Microsoft’s Surface Laptop series is, in many ways, the pure, platonic ideal of a modern laptop…but it sure ain’t cheap. Even its latest “budget” models have left a lot to be desired, starting with a lower price tag. But right now you can get a Surface Laptop 7 with a super-efficient Snapdragon processor for just $599 o
At Google I/O 2025, we saw some pretty exciting innovations. In addition to a new AI search in Google and the
From game-changing text diffusion models and cutting-edge AR glasses to AI videos with sound and virtual clothing try-ons, there was plenty of amazing tech to see during Google’s I/O keynote on Tuesday. And for the smart home? Zip.
The closest we got to a smart home shout-out was when a Google exec said that Gemini—the star of the show—is “coming to your wa
If you live in a rental unit or an old construction house, you might not have AC in every room—and that can be torture when the hot humidity of summer rears its head and kicks in full force. Before spending thousands on a full-blown upgrade, though, maybe try a portable AC unit.
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Microsoft has begun testing a new power-saving technology within Windows, as well as assigning AI actions to a right-click menu within File Explorer.
Microsoft is also tweaking the way in which widgets are laid out, letting Copilot handle the decisions itself. Microsoft published the changes as part of the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4151 (Beta C
If you’re looking for a device that can handle just about anything without costing a fortune, then you should really consider a mini PC. These things are powerful yet affordable, like the Acemagician S3A that’s on sale for $299 on Amazon. That’s a whopping $200 o
As a long-time Windows geek, I’ve always loved and relied on keyboard shortcuts. They’re incredible! Like a collection of secret handshakes that can quickly perform useful tasks and dramatically speed up whatever you’re doing on your computer.
Antivirus software is an essential piece of protection on any Windows PC. On an internet where malware is only becoming more and more profitable for organized crime, you don’t want to be without a good antivirus program.
But there are a lot of myths floating around out t
