Why are ‘premium’ laptops so afraid of ports?
I’ve reviewed a lot of laptops for PCWorld and I’ve been noticing something I don’t like: the more expensive the laptop, the fewer ports it tends to have. It’s been trending this way for a…
Lawrence Stubbs
Lawrence Stubbs
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TL;DR: For a limited time, get permanent access to the PDF Converter & Editor for just $29.99 (MSRP $99.99). Here’s a solid way to simplify your workflow: for a limited time, you can get lifetime access to the PDF…
Windows could get haptic trackpad feedback for more interactions
Haptic trackpads are only in a tiny number of Windows laptops, most notably the newer Surface devices. But they’re pretty neat if you get a chance to try them out, enhancing the experience in the…
Google Drive’s shared files and folders can now have permissions auto-expire
Google is now making it possible to set expiration dates on shared files and folders in Google Drive, reports Digital Trends. The feature applies to both shared drives and “My Drive,” where users can grant…
SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell review: Monitor included
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros The indoor video monitor is an excellent addition Outstanding battery life Reasonably priced Considering it comes bundled with a display Cons We encountered some playback bugs Display has very…
I love my wireless JBL headphones — and they’re now 50% off
A couple years ago, my old headphones died on me, so I had to grab a new pair. Being partial to JBL and not wanting to spend a ton, I eventually decided on the JBL…
Black Friday traps! New AI scams are plaguing this shopping season
Black Friday started as a day for bargain sales, but has evolved into a global shopping phenomenon. But the bigger the participation, the more attractive it all becomes… for criminals. According to Austrian fact-checker Mimikama,…
AMD’s newest Ryzen X3D CPU is exclusive to Micro Center’s pre-built PC
This morning, a friend of mine waited in the cold outside of Brooklyn’s Micro Center retailer, specifically to buy this pre-built desktop. It’s a good deal, and they’d been wavering on a long-overdue PC upgrade…
Report: 10% of Meta’s revenue is from scammers on Facebook and Instagram
Anyone who’s been on Facebook recently knows the platform is plagued by advertising and other posts from scammers and other frauds. But the massive scale of the issue is no surprise to parent company Meta,…
Anker’s ultimate power bank with 2 built-in USB-C cables is 32% off
Wish you had a portable battery for your laptop that holds enough charge for long-haul flights? Or maybe you just want one that’s large enough that you don’t have to be recharging it all the…