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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.
10+ min |
May 2022
PC Magazine
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.
2 min |
May 2022
PC Magazine
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.
10+ min |
May 2022
PC Magazine
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
7 min |
May 2022
PC Magazine
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.
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May 2022
PC Magazine
Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 (G733): First-Class Gaming
A cinematic experience from a bruiser of a laptop
9 min |
May 2022
PC Magazine
Apple Mac Studio: An Absolute Powerhouse
Amping up the mini-Mac for serious creators
10+ min |
May 2022
PC Magazine
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8: Best High-End Android Tablet
But still doesn’t cut it for pros
9 min |
May 2022
PC Magazine
TP-Link Archer GX-90 AX6600 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6: Powerful Gaming Router
Tri-band power to level up your game
6 min |
May 2022
PC Magazine
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.!
6 min |
April 2022
PC Magazine
Valve Steam Deck: Powerful Handheld Gaming
A beefy but quirky portable gaming PC
10+ min |
April 2022
PC Magazine
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.
10+ min |
April 2022
PC Magazine
ViewSonic VX2768-2KP-MHD: Stellar Midrange Monitor
Performance at a moderate price
5 min |
April 2022
PC Magazine
Keeper Password Manager & Digital Vault: An Elegant Solution
A top pick for securely managing your passwords on every platform
10+ min |
April 2022
PC Magazine
CyberGhost VPN: A Solid Choice
The most servers for your money
10+ min |
April 2022
PC Magazine
How to Live the Peloton Life on a Budget
Interested in a Peloton Bike but can’t afford one? No sweat!
6 min |
April 2022
PC Magazine
Samsung Galaxy S22+: A Crowd Pleaser
The best Galaxy this year
9 min |
April 2022
PC Magazine
Intel NUC 12 Extreme Kit (‘Dragon Canyon'): A Dragon of a Mini-PC
The “Dragon Canyon” NUC is a scorcher.
10+ min |
April 2022
PC Magazine
Alienware x14: Top Option for Portable Gaming
The smallest Alienware is an ‘Alder Lake’ powerhouse
10+ min |
April 2022
PC Magazine
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.
5 min |
March 2022
PC Magazine
2022 Tesla Model 3: The Benchmark for EVs
Top-notch technology
6 min |
March 2022
PC Magazine
Peloton Heart Rate Band: For Peloton and Beyond
A worthwhile heart rate monitor, whether or not you use other Peloton equipment
6 min |
March 2022
PC Magazine
ECS Liva Z3: A Basic Mini-PC
Small PC, price, and performance
6 min |
March 2022
PC Magazine
Joby Wavo POD: Affordable and Versatile
A great voice mic for podcasters and streamers
4 min |
March 2022
PC Magazine
Logitech POP Keys Mechanical Wireless Keyboard: Tough Typing
Anyone for easy emojis at a tap?
5 min |
March 2022
PC Magazine
HP Envy 34 All-in-One (2022): For Creative Pros
This 5K-screen all-in-one merits “wide” acclaim.
10 min |
March 2022
PC Magazine
HOW TO FREE UP DISK SPACE IN WINDOWS
Tools such as Storage Sense help you remove temporary files, uninstall apps, and more.
6 min |
March 2022
PC Magazine
HOW TO DECLUTTER RESPONSIBLY: REUSE, RECYCLE, RESELL
Paring down is all the rage, but what do you do with the things you purge?
5 min |
March 2022
PC Magazine
HOW TO PURGE YOUR DIGITAL CLUTTER
Cleaning out inboxes, documents, photos, and other digital junk can reduce stress and improve productivity.
8 min |
March 2022
PC Magazine
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.
7 min |