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TV antennas aren’t just for cord-cutters looking to cut back on the cost of TV entertainment. A good TV antenna will bring in anywhere from 20 to more than 100 channels, depending on where you live. The stations are free, don’t require a broadband connection (with the exception of some ATSC 3. ...

Stop right there! Did you see this deal? A decked-out Lenovo Legion 5i gaming laptop for only $1,200 at B&H! That’s a whopping $400 discount on this power-packed beast of a machine. This Lenovo Legion 5i is loaded with a top-end Intel Core i9-14900HX processor and a jaw-dropping 32GB of DDR5 RAM. ...

For the most part, we’re fans of Roku’s friendly, intuitive remotes, and particularly the ones that have voice capabilities. But there’s a sticking point—four of them, actually—when it comes to the Roku remote: the quartet of buttons at the bottom stamped with the logos of popular streaming services. ...

A decade after the Portege laptop exited the consumer market, it’s back — and with a user-replaceable battery, too. On Friday, Dynabook — which, as Sharp, took over Toshiba’s PC business in 2018 and then renamed itself — announced the Portege Z40L-N, a $1,699 laptop based upon the Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processor. ...

Despite Nvidia’s dominance of the consumer graphics card market, AMD’s 7000 series is pretty great… unless you want ray tracing. The advanced lighting techniques are where Nvidia’s cards truly shine, and AMD just can’t keep up — even at (sort of) better prices. But what about the new RX 9070 and 9070 XT cards? Adam and Will investigate in the latest PCWorld YouTube video. ...

Spring and summer are right around the corner, which means it’s time to get out of your seasonal depression funk. Go outside, soak in the sun, and have fun with a Bluetooth speaker at your side! JBL’s Flip 6 portable speaker is up to the task — and it just so happens to be on sale for $99.95 on Amazon, a 23% discount off its MSRP. ...

If you’re still rocking a 1080p desktop monitor, I think it’s time to upgrade. At 27 inches, a 1440p display gives you almost twice the screen real estate in terms of pixels while still being comfy enough for day-to-day use. Today, you can get Acer’s take with upgraded IPS panel for just $109.99 at Best Buy. That’s a smooth $90 off. ...

You already know you should keep your computer, tablet, and phone updated to keep them secure (or at least I hope you know that by now, otherwise I’m not doing my job). But a recent malware attack shows why it’s also important to keep all the other devices on your Wi-Fi network updated as well. ...

If you haven’t been paying attention to the news, heads up—prices for tech gear are shooting up. Tariffs are now in effect for goods imported from China, and they’ve doubled since their original announcement. The US government is now imposing an additional 20 percent tax, instead of 10 percent. ...

If you’re thinking of getting an SSD and you plan on taking it out and about with you everywhere, across all sorts of terrain in all sorts of conditions, then you need something that’s ruggedized — like the Samsung T7 Shield that’s on sale at Amazon. Right now, you can grab the 1TB version for $100 (was $170, now 41% off) or the 2TB version for $150 (was $285, now 47% off). ...

Samsung’s huge Discover Spring Sale is underway and there are some pretty impressive discounts going on, saving you hundreds on phones, smartwatches, and some of the very best monitors out there, just to name a few. Let’s dive in and see how much you can save during this spring’s Samsung Discover event. ...

It’s funny how things in reality can be so far removed from what we imagined. A classic example of this is how I imagined there to be a horde of scientists at Nvidia HQ hunched over their PCs and all working to train the next generation of Nvidia DLSS algorithms — between enjoying bouts of Call of Duty with colleagues, of course. ...

Listen, it’s time to upgrade that power strip of yours, okay? I know you’ve had it for years and I know it’s been reliable thus far, but don’t you want something more modern? Something that offers protection against surges and supports over a dozen plugged-in devices? You can’t deny that Anker’s 15-in-1 surge protector is awesome — and right now it’s on sale for $22 on Amazon. ...

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Six customizable haptic zones for individual feedback Good “audio-to-haptics” mode for music and films Easy installation and compatible with most chairs High level of comfort for longer sessions Software allows fine adjustment of intensity Cons Expensive Sensa HD Games mode only supports selected games Requires an AC adapter Our Verdict The Razer ...

If you’ve purchased a laptop or tablet with an AMD Ryzen chip inside, there’s a performance tweak you absolutely need to know about. Apply it to AMD’s AI/gaming powerhouse Ryzen AI Max chip, and you can score enormous performance gains in just seconds! Savvy gamers know instinctively that you can boost your game’s frame rate by lowering the resolution or the visual quality, or by ...

Looking to buy an OLED monitor? You aren’t alone. Though still relatively expensive, interest in OLED monitors is soaring and monitor makers are set to debut dozens of new OLED models in 2025. It’s shaping up to be the best year ever to buy a new monitor. Some of these new models will push prices lower, with some OLED monitors falling below the $600 threshold. ...

TL;DR: Spot coding errors more quickly with assistance from Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2022, now $27.97 (reg. $499) for life.  Any coder will understand the struggle of spending hours debugging their software, only to realize that it was a programming typo. If you’re still relying on free IDEs like NetBeans to program, you’re due for an upgrade. ...

A lot of gamers go to great lengths to find a portable retro gaming device with the lightest and most compact kit. The Linux powered Raspberry Pi 5 does a decent job on that front. But what many players don’t know is that an even smaller and lighter solution is available by turning the humble USB flash drive into a portable gaming console. ...

