Is $500 good for a gaming laptop?
There’s a major appeal to gaming laptops: they give you the portability and power to play games wherever it is that you go. But if you’re on a tight budget, it might be hard to…
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eMeet SmartCam C960 2K webcam review: Good value, middling upgrade
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Very good value 1440p, 30Hz Autofocus, which works well in good lighting Good noise-cancelling mics Decent imagery Cons Autofocus doesn’t work as well in dim lighting Somewhat precarious connection…
Texans are denied adult sites — a good VPN is the answer
Editor’s note: Updated May 2, 2024 with new information about Supreme Court’s refusal to hear the case against governmental overreach. This March, in response to Texas’s age-verification law being upheld, the ultra-popular PornHub and numerous…
iCloud Keychain review: How good is Apple’s password manager?
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Free and built-in Auto-fill passwords Syncs across your Apple devices Cons Not great for non-Apple devices Lacks the polish of rivals Our Verdict Apple’s own password manager has enough…
Rove R2-4K dash cam review: Good captures, GPS, and an app
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Small form factor Good captures Integrated GPS Low-priced considering the features Cons Defaults to 2K rather than 4K Using the app requires an account Our Verdict With integrated GPS,…
Why does Apple want to destroy everything good about the iPad Air?
Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a…
LastPass users targeted in phishing attacks good enough to trick even the savvy
Getty Images Password-manager LastPass users were recently targeted by a convincing phishing campaign that used a combination of email, SMS, and voice calls to trick targets into divulging their master passwords, company officials said. The…
Apple’s parental controls are no good for parents or kids
Last week, my family and I–like so many others in the U.S.–hopped in a car to try and catch sight of a total eclipse. And, like so many other parents, I planned to distract my…
Good news for iPhone owners: AI will work on device
iPhone owners feeling skeptical about the reliability of AI may be pleased to hear that Apple’s take on the technology will probably work on device rather than via the cloud. Initially, at any rate. Bloomberg…
Razer Blackshark V2 Hyperspeed review: A headset with a very good mic
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Ultra-light and comfortable Excellent microphone quality Long-lasting battery life and fast charging option Versatile connectivity options Cons Sound tuning favors esports Material quality could be better Non-detachable microphone Our…