Don’t miss this iPad Air for $200 off right now
As a lifelong PC fanboy and a former professional Android blogger, it hurts me to say this: Apple’s iPad really is the best tablet on the market, and it’s been true for a while. That’s…
Intel: Fixes for Core CPU voltage bug won’t hurt performance
In Intel’s statement released on Friday, it says that its own recent tests of the microcode patches being rolled out to customers — for the voltage issue impacting 13th- and 14th-gen Core processors — basically…
Google is killing one of Chrome’s biggest ad blockers
Most people on the internet use the Chrome browser, and most Americans are using ad blockers. And even though advertising puts food on my table, I can’t blame them — because I block ads, too.…
Ars asks: What was the last CD or DVD you burned?
Enlarge / This is one method of burning a disc. 1001slide / Getty Images We noted earlier this week that time seems to have run out for Apple’s venerable SuperDrive, which was the last (OEM)…
McAfee+ Ultimate review: Comprehensive security that needs more polish
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Solid antivirus protection Comprehensive protection against online threats Cons Notable performance impact on some PCs User interface is a little scattered Many of the tools and services feel a…
This chic Dell Inspiron 2-in-1 laptop offers a lot for just $750
2-in-1 laptops are great for just about anybody — professionals, students, remote workers, you name it. The convertible form factor means you can use it like a tablet or prop it up like a tent…
AMD’s divisive new Ryzen 9000 CPUs: 6 must-know details
After a brief delay, AMD’s Ryzen 9000 finally has hit shelves—but to everyone’s surprise, the first processors come with surprising caveats. Despite offering plenty to like, the $279 Ryzen 5 9600X and $359 Ryzen 7…
Best web browser for Mac: Safari, Edge, Chrome, Firefox and more
Apple’s Safari browser has been around for a long time, and over the years it’s been improved to the point where it’s now a very solid choice for most people. As you’d expect, it boasts…
Doom + Doom II re-released with more content, 4K, co-op, and more
Yesterday ushered in the start of this year’s QuakeCon, the Dallas gaming convention organized by developer id Software. New editions of the legendary shooters Doom and Doom II were presented there, complete with technical improvements…
Raspberry Pi Pico 2 is faster and backward-compatible, still only $5
The Raspberry Pi Foundation announced the new Raspberry Pi Pico 2 today, a 21mm x 51mm hobbyist chip built on the in-house RP2350, representing the second generation of this chip type. Compared to the first…