Smart homes are getting cheaper: 14 useful gadgets under $100
…You’ll get person, vehicle, and animal detection—all without a cloud subscription—and if you spring for a microSD card (capacities up to 512GB are supported), you can store your motion…
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Gemini gave my Plex server a checkup. Its diagnosis surprised me
…In short, I need help, and—you guessed it—I turned to AI, and specifically I turned to Gemini. (I could have turned to ChatGPT or Claude, too, but for the moment…
Windows Insider meetups are back. I went to one and so should you
…Just a redesigned Start menu, a static Taskbar, and a rather brutalist approach toward productivity and selling subscriptions—first Microsoft 365, later Copilot. You know the rest: increased "ads" and notifications, multiple…
Norton 360 Deluxe review: Excellent value and strong protection
…Key features of Norton 360 Deluxe Installation and user interface To get Norton 360 Deluxe on your PC, first purchase a subscription and then download the installation file. When that’s complete…
I put Microsoft's new Copilot tools to work in Office. It performed like an eager intern
…It's the default experience for customers with Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft 365 Premium subscriptions, according to Microsoft, and they're also available to users with Microsoft 365 Personal and Family…
Investigation: RAM prices are falling. Don’t fall for it
…Well, the biggest consumer tech story, anyway — the biggest story in a broader sense is "AI" in general. And that's the answer to why prices are going up. AI data centers…
I trust these 7 antivirus software suites to keep my Windows PC safe
…Because of AI, online threats keep getting more sophisticated—more and more AI-fueled attacks pop up with each passing week. Even the tech-savvy and cautious can get tricked into exposing…
Malwarebytes Premium Security review: A one-time staple, now optional
…What does Malwarebytes Premium Security include? When you step up from Malwarebytes’ free version to a paid subscription, real-time monitoring for malware, email, web, and select network threats becomes active. (The…
McAfee Total Protection review: Top security undermined by details
…McAfee Total Protection Retailer Price $89.99 View Deal Product Price Not everyone needs an antivirus plan with extra bells and whistles — sometimes a subscription covering the fundamentals is all you need…
The Norton Security Buyer's Guide
…scams, phishing, and social engineering. You’ll find: – AI scam detection for emails, texts, and links – Protection against phishing, impersonation, and social engineering – Identity, privacy, and device security in one subscription – Designed…