The real threat to the PC isn’t death. It’s losing control
A couple of months ago, I floated the idea of renting a PC. Specifically a Valve Steam Machine, in the hopes of getting the concept to take. I wanted it to live. But the problem…
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World Backup Day isn’t the deal fest it once was
The first advertised sale on B&H’s storage specials for World Backup Day is a 512GB SanDisk microSDXC memory card, marked down from $111.99 to $109.99. Yes, a discount of just two dollars. Such is 2026.…
Nvidia’s DLSS 5 isn’t a tool. It’s an invasion
Why is Nvidia’s DLSS 5 causing gamers to go insane? Because it makes a game look how Nvidia thinks it should look—and uses AI to do it. Nvidia’s newly-announced DLSS 5 is an Nvidia feature…
MacBook Neo review: The first cheap laptop that isn’t cheap
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Distinguished and sturdy design Excellent single-core CPU performance Great-looking display Nothing feels cheap Cons Different USB implementations on the two ports Trackpad lacks pressure-sensitivity Multi-core performance lags No P3…
Don’t worry, Apple isn’t going all practical
They did it! Yes, last week Apple announced the much-rumored “cheap laptop”, the MacBook Neo. Coming in a variety of almost actual colors, the Neo ships with an A18 Pro processor and starts at just…
Report: The giant foldable iPad isn’t dead
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports that Apple continues developing a gigantic foldable iPad with an 18-inch screen, despite previous speculation about the project’s cancellation. Development faces significant challenges around typing…
The most overlooked AirPods Pro upgrade isn’t in the case — It’s in your ear
AirPods Pro users obsess over firmware updates, spatial audio settings, and noise cancellation modes. But there’s one performance factor hiding in plain sight — and most people never think to upgrade it. The ear tips.…
Password managers’ promise that they can’t see your vaults isn’t always true
Over the past 15 years, password managers have grown from a niche security tool used by the technology savvy into an indispensable security tool for the masses, with an estimated 94 million US adults—or roughly…
Sorry folks, Liquid Glass isn’t going anywhere
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports that Apple’s Liquid Glass design will remain unchanged in iOS 27, despite user complaints about transparency effects. iOS 27 will prioritize system fixes and introduce…
Apple’s iPad Magic Keyboard isn’t overpriced–it’s underappreciated
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld argues that Apple’s iPad Magic Keyboard for M4/M5 iPad Pro models offers premium features that justify its price point. The accessory adds a crucial second USB-C…