This $15 portable charger keeps your phone juiced all day long
What’s the best way to make sure your phone always has power, no matter where you are or how many YouTube videos you watch? Carry a portable charger (also known as a power bank) with…
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A long, weird FOSS circle ends as Microsoft donates Mono to Wine project
Enlarge / Does Mono fit between the Chilean cab sav and Argentinian malbec, or is it more of an orange, maybe? Getty Images Microsoft has donated the Mono Project, an open-source framework that brought its…
Long live the hard drive: Why HDDs are still far from obsolete
Hard disk drives (HDDs) offer some of the best price-to-performance value when it comes to data, and that value goes even further with larger storage capacities. You’ll really feel the price advantage of HDDs over…
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x review: OLED meets long battery life
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Amazing battery life Beautiful OLED screen Great pricing on RAM and storage upgrades Cons No headphone jack or USB-A port Windows on Arm app compatibility isn’t perfect “Yoga” name…
Should you shut down your Mac when away for long periods?
Although most of us cannot imagine being separated from a Mac for more than a few hours or maybe a couple of days, emergencies, study trips, and summer or other travel can lead to many…
EU Member States remain divided on controversial CSAM-scanning plan — but for how long?
A key body of European Union lawmakers remains stalled over a controversial legislative proposal that could see millions of users of messaging apps forced to agree to their photo and video uploads being scanned by…
How long do MacBooks and Macs last? Mac lifespan explained
Macs have a high price so it’s understandable that many Mac users will want to put off replacing them for as long as they can. But just how long should you expect a Mac to…
How long does Apple support iPhones?
If you are thinking of buying an older generation or used iPhone, or wondering whether it’s worth updating your current handset, one important factor to consider is how long Apple will be offering support for…
The long wait for the next iPad mini might be even longer
After unveiling the new iPad Air and iPad Pro lines, cutting the 9th-gen iPad, and dropping the price of the 10th-gen iPad, inquiring minds want to know when Apple is going to give the iPad…
Beats Solo 4 review: A long overdue upgrade that goes just far enough
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent Apple & Android support Great battery life USB-C and 3.5mm audio support Cons No ANC Design is dated No on-ear detection Our Verdict It’s been too long since…