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HP OmniBook X front view showing display and keyboard.

HP OmniBook X review: a new breed of Windows laptop

The HP OmniBook X is one of the first laptops introduced in an upcoming crop of new Windows on Arm machines. It holds promise while raising some questions.
Stellar Data Recovery Premium appears on a PC monitor.

Stellar Data Recovery Premium review: Great support isn’t always enough

I reviewed Stellar Data Recovery's three subscription plans and a free version to find out which is best and offers the most value.
Brother's HL-L3295CDW is a compact color laser printer.

Brother HL-L3295CDW review: a low-cost, scalable color laser printer

I reviewed Brother's HL-L3295CDW color laser printer to find out if it's the right choice for your home office or small business.
Recuva Professional data recovery app shown on a PC monitor

Recuva Professional review: a $25 data recovery app that works

I review one of the cheapest data recovery apps available to find out if it works well and is easy to use on SSDs, HDDs, and more.
The Ease US Data Recovery Wizard Pro app appears on a PC monitor.

EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Pro review: a low-cost way to restore files

I review EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Pro, software that helps restore lost files for every type of storage to test its ease-of-use and value.
Lenovo Yoga 7 14 Gen 9 front view showing display and keyboard.

The budget Lenovo Yoga 7 is a great laptop for the price — but it’s not perfect

The Lenovo Yoga 7 14 Gen 9 is an attractive 2-in-1 at current prices. Its display lets it down, though, with inferior colors. Many users won't mind, though.
A flamingo on the LG UltraGear Dual Mode OLED monitor.

LG Dual Mode OLED review: a truly one-of-a-kind gaming monitor

LG's UltraGear Dual Mode OLED does something no other OLED does: 480Hz. It's the standout feature of this excellent display, but the price holds it back.
asus zenbook s 13 oled 2024 review olympus digital camera

Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2024) review: too little, too late

The Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED is another laptop that's soon to be superseded by a new class of fast and efficient machines. Its price needs to drop to compete.
The Bitwarden extension is open in a browser showing an article about password managers.

Bitwarden review: This open-source password manager unlocks choice

I researched Bitwarden's subscription plans and tested the family plan to check how much value it adds to its very competitive free option.
An iPhone with the Dashlane app appears in front of a Window screen with the Dashlane extension.

I reviewed Dashlane, and it’s much more than just a password manager

I tested Dashlane, a full-featured password manager with lots of extras and cross-platform support for passwordless logins.
Canon's imageClass MF753Cdw is a sturdy color laser printer.

Canon imageClass MF753Cdw laser printer review: fast color for your home office

I tested the value and quality of Canon's imageClass MF753Cdw, a home office color laser printer that can print, scan, copy, and fax.
Dell XPS 13 2024 front view showing display and keyboard.

Dell XPS 13 (2024) review: Great laptop. Wrong chip?

The 2024 Dell XPS 13 maintains the controversial design elements of the XPS 13 Plus, now with better cooling.
A MacBook Air runs Norton 360 Deluxe antivirus software.

Norton for Mac review: antivirus protection and much more

I tested Norton antivirus software on my MacBook, checking pricing and features to find out how well this popular solution works with macOS.
The 2025 edition of 1Password is open on a PC monitor.

1Password 2025 review: here’s why it’s still one of the best password managers

I reviewed top-rated password manager 1Password to check its value and features for cross-platform syncing and sharing.
HP EliteBook 1040 2024 front view showing display and keyboard.

HP EliteBook 1040 review: a simple, beautiful business laptop

The HP EliteBook 1040 G11 is a well-equipped and well-built business class laptop with superior security and management features. And you'll pay for it all.
An Asus gaming monitor sitting on a table.

Asus ROG Strix XG27AQDMG review: an incredible, glossy OLED monitor

Brighter, cheaper, and with a glossy coating in tow, the Asus ROG Strix XG27AQDMG manages to address the pain points with OLED gaming monitors.
The Malwarebytes app is open on a MacBook Air.

Malwarebytes for Mac review: an antivirus and privacy upgrade

Malwarebytes for Mac increases your antivirus protection, so I tested its quality, ease of use, and features to find out if it's worth the cost.
A MacBook Air is shown with the Bitdefender for Mac dashboard open.

