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Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 front view showing display and keyboard.

Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 review: everything you need and nothing you don’t

The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 is a solid addition to the Chrome OS ecosystem, with good performance and battery life at an attractive price.
Epson's Expression Photo XP-8800 is a compact, all-in-one photo printer with a six-ink color system.

Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 review: a low-cost option for photographers

I reviewed Epson's Expression Photo XP-8800 to check print and scan quality and researched supply costs to find out if it's the right printer for you.
The RTX 5080 sitting on a pink background.

Nvidia RTX 5080 review: it’s slower than the 4090

Nvidia's RTX 5080 provides a more realistic look into the Blackwell generation, and it's not looking pretty.
The AdGuard VPN app is open on a PC monitor.

AdGuard VPN review: a fast sleeper hit for internet privacy

I reviewed AdGuard VPN and its custom protocol that claims to be faster than the rest without any sacrifice in quality.
Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16 front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16 review: a $650 laptop that could cost twice as much

The Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16 is a well-made laptop with decent performance and good battery life that's attractive on sale. The display is a disappointment.
Private Internet Access is open on a PC monitor.

Private Internet Access VPN review: a low-cost VPN for all your devices

I reviewed Private Internet Access (PIA), a low-cost VPN that allows unlimited simultaneous connections to find out how fast and reliable it is.
The RTX 5090 sitting on a pink background.

Nvidia RTX 5090 review: fast, but not nearly twice as fast

The RTX 5090 is the most insane graphics card Nvidia has ever released, and that's exactly why it's so impressive.
Alan Truly wearing Xreal One turns to look at virtual ultrawide screens with a blank monitor in the background.

Xreal One review: smart glasses that could actually replace my monitor

Find out why I think the Xreal One with its X1 chip is a game-changing pair of display smart glasses that could actually replace my monitor.
The Canon Color imageClass MF653Cdw is an attractive all-in-one color laser printer.

Canon Color imageCLASS MF653Cdw review: a quick color laser for home offices

I reviewed Canon's Color imageClass MF653Cdw, an low-cost color laser printer with good specifications to check its usability and long-term costs.
The Intel Arc B570 sitting on a pink background.

Intel Arc B570 review: get it while it’s hot

Intel's new $220 Arc B570 puts up an impressive fight, and marks a return of truly budget GPU offerings.
The Surfshark Antivirus app is open on a PC monitor.

Surfshark One Antivirus review: Can a VPN really protect against malware?

I reviewed Surfshark One Antivirus to find out whether a VPN service can protect your devices against malware.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 review: best ThinkPad yet?

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 is an excellent laptop at a high price. It's best suited for ThinkPad fans, and it's the best ever for them.
Lenovo Loq Tower 17IRR9.

Lenovo LOQ Tower 17IRR9 review: a great family gaming PC

Looking for a family desktop PC for light work and gaming? The Lenovo LOQ Tower 17IRR9 is a great fit, with plenty of performance and an approachable price.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 review: a true mobile workstation

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is very fast but also very large and expensive. It offers rock-solid reliability, but that's most valuable for a select few.
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Dough Spectrum Black 32 review: I feel like a beta tester

The Dough Spectrum Black is one of the few OLED options on the market that just doesn't feel worth the money.
Enpass Personal's Vault settings are open showing Google Drive integration.

Enpass review: a password manager that works everywhere

I reviewed Enpass, a password manager that lets me sync logins to my preferred cloud storage provider and take charge of login security.
Canon's Color imageClass LBP633Cdw is a sleek color laser printer with an unusual control panel.

Canon Color imageClass LBP633Cdw review: back to the ’90s?

I reviewed Canon's Color imageClass LBP633Cdw, an attractive laser printer with a retro control panel for quick color documents.
The IdeaPad on a table.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i review: a budget laptop that’s worth it?

The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i is a budget laptop when you can find it on sale, and it offers some attractive features. But its battery life is disappointing.
The IPVanish Windows app is open on a PC monitor.

IPVanish review: an unlimited-device VPN with a few flaws

I reviewed IPVanish's VPN service, and weighed the value of subscription tiers against the features to find out if it's a good solution for you.
F-Secure Total antivirus app is open on a PC monitor.

F-Secure Total review: affordable antivirus solution lets you build custom plan

I went hands-on with F-Secure Total, a low-cost customizable antivirus solution to find out how well it protects your computer from malware.
Canon's MegaTank Pixma G4280 with ink bottle on top sit on a printer stand.

Canon MegaTank Pixma G4280 review: Too many compromises?

I reviewed Canon's MegaTank Pixma G4280, a low-cost inkjet tank printer that can also scan and make copies.
The Intel Arc B580 sitting among other graphics cards.

Intel Arc B580 review: a $249 Nvidia killer

Intel just kicked off the next generation of graphics cards with the Arc B580, and it's one heck of an introduction.
Acer Swift Go 14 AI front angled view showing display and keyboard.

Acer Swift Go 14 AI review: fast, long-lasting, and affordable

The Acer Swift Go 14 AI leverages Qualcomm's Snapdragon X and an attractive price to create a fast, long-lasting laptop that's easy to recommend.
The Eset Premium app is open on a PC monitor.

Eset Premium review: 2024 improvements aren’t enough

I reviewed Eset's Premium antivirus plan to find out if it offers enough value in malware protection, privacy, and customer support.
Sticky Password is open on a PC monitor.

Sticky Password review: the offline, on-device password manager

I reviewed Sticky Password, a low-cost password manager with unique features like offline mode and QR logins.
Acer Swift 14 AI front view showing display and keyboard.

Acer Swift 14 AI review: battery life for days

The Acer Swift 14 AI is a very good 14-inch laptop at a price that's reasonable but not a true bargain. But its battery life is what stands out the most.
Brother's MFC-L2900DW is a fast all-in-one monochrome laser printer.

Brother MFC-L2900DW review: a small laser printer and super-fast copier

I reviewed Brother's new MFC-L2900DW, a super-fast all-in-one monochrome laser printer that's designed for busy offices.
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Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 review: almost a budget Copilot+ PC

The Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 is an affordable laptop with solid performance, great battery life, and a dynamic if low-resolution OLED display.
An HDR demo on the Omen Transcend 32.

HP Omen Transcend 32 review: almost a perfect 10

The HP Omen Transcend 32 does just about everything right. Minus a few quibbles, this is one of the most impressive monitors I've ever seen.
Trend Micro Premium Security Suite is open on a PC monitor.

Trend Micro review: strong antivirus protection that’s affordable

I reviewed Trend Micro's antivirus software with new AI antivirus protection to check if this low-cost cybersecurity suite offers good value.
The Corsair K65 Plus for Mac keyboard and the Corsair M75 for Mac mouse against a blue background.

Corsair K65 Plus and Corsair M75 for Mac review: Apple’s aura, built for gamers

Corsair and Apple have teamed up to launch a gaming mouse and keyboard designed for Macs. Are they any good? Our in-depth review puts them to the test.
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Corsair Vengeance i5100 review: falling short of its potential

The Corsair i5100 has all the hallmarks of a top-tier gaming PC, but it doesn't quite match the pace of the competition.
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Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 review: a step backward

The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 is very affordable, but sometimes that's just not good enough. Performance and the keyboard are subpar, which is a shame.
Front shot of Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 9 (16-inch) laptop with lid open

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 9 (16-inch) review: a stone’s throw from perfect

From its overclockable Intel Core i9 HX processor and Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU, the Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 9 (16-inch) is a serious powerhouse.