Apple on Wednesday announced the launch of its M5 processor, saying the chip “ushers in the next big leap in AI performance for Apple silicon.” The M5 appears in new editions of the iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro, all of which are available for U.S. and U.K. customers to pre-order as of today.
The M5, as you would expect, is a higher-performance chip than its M4 predecessor. Although…
IPVanish review: A U.S.-based VPN with unlimited connections
October 15, 2025
$52.56
Very few VPN services actually own their own server networks and that’s where IPVanish stands out. Instead of relying on commercial server farms, U.S.-based IPVanish prides itself on running its own hardware and servers. It’s not just this that helps it stand out…
There are a lot of people looking to upgrade to Windows 11 right now… and apparently a lot of them are having trouble doing so. Because one of the most popular methods for moving from Windows 10 to the new operating system—Microsoft’s official Media Creation Tool—has…
Security cameras and the law: What you can (and can’t) record
October 15, 2025
You’ve installed a camera to keep an eye on your front door. One afternoon a package goes missing, so you check the footage. Sure enough, someone walks up, grabs the box, and disappears. But as you scrub through the video, something else jumps out—a private moment in your neighbor’s yard. Through a narrow gap in the fence, your camera has captured them having a heated argument. Or maybe…
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…
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. It’s successful in delivering solid game performance for the price, but Lenovo cuts a lot of corners to make that…
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…
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 business trip, chances are you’re going to need a data cable for your phone anyway, and an extra can’t hurt. But a power-only…
