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How to start up your M1 Mac from an external drive

It’s not as easy as it used to be, as it likely requires that you purchase new hardware.

Apple may be the privacy leader, but it's not doing enough

The App Store and Mail still have glaring holes.

iLive Bluetooth Tailgate Party speaker (model ISB380B): Cheap, light, and fun

With USB and SD card playback, as well as a microphone input, this Bluetooth speaker is a versatile party animal. It’s also surprisingly light. Just don’t expect audiophile sound.

Apple goes retro with free downloads of OS X Lion and Mountain Lion

You no longer have to pay a $20 upgrade fee to get older download codes— but you can if you want.

Rocksteady Stadium 2-Pack: You could fill an arena with these portable Bluetooth speakers

They sound great, but “AI-powered” audio smells like hype to us.

Pegasus spyware: iOS 14.7.1 reportedly plugs security hole

Apple has likely fixed the hole that allowed the Pegasus spyware infiltration.

Three reasons to buy the M1 Mac mini instead of the 24-inch iMac

The 24-inch iMac is tempting, but you can spend your money smarter.

3 supercool ways to control your Mac with your Apple Watch

Play music, switch slides, and unlock your Mac without touching the keyboard.

Apple's MagSafe Battery Pack will boost your iPhone 12—but for how long?

Magnetically connected charger for the iPhone.

Eoz Audio Arc ANC wireless headphones: Superior comfort with mediocre sound quality

This headphone emphasizes the lows and highs at the expense of the mids, which is seductive at first but ultimately unsatisfying.

Hot Stuff

What we’re raving about this month

Tripp Lite AVR900U UPS: This uninterruptible power supply has the wrong set of features

It’s a quality product, but not the right choice for computers or home network gear.

Windows 365 launches Microsoft's Cloud PC era

How will Microsoft’s Cloud PC impact notebook PCs for business?

Net neutrality, right to repair, broadband fees: How Biden's order will affect tech users

The Biden administration’s order encourages independent agencies like the Federal Trade Commission to write stricter rules.

How to set up a Wi-Fi extender

Setting up a Wi-Fi extender isn’t difficult, but there are some tips and tricks you need to know for maximum performance.

HDR gaming on PC: Everything you need to know

We break down what you need for deliciously eye-searing visuals.

Hands-on with Windows 11 (and this time it's official)

Microsoft has a ton of new features that weren’t in the leaked version, and we’ve tried them out in this deeper hands-on.

What to do when your laptop is stolen (and how to prepare for it)

If your laptop is stolen, you’ll need to act fast to keep your personal data secure— and actions you take before the hijacking can be crucial.

Razer launches new Blade 17 gaming notebook for both work and play

Razer launches an upgraded Blade 17 gaming notebook alongside a new Razer Blade 15 Base Model.

ARE USB-C CABLES ALL THE SAME?

WE COMPARE $9 AND $19 AMAZON BASICS CABLES

Bitwarden: This free password manager has few restrictions— and little polish

Sync unlimited passwords across devices.

5 easy tasks that supercharge your security

Protect your PC and your online accounts with these must-do tasks.

Seagate Backup Plus Hub (8TB) : Massive, fast external hard drive

It’s the only route to double-digit terabytes at an affordable price point.

Garmin Dash Cam 57: Small and mighty, now with cloud storage

Garmin adds cloud storage and parking mode to an already-impressive design and feature set.

Asus ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition: This all-AMD laptop is affordable and very fast

It offers an amazing amount of performance and value.

Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q

With a GPU rarer than diamonds, does the G15 shine as bright?

Elgato EpocCam & Multi Mounts

Repurpose what you have

SteelSeries Rival 5

Jack of all trades, master of none

Razer Opus

Can Razer enter a new market?

Acer Predator Orion 3000

A small but mighty system