Google wants your face to be your backup password. I’d wait
How much is your face worth to you? This week, Google announced you can start using it as a form of authentication—a way to get into your account. Here’s how it works: You take a…
Lawrence Stubbs
Lawrence Stubbs
Acer Chromebook Plus 516 review: Not pretty, but pretty fast
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Spacious keyboard with respectable key feel for the price Large 1920×1200 display with 16:10 aspect ratio Good selection of USB-C and USB-A connectivity Solid ChromeOS performance from Core i3…
The free file-sharing app I install on every new device
If you regularly move files between your phone, tablet, and computer, you’ve probably run into the same annoyance I have. AirDrop works great (I love it!), but not all of my devices are Apple devices.…
Sign up for a Costco Gold Star Membership for $65 and get a $50 Digital Costco Shop Card*
TL;DR: New Costco Gold Star Members can also get a $50 Digital Costco Shop Card*, and it’s still only $65 to sign up. If you’re looking for another way to keep costs low, it might be worth…
I slapped this $22 LED strip on the back of my TV. My eyes thank me daily
You know those color LED light strips that sync with the images on your TV screen? I’m not a fan. They’re eye-catching, sure, but they’re expensive, they mess with the perceived picture color, and they’re…
I was skeptical of this $19 laptop cooling pad. Now I use it daily
It wasn’t so long ago that I could predict exactly when my laptop would give up the ghost on hot days. The only thing that helped was pointing my desk fan at it—loud as a…
Manage timelines, resources, and deliverables with Microsoft Project Pro 2024 — on sale for a flat $45
TL;DR: Plan, organize, and manage complex projects with Microsoft Project Professional 2024, available for a one-time $44.97 through July 26 (MSRP $1,129.99). Own it for life with no subscriptions or recurring fees. Keeping a project on track…
Pay once, use forever: Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus is on sale for a one-time $55
TL;DR: Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for just $54.99 (MSRP $249.99). No subscriptions or recurring payments — just a one-time purchase for the complete Office suite. Not everyone wants another monthly software bill…
This $21 USB drive lets modern laptops read CDs and DVDs again
Optical drives are still practical for many users, whether to play old CDs and DVDs, install software, or create backups—especially with modern laptops, which are usually supplied without a drive. External drives are the solution…
8 PC gaming upgrades under $100 that don’t feel cheap
Gaming on a budget doesn’t have to mean compromising on quality. Whether you’re a casual player or a dedicated enthusiast, finding the right accessories can make the precious hours you get to spend in front…