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Google presenting new Docs features.

This is how Google Docs is challenging Grammarly’s AI

Google Docs is challenging Grammarly with an AI-enhanced proofreading feature that's part of Duet for Workspace.
Computing News
Alan Truly's standing desk has a MacBook Air, Surface Book 2, and iPhone 13 Pro Max.

How I supercharged my productivity with a free typing app

I found this free text expansion app invaluable for detailed, technical writing. It prevented mistakes while speeding up my typing.
Computing Features
Microsoft Edge appears on a computer screen with plants and a window in the background.

Windows 11 will finally respect your default browser — in Europe

Edge keeps popping up even after you've chosen another default browser. That will change in the future, but only if you live in Europe.
Computing News
The HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw is sturdy super fast.

HP built an office-caliber color laser printer that fits right in at home

The HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw is a speedy and reliable all-in-one printer with an eye-catching design and a user-friendly touchscreen.
Computing Reviews
The Epson Expression Home XP-4200 is surrounded by print examples.

How much is printer ink, and what’s the most economical printer type?

Is that budget printer really a good deal? Ink cartridge prices are a hidden cost that you need to consider when shopping for a bargain.
Computing Guides
Apple Vision Pro being worn by a person while using a keyboard.

Apple calls the Vision Pro a ‘spatial computer.’ What is that?

Apple's Vision Pro is a spatial computer, but it looks like a VR headset begging the question of what's different and what that means for the future.
Computing Guides
The TapStrap 2 is a great solution for my Microsoft Surface Book in tablet mode.

I tried an insane one-handed keyboard, and I actually liked it

If you're looking for an ultra-portable keyboard, this strap-on solution could single-handedly change the way you work.
Computing Features
A person uses a smartphone to print something with a Brother MFC-L2710DW wireless monochrome laser printer on an office table.

What is a monochrome printer, and do you need one?

If you're shopping for a new printer, you might want to check out a monochrome printer, an odd name for a device that's actually quite common.
Computing Guides
A woman on a Zoom call.

Zoom backpedals, says it will no longer use user content to train AI

Zoom's AI features were trained on user content, but the company has backpedaled following user backlash.
Computing News
Apple CEO Tim Cook looks at a display of brand new redesigned MacBook Air laptop during the WWDC22

Apple is trying to guarantee enough M3 chips for the next year

Apple might hoard TSMC's advanced 3nm chip manufacturing capacity for 12 months, further extending its processor efficiency advantage.
Computing News
Canon's imageClass MF275dw is a nice-looking home office printer.

It’s priced for a home office, but this Canon all-in-one prints like a pro

Canon's imageClass MF275dw is a speedy, black-and-white, all-in-one laser printer with a bargain price, but does it offer good long-term value?
Computing Reviews
Inmo Air 2, Xreal Air, and Engo 2 smart glasses are held in hands.

Are AR glasses still a pipe dream? I tested 3 of the newest to find out

I tried three different smart glasses with unique and exciting features, some with advanced AR features -- here's what I learned.
Computing Features
Alan Truly wears the Pimax Crystal, a premium VR headset with incredible sharpness.

This VR headset made me never want to go back to my Quest 2

Most VR gamers still use a Quest 2, but if you try this premium PC VR headset like I did, you won't want to go back to a standalone device.
Computing Features
Lifting a stack of documents from the HP OfficeJet Pro 9015e's paper tray.

The best all-in-one printers you can buy in 2023

Since working from home is the new norm, having a printer on hand has gone from nice to necessity so you can print, scan, or fax as needed.
Computing Products
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air placed on a desk.

Apple’s serious miscalculation with the 15-inch MacBook Air

15-inch MacBook Air sales are slow enough that Apple significantly cut orders, suggesting shoppers aren't impressed with a bigger, heavier Air.
Computing News
Xreal Air is lightweight and comfortable enough for hours of use.

These AR glasses showed me the future of spatial computing — and I’m excited

Xreal recently released a powerful new accessory for Air smart glasses, adding an an AR feature and spatial anchors to fix its virtual display in space.
Computing Features
Canon Pixma G4270 is a MegaTank all-in-one inkjet printer.

Canon PIXMA G4270 MegaTank: a long-lasting home office printer

Canon's PIXMA G4270 MegaTank printer promises long-lasting, low-cost ink and home office essentials. We check its speed, quality, overall value.
Computing Reviews
Siri on an iPhone.

Apple GPT is real and may be coming sooner than you think

Apple is reportedly internally testing Ajax, a secret, privacy-focused AI chatbot, with plans to announce some major advance in 2024.
Computing News
A divided image shows an Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3.

