I build PCs for a living – here are the 6 worst things you’re doing to your PC (and how to fix them)

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. I don’t want to be the bearer of bad news, but your PC might hate you. That is, if you do any of the things on this list. PCs today are pretty resilient - we ask a lot of them, and day after day they deliver. But sometimes, we don’t always treat them the way we should....

April 13, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · William Smith

I have Philips Hue lights everywhere in my home, and this is what I want to see from its AI assistant

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. You’ll also be able to give feedback to help improve the assistant’s output in the future. The launch could happen at any time, but what exactly will it bring? It’s possible that the Philips Hue AI assistant could work not only with lights, but with cameras and sensors as well I won’t hold my breath....

April 13, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · John Bennett

I love LG’s new Magic Remote design for its OLED TVs – too bad only certain regions are getting it

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. But its certainly a divisive design, even among longtime fans of LG OLED TVs. The input select button has been removed from this one as well. The new-old hybrid AI Magic Remote (shown above) boasts a very different design than the fully re-designed AI Magic Remote (shown at top) The new-old hybrid AI Magic Remote (shown above) boasts a very different design than the fully re-designed AI Magic Remote (shown at top)...

April 13, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · James Shannon

I reviewed Earfun's new cheap open earbuds and sadly, they come up short in a flooded market

However, they have a few too many rough edges and ultimately will struggle to compete against impressive contemporaries. Unfortunately, poor timing has hampered what could have been a warm reception. This is about Earfun). Evidence of how easily-bendable the hook is. But forgetting its rivals for a second, how do the Earfun OpenJump hold up? Until very recently, you couldn’t expect top-notch audio from such a design. But at retail price, perhaps it’s worth waiting for these to come down....

April 13, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Collin Tucker

I reviewed the X9-14 Aura Edition laptop - and it's like Lenovo and Intel had a next-gen love child

And, if you use it, this is a Copilot+ PC for those embracing Microsofts version of AI. However, most Core Ultra 200 series laptops appear to need one. Taking the Core Ultra 7 268V processor option adds another 200. The top option using the same 268V CPU costs $2,149. Really, Intel has imagination? Well, thats a revelation that I didnt have on my bingo phrases card for 2025. So you may be wondering whats not so good with the X9-14....

April 13, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Dr. Miranda Smith

I tested Panasonic's palm-sized electric shaver, and it's the perfect travel companion if you can get over this annoying feature

There may be minor differences between different countries' models. Its palm-sized design packs a surprisingly powerful motor to achieve results that belie its tiny size. I tested the UK variant of the Swipe Right (called the Series 700s) and was fairly impressed. Cleaning the shaver is also a walk in the park you could just rinse the head under running water. It doesn’t work reliably, and a simple physical on/off switch would have been superior in my books....

April 13, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Mr. Steve Esparza

I tested the Bluetti Elite 200 V2 for the last 160 days - an excellent portable power station that's absurdly heavy for its size

Bluetti is one of the more well-known power station companies. They make phenomenal offerings like theAC500,AC200L, and theHandsfree 2 backpack. This charges drill batteries, vacuums, toys for the kids, etc. So, in comparison, this unit is much less rugged, but not in a bad way. The output ports are all on the front, beautifully surrounding the display without encouraging covering the screen. During this testing, I was impressed with the output capacity of this hefty yet mighty power station....

April 13, 2025 · 1 min · 165 words · Susan Miles

I tested this $300 mesh chair with a headrest, and it's way better than I expected

It’s minimal, comfortable, supportive, and is a great value. It’s the basics, nothing flashy, and that’s okay. After testing out all thebest office chairs, I didn’t expect to like this model. However, even though it is minimal, it still managed to impress me in a number of ways. The company offers a lifetime warranty on the frame and a five-year warranty on mechanical parts. For a $300 chair, that’s pretty impressive....

April 13, 2025 · 1 min · 207 words · Taylor Torres

I upgraded my Mac mini M4 with a 4TB SSD and avoided paying Apple's ridiculous storage prices – here’s how

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. TheAppleMac mini M4 is arguably the biggest bargain in computing. It’s almost too good to be true. Seriously, don’t even consider it. Instead, you’ll want to buy an external enclosure and NVMe storage. That’s exactly what I did, and it’s saved me a fortune. Like way too much. That’s $800 / 800 extra for another 1....

April 13, 2025 · 2 min · 285 words · Jacqueline Chase

Leaked renders may have given us our first proper look at the Google Pixel Watch 4

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. They show a smartwatch that doesn’t vary too much from the current design in terms of its looks. The display bezels are also reportedly going to be slightly smaller than they are on the Pixel Watch 3. The Google Pixel Watch 3 is due an upgrade this year Leaks and rumors around the Google Pixel Watch 4 have been thin on the ground so far....

April 13, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Michelle Nunez

Life360 helped me keep track of my loved ones in ways I never knew possible

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. But now that mine are a few years older, Im having increasing sympathy with the idea. Thats where theLife360app that I recently discovered has come in so handy. So before you ask, When will you be home? or Have you landed yet? Life360 will be able to give you all the information you need....

April 13, 2025 · 2 min · 218 words · Tracy Lee

Microsoft is digging its own grave with Windows 11, and it has to stop

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Look,Microsoft, we need to talk. But heres the thing, Microsoft: this path youre on isnt sustainable. I’m no Apple lover, but there’s no denying that macOS is in many ways better-maintained than Windows. I mean this in a few different ways. Yes, I know you could technicallyupgrade to Windows 11 without TPM 2.0, but I wouldnt recommend it....

April 13, 2025 · 2 min · 279 words · Carolyn Maldonado

Nank Runner Diver2 Pro review: One of the best sets of waterproof headphones available today

Bluetooth signals dont travel well underwater, so the onboard storage is crucial for swimmers. Overall, the Diver2 Pros are extremely well-designed: light, durable, comfortable and eminently functional. However, I cant imagine how Nank would go about implementing such capability. Aside from that minor gripe, the headphones were light, comfortable and a pleasure to run with. In the pool, I found the Diver2 Pro similarly useful. Scorecard Category Comment Score Value...

April 13, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Leah Woods