Although support for Windows 10 will not end in October 2025 after all, Microsoft’s additional grace period extends its life by only one year. This means that many users will soon not only have to say goodbye to their operating system, but also to their computer in the near future.
Even if its components are powerful enough for Windows 11, it may become electronic waste: This is because…
Dell vs. HP: Which laptop brand is better?
October 14, 2025
Dell and HP are two of the biggest laptop brands for good reason. They both make plenty of great PCs, and whether you’re buying a laptop for school, work, gaming, everyday productivity, or all of the above, you’ll find lots of good machines from both brands.
Seriously…
Lenovo LOQ 15 review: A speedy budget laptop with one big flaw
October 13, 2025
Budget gaming laptops are in a pickle. Gamers often expect them at a price around $1,000 or less, but between rising GPU prices and internal trade wars, shipping a laptop with discrete graphics for under $1,000 isn’t easy.
The result is laptops like the Lenovo LOQ 15.
You can 3D print a VR headset for $150
October 13, 2025
Virtual reality gaming is pretty dang cool, and I should know. But it’s not the easiest thing to get into, especially if you’re looking at a big bill just to try it out. Meta is the most popular option, still starting at $300, and prices for a dedicated PC headset are closer to $1000 USD. But one creator 3D-printed a headset with some basic parts for just $150…and he’ll show you how to do…
ADT Smart Home Security System review: Smart home security
October 13, 2025
ADT is one of the oldest home security companies in the U.S., and the ADT Smart Home Security product reviewed here is its latest offering that melds home security with a robust smart home system. As with every ADT product, you must commit to paying for professional…
The odds say you won’t actually need your seatbelt today. The odds say that your phone won’t be hacked by a random USB-C wall charger, either. But, like a seatbelt, here’s why it’s worth investing in this cheap, easy protection device.
If you go on vacation or a…
Broadcasters bungled free antenna TV. Now they want a bailout?
October 10, 2025
For a case study in how a once-promising technology turned toxic, look no further than ATSC 3.0.
Also known as NextGen TV, the new broadcast standard promised to revolutionize free over-the-air TV with features like 4K HDR video, time-shifting, on-demand viewing, and interactive programming. For cord-cutters who get free local channels with an antenna, this was a genuinely exciting technology when…
After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer release any regular updates to Windows 10. The company may make exceptions if a really serious security flaw is discovered — this has happened with older, discontinued versions like Windows XP and Windows 7.
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$129.99 (as tested with $399.99 2TB Eufy Network Video Recorder S4: $529.98)
Wi-Fi cameras are popular because you can set them up almost anywhere and be watching video on your phone within minutes. The convenience is hard to beat. But they can also be temperamental. Most…
Small, thin, and squarish SSDs seem to be in vogue these days, with Corsair as active in producing them as any company. Witness the EX300U, a less expensive, 10Gbps alternative to the USB4 (40Gbps) EX400U I reviewed about six months back.
It shares its sibling’s MagSafe magnetic circle on back for easy attachment to devices that allow it, though not its speed.
The EX300U is a 10Gbps USB drive…