Apple Reality Pro vs. Meta Quest 3: power or price?

We compare Meta's Quest 3 and Apple's Vision Pro, two next generation VR headsets with advanced mixed reality capabilities.
Computing Products
Epson WorkForce WF-2930 is a low-cost, compact all-in-one printer.

Epson WorkForce WF-2930: a low-cost home office printer with a fax

Epson's WorkForce WF-2930 has an inviting price, so we checked if the quality good enough for your home office and explored long-term costs.
Computing Reviews
Midjourney is a versatile, high-quality AI art generator, as seen in the community showcase.

Midjourney’s new zoom-out feature is becoming the next big AI sensation

Check out how Midjourney videos are creating a buzz on social media with mesmerizing zooms making its incredible AI artwork even more eye-catching.
Computing News
A photo of an iPhone with a mobile app showing check ink levels with a printer in the background.

How to check ink levels on an HP, Canon, Epson, or Brother printer

Does your printer have enough ink? To get the best quality, you should find out before you print on expensive photo paper or output a large document.
Computing Guides
The UI of Apple's Vision Pro headset.

The Vision Pro SDK has arrived. Here’s what it’s revealed so far

More juicy details about Apple's Vision Pro have been uncovered by developers digging into the visionOS SDK.
Computing News
The Epson Expression Home XP-4200 is an attractive and compact all-in-one.

Epson Expression Home XP-4200: a budget-friendly all-in-one printer

Epson's Expression Home XP-4200 is an attractive, low-cost all-in-one inkjet. We test its value by checking print quality, speed, and ink cost.
Computing Reviews
A modern couple in a medieval scene that includes a flying Santa, crowns, and a flamingo gives an example of Photoshop AI.

5 amazing AI features in Photoshop you can use now

Photoshop's amazing new AI tools do more than just text to image, providing a controllable path to create exactly what you want a piece at a time.
Computing Features
Alan Truly is writing using a Quest Pro with a paiered keyboard and mouse.

Meta Quest Pro review: the future, right on your face

Meta's Quest Pro is a high-end VR headset that's meant for work, so I spent a week putting it through its paces to share what works and what doesn't.
Gaming Computing
The Epson EcoTank ET-2850 is a versatile all-in-one with good photo print quality.

Fill ‘er up! Epson’s EcoTank ET-2850 wastes less so you can print more

Epson's EcoTank ET-2850 is a tank printer that eliminates the hassle and waste of cartridges while offering great prints and high-resolution scanning.
Computing Reviews
Apple Vision Pro has a digital crown just like the Apple Watch.

Apple Vision Pro vs. Meta Quest Pro: How will Apple stack up?

Apple just entered the ring and while its Vision Pro has incredibly powerful hardware, Meta Quest Pro is a fraction of the cost and has a large game library.
Computing Guides
A person wearing Apple's Vision Pro headset.

Apple Vision Pro raises the bar (and price) of AR headsets

Apple just announced its first XR headset, a high-quality augmented reality and virtual reality device that integrates with Apple's ecosystem.
Computing News
researchers use ambient light sensor data to steal browser exhausted man computer problems desk hacking hackers malware frust

Why is my printer offline? How to solve the most common printer problems

If you printer goes offline and you need to solve the problem quickly, these simple tips might save hours of frustration.
Computing Guides
Meta Quest 3 shown with its controllers.

Meta Quest 3 is official, but Apple is waiting in the wings

Meta's new Quest 3 was just announced days ahead of Apple's WWDC event and the budget VR headset has some impressive upgrades.
Computing News
An HP OfficeJet Pro 9015e all-in-one printer rests on a white table with plants and a thumb drive beside it.

HP OfficeJet Pro 9015e printer review: quick and efficient

The HP OfficeJet Pro 9015e is a fast and rugged all-in-one printer at an affordable price. We went hands-on with it to find out if it offers good value for you.
Computing Reviews
Qualcomm super resolution demo superimposed on a Microsoft Surface Pro 9.

Qualcomm claims its laptops destroy Intel chips in AI tasks

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8cs Gen 3 can significantly outpace low-power Intel laptop chips in AI processing tasks like Stable Diffusion.
Computing News
Printing to an HP Envy Inspire 7955e from a Pixel 6a.

HP Envy Inspire 7955e printer review: everything you need

HP's Envy Inspire 7955e review has good specs at a low price, but we explore the design, performance, features, and software to find out if it's right for you.
Computing Reviews
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