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Anker sits among our favorite brands for accessories and gadgets, ranging from GaN chargers to power banks to USB-C cables and more. Stuff for your desk, stuff for your travels, and everything in between. Even better is when you’re able to grab Anker gear at a discount. Right now, a bunch of their stuff is on sale on Amazon… so I’ve rounded up the most standout deals worth grabbing today. Deals at…
A VPN, or virtual private network, is one of the easiest and most effective ways to improve your online privacy and security. Whether you’re protecting yourself on public Wi-Fi, hiding your IP address from trackers, or accessing region-locked content while traveling, a VPN adds an important layer of protection by encrypting your internet traffic. The problem is that there are hundreds of VPNs…
One of the ways for ChatGPT to escape the chatbox is with plugins, and a just-released plugin that lets ChatGPT tap into Apple’s Messages app is — unsurprisingly — getting a lot of attention. Available now in the ChatGPT plugins directory (it’s in the Public section, or you can just search for it), the new tool lets the ChatGPT app for Mac search conversations in the Messages app, give you…
NOW $100 OFF Anker Prime 14-in-1 Docking Station View Deal One of the best things you can get for your laptop is a docking station. This 14-in-1 Anker model is on sale for $170 right now , a 37% discount off its original $270 price and very close to its best-ever price. It’s gone down to $162 two times in the past, otherwise this $170 deal is its lowest—for just a few bucks more, it’s still an…
Cybersecurity for businesses involves a lot of jargon unfamiliar to us consumers, and for good reason. Such language generally doesn’t apply to our lives. But one concept has begun affecting us everyday users more—supply chain attacks. A supply chain attack is when hackers go after a vendor or partner that a company works with, rather than attacking the business directly. The bad actors focus on a…
NEW LOWEST PRICE Logitech G309 Wireless Gaming Mouse View Deal You don’t need a special gaming mouse to play PC games, but it sure makes them more fun. Today, you can get a Logitech mouse with insane battery life, optical switches, and a 25K DPI sensor for just $35 at Amazon . That’s $55 off the retail price and a new lowest price. I’ve had hotel breakfasts that cost more than that (though in my…
$450 OFF WITH COUPON Acemagic Matrix Mini M5 mini PC Intel Core i7-14650HX / 32GB RAM / 1TB SSD / Triple 4K View Deal The state of PC prices right now… sucks. But if you hunt around, you can still find decent prices, at least in the context of the worst market I’ve ever seen. Case in point: Acemagic is offering a mini PC with a Core i7 processor, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage for just $549 with…
Windows Latest reports that Microsoft intends to implement a long-awaited change in an upcoming Windows 11 update. The change will finally allow users to specify which individual apps can have access to the camera and microphone. When an app attempts to access the microphone or camera for the first time, Windows now displays a centralized system dialog that requests permission. This was not the…
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning about four security vulnerabilities that are being exploited by attackers in the wild. CISA has added the vulnerabilities to its catalog of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) . Microsoft Windows and SharePoint, VMware vCenter, and Apple macOS are affected. Inclusion in the KEV catalog sends an important signal:…
NOW ON SALE FOR $80 Corsair HS80 RGB USB Gaming Headset View Deal If you value good sound quality and a decent microphone when gaming, you don’t necessarily have to opt for a high-priced wireless headset. The Corsair HS80 RGB USB uses a wired USB connection and combines it with high-resolution audio, virtual surround sound, and a comparatively extensive range of features for its price tier. The…
When it comes to PC headphones, there’s a pretty clear distinction between audiophile cans and gamer-focused performance headsets. But that line has gotten fuzzy in the last year or two, as evidenced by designs like the Asus ROG Kithara (and its sky-high price tag). HyperX is expanding its line of extremely popular headsets with a new open-back model, the Cloud Alpha Air. This design is definitely…
PCWorld prides itself on laptop experience and expertise. We’ve been covering PCs since 1983, and we now review more than 70 laptops every year. Our reviews span PC laptops at every price point to meet the needs of any budget, from affordable everyday laptops to powerful gaming machines . Let our extensive hands-on experience help you with your laptop purchasing decision. Because while shopping…
Ring Battery Doorbell 4K Pro View Deal The newest Ring Battery Doorbell 4K Pro just dropped to $180 at Amazon , a solid $70 off its usual $250 price. That’s a real discount on Ring’s most capable battery-powered doorbell. It’s also the first time we’ve seen it go on sale (so far). One of the best things you’ll get out of buying this doorbell camera is that it can record 4K video. Even better, it…
At a Glance Expert's Rating Pros Super-reliable file/folder backup Supports optical and online destinations Features for handling large numbers of backup jobs Plug-ins to back up a host of popular programs Cons No imaging or disaster recovery Our Verdict Backup4All Professional 9 is one of, if not the most powerful file-backup programs out there. It’s easy, feature-rich with a plug-in architecture…
ChatGPT and other AI chatbots have a long history of trying to pass as human, often using “we” pronouns and talking about how they “feel.” It’s a habit designed to help boost engagement by making us feel like we’re chatting with a friend, not a soulless prediction engine. Of course, if you ask ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini point blank whether they have feelings, they’ll come clean about their lack of…
Remember back in 2020 when Peacock cost just $5 per month? Those days are long gone. With a new round of price hikes , Peacock Premium now costs $13 per month or $130 per year, up from $11 or $110 per year previously. The Premium Plus now costs $20 per month or $200 per year, up from $17 per month or $170 per year. Peacock’s “Select” tier, which excludes live sports, movies, and Peacock originals,…
If you’re looking for an affordable Windows machine under $500 , a blazing fast gaming beast for those intense matches, or a portable 2-in-1 for school or work, you’ve got plenty of great choices right now. Why you should trust us: It’s in our name! PCWorld prides itself on laptop experience and expertise. We’ve been covering PCs since 1983, and we now review more than 80 laptops every year. We’re…
I understand Chromebooks, and so do you: They’re lean, efficient devices designed to surf the web without breaking the bank. But everything I’ve seen recently says that Google’s next effort, Googlebooks, are headed in the opposite direction. Productivity begins with your choice of device, and Google’s Chromebooks have been spectacular in their pursuit of efficiency. Recent reporting, however,…
Email that only your recipient can read—sounds like a great idea for sensitive messages, right? Especially if you could have that within Gmail. Technically, you can. Google does offer full end-to-end encryption (EE2E) for email, which blocks everyone but you and your recipient from reading its contents. Not even Google would be able to know what EE2E emails say, despite the data living on its…
TL;DR: Skip the cloud and the subscription — Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus is a one-time $54.99 purchase, down from $249.99, with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint included. Most productivity software now wants to live in the cloud, tethered to an account, a login, and a subscription that quietly renews whether you’re using it or not. Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus cuts that cord.…
