AMD’s monster 9955HX3D gaming laptops really are coming soon
The X3D variants of AMD’s Ryzen CPUs quickly shot to the top of the list for gamers building desktop PCs. So it was only a matter of time before AMD tried drizzling […]
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Tired of reading contracts? Adobe Acrobat’s AI will do it for you
I got my first mortgage three years ago — and when I did, I read every word of the contract. It was a horrible experience, not just for me but also for […]
Comparing smart lock quality & security? Look for these standards
We regularly review the latest smart locks–deadbolts, most often–reporting our impression on their design, installation process, daily use, their related mobile app, and more. What we can’t tell you is how well […]
Firefox surprises no one by adding AI to the browser
Firefox 135 debuts today, with (what else?) AI built right into the browser. Unlike Microsoft Edge and Copilot or Brave’s own Leo AI chatbot, Firefox isn’t investing in its own AI capabilities. […]
Windows 10 dies in 2025: Here’s what it really means for your PC
Microsoft will release the last update for Windows 10 with the Patchday on October 14, 2025, after which this version of Windows will no longer receive any updates. What does this mean […]
HDMI 2.2 vs. DisplayPort 2.1b: Future of display connectors, explained
What is HDMI 2.2? At CES 2025, the HDMI Forum announced HDMI 2.2 (PDF), the next-generation HDMI standard. While remaining backward-compatible, it increases bandwidth and support for higher resolutions and refresh rates, […]
Which PC components should you upgrade first?
The main processor (CPU, “Central Processing Unit”), the main memory (RAM, “Random-Access Memory”), and the dedicated graphics card with its graphics processor (GPU, “Graphics Processing Unit”) are central components of a PC. […]
GrubHub got hacked. Go change your password!
A data breach counter feels too grim to start, given how last year went—but you can add another tally mark for 2025. On Monday, GrubHub disclosed its discovery of unauthorized access to […]
AMD says RX 9070 and 9070 XT will arrive ‘in early March’
PC gamers are getting pretty darn antsy for new desktop GPUs. Nvidia’s newest cards sold out pretty much instantly worldwide despite astronomical prices, and AMD failing to show off its new Radeon […]
Stop saving your email login info in your password manager
Bitwarden is a beloved password manager for good reason—it’s feature-rich and its paid subscriptions cost bare pennies ($10/yr). The service is also proactive about continually strengthening security for its users. Here’s the […]
