McAfee+ Ultimate review: Comprehensive security that needs more polish
…finished connecting. A pop-up notification appeared saying I had to upgrade, and then wouldn’t clear. I had to force-quit the program and restart to resolve the issue. This VPN…
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Google Search is turning into an AI assistant—and it doesn't want you to leave
…Not surprisingly, it benefits from connections to Gmail, your calendar, and other connected Google apps. It also requires a subscription, though it's available to the AI Plus tier as well as…
Tested: IPVanish checks all the right boxes for a VPN
…While in the past I found blocking issues with certain IPVanish servers that is seemingly no longer the case and streaming should work just fine with all connections. Overall, it’s a…
Tested: Acer's Predator X32 X is another solid 32-inch 4K gaming monitor
…Acer Predator X32 X connectivity I like the Acer Predator X32 X’s video connectivity. It has two DisplayPort 1.4 ports, two HDMI 2.1 ports, and one USB-C with…
Tested: Hide.me is a feature-packed VPN that rewards tinkering
…Hide.me VPN hands-on Sam Singleton When you open up the Hide.me application you’re confronted with a dashboard that displays tiles with options for quick connect that will connect…
Windows 11 reset: Microsoft pledges more speed, stability, and control
…Its improvement plan ranges from the small but important (repositioning the Taskbar and improving the Start menu) to more fundamental issues (streamlining the Windows Insider program and improving overall reliability). The Davuluri…
Tested: These are the best budget computer speakers you can buy
…Further considerations The Bluedee computer soundbar supports both Bluetooth connectivity as well as wired connectivity in the form of USB-C and 3.5mm aux cable connection, so it can be used…
This Asus gaming laptop isn't what gamers need
…Video connectivity is provided by HDMI 2.1, which is typical for a modern laptop. Other connectivity includes a microSD card reader and a 3.5mm combo audio jack. Wireless connectivity is…
I'm a VPN expert and these are the fastest services I've ever tested
…supports connections via 41 different countries, and it costs just 5 euros per month (around $5.40 at this writing). That price is locked in for all plans, no matter the length…
I review VPNs for a living and these are my top picks for torrenting
…picture of the overall connection speeds. We thoroughly research and analyze the privacy policies and histories of each VPN and note any outstanding discrepancies or data collection issues. Experience and ease-of…