Bitdefender for Mac review: dependable security for macOS

Bitdefender's well-rated antivirus software is available for the Mac, but is it as good as the Windows version and does it integrate wll with macOS?
The Corsair One i500 sitting on a coffee table.

I hate prebuilt gaming PCs — but the Corsair One i500 changed my mind

The Corsair One i500 is an expensive gaming PC, but it still manages to feel worth every penny.
Canon's imageClass MF654cdw is a large, sturdy printer.

Canon imageClass MF654cdw review: a low-cost, high-quality color laser printer

Canon's imageClass MF654cdw is a high-quality color laser printer at a budget price, so we checked what tradeoffs were made to make it so affordable.
A top down view of the Alienware m16 R2.

Alienware m16 R2 review: threading the needle

The Alienware m16 R2 is a complete redesign of the line, and attempts to thread the needle in terms of value.
Norton antivirus scan is in progress on the screen of a Windows PC.

Norton 360 for Windows review: excellent antivirus packed with extras

We review Norton's antivirus and cybersecurity plans, checking malware protection, support, pricing, and more to help you keep your data secure.
HP Envy x360 14 2024 front view showing display and keyboard.

HP Envy x360 14 (2024) review: missing the mark where it counts

The HP Envy x360 14 is the first laptop I've reviewed with Intel's 15-watt Meteor Lake chipset. That promises better efficiency, but I didn't see it.
Bitdefender antivirus software is open and running a scan on a Windows PC.

Bitdefender for Windows 2025 review: premium protection for all your devices

I reviewed the latest updates to Bitdefender's antivirus and advanced security plans for Windows to test the premium features and check its value.
An HDR demo playing on the HP Omen 27k monitor.

HP Omen 27k review: a shockingly good budget monitor

With a 4K resolution, great color, and a suite of features for a reasonable price., the HP Omen 27k is a prime example of how far gaming monitors have come.
Acer Swift X 14 2024 front view showing display and keyboard.

Acer Swift X 14 review: surprising performance, shocking price

The Acer Swift X 14 doesn't bother much with looking pretty or keeping trim. Instead, it's all about a winning combination of performance and display quality.
Malwarebytes 2025 kept the clean design and added a new tab for identity protection.

Malwarebytes for Windows 2025 review: a quick and easy antivirus upgrade

We tested Malwarebytes antivirus software for Windows to find out if its quality, ease-of-use, and support provide enough value for the price.
HP's OfficeJet Pro 8135e has a mix of rounded and sharp corners, dark and light shades.

HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e review: home office printing on a budget

HP's OfficeJet Pro 8135e is an all-in-one with fax and walk-up printing capabilities at an affordable price. But how durable is it and how much will ink cost?
Acer Swift Go 14 front view showing display and keyboard.

Acer Swift Go 14 review: a fast but flawed laptop

The Acer Swift Go 14 would have been an excellent 14-inch laptop a couple of years ago. But times have changed, and there are better options for the same money.
Alan Truly plays a game with the HTC Vive XR Elite.

A year later, the HTC Vive XR Elite is still a uniquely versatile VR headset

I tested the HTC Vive XR Elite, a comfortable VR headset with a unique feature that makes it one of the best for PC VR and standalone experiences.
The Galaxy Book4 Ultra open on a wooden suruface.

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra review: it’s no MacBook Pro

Samsung attempts a true MacBook Pro competitor with the Galaxy Book4 Ultra, but does it succeed?
The HP Omen 40L desktop sitting on a coffee table.

HP Omen 40L desktop review: missing what counts the most

HP has the pricing and specs nailed with the Omen 40L, but it falls short of expectations when it comes to performance.
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 review: this one blew me away

The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 is a very strong entry in the 16-inch laptop class, with surprisingly good performance and a very nice mini-LED display.
The Vivobook Pro 15 open on a table outside.

Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (Q533) review: content creation laptop for $1,000

The Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q533 can't compete against much more expensive laptops. But the good thing for Asus is that it doesn't need to.