You can buy Apple’s official USB-C cables in iMac colors–and they’re cheap
When you buy a new iMac, not only do you get a new Apple USB-C cable to charge your Magic Mouse and Keyboard, but you also get it in a color to match. Unfortunately, Apple…
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Plastic laptops aren’t cheap anymore—and they’re often better than metal
I’ve reviewed a lot of laptops for PCWorld, and I’ve held laptops made of so many materials in my hands: Metal, plastic, carbon fiber, and even ceramic. People often think of plastic as a cheap,…
GitHub Copilot’s price shakeup could end cheap AI coding as we know it
It was fun while it lasted, but it’s starting to look like the end for flat-rate AI plans as we know them, with GitHub being the first to turn out the lights. Just a week…
Seagate Firecuda X Vault review: The cheap answer to rising SSD prices
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Massive 8TB or 20TB capacity Doesn’t require separate AC adapter when used on a 15-watt Type-C port Data recovery included with two-year warranty Xbox on PC-certified Cons Pedestrian performance…
Microsoft is jacking up Surface prices. Buy them for cheap, now!
If there’s a time to buy a Microsoft Surface, it’s now. Right now. NOW. Because Microsoft is raising prices in a big way. Microsoft has increased the prices of its Surface devices across the board,…
Klarity Disk Review: Cheap DaisyDisk alternative held back by permissions bug
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good level of customization and settings Good CPU and RAM usage measurement tools Low price point, one-time payment Cons Disk permissions errors when attempting to delete applications Our Verdict…
Beats Studio Buds have never been this cheap before — get them for $59
We love AirPods of course, but the design isn’t for everyone. If you fall into that group, the Beats Studio Buds are worth a look. They’re normally cheaper than AirPods, but instead of paying $150…
Need a cheap laptop that doesn’t feel cheap? This $82.99 Acer Chromebook might be it.
TL;DR: This refurbished Acer 311 Chromebook offers lightweight portability, Chrome OS simplicity, and solid everyday performance for just $82.99. Not every laptop needs to be a powerhouse. Sometimes you just want something quick to start, easy to…
X-VPN review: Cheap VPN with great streaming – but slower speeds
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Free plan Growing collection of server locations Great for geo-unblocking Cons Significant speed drop Five device limit is lower than rivals Our Verdict X-VPN has improved significantly and is…
9 cheap or free ways to make your old PC run faster
There’s a reason that unboxing videos and the phrase “new car smell” are firmly ensconced in the zeitgeist. New stuff is exciting! New stuff is (theoretically) better! New stuff is just plain cool. But new stuff…