As Microsoft Word and PowerPoint continually improve their feature sets, the two apps are slowly strangling one of Microsoft’s traditional Office apps: Microsoft Publisher. Microsoft now says that Microsoft Publisher will disappear in October 2026, where the (ahem) “perpetual version” of Publisher will be discontinued — at least in terms of support. ...

This is not a drill, folks! There’s an OLED gaming monitor you can buy, right now, for money, and it’s pretty darn cheap at $399.99. Amazon is selling this Pixio 27-inch 1440p OLED for $499.99 with a $100 on-page coupon, no Prime membership needed. That brings the final price to (tap tap tap, carry the one…) four hundred bucks. ...

With Thunderbird version 136 for Windows, macOS, and Linux, Mozilla is officially launching a new desktop release channel, which will now be the standard deployment channel for updates. As with Mozilla’s Firefox browser, there will be monthly updates that include new features and improvements along with bug fixes and closed security flaws. ...

AMD’s X3D processors are absolutely the best around if you’re building a gaming PC. The extra performance you get from the 3D V-cache is why the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, the first of its generation to launch with the feature late last year, is still a hot ticket item. AMD has gotten to work in the mines foundries on its top-of-the-line 9950X3D and 9900X3D, and now we know when they’ll arrive. ...

DirecTV is trying to break up the pay TV bundle this year with cheaper, genre-based packages, but one genre in particular is standing in the way. When you look at DirecTV Stream’s new MySports, MyEntertainment, and MyNews packages, they all have one thing in common: Fox News, CNN, and MSNBC are included whether you want them or not. ...

Password managers are great because they relieve you of having to memorize all your crazy-long, crazy-strong passwords. With unique passwords for every single login, your accounts are far more secure. It’s a win-win in every way. Of course, if you’re like me, you’re eventually going to rack up hundreds — or even thousands — of different login credentials. ...

Okay, it’s time to stop pretending that the “retail price” of a graphics card means anything at all. AMD made a big press splash about launching its new Radeon RX 9070 cards at $550 and $600, sliding in well under Nvidia’s pricing for the same performance level. But surprise surprise, it’s essentially impossible to find a new card at that price on launch day. ...

Phishing is a favorite tactic of scammers because so many people fall for it. There are many types of phishing scams, but one of the more recent takes is deepfake phishing, in which scammers use convincing AI-generated videos of people you know (e.g., your boss) to get you to give up sensitive information or send money over. ...

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Absolutely stable Almost an ideal lineup of ports Cons This triple-display dock only delivers two display outputs Surprisingly inConsistent, slow performance Overpriced 60W, which might not be enough power Our Verdict Ugreen’s Max 313 Thunderbolt 4 docking station is rock-solid stable, and ships with a host of convenient ports. ...

Samsung’s huge Discover Spring Sale is underway and there are some pretty impressive discounts going on, saving you hundreds on phones, smartwatches, and some of the very best monitors out there, just to name a few. Let’s dive in and see how much you can save during this spring’s Samsung Discover event. ...

Anyone who logs into a public Wi-Fi network or surfs the internet without protection quickly runs the risk of exposing their data. A VPN for Chrome can help and allows you to surf the web securely and anonymously — directly via the Google Chrome browser without having to install any additional software. ...

We’re in the middle of an AI revolution, and while the new technology’s benefits are clear, figuring out where to get started can be confusing. You’re faced with buzzwords and lingo, and a nonstop stream of AI-related news makes it difficult to resolve how AI applies to you. ...

If you spend long hours at your desk, a poorly designed office chair can lead to discomfort and chronic pain. Don’t ask me how I know… Looking to upgrade your setup and give your back some relief? Now’s the perfect time to jump on the Staples Hyken ergonomic task chair because it’s currently on sale for $140 (was $300, now 53 percent off). ...

Like millions of people around the world, I work from home. And doing so means I need to create a healthy work environment that encourages productivity. Working on a PC all day can cause health issues — not just physical ones, but mental ones. Everyone understands the need to maintain good PC work habits for physical health, yet many ignore the mental aspects. ...

There are two types of people in this world: those who consider power banks essential, and those who haven’t come around just yet. You never want to be caught with a dead phone, right? Well, a power bank is your solution to low phone battery while out and about. ...

Stop right there! Did you see this deal? A decked-out Lenovo Legion 5i gaming laptop for only $1,200 at B&H! That’s a whopping $400 discount on this power-packed beast of a machine. This Lenovo Legion 5i is loaded with a top-end Intel Core i9-14900HX processor and a jaw-dropping 32GB of DDR5 RAM. ...

Bluetooth 5.0 was officially announced almost nine years ago. The wireless technology has undergone several updates up to the current version (5.4), but we had to wait a long time for the next big thing. Now the time has finally come: Bluetooth 6.0 is just around the corner. Read on to find out what’s in it for you and what capabilities the developers have given the new wireless standard. ...

TL;DR Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for just $14.97 until March 30 — Faster load times, improved graphics, and next-gen gaming features.If you’re still on Windows 10?! You might be holding your gaming experience back. Slower load times, inconsistent frame rates, and outdated drivers can make even the best games sluggish. ...

If your laptop is running low on storage space, don’t fret just yet. There are ways to expand your storage, and I’m not even talking about installing a new SSD inside the machine. (That’s an option, but it can be a lot of work… or near impossible on some machines. ...