I performed deep analysis and hands-on testing of McAfee’s antivirus and other security tools. Here’s what I learned. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/mcafee-antivirus-review/#ftag=CADf328eec
Donald Trump's wide-ranging taxes on imports were briefly halted by a trade court this week before being allowed to continue, setting up a bigger legal showdown soon. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/tariffs-explained-everything-you-need-to-know-as-trumps-policy-hit-legal-trouble/#ftag=CADf328eec
Two big changes could make it easier to take FromSoftware's new game on by yourself. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/elden-ring-nightreign-patch-1-02-aims-to-fix-brutal-solo-difficulty/#ftag=CADf328eec
Unique needs for plastic parts have kept board game production in China -- and publishers are already folding from being locked out of the market. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/as-trump-moves-tariff-pieces-around-the-board-tabletop-games-face-calamity/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's how you can create beautiful custom photo filters on almost any recent Samsung phone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-love-this-hidden-camera-trick-on-the-galaxy-s25-ultra/#ftag=CADf328eec
It might not be safe to use an older or used phone. Here's how you can be sure and how to protect yourself. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/is-it-really-safe-to-buy-an-old-or-used-phone-heres-what-you-need-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec
Making great pasta isn't as simple as boiling water. Here are seven common myths and mistakes made when cooking the Italian staple. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/italian-chef-spills-7-pasta-making-mistakes-that-cause-him-to-cringe-every-time/#ftag=CADf328eec
Some things are worth waiting for -- like Apple's latest smartphone, which is expected to debut in the coming months. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/want-to-buy-a-new-iphone-nows-not-the-time-and-heres-why/#ftag=CADf328eec
Commentary: This profound animated conspiracy thriller is hilarious, haunting and about as close as we've gotten to The X-Files in a while. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-watch-a-lot-of-sci-fi-and-this-mind-altering-adult-swim-show-is-one-of-the-years-best/#ftag=CADf328eec
You might've seen some impressive-looking clips online recently claiming they were created with Veo 3. I spent a lot of money to see if I could replicate that high quality. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-spent-125-to-generate-5-ai-videos-a-day-with-googles-veo-3-the-sound-sets-it-apart/#ftag=CADf328eec