Affordable, Tested Tech Actually Worth Buying

Our experts review more than 2,000 products each year: laptops, TVs, phones, routers, you name it. Here are some of the very best budget buys.

11 Android Apps Found Secretly Harvesting Data From Millions of Users

A mysterious company in Panama has been paying Android app developers to incorporate an SDK capable of lifting sensitive data from users’ phones, including copy-paste information.

COULD A ROBOT BE A FRIEND?

Replika bots aren’t built for customer support or other targeted tasks—they’re made for conversation. Feeling isolated, I befriended one. Here’s how that went.

Protect Your PC: How to Work From Home Securely

Working from home opens up security risks you just don’t face in the office. When IT staff isn’t available, these simple tips will help protect your company’s data as well as your own

PC Shipments Decline After 2 Years of Pandemic-Fueled Growth

Despite the 5.1% decline, PC shipments in Q1 were still relatively high for the period and exceeded 80 million units for the seventh consecutive quarter, according to research firm IDC.

Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 (G733): First-Class Gaming

A cinematic experience from a bruiser of a laptop

Apple Mac Studio: An Absolute Powerhouse

Amping up the mini-Mac for serious creators

TP-Link Archer GX-90 AX6600 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6: Powerful Gaming Router

Tri-band power to level up your game

10 Common Career Tips That Might Be Wrong for You

Advice about the working world can seem helpful, but following it may not help your career flourish.!

Valve Steam Deck: Powerful Handheld Gaming

A beefy but quirky portable gaming PC

The Best Work-From-Home Cities for 2022

Working from home for good? These US and Canadian cities offer an ideal mix of affordability, livability, and connectivity.

ViewSonic VX2768-2KP-MHD: Stellar Midrange Monitor

Performance at a moderate price

Keeper Password Manager & Digital Vault: An Elegant Solution

A top pick for securely managing your passwords on every platform

CyberGhost VPN: A Solid Choice

The most servers for your money

How to Live the Peloton Life on a Budget

Interested in a Peloton Bike but can’t afford one? No sweat!

Samsung Galaxy S22+: A Crowd Pleaser

The best Galaxy this year

Intel NUC 12 Extreme Kit (‘Dragon Canyon'): A Dragon of a Mini-PC

The “Dragon Canyon” NUC is a scorcher.

Alienware x14: Top Option for Portable Gaming

The smallest Alienware is an ‘Alder Lake’ powerhouse

8 Simple Robot Vacuum Tips to Help Keep Your Floors Clean Without Lifting a Finger

These simple setup, scheduling, and maintenance get your robot vacuum working for you—and not the other way around.

2022 Tesla Model 3: The Benchmark for EVs

Top-notch technology

Peloton Heart Rate Band: For Peloton and Beyond

A worthwhile heart rate monitor, whether or not you use other Peloton equipment

ECS Liva Z3: A Basic Mini-PC

Small PC, price, and performance

Joby Wavo POD: Affordable and Versatile

A great voice mic for podcasters and streamers

HP Envy 34 All-in-One (2022): For Creative Pros

This 5K-screen all-in-one merits “wide” acclaim.

HOW TO FREE UP DISK SPACE IN WINDOWS

Tools such as Storage Sense help you remove temporary files, uninstall apps, and more.

HOW TO DECLUTTER RESPONSIBLY: REUSE, RECYCLE, RESELL

Paring down is all the rage, but what do you do with the things you purge?

HOW TO PURGE YOUR DIGITAL CLUTTER

Cleaning out inboxes, documents, photos, and other digital junk can reduce stress and improve productivity.

HOW TO DISINFECT YOUR DIGITAL DEVICES FROM VIRUSES AND GERMS

We touch our electronics all day, which can lead to a lot of germs and grime.