These are the best Thunderbolt docks you can buy right now
…As a subset of Thunderbolt 4, a USB4 device will run just fine plugged into a Thunderbolt 4 port. But dock makers tell us that a Thunderbolt 4 device may not work…
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I found the perfect torture test for my SteamOS handheld—and it passed
…It's these areas that low-power devices can struggle with, even when they're technically capable of handling newer, well-optimized games. Will Smith covers a lot of this in his…
Best early Prime Day tech deals on Amazon: Top expert-curated picks
…Asus ROG Strix 34-inch ($250 off) Why is this a good deal? The Asus Rog Strix XG34WCDG -- a 3440×1440 panel with 175Hz refresh rate and G-Sync compatibility -- is as…
4 free PDF editors you can count on
…Plus, many free PDF editors are browser based, which means you don't need to worry about about platform- or device-compatibility issues. Of course, free products won't come with every…
My new Steam Machine is adorably disappointing
…With the addition of the Steam Controller it's even better, though any standard Xbox-compatible pad will work fine if you don't need the touchpads or gyro controls. Performance — some…
Take it from an IT expert: This is the best Windows backup software
…This is largely to gauge reliability and hardware compatibility. We check speed, but such is highly reliant upon the connections and media involved. If we notice anything is particularly fast or slow…
Claude controlled my Mac for half an hour. It was a wild, worrisome ride
…For one, computer use on the Claude app is currently for Mac users only, similar to how macOS devices got the first crack at Claude Cowork. (Windows support is “coming soon,” Anthropic…
Tested: Retrospect is still a backup champ and offers a perpetual license
…I’d bet it’s going be much the same so as not to upset current customers and maintain backwards compatibility. Beyond the new UI, there’s not a lot to get…
The best 11 monitors for a pro-level home office
…The inclusion of HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and multiple USB ports, along with an integrated KVM switch, makes it a useful hub for multi-device home office setups. Color performance…
Tested: Glyph's EX20 SSD is a fast 20Gbps USB (if you BYO cable)
…That said, if you want the best, least problematic Type-C cables, use a Thunderbolt type — they’re completely compatible with USB and manufactured to tight tolerances. Indeed, using one solved the…