As someone who works at a computer more or less all day every day and has chronic back problems, a standing desk is an important part of my office setup. I’ve been using one for over ten years and back then it was something of a luxury. But lately I’ve […]
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Home Buying Gets a Little Weird
The Big Picture Get ready for a thrilling second season of SurrealEstate, where real estate agent Luke Roy and his team tackle haunted properties to make them sellable. The new trailer introduces eerie house tours and mysterious occurrences, hinting at the supernatural challenges the Roman Agency will face. Mark your […]
Apple Buying The Walt Disney Company Is Apparently a Real Possibility According to Analysts
We’ve been hearing for years that one day Apple could buy The Walt Disney Company. Talk of this potential Apple-Disney merger started back when Steve Jobs sat on the Disney board of directors and while nothing has ever happened with that, a new report from THR suggests that this merger […]
Lap desk buying guide: Work and game comfortably from your couch
Hanging out on the sofa with your laptop is something that many of us do everyday. Everything from checking news and social feeds to mopping up emails is more comfortable from your couch. But even if you have a lightweight ultraportable laptop, resting it on your thighs is anything but […]
Instead of obtaining a warrant, the NSA would like to keep buying your data
An effort by United States lawmakers to prevent government agencies from domestically tracking citizens without a search warrant is facing opposition internally from one of its largest intelligence services. Republican and Democratic aides familiar with ongoing defense-spending negotiations in Congress say officials at the National Security Agency (NSA) have approached […]
Best webcams 2023: Picks and expert buying advice
Probably no other hardware category has seen such rapid improvements as webcams, thanks to the work-from-home zeitgeist spurred on by the pandemic. Manufacturers now realize that 1080p resolution, proper lighting, and improved audio are quickly becoming basic requirements. Premium options often go far beyond. However, most laptops still ship with […]
Best laptops for programming 2023: Top picks and expert buying advice
If you’re programming the next big app or video game, listen up. You’re going to need a proper laptop to get it done right. A powerful processor is absolutely necessary for doing things like running test environments, compiling complicated code, and so on. But to keep things running smooth, you’ll […]
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 (5G) review: An Arm tablet worth buying
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Performance is surprisingly competitive Vivid, bright screen Cellular connectivity for on-the-go work Fantastic battery life New Windows Studio Effects generally work well Cons eSIM connectivity had issues Audio isn’t as rich as earlier tablets Inking isn’t quite as good Expensive No headphone jack Arm […]
Best mesh Wi-Fi routers 2022: Reviews and buying advice
A great wireless router is an essential element of tech life, whether you’re building out a smart home or you just want the best experience streaming music and video at home. If you’re suffering with low wireless throughput or dead spots in any area of your home, we heartily recommend […]
Best USB-C cables 2022: Expert reviews and buying advice
There’s a common misconception that all USB-C cables are essentially the same, and that differences are mostly gimmicks and a way to mark up prices. It’s just a cable, right? Wrong. After testing more than a dozen USB-C cables, we can say with certainty they are not all the same. […]