PC Magazine
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-Inch): Excellent Choice
The 15-inch version of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 offers one of the most refined computing experiences of any Windows laptop. With two color options and excellent build quality, it’s a standout big-screen notebook.
10+ min |
May 2021
PC Magazine
DJI Air 2S: Upgraded Camera and Obstacle Sensor
For all intents and purposes, the DJI Air 2S is last year’s Mavic Air 2 with an upgraded camera and obstacle sensors, expanded automatic camera movements, and the robust safety features and quality that have made DJI the market leader in aerial imaging.
10+ min |
May 2021
PC Magazine
Dell Inspiron Desktop (3880): Basic, But Does the Job
The Dell Inspiron Desktop model 3880 is a modest general-purpose budget desktop that will blend into any home-office setup. You’ll find few frills—note the simple, super-compact design and the lack of USB Type-C ports—but the system does the job for everyday multitasking with its Core i5 processor and built-in Wi-Fi.
6 min |
May 2021
PC Magazine
10 Simple Ways to Make Better To-Do Lists
How effective is your to-do list? Does it help you plan your day and nudge you to prioritize the right tasks? Or is it a never-ending inventory of tasks you feel guilty for not having done yet, and now you’re not going to do any of them? A good to-do list should serve you. You should not be at its mercy.
7 min |
May 2021
Bloomberg Businessweek
How to Grow Better Space Lettuce
NASA is funding research on a technique that could increase the yields of extraterrestrial crops
3 min |
March 29 - April 05, 2021
PC Magazine
Wyze Robot Vacuum: Affordable and Smart
Looking for an affordable robot to clean your floors? The Wyze Robot Vacuum offers a lot to like, including 2,100Pa of suction power and a laser sensor for mapping your home, a feature typically found only in more expensive models.
9 min |
April 2021
PC Magazine
Here's Why Bill Gates (Still) Prefers Android to iPhone
When it comes to the great iOS-versus-Android debate, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates knows which side he’s on.
1 min |
April 2021
PC Magazine
Samsung SSD 980: A Stellar Mid-Tier Option
The new Samsung SSD 980 enters the field of internal solid-state drives with some pretty stiff goals to meet.
6 min |
April 2021
PC Magazine
How to Spot and Avoid Credit Card Skimmers and Shimmers
The moment I realized how woefully insecure credit and debit cards are is still vividly clear.
9 min |
April 2021
PC Magazine
TCL 43S435: As Affordable as a New TV Gets
TCL is no stranger to budget-friendly TVs, and the company has consistently impressed us with its 6-Series, which offers excellent performance for a reasonable price.
5 min |
April 2021
PC Magazine
Disinfect Your Phone and Electronics
Once again, though, these aren’t normal times—so if you want to de-germify, grab the same solution you made for your phone, spray it on one of those disposable microfiber cloths, and wipe down the entire surface. The same goes for over-the-ear headphones.
8 min |
April 2021
PC Magazine
HOW TO SPRING CLEAN YOUR DIGITAL LIFE
Spring’s a time of new beginnings, regrowth, and hope! So it’s a great time to give all your tech—both physical and virtual—a good, thorough scouring. Read on to find out how.
10+ min |
April 2021
PC Magazine
Break Away From Android and iOS: 7 Free Open-Source Mobile OSes
Silicon Valley has long preached that technology, not truth, will set you free. The jury is still out on that. For instance, although smartphones have dramatically changed our world, they come with some serious drawbacks. Centralized app stores mean that useful apps can vanish in a heartbeat, while apps themselves use the sensors on these devices to monitor much of our lives. Perhaps worst of all, most of these devices cost plenty, yet they aren’t expected to function for more than a few years.
10+ min |
April 2021
PC Magazine
Asus ZenWiFi AC (CT8): Reliable Home Network Protection
These days, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) mesh systems have taken a backseat to those that use the latest Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) technology.
6 min |
April 2021
PC Magazine
Acer Aspire TC-895-UA91: Budget PC Editors' Choice
The Acer Aspire TC-895-UA91 is, in many ways, just what most budget desktop shoppers are looking for.
8 min |
April 2021
Innovation & Tech Today
Plugging in
The contemporary home is already much different than what our grandparents were used to with the internet and smart devices laying around.
3 min |
2020 Year-End Issue
Innovation & Tech Today
If You Can't Join ‘Em… Stream ‘Em
This fall, Ricky Gervais was living his best lockdown life. Hollywood was on pause, but the actor and comedian kept in full stride. Binging fans had made his Netflix series After Life the most watched British comedy for the second year in a row while he stayed home writing a third season.
7 min |
2020 Year-End Issue
Innovation & Tech Today
Space Jam
NASA bands together with industry for a return to the moon
4 min |
2020 Year-End Issue
Innovation & Tech Today
Nothing Goes Over His Head
Despite movie delays, Dave Bautista is bigger than ever.
7 min |
2020 Year-End Issue
Reader's Digest US
Does This DOG Know Whether You Have CANCER?
The canine nose is a marvel of nature. Science believes that a computerized model will save millions of lives.
10+ min |
March 2021
Innovation & Tech Today
JUST IN TIME
Robots in a 5G World
2 min |
2020 Year-End Issue
Innovation & Tech Today
Cool Technologies to Teach Kids About Medicine
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear; we need more good doctors, nurses, healthcare workers, and medical technology innovators.
4 min |
2020 Year-End Issue
Innovation & Tech Today
THE TOP 50 MOST INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS
THE TOP 50 MOST INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS
3 min |
2020 Year-End Issue
Innovation & Tech Today
Facebook Embarks on Another Epic Quest in VR
Oculus Quest 2 has improved drastically, while seeing a $100 price drop.
7 min |
2020 Year-End Issue
Innovation & Tech Today
No Mercy
Ralph Macchio Talks Tech, the Switch to Netflix, and Season 3 of Cobra Kai
7 min |
2020 Year-End Issue
Innovation & Tech Today
Escapism and Entertainment
How Video Games Are Getting Us Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
5 min |
2020 Year-End Issue
PC Magazine
Microsoft's Viva Aims to Make Remote Work Easier
While many companies are still mastering the art of working from home, Microsoft recently introduced its virtual solution: The Viva employee experience platform helps folks learn, grow, and thrive, even from their kitchen tables. Powered by Microsoft 365 and Teams, Viva makes it easy for customers to merge existing systems and tools with fresh features for a more accessible, discoverable workplace.
2 min |
March 2021
PC Magazine
What Is Clubhouse? The Invite-Only Chat App Explained
Wondering why you’re hearing a lot about Clubhouse lately? We can partially blame Elon Musk: By popping up in a Clubhouse room in February, the world’s richest man (for now) brought the service a lot of attention. Here’s what you need to know about the exclusive chat app.
5 min |
March 2021
PC Magazine
How to Set Up and Optimize Your Wireless Router
Although manufacturers have been making installation utilities easier to use, getting the best out of your new wireless router usually means delving a little deeper than the standard installation routine will go. Just because you’ve plugged everything in and all the blinking lights have turned green doesn’t mean your network’s performance or its security are as strong as they could be. Follow these basic steps to properly configure your router and optimize your wireless network.
10+ min |
March 2021
PC Magazine
How to Troubleshoot Your Internet Connection
Do you have a full house of social distancers working, gaming, streaming, and news binging, all at the same time? Before you schedule a service call with your cable company, check out our tips for troubleshooting your internet connection.
7 min |