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How To Build A Kick-Ass - Gaming PC For $1,000

As a hardware analyst at PCMag, I’ve had numerous opportunities to build PCs live on camera.

Why Satellite Internet Is The New Space Race

There’s a theory (or perhaps a cautionary tale) among astronomers called the Kessler Syndrome, named for the NASA astrophysicist who proposed it in 1978. In this scenario, an orbiting satellite or some other piece of material accidentally strikes another and breaks into pieces.

Lenovo Smart Display (10-inch): Great For Google-centric Households

Google Assistant has caught up to Amazon Alexa in just about every way but one: hardware.

Lensbaby Sol 45: Affordable Art Lens

There’s a new budget-friendly art lens from Lensbaby.

6 Bad Habits That Are Destroying Your PC

Nothing lasts forever—especially tech—but your computer can last quite a few years if you treat it well.

Airbnb Guests Find Hidden Camera Live-Streaming Their Stay

A family made a creepy discovery at an Airbnb in Ireland in March: Their host was secretly filming them with an internet-connected camera.

What Is 5G?

The first wave of 5G has just arrived.

Wacom Intuos Pro Creative Pen Tablet: For Both Pros And Amateurs

The Wacom Intuos Pro Creative Pen Tablet is a graphics tablet with a writing surface but no screen. It’s responsive to an included pen stylus and to gesture-based finger commands.

Going On Vacation? Pack Your Camera

You have dozens of things to think about before you go on vacation (or any other journey away from home). Is a camera on your packing list? If not, maybe it should be.

Oneplus 7 Pro: The Best Value For A Premium Smartphone

With the OnePlus 7 Pro, this smartphone maker continues its trajectory as a swiftly rising flagship killer. Not only is this the fastest Android phone we’ve ever tested, but it’s also loaded with a gorgeous, notchless screen; cool hardware; and smart software features that outpace even those of the Samsung Galaxy S10+.

The Coolest Things From Google I/O 2019

May’s Google I/O is an annual event that gives Android developers a sense of what’s next for the company’s mobile operating system and a peek at the new hardware and services Google is rolling out to unlock its OS’s potential.

7 Simple Steps For Cleaning Up Your Google Drive

Just like any place you keep stuff, Google Drive can get messy.

Intel Demos Ambient PC That Observes You And Adapts To Your Needs

For a long while, you’d rarely find a computer without an Intel CPU.

Restoring Vision With Bionic Eyes Is No Longer Science Fiction

Bionic vision might sound like science fiction, but Dr. Michael Beyeler is working on just that.

The Best Laptops For College Students

When you’re a student, a laptop is as essential as your textbooks and school ID—and not just because of your school work.

The Best Note Taking Apps

Note-taking apps are not created equal in concept or in abilities.

How To Copy Your Windows Installation To An SSD

Are you still using a traditional spinning hard disk on your computer? You’re missing out. Swapping it for a solid-state drive (SSD) is one of the best upgrades you can make in terms of speeding up your computer. Your computer will boot faster, programs will launch instantly, and games won’t take so long to load.

How To Provide Remote IT Support For Your Relatives And Friends

Being tech-savvy is both a gift and a curse. When you know how to fix computers, you become “the computer person” for everyone you know.

Do I Need A VPN At Home?

When you use a VPN, you’re adding a layer of obfuscation to your online activities and digging an encrypted tunnel between your traffic and anyone who tries to spy on you.

How Companies Turn You Into Money

The best description of the data economy comes from AOL, of all places.

De-Monetize Me: How To Keep Your Data To Yourself

Personal information is the currency on which much of the internet depends.

This App Helps Give Refugees An Education

To bridge educational losses suffered by Syrians displaced by war, a new accelerator looks to technology and personal connections.

How To Make Your Wired Speakers Wireless

So you have a pair of wired speakers that are connected to a stereo receiver you love, or maybe you have a self-powered pair, or a 2.1 system thats perfect for watching movies.

Samsung Galaxy Watch: A Solid Pick

The Samsung Galaxy Watch wants to fix whats always been a sticking point for smartwatches: battery life.

The Coolest Features In The New Apple iPhones

This year's new iPhones have arrived.

Asus Proart PA34VC Professional Curved Monitor: Bridging Gaming And Creative

The Asus ProArt PA34VC Professional Curved Monitor is made for both work and play. It’s designed for video editors, designers, and photographers and features excellent color accuracy along with a number of gaming-friendly features. Its curved, ultra-wide panel, with a 21:9 aspect ratio, is of a type more commonly seen in gaming monitors—as is its maximum 100Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync.

Should I Buy A 5G Phone Now Or Wait?

The first 5G phones just hit the market in the US. As tech geeks, we’re pretty charged up about the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, the LG V50, and the Moto Z3 and Z4 with their 5G mods. But should you, an average consumer, buy a 5G phone now? No.

Google Hits Pause On Selling Facial Recognition Tech Over Abuse Fears

The ethical dilemma swirling around facial-recognition technology has prompted Google to hit pause on selling its own system to the public. In mid-December, the company announced that its Cloud business would hold off on offering a facial-recognition system for general purposes, citing the potential for abuse.

Acer Predator X27: The Ultimate Gaming Panel

Put together a wish list—the sky’s the limit—of things you’d want in a 27-inch gaming monitor, and you’d probably come up with something like the Acer Predator X27. 4K UHD resolution, support for Nvidia’s G-Sync adaptive-sync tech, and HDR support—check.

Curiosity Rover In 7th Year On Mars, Still Going Strong

It was a crazy idea on the face of it—sending a $2.5 billion robot to another planet with a complex rocket-sled contraption to get it safely to the surface.