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Most Americans Reject COVID-19 Contact-Tracing Apps
COVID-19 is invisible, but the people who are diagnosed with it are not. And so for epidemiologists to do their disease detective work to prevent more cases, people are their most valuable clues. One way to follow these clues is through contact tracing. Yet a study from Avira finds that the majority of Americans are against apps that would allow this.
YES: YOU CAN PLAY GAMES ON AN OLD, LOW-END PC
While many PC enthusiasts look to high-end units or trick out their own custom rigs with the latest hardware, some of us are cursed with integrated graphics and two gigs of RAM. Though you can actually build a gaming PC for less than $1,000, not everyone is going to take the time to piece one together.
How to Report Abuse on Social Media
We live in divisive times, which is why you should know how to protect yourself on social media. People use these platforms to freely express their ideas and opinions, and some can be deemed controversial, offensive, misleading, or just plain inaccurate. For those reasons, the major social networks all offer options for reporting posts and users for a variety of infractions.
Dell G5 15 SE (2020): A Solid Budget Offering
The market for budget gaming laptops is ultra-competitive these days, with the latest components from AMD, Intel, and Nvidia allowing for better performance than ever at lower prices.
Bitter Pill
We need covid-19 treatments asap—but a perverse incentive could slow pharma breakthroughs.
10 CHEAP AND EASY WAYS TO LEVEL UP YOUR HOME OFFICE
Are you working from home because of the COVID-19 pandemic? Not knowing how long your remote-work situation will last might leave you wondering how much effort you should put into creating a nice home office.
COWORKING COMMUNITIES CHART A NEW PATH DURING COVID-19
We checked in with Pauline Roussel, CEO of Berlin-based Coworkers to find out what’s next in collaborative (but socially distanced) workspaces.
15 AFFORDABLE SMALL TOWNS IN THE US WITH FAST INTERNET
Millions of Americans have been working from home during the COVID-19 crisis.
Apple MacBook Pro 13-Inch (2020): Gets the Basics Right
A controversial keyboard once present on every Apple laptop is now a thing of the past.
Garmin Vivoactive 4: Best High-End Fitness Tracker
If you’re looking for a fitness tracker that really balances form and function, the Garmin Vivoactive 4 should be at the top of your list.
Dell Inspiron 14 7000 (7490): Ultraportable Excellence
Dell’s Inspiron laptops are positioned below its higher-quality, more powerful XPS series, but you’d never know it judging by the Inspiron 14 7000.
COVID-19 Creates Soaring Demand for PCs
The coronavirus and the ensuing need to work from home is creating skyrocketing demand for PCs, according to research firms. Canalys attributes the surge to businesses upgrading their workforces with new laptops and IT equipment.
HOW TO WORK FROM HOME SECURELY
When you step into your office or cubicle and sit down to work at a company-owned computer, you shouldn’t have to worry much about security.
TCL 10 Pro: Best Midrange Android Phone
When you hear TCL, you probably think of TVs; but the company is no stranger to making smartphones.
REMOTE WORK WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AND THAT'S A GOOD THING
The home office you’ve occupied for months could be the wave of the future.
Kandy-Kolored, Streamlined, and Definitely Around The Bend
Pinewood Derby Racing and the dads who just can't get enough
Hell? Yes!
Endurance athletes and the pleasure of pushing it
The Dolls THAT CHANGED The World
WHEN SCIENTISTS BRING dolls into the lab, the toys transcend their role as playthings. They can expose racism and unleash aggression.
dune buddy
ODDS ARE, YOU DON’T NEED A VEHICLE LIKE THE CAN-AM MAVERICK X3 X RS TURBO RR. BUT IF YOU WANT OODLES OF HORSEPOWER AND A MAMMOTH SUSPENSION, THIS SIDE-BY-SIDE HAS YOU COVERED FOR EVERY ADVENTURE.
HEAD TRIP
why Disney's massive lines feel so short
digital domination
GAMING ON A CONSOLE OR PHONE IS FUN AND ALL, BUT ELITE PLAYERS RELY ON MASSIVE PCS WITH PRECISION PERIPHERALS TO WIELD THEIR WEAPONS WITH JOHN WICK–LIKE AGILITY. THIS RIG IS READY TO SMITE EVERY ONLINE FOE.
Anatomy Of a Laugh
The oldest known joke dates back nearly 4,000 years, and it’s a fart gag. The fact that we’ve been crackin’ wise for so long suggests there’s something innate about the need to laugh.
Kensington Pro Fit Ergo Wireless Keyboard: Affordable Ergonomic
It’s tough to make an ergonomic keyboard feel approachable.
Ascend: Sea Heroes
Sea Hero FRANCESCA VIRDIS Bringing divers together to protect Bonaire’s greatest treasure
Wyze Scale: Unbeatable Value
Whether you’re trying to lose weight or you want to put on muscle, a smart scale can help you track your progress and stay motivated. The Wyze Scale connects with your smartphone and does a lot more than just tell you how much you weigh: It tracks 12 metrics, including your BMI, body fat percentage, body water percentage, heart rate, muscle mass, protein level, and weight up to 400 pounds.
THE RECKONING IS COMING: REGULATING BIG TECH
Cambridge Analytica. Russian hackers and election meddling. The Equifax data breach. Fake news. Twitter and Instagram harassment. Facebook mining our personal data and—best-case scenario— unabashedly using it to sell us stuff.
Shure Aonic 50: Excellent Audio, Merely Good ANC
The Shure Aonic 50 headphones are priced to compete with the best noise-canceling headphones on the market. Sonically, they deliver a wonderful audio experience that will appeal to those seeking an accurate sound signature. When it comes to active noise cancellation (ANC), however, the headphones are merely good, not great. So while we enjoy the Aonic 50’s comfortable fit and quality sound, if ANC is your top priority, you can find better options in this high price range, including the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700.
ProtonVPN: Best Free Version We've Tested
ProtonVPN isn’t the biggest, the flashiest, or even the cheapest VPN, and yet it’s one of the best services available. It places an enormous emphasis on security and user privacy, and has an excellent client that’s very easy to use. It also offers a suite of advanced privacy tools usually reserved for far more expensive products. For all that, and its amazing free version that has no limit on data usage, it’s an Editors’ Choice winner and one of the best VPNs. If you’re dipping your toe into VPNs, it’s a great way to start with no risk.
Free Online Learning Activities to Keep Your Kids Busy
Whether or not you have a degree in education, if you have kids, you’re now a teacher. Fortunately there are many online resources to keep them entertained. Some have always been free; others are now gratis thanks to companies dropping paywalls while schools are closed. You can take your kids on a virtual museum visit, secretly teach them chemistry with cooking, and get some phys ed into their days with digital dance-offs. Best of all, a lot of these are self-directed, so you can get work done or take some time for yourself while your kids are having fun and getting educated.
Gamer Builds His Own Nintendo Switch for $199
With the Nintendo Switch in very short supply due to the coronavirus pandemic and resellers price-gouging on auction sites, one gamer decided to build his own Switch instead.