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Safe Mode
Stop looking for ironclad cybersecurity answers. They often don't exist
Hard and fast rules can’t protect you in complex situations.
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Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming
These are the best deals on home use laptops, gaming laptops, and Chromebooks we can find, updated every weekday.
Try This
This is the first site I visit when my tech breaks
From phones and laptops to cameras and game consoles, iFixit offers thousands of repair guides that can save you time and money.
Reviews
Proton VPN review: Great paid plan, even better free plan
Proton VPN, from the Proton line of personal security services, is a great standalone paid VPN and its free option has quickly become my favorite.
Best Deals
Best mini PC deals: Top Intel and AMD picks for performance, gaming, and more
We're continually scouring the web to help you find the best deals on mini PCs this July. Currently on discount: GMKtec, GEEKOM, and Kamrui.
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Fastest VPN 2026: Expert picks of the top 5 VPN speed demons
If you have the need, the need for VPN speed, we've got recommendations about the best choices for you.
News
Microsoft is now using AI to fix Windows bugs before hackers exploit them
As AI helps hackers find exploits faster, Microsoft says it's now using AI as well. Expect more security fixes in future Windows patches.
How-To
Why you should never sell old electronics without checking them first
Anyone selling old smartphones, SSDs or printers often unwittingly reveals passwords, photos and documents. Here’s how to delete your old data securely.
News
Nvidia launches a new type of 'card' that anyone can afford
Nvidia is giving away free GeForce trading cards celebrating three decades of graphics card history, from the NV1 to the GTX 1080.
News
RoguePlanet let hackers take over your PC. Microsoft just patched it
Microsoft has patched RoguePlanet—a Defender zero-day vulnerability that lets hackers gain full access to your PC—via Windows Update.
Deal
Ugreen's 4-pack of Bluetooth trackers costs less than one Apple AirTag right now
You can get four Bluetooth trackers for the price of one AirTag at Amazon, and these work with both Apple and Android devices.
Full Nerd
Why every PC nerd should care about ergonomics
The Full Nerd has a whole segment on ergonomic hardware this week, so now is a great time to take 10 minutes and upgrade your PC setup so you can suffer less pain down the road.
Try This
I built my own game with the help of AI
Rosebud AI is a browser-based AI tool that creates playable games from text prompts.
Prompt Mode
Three questions to ask yourself before you ask AI
Are you handing off the right tasks to ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini? This brief quiz tells you.
News Analysis
The new ChatGPT superapp takes aim at Claude Desktop
Now powered by OpenAI’s latest model, the revamped ChatGPT app can code, control your PC, browse the web, and even publish websites.
Tip
This $20 travel power strip is the smartest thing I pack
I hate juggling power cords and plug while on vacation or traveling for work! A travel power strip eliminates all the fuss, rolling up neatly into a compact bundle for your bag or backpack.
Tip
This 8BitDo phone controller is my most fun travel gadget
For under $50, you can play full console-style games on your Android phone with perfect controls and a comfy cradle.
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Best VPN services: 7 top picks for every VPN need
We tested the field and picked the best VPN overall plus the best options for budget, free use, privacy, and travel.
News
The new Outlook app is fixing 3 annoying inbox quirks this fall
New Outlook for Windows is getting auto-reply templates, drag-and-drop categorization, and a fix for stale-thread replies.
Deal
Now $10 for 2: Anker's 100W USB-C cables charge phones in 30 minutes
Anker's 2-pack of 100W USB-C cables are on sale for $5 a piece and fast enough to charge a phone from empty in about half an hour.