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Feature I’ve found a more secure mail client! Australian Editor, PCWorld Sep 13, 2025 9:00 am PDT I’ve been using PCs long enough to know that the widely adopted way of doing things isn’t always the best or most secure. Recently I’ve found that to be the case with my email accounts. I switched from…
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Far more powerful than most robot mowers Outstanding app Fast, efficient cut even at its default speed Cons Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity during manual mapping Poor navigation through narrow passageways Some slope and cliff detection issues Our Verdict While the Ecovacs Goat A3000 excels in a few areas, its shortcomings…
One of the worst things about everything being a touchscreen these days is that… well, we have to touch them. Phones, tablets, and even laptops are now constantly smeared with fingerprints, grease, smudges, and other buildups that have to be wiped away. But who has the time to clean that many screens “the right way”?…
Imagine if that refrigerator you bought just five years ago suddenly up and died—and not because of some technical glitch, but because the manufacturer deliberately reached out and deactivated it, permanently. You’d be furious, right? And you’d probably want a refund, too. As wild as that scenario sounds for a major appliance like a refrigerator…
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Roku’s least expensive 4K HDR player Compact design fits behind a TV and is suitable for travel Better performance and Wi-Fi reception than the cheaper Roku Streaming Stick Cons Increasingly cluttered home screen Some old TVs might require a separate power adapter No Dolby Vision or Dolby Atmos support…
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros 2.4GHz Wi‑Fi adapter onboard—no hub or bridge needed Triple-A BHMA and ANSI Grade 1 certifications Buttons provide tactile feedback Supports up to 250 PINs Cons No support for Apple Home or Matter No door open/close sensor Wi-Fi connectivity decreases battery life Our Verdict The Schlage Arrive Smart WiFi Deadbolt…
As early as 2024, scientists from the US and China discovered that the Earth’s core had slowed down and even stopped moving in relation to the Earth’s crust. But until now, the general public—that’s people like you and me—has barely noticed this remarkable change. The Earth’s core is comprised of metals and, as the name…
I’m not great at games. At least, not on PC. I have no aptitude for using a mouse and keyboard. That’s right—I play everything with a controller. At least, I play all of my usual genres with a controller. And, up until about three years ago, the arrangement worked. A non-zero number of PC gamers…
Best Buy loves to sell a laptop at a great price for a single day, so if you’re in the market for one, the Deal of the Day page is great. For example, today it’s featuring a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 laptop with a Ryzen processor, big touchscreen, and 16GB of RAM, all for just…
Let’s be honest. Your phone probably doesn’t have enough storage space to get real creative. If you’re always shooting vids and snapping pics with your phone, then you might benefit from this 1TB SanDisk Creator Phone SSD—and right now it’s on sale for just $109.99 (was $134.99). That’s a smooth 19 percent discount on an…