I just played Cyberpunk 2077 at 60 fps on a $120 laptop — here’s how By Dave Meikleham published 31 August 23 GeForce Now Ultimate has given me some astonishing gaming results on a budget laptop that costs way less than a Nintendo Switch.
Can you use iOS 17 StandBy mode in a car? By Tom Pritchard published 26 August 23 Apple StandBy mode has the potential to do a lot for your phone, but can it be used in your car?
I use this app to keep my gaming PC cool and whisper quiet — and my ears love it By Dave Meikleham published 23 August 23 The brilliant Corsair ICUE app lets me keep my gaming rig chilled, while also helping me reduce fan noise when playing some of my favorite PC titles.
I use this app to completely customize my controllers on PC — here’s how it works By Anthony Spadafora last updated 14 August 23 reWASD can help you unlock your controller’s full potential on PC by letting you remap any button you want including mapping your keyboard to your controller.
I ditched Windows for macOS for work — and I never want to go back By Peter Wolinski last updated 13 July 23 I've spent months working on macOS after switching from Windows. In my opinion, Windows is lacking.
I’m an Android user and these 7 iOS 17 features give me iPhone envy By Tom Pritchard published 12 June 23 Even me, a die-hard Android user, isn't ashamed to admit Apple seems to be doing a lot of things right with iOS 17.
Apple Maps is getting a new feature in iOS 17 — 8 years after Google Maps By Tom Pritchard published 8 June 23 Offline maps can be invaluable on long trips, so why will Apple Maps users have to wait until iOS 17?
Windows Copilot for Windows 11 could be a Cortana you’d want to use By Malcolm McMillan published 23 May 23 Microsoft announced Windows Copilot for Windows 11 at Microsoft Build. The AI assistant will roll out to Windows 11 Preview in June 2023 — here’s what it means for you.
I tried this free Mac app and it’s a game changer By Malcolm McMillan published 9 May 23 The Rectangle app is a must-download for anyone switching from Windows or that needs a better way to multitask.
I test VPNs for Tom’s Guide and these are 3 must-have features to look for By Anthony Spadafora published 1 May 23 Deciding on a VPN service can be difficult with so many options out there. Looking for these three features can help narrow down your search.
Spotify's redesign is so bad I’m considering switching to Apple Music By Rory Mellon published 9 March 23 Spotify has unveiled its new redesigned home page — and it's making me question my loyalty to the music streaming service.
iOS 17 Maps — 4 changes Apple needs to make By Philip Michaels published 6 March 23 Each new version of iOS brings more Maps improvements. Here's four potential changes Apple could make when iOS 17 arrives later this year.
Wordle helps me and my dad keep in touch — here's how By Henry T. Casey published 4 March 23 How Wordle, the daily guessing game, replaced America's so-called pastime as an important part of our editor's bond with his father.
How can ChatGPT be the next big thing if it's this broken? By Tony Polanco published 19 February 23 ChatGPT and other AI chatbots are all the rage now, but it would be wise to remain skeptical, especially in light of recent disturbing instances some folks have experienced.
Bing ChatGPT goes off the deep end — and the latest examples are very disturbing By Malcolm McMillan last updated 17 February 23 Bing ChatGPT is starting to show a pattern of disturbing conversations. Maybe it’s time to press pause on Bing’s new chatbot.
I just put You.com’s AI chatbot to the test against the new Bing — here’s what happened By Malcolm McMillan published 15 February 23 You.com touts YouChat 2.0 as a competitor to the new GPT-powered Bing. We tested them against each other and here’s what we found.
Apple Freeform app hands-on: Finally, a whiteboard app I'll actually use By Alex Wawro published 9 November 22 Apple's new digital whiteboard is great on iPad and iPhone
This Google app can make you money — and you should really try it By Roland Moore-Colyer published 3 November 22 Want to make money in a few taps? We’ve found an app for that: meet Google Opinion Rewards.
Google Maps has a big electric car problem — here's why By Tom Pritchard published 22 October 22 Journey planning is a key part of electric car ownership, and it's about time the likes of Google Maps offered some support.
My favorite iOS 16 feature is a magical meme machine By Henry T. Casey last updated 23 September 22 iOS 16 lets me get super-silly with ease, with a new Photos app feature for image editing.
This Wordle trick kept my streak going — and you'll probably hate it By Henry T. Casey last updated 13 July 22 A standard starter Wordle word is a crutch that should be tossed out.
I don't like Wordle — but I love these alternatives By Rory Mellon published 26 March 22 I don't like Wordle, but these two alternatives have become a fixture of my daily routine.
The one Mac app I can't go without is actually free By Henry T. Casey published 25 February 22 Windows users who have a hard time using Macs should try out Rectangle, an app so good that Apple should copy it.
Streaming on my Mac shouldn't require this amazing $99 app — but it does By Henry T. Casey published 14 January 22 As our senior editor learned, you may need to spend $99 to get your Mac to stream properly.
I finally found a good use for 5G — and it saved my gaming life By Roland Moore-Colyer published 15 December 21 A 5G smartphone hotspot means I can enjoy PS5 and Xbox Series X gaming even with a terrible internet connection.
Why Using an Ad Blocker Is Stealing (Op-Ed) By Avram Piltch published 22 May 15 Like a number of extensions, a new Android web browser blocks Internet advertising. However, filtering out ads is wrong and puts millions of jobs in jeopardy.
Windows 10 (Finally) Gives Power to the People By Avram Piltch published 1 October 14 Windows 10 is a big improvement over Windows 9. Has Microsoft finally learned to listen to it's users?
