USB connector types: The tier list
I have a visceral hatred of MicroUSB. Back when I was writing about Android phones, there was a needlessly long transition from Micro to the far, far superior USB-C, that made me resent it every…
Lawrence Stubbs
Lawrence Stubbs
PC hardware prices are brutal, so I’m upgrading everything else
The 2020s have been brutal for PC gamers, as the furious rise of AI sent graphics card prices skyrocketing. In 2026, AI’s insatiable hunger has affected seemingly everything with a microchip, as the cost for…
AI watermarks are a good idea. They won’t stop AI slop
Starting soon, all text that’s either generated or “processed” by Claude will bear invisible AI watermarks that can be detected with the right tools, a move made in response to new European Union regulations regarding…
Track your screen time without giving up your privacy
Have you ever reached the end of a day spent on your computer and asked, “Where did all that time go?” Between work, surfing the web, and playing games, it’s easy to lose track. ActivityWatch…
Stop paying for multiple AI subscriptions and put 50+ models under one roof for $39.99
TL;DR: Get lifetime access to 50+ AI models with AskAnyModel AI Pro for just $39.99 (MSRP $499). Compare up to six responses side by side, use unlimited chat and image generation on supported models, and keep everything in…
If your PC needs Office and Windows 11 Pro, this $33 lifetime bundle handles both
TL;DR: Get lifetime licenses for both Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro for just $32.97 through August 16 at 11:59 p.m. PT (MSRP $418.99). Pay once and skip the recurring cost of Microsoft 365 and the hassle…
This Logitech mouse is rarely discounted, but it’s $20 off now
NOW $20 OFF Logitech MX Master 3S Mouse 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…
Firefox is now the last major browser that still supports uBlock Origin
Firefox recently announced via Bluesky post: “Our support for uBlock Origin isn’t going anywhere.” The moment comes in response to news that Microsoft Edge is soon going to lock out uBlock Origin and other ad-blocking…
8BitDo’s NES-style keyboard just dropped to $70, its lowest price yet
NEW LOWEST PRICE 8BitDo Retro Wireless Mechanical Keyboard 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…
Gaming? Check. School? Check. Gigabyte’s X16 and A16 Laptops Do It All
Shop Gigabyte’s Newest Laptops Find gaming and everyday options at Best Buy Shop Gigabyte (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 = {…