We all think of wireless when it comes to smart home and home entertainment—Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Bluetooth, Thread, Z-Wave, and what have you—but a surprising number of smart devices depend on good, old-fashioned wired ethernet for the best performance. The Philips Hue Bridge? Needs an ethernet cable. Got an Apple TV streaming box? It does Wi-Fi,…
I’ve seen a lot of handheld gaming PCs come down the pike since the Steam Deck changed the game…and I wouldn’t buy any of them for myself. That’s because Windows 11 isn’t great for gaming on these little gadgets. But SteamOS is, and now you can install it on some of the competitors, including the…
Right now, big deals on splashy products dominate the headlines—supercharged PCs (and components), fancy TVs, expensive vacuum cleaners. But you can save money on less dramatic items during Amazon Prime Day, too. Cables, lighting, desk accessories, chargers—these everyday products sound boring, but life sucks when you don’t have them on hand. When the discounts are…
Building a new PC from scratch can be super fun, especially if you score some sweet deals on the individual components. Luckily, AMD Ryzen CPUs are massively discounted this Prime Day, so now’s the perfect time to buy. Samsung’s fastest SSDs are already on sale, so with that covered, you should invest in a good…
YouTube has an AI slop problem, with both the main site and the booming Shorts section filling up with low-effort crap shoveled in front of viewers by the millions. New policies are trying to demonetize, or sometimes even ban, accounts that take advantage of AI to mass produce garbage. But if Google is upset that…
Microsoft is currently working on the next major update for Windows 11, which will be released under the name 25H2. This update includes a way to remove unwanted Microsoft apps from Windows 11. With the help of a simple group policy, it’ll be possible to declutter the system, making it leaner and faster. Until now,…
If you’re looking for the best upgrade for your desk, this Huanuo monitor arm might be it. It usually sells for $50 — already a bargain — but during Prime Day you can get it for just $34.92. That’s the best price we’ve seen for this particular model and an all-around absurdly low price for…
Macworld Prime Day is still here, and the deals are still hot, but here’s one that may have escaped your radar. Amazon is selling the decked-out M4 Mac mini with 512GB of storage and 24GB of RAM for $890, a $109 discount and the best price we’ve ever seen for this configuration. Featuring the uber-fast…
Macworld Looking for a great deal on a new display or monitor to use with your Mac or MacBook? This Amazon Prime Day, you’ll have a great opportunity to pick up a new monitor to use with your Mac mini or MacBook, as Amazon is discounting some of our favorite monitors. The sale runs from…
As artificial intelligence becomes more and more prevalent modern day computing, Microsoft’s new Copilot PCs bring powerful AI capabilities right to your fingertips. Equipped with specialized hardware and advanced software, these devices promise a faster, smarter experience. In this article, we’ll explore what makes Copilot PCs stand out from the rest. 1. Specifications of Copilot…