-title”).textContent; const data = { event: “stickyConversionUnitClick”, eventCategory:…
pCloud online backup review: An affordable lifetime of secure files
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Super low-priced over time with lifetime plans Online viewing with some light editing Web, local, and phone clients Cons Interface and operational quirks Document editing is weak Two-way sync…
Anker’s 9-port charging station is now $34 and kills desk cable clutter
Anker 9-in-1 Charging Station View Deal (function () { document.querySelector(“#sticky-promo-block a”).addEventListener(“click”, function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest(“#sticky-promo-block”).querySelector(“p.promo-title”).textContent; const data = { event: “stickyConversionUnitClick”, eventCategory: “Sticky Conversion”, eventAction: “Click”, eventLabel:…
HP OmniBook 5 drops to $699: 16GB RAM and 10 real hours of battery
NOW $200 OFF HP OmniBook 5 Laptop View Deal (function () { document.querySelector(“#sticky-promo-block a”).addEventListener(“click”, function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest(“#sticky-promo-block”).querySelector(“p.promo-title”).textContent; const data = { event: “stickyConversionUnitClick”, eventCategory: “Sticky Conversion”,…