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PCMag Senior Features Editor Chandra Steele got her tech journalism start at CMP/United Business Media. She also writes fiction and has been published in McSweeney’s Internet Tendency.

Election War Games: How I Tried to Undermine Democracy

They brought me in through the back door. I had been standing on the steps of the San Francisco Mint building and staring at a heavy, gold-painted door that was chained shut, until I was given better directions. Once inside, I was led down a dark hallway that, like most of the 19th-century building, was lined with crumbling brick. We turned, passed through an ancient but still impressive vault door, and into a small room with two tables, several journalists, and representatives from the security company Cybereason. We were there to hack an election.

5 Tips for More Productive Meetings

Everyone has opinions about meetings: why some meetings aren’t necessary at all, what makes them needlessly long, and so on. But it’s not hard to improve meetings. With minimal preparation and forethought, meetings can be more productive for everyone.

How To Listen To Podcasts On Your Amazon Echo

You’ve got an Amazon Echo and may already know how to play songs and albums via Amazon Music—but what about podcasts?

How Fast Is Wi-Fi 6?

In the world of wireless networking, after using numbers and initials for years—802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac—we’re suddenly using a simple, single-digit: Wi-Fi 6.

How to Fix a Noisy Computer Fan

If you can barely hear yourself think over the fan noise emanating from your computer, it’s probably time to diagnose why your PC sounds like a wind tunnel.

3 Ways To Translate Conversations In Real Time With Google Assistant

Google Assistant is a handy way to ask questions, get information, and perform tasks via your Android phone or iPhone.

Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro + Wi-Fi Bridge: A Super Smart Lock

The Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro from U-tec is one of the most versatile smart locks to hit PC Labs.

Samsung Galaxy Buds+: Double the Battery LIfe

Samsung rolled out the Galaxy Buds last year to some success, offering a solid alternative to Apple’s AirPods for less money.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (13.5-Inch): An Excellent Ultraportable

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop line is expanding

RIP Essential Phone: Android Founder Andy Rubin's Startup Shuts Down

Android founder Andy Rubin is closing down his smartphone startup Essential, despite teasing a new product only a few months ago.

Motorola Razr (2020): Not Quite There Yet

I ’ve been reviewing Razr phones since 2004, when we saw arguably the first high-fashion handsets.

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Alienware Aurora R10 Ryzen Edition: A Performance Monster

Following a complete refresh of its laptop line this year, Alienware has revamped its Aurora gaming desktop in the same style.

Lensbaby Omni Creative Filter System: Elegant Optical Effects

If you’re looking for a conversation starter to attach to your camera, you won’t do much better than the Lensbaby Omni Creative Filter System.

Dell Latitude 7400: Top-Tier Business Portable

When we reviewed the Dell Latitude 7300 recently, we judged the 13.3-inch business laptop excellent but just short of Editors’ Choice material.

OnePlus 7T: Great Performance, Cameras Lacking

For years, OnePlus had a simple strategy: Release one phone, its best, at any given time.

How RPG Logic And Simulations Are Changing The Game In Healthcare

Role-playing games (RPGs) and simulations (SIMs) are some of the most engaging types of games because they place players in various immersive situations.

The Ultimate Guide To Health And Fitness Tech In 2020

Whether you’re just getting started counting steps or training for a triathlon with the help of technology, here’s exactly what you need to amp up your fitness routine this year.

The Best Fitness Apps for 2020

Trying to lose weight, exercise more consistently, or push yourself to do higher-intensity workouts?

Apple Airpods Pro: Vastly Superior To Standard Airpods

Apple isn’t the first company to make true wireless earphones, but there’s no denying it’s the company that popularized them with its seemingly ubiquitous AirPods.

Amazon Echo Studio: An Excellent Value

Now that the latest $99.99 Amazon Echo is just as powerful as the $149.99 hub-equipped Echo Plus, the door is open for a bigger, louder Echo.

A New Resolution: Everything You Need To Know About 8K TV

Maybe you’ve had a 4K TV since they first came out.

AI Makes The World A Weirder Place, And That's Okay

Artificial intelligence can do some amazing things, but it’s not perfect. Research scientist Dr. Janelle Shane has been cataloging “the sometimes hilarious, sometimes unsettling ways that algorithms get things wrong” on her website, AI Weirdness, and dives deeper into the topic in her new book, out this week.

State By State: The Fastest And Slowest US Internet

Maryland has the fastest average internet speed and Alaska the slowest, according to a new analysis of internet speeds in the 50 states done by PCMag.com using data from Ookla Speedtest (which is owned by PCMag’s parent company, Ziff Davis).

The Best Tech Products Of 2019

Across 15 categories, among 2,000+ reviews, we present our annual collection of the finest products to pass through our lab doors this year. Just your luck: Our list of the best tech doubles as the ultimate holiday shopping list.

Microsoft Launches All-In-One Office Mobile App

Microsoft has launched an Office app that combines Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in a reimagined form for mobile users.

Leica SL2: Hands-On Preview

The Leica SL2 is the company’s first new L-mount camera since it announced a partnership with Sigma and Panasonic to leverage the existing lens mount a little over a year ago.

How To Disable Web Notifications

Interruptions on the internet take many forms—pop-up windows, video ads, page overlays, and of course, browser notifications.

Disney+: Already, Nearly A Must-Have

Aside from its classic in-house films, Disney probably owns a few other entertainment properties you care about, among them Pixar and Marvel. Disney+, the company’s new video streaming service, delivers the vast majority of the content it owns in attractive interfaces with competitive features such as 4K streaming, offline downloads, and personalized recommendations.