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APPLE WATCH SERIES 10 REVIEW: MODEST IMPROVEMENTS TO A PROVEN FORMULA

IF YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR A BIG APPLE WATCH REVAMP, THIS ISN'T IT, BUT IT'S STILL THE BEST SMARTWATCH AROUND.

Wombat Willow: A solid typing tool with some quirks

This isn't a keyboard that lets you simply plug in and go-you need to read the manual.

Mac 911

Solutions to your most vexing Mac problems.

Hot Stuff

What we're raving about this month

Bowers & Wilkins Pi8: Great-sounding headphones that support aptX

B&W's new top-of-the-range Bluetooth earbuds sound great and include an innovative smart case that supports aptX technology for high-quality audio-even on Apple devices.

Apple's true hit of 2024 isn't the iPhone 16

Apple's unsung hero of the fall is the AirPods 4.

PATAGONIA REFUGIO DAYPACK 26L: GREAT ALL-AROUND EVERYDAY BACKPACKS

Studying in the morning, shopping in the afternoon, sports in the evening, traveling to your parents on the weekend-if a backpack can handle all of this, it's perfect for a student. But the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L is great for anyone who's always on the go, whether it's for work or play.

Apple's slow and steady approach to AI will once again win the race

Apple is not shy about touting Apple Intelligence, but the way the company is implementing it is different from other companies.

iOS 18: All the details and hidden features you won't want to miss

After you update, be sure to check out these delightful little improvements.

From the iPhone X to the iPhone 16: Apple's battery life visualized

Through a combination of bigger batteries and greater efficiency, Apple has drastically improved iPhone battery life over the years.

ANKER MAGGO 10K SLIM POWER BANK: THIN YET POWERFUL iPHONE MAGNETIC BATTERY PACK

At just 0.58 inches (less than 1.5cm) thick, this 10000mAh magnetic power bank rivals even some of the 5000mAh magnetic battery packs for slimness. It's also lighter in weight than any other 10K wireless power bank that we have tested, performed best for recharging power, and can wired-charge an iPhone at 30W.

SAMSUNG M8 SMART MONITOR (M80D): AN 32-AFFORDABLE INCH DISPLAY WITH 4K RESOLUTION

Samsung's M8 Smart Monitor has been on our list of the Best Mac Monitors (fave.co/435WylB) ever since it first launched back in 2022, as it provides an attractive 32-inch monitor with 4K resolution at a far lower price than Apple's expensive 27-inch Studio Display (fave.co/4eU1x57).

How to keep an iCloud Drive file on your Mac while optimizing storage

Apple finally gives you a sticky option.

MOKIBO FUSION KEYBOARD FOR iPAD PRO: AFFORDABLE AND WELL-BUILT KEYBOARD COVER

There are several versions of Mokibo's Fusion keyboard available, including one that's designed for Windows and Android devices, but it also makes a couple of models that are specifically designed for use with iPads.

pdfFiller: An overpriced, half-baked PDF editor for macOS

A basic PDF editor that doesn't fulfill its promises and costs too much.

AirPods versus AirPods Pro: How they compare

Don't know whether to buy the AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, or AirPods Pro 2? Here's how they stack up.

These 3 pieces of old Apple tech have overstayed their welcome

Apple is known for advancing technology, but it still has evidence in its lineup of clinging to the past.

Revealed: How Apple creates your passwords

The automatically suggested passwords on iPhone and Mac look like random characters, but there's a sophisticated system at work.

Ugreen Revodok Pro 210: Decent speeds at a nice price

A hub for users who don't need top performance from their connections.

Anker Prime 100W GaN Wall Charger: Clever and compact

Anker proves that with a clever design, you can also achieve compact dimensions suitable for traveling.

LEATHER SLEEVE FROM MANUEL DREESMANN: QUALITY, LUXURY LEATHER MACBOOK SLEEVE

In some ways the modern working-fromhome trend means we don't need to think about protecting our MacBooks as much, since they tend to stay put on a desk at home. But on those occasions when we need to cart a laptop into the office, pack it in a suitcase, or add it to carry-on luggage, the need to protect it from bumps and scrapes should be paramount.

OWC EXPRESS 1M2: SSDS DON'T GET MUCH BETTER THAN THIS

The OWC Express 1M2 makes a striking first impression with its cooling-fin design. The cooling fins alone account for around half of the overall height of this external SSD. Good cooling is extremely important, especially for fast NVMe SSD drives.

iPHONE 16 & 16 PLUS REVIEW: THE PHONE FOR EVERYONE CREEPS INTO PRO TERRITORY

APPLE'S BEST ALL-AROUND PHONE IS BETTER AND ALL-AROUNDER.

RIP Android 2008-25

The 2025 iPhone will finally kill its biggest competitor.

WINDOWS 11'S 2024 UPDAATE: 5 BIG CHANGES I REALLY LIKE (AND MORE)

WINDOWS 11'S ANNUAL UPDATE IS ROLLING OUT OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS.

Warning! Windows 11's huge 2024 update removes these features and apps

Windows users need to be careful with the next major upgrade.

Microsoft Office 2024 is finally here, no subscription needed

Pay a single flat fee and get the latest versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook forever.

Meta's new Quest 3S is the VR headset I wanted last year

The Quest 3’s $500 price wasn’t enough to dethrone the Quest 2. This more affordable variant should hit the spot.

Hackers are using AI-generated code for malware attacks

Two separate attacks have been spotted using code that was probably written by artificial intelligence.

WordPad is gone from Windows 11. Here's how to bring it back

With the arrival of Windows 11 version 24H2, WordPad is officially gone. Want to keep using it? You're in luck.