5 reasons to skip buying a new iPhone 17 this year
Once upon a time, Apple used to make significant changes to the iPhone every couple of years. A new model (iPhone 4, 5, 6, etc) would launch with an overhauled look, followed by an S…
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Buying a killer Chromebook in 2025: 8 golden rules to follow
Chromebooks are generally seen as cheap laptops for non-serious users, but that’s largely an outdated myth. Sure, there are plenty of lemons out there to avoid, but there are also plenty of killer Chromebooks worth…
Apple’s cheeky ‘Parent Presentation’ helps kids make the hard sell on buying a Mac
For high school seniors in the U.S., graduation season is coming to a close. [Personal note: congrats to my niece! Way to go!] That means the start of college isn’t far off and it’s time…
Buying a gaming chair? Wait! Look for these 6 crucial details
Sitting and gaming for long periods of time requires the right kind of chair – one that provides ergonomic support, comfort, and customization and allows you to focus on what counts the most – your…
I regret buying into the RGB hype for my gaming PC
A PC gamer I know once said this about RGB lighting: “Once you’re in, you never get out,” as if going down that path initiates you into a mysterious, inescapable cult. That might be a…
Intel customers are buying up all its older CPUs to beat tariffs
How are Intel’s customers weathering tariffs and a possible recession? By buying Intel’s older products, and not its latest chips. Intel chief financial officer David Zinsner told analysts on Thursday that Intel sold more volume…
Buying a USB-C cable? Beware these 6 crucial gotchas
It’s been a few years since USB-C first hit the scene. And while we still love how reversible it is and how powerful it’s become, we’re also more aware of the potential pitfalls around this…
I’m done with Apple’s USB-C charging cables. Here’s what I’m buying instead
Apple’s Beats brand has a habit of one-upping its parent company with products that are a little less restrictive, a little less one-size-fits-all, and a little more colorful, while still offering the same Apple quality…
Buying a laptop? Wait! I beg you to consider a mini PC instead
For most people, a laptop is the default option when shopping for a new computer. It can work at home, it can work on the go, and it has everything built right into it: a…
Best DIY home security systems of 2025: Reviews and buying advice
Home security systems—once the exclusive domain of high-priced professional installers—have never been more affordable, and the hardware and software is simpler, more intuitive, and easier to set up than ever before. We have other roundups…