Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i review: A deceptively good deal
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good value on sale Lots of storage and RAM Aluminum chassis Cons Too expensive at MSRP GPU is very slow Dim display Our Verdict The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i…
I chose a gaming laptop instead of a desktop, and have zero regrets
I took the plunge recently and made the decision to buy a gaming laptop after years of being a dedicated tinkerer with a desktop PC tower. The change was necessitated by me being on the…
Apple Black Friday Deals 2025: Save on iPad, AirPods, Mac, Apple Watch
Best Apple Deals Available Now! Black Friday week is here and we are already seeing lots of deals, including these top deals on Apple products this Black Friday: We also have U.K. deals below. ‘Tis…
Chinese DeepSeek-R1 AI Generates Insecure Code When Prompts Mention Tibet or Uyghurs
New research from CrowdStrike has revealed that DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence (AI) reasoning model DeepSeek-R1 produces more security vulnerabilities in response to prompts that contain topics deemed politically sensitive by China. “We found that when DeepSeek-R1…
Normally $499, Visual Studio Pro is now $10
TL;DR: Right now, you can get a lifetime license to Visual Studio Pro for only $10. One of the most popular developer environments is Microsoft Visual Studio Pro. It can be expensive to get access, but right now, a…
ShadowPad Malware Actively Exploits WSUS Vulnerability for Full System Access
Nov 24, 2025Ravie LakshmananMalware / Vulnerability A recently patched security flaw in Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) has been exploited by threat actors to distribute malware known as ShadowPad. “The attacker targeted Windows Servers…
Best Black Friday Thunderbolt dock deals
Black Friday deals on laptop docking stations and Thunderbolt docks have begun, and I’m on the hunt for the best docking station sales for the 2025 holiday season. Welcome to Black Week, the period leading…
Best Black Friday power bank deals
Black Friday is almost here, and that means there’s no better time to score deals on power banks. Retailers are offering steep discounts on everything from budget-friendly to high-capacity chargers, and even ultra-portable models that…
Best Black Friday laptop deals
Whether you’re on the hunt for a lightning-fast gaming rig or a Chromebook with great battery life, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the best time to look for a sweet deal. Amazon’s kicking off…
Best Amazon Black Friday laptop deals 2025
Amazon’s kicking off its Black Friday deals early this year, with laptops from popular brands like Dell, HP, and Microsoft on sale. They’re calling it “Black Week” (eh, I know) and it’s basically a week…