2020-05-05 18:09
Tech pitches in to fight COVID-19 pandemic
As IT pros around the world go all-out to support a workforce that's suddenly fully remote, many technology workers and companies are also joining efforts to alleviate the COVID-19 crisis in various ways, including developing products to co
2020-05-05 16:54
Google will switch on mandatory two-factor authentication for Nest accounts this month
Earlier this year, Google put Nest users on notice that mandatory two-factor authentication was coming in the spring. Well, spring has sprung, and now Google says that two-step authentication won’t be far behind.
2020-05-05 16:40
Save $30 on AVG Internet Security, our favorite low-cost antivirus
If you’re looking for a new security suite, our favorite low-cost antivirus can be had for an even lower price. AVG Internet Security is just $40Remove non-product link for the first year for a single PC, or if you have more than one co
2020-05-05 16:15
Google Drive gains an important security feature on iPhone, forgets Android exists
If you’re an Apple user who uses the Google Drive app to share files, a cool security feature just landed on your iOS device. If you’re an Android user who uses the Google Drive app to share files, however, you’re out of luck.
2020-05-05 15:47
Shop carefully: Some Radeon RX 5600 XT graphics cards are much faster than others
AMD’s $279 Radeon RX 5600 XT launched this week, and it goes toe-to-toe with Nvidia’s powerful $350 GeForce RTX 2060, nearly matching even AMD’s own $350 Radeon RX 5700 in several games. Sometimes. Other times, it’s merely an okay a
2020-05-05 15:35
Power everything at once with this 6-port USB charging station for $15
Charging up your gear is a pain and usually requires a whole bunch of power outlets to keep things topped up. With today’s deal, you can charge six devices on just one outlet. RavPower via Amazon is selling the 6-port desktop USB charging
2020-05-05 15:20
Coronavirus: How will you commute to work after lockdown?
Interest in finding an alternative to public transport is growing as people think about returning to the office.
2020-05-05 15:18
Rumors point to a new Sonos Playbar with Dolby Atmos, plus refreshed Play:5 and Sub
It’s been seven years since Sonos first debuted the Playbar, and while we were impressed by its audio quality at the time, the HDMI-less soundbar has grown decidedly long in the tooth. Now word has it that Sonos has a refreshed Playbar up
2020-05-05 15:00
Polk Audio’s $250 Signa S3 soundbar boasts Chromecast audio support
Polk Audio just announced the Signa S3 soundbar, a new entry in its budget line that comes with a low-profile design, a wireless subwoofer, a dialogue-enhancing mode, and support for Chromecast audio
2020-05-05 15:00
Pricey smart water valves are worth the investment, LexisNexis survey says
Costly though they are (as in $500 and up), smart water valves can save you thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars in water damage. A new LexisNexis survey offers some hard numbers backing that up.