11 boring (but practical) tech deals to grab during Black Friday
Black Friday is the perfect time to pick up a laptop, desktop, or other tantalizing PC gear. But there are also a bunch of more mundane products that are on sale too — and they’re…
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6 practical reasons to buy a PC gaming headset (even if you don’t game)
When we think of gaming headsets, we often imagine sweaty gamers in dark rooms wearing glowing RGB headphones. The truth is, most gaming headsets are highly adaptable to life outside of a gaming den, whether…
Ugreen MagFlow Qi2 2-in-1 Charger review: practical travel charging station
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros High-quality looks Excellent charging times Good magnetic hold Handy adjustability Our Verdict You can’t go far wrong with the MagFlow Qi2 charging station. For little money you get a…
6 practical ways to use that USB port on your router
The USB port on the router is often unused and yet it offers practical functions that can make everyday life easier. You can do things like saving and sharing files, mobile charging, or even an…
Apple’s practical, dull AI is a stark contrast to Windows Copilot
The new Apple Intelligence within the new Apple iPhone 16 provides a surprisingly practical approach to AI. It’s straightforward, helpful, and well, boring — a stark contrast to Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs, which position themselves as…
15 practical free apps for your college laptop
College can be extremely expensive — not just with tuition and dorm costs, but with materials, books, software, and more. You might think you have to spend lots of cash on apps to get you…
Meet the future of Windows: Copilot+ PCs unleash practical AI tools
To date, PC vendors have shipped AI PCs. On Monday, Microsoft announced the next step in the AI PC’s evolution, the Copilot+ PC, and announced AI-powered Windows 11 features like Recall. “The pursuit has always…
Apple’s unfixable CPU exploit: 3 practical security takeaways
All systems can be exploited. Whether that’s a freebie giveaway or computer hardware, humans will often find the weaknesses. Back in in 2018, Intel first swallowed this bitter pill when the widespread Spectre vulnerability came…
10 surprisingly practical Raspberry Pi projects anybody can do
The Raspberry Pi single-board computer and all its variants have captured the imaginations of DIY enthusiasts and budding hobbyists alike. With the latest model, the Raspberry Pi 5, the mini-PC is more capable than ever,…
Nomad Base One Max review: Practical, pretty, and powerful
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros High charging speed Solid construction Cons Power supply not included iPhone lays flat Our Verdict The Base One Max not only looks great, it fully meets the expectations of…