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There are great monitors, and then there’s the Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd gen. Even though it’s only been a few months since this fantastic monitor was released, we’re already seeing a jaw-dropping 40 percent discount, its biggest deal so far. Instead of spending $2999.99 on it, you can get it for just $1799.99. That’s still a good chunk of change, but not when you consider everything this model has...
The difference between the real world and the AI world is a flight of a dozen stairs. In my basement office, I listened to what Google presented at Google I/O. I heard executives talk about search, Android, and Project Astra: a future multimodal “universal agent” that can understand audio and video, built around versions of Gemini both large and small. One million tokens is a big deal, right...
I don’t know about you, but with the weather warming up, I love taking my laptop to the yard and working in the sun for a bit. That’s when my Baseus laptop power bank comes in handy, allowing me to keep my computer and phone going without having to scoot closer to the outlet. You can do this, too, because the Baseus Blade 100W is on sale at Amazon for just $63.  Yes, I understand that the...
Ah, the taskbar. It’s a vital part of the Windows operating system. It’s the place to go when you want to change the date and time, check the weather, and so much more. If you’re looking to change the color of said taskbar, you’ve come to the right place. Although Windows automatically selects a color for the taskbar (usually black or white), there’s a way to set a fixed hue and we’re going to...
Suppose you often go off the beaten path, camping in the wilderness, or you’re just tired of running power cords across your yard for the kids to trip over whenever you want to plug in your phone and laptop while chilling in a lounge chair. Whichever the case, you need a portable power station. Luckily for you, the Bluetti EB3A is over $100 off right now at Amazon, dropping the power station to...
At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsPerformance matches its priceBeautiful, bright displayDecent battery life for a gaming laptopConsPower connector doesn’t fully insert into the laptop (at least on initial models)Our VerdictThe Gigabyte Aorus 16X is a solid gaming laptop that offers competitive performance for its price range, although the power adapter is lacking some polish. If you can find it at a...
With the iPhone 15 adopting USB-C, you’re probably wondering what’s the “best USB-C charger” to pair with your new phone for the fastest charging. The good news for iPhone 15 chargers (unlike Samsung Galaxy owners) is you don’t need to take a night-class in chargers to figure it out. Just buy this charger for the iPhone 15 In fact, I’ll break it down in the easiest possible way for those...
If you want to do your best work, you need a powerful office suite. There are free tools available but when it comes to paid ones, there’s nothing better than Microsoft Office. Fortunately, you don’t have to break the bank to get it now. Through 5/22, we’re offering Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows or Microsoft Office Home...
If you’ve used a mapping app to guide you on a road trip, you know how helpful a car monitor can be. But what about those restless passengers? With this $99.99 Auto Wireless Car Adapter, you can use that same screen to stream movies or other video from your iOS or Android device, turning any car trip with kids into a relaxing ride. This adapter comes with a USB cable but can connect to most...
Microsoft’s latest Windows update has fixed an earlier bug that could prevent VPNs from working properly, Microsoft said Tuesday. Microsoft’s latest release for May 2024 (KB5037771 or OS builds 22621.3593 and 22631.3593) has just one highlight: “This update addresses a known issue that might cause your VPN connection to fail,” it says. “This occurs after you install the update dated April 9,...