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Chome plugs its fifth emergency zero-day exploit of 2024

Man, there seem to be a lot of high-profile issues with the Chrome browser lately. Google issued an update yesterday with a security patch for an “in the wild” bug that exploits a use after…

Get this compact USB-equipped surge protector for $10

I live in an itty-bitty, creaky old house, so there are never enough wall outlets. The builders of the 1980s could never predict that someday a work-from-home nerd with a desk that looks like something…

Nuphy Air V2 review: Low-profile keyboards get elevated

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros High-quality switches Hot-swap sockets Colorful style Sound dampening VIA programming Cons Cramped number pad layout That’s it, it’s a darn good keyboard Our Verdict Nuphy’s Air96 V2 keyboard brings…

Our favorite low-cost laptop is even cheaper today

You can’t get a lot of laptop for three hundred bucks, unless you’re looking for a Chromebook or a twelve-year-old refurbished Mac off Woot. But today, you might be able to get juuuust enough, at…

Microsoft is finally changing Word’s annoying default Paste behavior

The default pasting behavior of Microsoft Word is a nightmare, and has been forever. If you want to add a text or image using the standard option, you can easily mess up the entire formatting…

Hades II’s musical flourishes are a hellish delight

The sequel to Supergiant’s phenomenal Hades entered early access on Monday, and because I struggle with impulse control, I couldn’t stop myself from playing it even in an incomplete state. The original was my favorite…

Acer Predator Orion 3000 review: Compact gaming PC power

by Mark Hachman
May 10, 2024
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
16 min read

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Compact (18-liter) Optional glass side panel ships inside Mouse, keyboard Cons Cable management could be better A lack of configurability Lack of dust filters Our Verdict Acer’s Predator Orion…