Need to convert a video? These two free tools make it easy
Video formats can be a mess. One won’t play on your TV, another is too large for email, and a third won’t import into your editing software. When that happens, a good video converter can…
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Firefox 153 brings HDR video, QR code sharing, and 63 security fixes
Updated July 29th, 2026: After Firefox 153 released, some users ran into browser crashes that occurred when certain internal Firefox files couldn’t be loaded or when launching following a browser update. Mozilla’s recommended fix is…
Stop babysitting your laptop through every video call — this HP-certified refurb is under $300
TL;DR: The HP EliteBook 840 G8 is a refurbished business laptop designed for smooth multitasking and all-day performance, featuring 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, now $274.97 (MSRP $899.98) through July 19. Your workday rarely slows down…
Microsoft patches bug in video game Age of Empires II
On Tuesday, Microsoft patched a historic record number of security bugs across its product lines, in large part due to the use of AI to help the company and external researchers discover bugs. Among the…
New video proves that MacBook Neo lives rent-free in Microsoft’s head
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports that Microsoft released a new video promoting the $699 Dell XPS 13 as an alternative to the popular MacBook Neo. The video highlights the XPS…
Turn massive video files into shareable clips in minutes with VideoProc for a flat $36
TL;DR: Get a lifetime license to VideoProc for Windows for $35.99 (MSRP $119.90) and simplify everything from video editing to file conversion in one easy-to-use app. Video editing can get complicated fast when you’re bouncing between…
Discord enables end-to-end encrypted voice and video calling for every user
Messaging platform giant Discord has switched on end-to-end encrypted voice and video messaging for every user. The end-to-end encryption feature means that Discord users can now communicate privately without anyone else being able to listen…
Google’s video streaming strategy has backfired
Google hasn’t offered a streaming device for under $50 since it discontinued the Chromecast with Google TV in 2024. That’s turning out to be a problem. For the past couple years, Google has effectively left…
Watch this video of how a job interviewer exposes a North Korean fake IT worker
For the last few years, North Koreans have gotten remote jobs at hundreds Western companies pretending to be from somewhere else, using fake resumes, and sometimes with the help of American collaborators. It’s been a…
Chrome 148 will ‘lazy load’ video and audio, closing a long-standing gap
Google has announced that it’s currently testing a new feature for Chrome 148 that could speed up day-to-day browsing. The feature is called lazy loading and it’s actually a lot more helpful than it sounds.…