Latest articles by Anthony Spadafora
I tested a mini PC as quiet as the Mac mini but as expandable as a desktop — and it’s this close to greatness
RecommendedThe Minix Elite EU715-AI is a whisper-quiet, ultra-compact mini PC with easy upgrades, but a steep price hike and an older CPU hold it back from greatness.
We've tested the best antivirus software to protect your computer and these are the 6 we recommend
Protect your computer and smartphone right now without breaking the bank — one of the best antivirus apps is even free!
149 million logins and passwords exposed for Gmail, Facebook, Instagram and more — everything you need to know
Millions of logins and passwords have been leaked online after a hacker's database of stolen credentials was left unsecured without a password.
I tried the TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus and this budget tablet is easily my iPad killer — here’s why
The TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus may have a budget price but its matte screen and included stylus and case give this eye-friendly tablet a premium feel.
I added this $30 accessory to my desk setup and it finally let me use dual monitors comfortably for video calls
Using a webcam with a dual-monitor setup can feel like a real hassle at times which is why I finally decided to just mount my camera to my desk instead.
Popular password manager under attack by hackers — don’t fall for these fake backup emails
LastPass users should avoid emails recommending local vault backups, as a new holiday weekend phishing scam is currently targeting master passwords.
Fake Chrome extension ‘breaks’ your computer before it hits you with malware — how to stay safe
Chrome and Edge users are being targeted by a fake ad blocker extension that crashes their browsers and then infects their PCs with malware.
5 IKEA accessories I’d pick up for my home office — and they’re all under $30
From fast charging to proper lighting and of course ergonomics, IKEA is a great choice for useful home office accessories on a budget.
I hated the Mac mini M4’s power button — until I accidentally proved Apple was right
The Mac mini M4’s oddly placed power button got a lot of heat at launch but I’ve come around to the idea of always leaving it on.
I switched my smart lights to this more affordable Philips Hue alternative years ago — and I just found a hidden trick that finally speeds up its app
Philips Hue lights are great but pricey, so I switched to this affordable alternative and finally found a hidden trick to fix its biggest app frustration.
'I don't think customers want another app or chatbot': Lenovo exec on why AI must become your 'Personal Twin'
Lenovo’s Qira aims to end AI fatigue by acting as a “Personal Twin” that works across your devices and seamlessly integrates with your existing AI tools.
I’ve always wanted a keyboard with a computer inside and HP finally made one I’d want to use
HP’s EliteBoard G1a takes the keyboard-PC from hobbyist novelty to mainstream workhorse and it’s the upgrade I’ve been waiting for.
12 CES 2026 gadgets you can actually buy right now
CES is always full of cool new tech but these are our favorite products from the show floor you can actually buy.
7 weirdest gadgets of CES 2026
CES 2026 made us feel like we're living in the future, but the show floor had plenty of oddities too. Here are the weirdest gadgets we saw this year.
I just went hands-on with Lenovo’s new mini PC, and the Yoga Mini i could be the perfect companion for your desk
The Lenovo Yoga Mini i shuns the typical mini PC design for a circular case, but its interactive AI features and other extras really make it stand out.
Lenovo Tech World LIVE at CES 2026 — world’s first rollable gaming laptop, Motorola Razr Fold and more
Lenovo has taken over the Las Vegas Sphere to share all its big CES 2026 news from the largest screen in the world.
I saw Satechi’s new Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock at CES and it felt like I was holding a Mac mini M4
Satechi’s new Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock draws design inspiration from Apple's Mac mini M4 — and at $399, it costs nearly as much too.
I tried Razer’s Project Motoko and this gaming headset with dual first-person cameras could be the future of AI
Razer’s new AI-native headset features dual eye-level cameras and Snapdragon power — and it could succeed where the Humane AI Pin failed.
I tried MSI’s new Pro Max QD-OLED monitor and it fixes my biggest gripes with the Apple Studio Display
MSI’s new Pro Max 271UPXW12G is a QD-OLED display for your MacBook with plenty of ports and a built-in KVM switch so you can seamlessly swap between your Mac and PC.
I thought Wi-Fi was good enough until I upgraded to a mesh router — now I’m wiring my whole home for Ethernet
Upgrading to Wi-Fi 7 and fiber exposed my home network’s wireless bottlenecks, which is why I’m finally wiring my entire house for Ethernet.
I write about hackers for a living but these are the 3 real-world threats that worry me most — and how to avoid them in 2026
Data breaches and malware may get all the attention but real-world threats can do just as much damage, especially when you’re not even looking for them.
LG Gallery TV is coming to battle Samsung’s The Frame
LG's new Gallery TV is set to debut at CES 2026 to challenge Samsung's The Frame with a specialized anti-glare Mini-LED screen and AI-powered art curation.
I paired a pocketable mini PC with a pair of AR glasses — and even I was surprised when it became my go-to travel setup
By combining the Khadas Mind 2S with a pair of AR glasses, I created a one-of-a-kind setup that’s as great for working at home as it is for traveling.
