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MSI Raider 18 HX AI review: A benchmark-breaking beast in laptop form
The MSI Raider 18 HX AI isn’t a looker, but it packs incredible CPU and GPU performance.Reviews
Vivint Smart Home review: The best smart home system I've ever tested
There’s no DIY option for the initial installation, but you can add to this powerful system on your own after that.Reviews
Kingston DataTraveler Max review: This nifty 10Gbps USB stick is fine for light duty
Though not the drive you want for super-long writes, this thin, flick-to-open USB stick from Kingston is aces for small file sets.Reviews
EaseUS PDF Editor review: Complete document control for individuals, teams
EaseUS PDF's full slate of tools enable you to efficiently edit, annotate, and secure your PDFs.Updated
Sonnet Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 dock review: Simply the best right now
Sonnet's Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 SSD Dock includes an incredibly fast SSD inside it that beats most external drives. But it's also a stable, powerful docking station in its own right.Reviews
Lockin Veno 7 Pro review: This smart lock like feels like it’s still in beta
This ambitious smart lock may well bite off more than it can chew, with a mountain of features that don’t quite work perfectly.Reviews
LG Ultragear 45GX950A-B review: This monitor will wow you (and cost you)
The LG Ultragear 45GX950A-B’s high price and extreme curve will turn off some, but it’s hard to argue with its sharpness and HDR performance.Reviews
Linkind Matter Smart A19 Smart Bulb review: Bargain lights
With Matter support and a price tag that breaks down to about $5 a bulb, what’s not to like?Reviews
Dell Pro 14 Plus review: A pricey portable monitor with USB-C and not much else
The Dell Pro 14 Plus is a good portable monitor, but it’s expensive and lacks important features.Reviews
Acer Predator X27U X1 monitor review: The OLED price war heats up
The Acer Predator X27U X1 is focused on one thing: delivering OLED image quality for less. Pursuing that goal leads to a few trade-offs, but it’s hard to argue with the monitor’s image quality or pricing.Reviews
Ring Outdoor Cam Plus review: Plus what?
This new indoor/outdoor security camera promises higher resolution than the 3rd-gen Ring Stick Up Cam, but you’ll need to squint to see the improvement.Reviews
Asus ZenBook A14 review: Unbelievable battery life and a featherlight build
The Asus ZenBook A14 is an incredible proof of concept for how light and long-lasting a laptop can be. But you shouldn’t buy it unless you’re willing to trade performance for an ultralight machine that gets more battery life than you probably need.Reviews
PDF Candy review: A feature-packed free PDF editor
With an impressive set of 44 tools, PDF Candy can take care of most PDF-editing tasks.Reviews
Foxit PDF Editor 13 review: Ready for business
Extensive editing, collaboration, and security tools plus AI integration make this multi-platform PDF editor an excellent Acrobat alternative.Reviews
Televes Innova Boss Mix review: Good TV reception, retro vibe
Rabbit ears make a comeback on this high-performance indoor TV antenna.Reviews
AVG Internet Security review: Reliable, budget-friendly antivirus software
AVG Internet Security is a good upgrade on its free antivirus software, especially if you need broader online protection and don’t want to pay a lot for it.Reviews
Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 review: A notable upgrade makes a big difference
The Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 is a solid upgrade over the 2023, featuring a faster processor and a touchscreen display, with only minor drawbacks that hardly impact the overall performance.Reviews
Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Wall Outlet Extender review: Flaw ahead!
Any surge protector will eventually wear out and fail to protect the devices plugged into it, but this one has no mechanism to warn you when that inevitability occurs.Reviews
R-Drive Image 7.3 review: A backup favorite gets even better
With added support for S3/S3-compatible online storage services, the rapidly evolving R-Drive Image is maturing with a vengeance.Reviews
PNY Pro Elite V3 review: USB stick marries fast performance and a slick design
The PNY Pro Elite V3’s clever physical design makes it one of my favorite 10Gbps USB sticks. It’s only the third fastest I’ve tested, but the superlative form factor makes up for it.Reviews
MSI Summit 13 AI+ Evo review: A chic 2-in-1 with marathon battery life
The MSI Summit 13 AI+ Evo doesn’t score high marks in performance benchmarks, but it does achieve superb battery life.Reviews
Televes Smartkom review: Maximum over-the-air TV reception
This brilliant signal amplifier automatically selects the best TV reception from up to three antennas and eliminates the need for an antenna rotor.Reviews
Asus ROG Delta II review: Premium sound but cumbersome ear pads
The Asus ROG Delta II offers good sound and interesting functions, but is less suitable for small heads.Reviews
BenQ PD3226G monitor review: For Photoshop pros who like to game
The BenQ PD3226G is a monitor for creative professionals, but it’s not bad in PC games, either.Reviews
Acer Aspire Go 15 review: An affordable laptop that cuts some corners
The Acer Aspire Go 15 (2025) is a utilitarian machine with limited memory and disappointing battery life. While it's priced competitively, I'd recommend waiting for when a better laptop goes on sale.Reviews
Smorobot Tank C1 robotic pool cleaner review: Short of greatness
This reasonably affordable robot doesn’t offer the best performance, and it struggles with some basic tasks.Reviews
Addlink P21 review: This affordable, portable SSD looks great
Good 20Gbps performance and a striking design are Addlink’s formula for this external SSD.Updated
PureEdge Pure Smart TruColor A19 Smart Bulb review: Nope
This WiZ-compatible smart bulb delivers great color and lots of features, but its high price makes it difficult for us to recommend.Reviews
MSI MPG 272URX review: This display packs more OLED goodness per inch
The MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED isn’t just a superb 4K gaming monitor. It’s a great all-around display for office productivity, HDR movies, and creative work.Reviews
Addlink G55H review: This PCIe 5.0 SSD belongs on your short list
Addlink's DRAM-less G55H NVMe SSD hauls the freight and is quite affordable for PCIe 5.0 HMB.Updated
PureEdge Pure Smart Wi-Fi Smart Remote Room Controller review
This musclebound light switch from PureEdge doesn’t just dim, it also controls scenes and color temperatures of WiZ-compatible bulbs and lighting fixtures.Reviews
Proton VPN review: Great paid plan, even better free plan
Proton VPN, from the Proton line of personal security services, is a great standalone paid VPN and its free option has quickly become my favorite.Reviews
Acer Swift Go 14 AI review: Boring looks, brilliant battery life
The Acer Swift Go 14 AI is a competent Snapdragon-powered laptop with long battery life, but it doesn’t stand out from the crowd.Reviews
Samsung 9100 PCIe 5.0 SSD review: Mighty once more!
Once consistently top of the leader board, but recently an also-ran, Samsung storms back to the top with its latest NVMe SSD — the 9100 Pro.Reviews
Alienware AW2725Q monitor review: 4K 240Hz QD-OLED glory, for less
The Alienware AW2725Q is yet another excellent 27-inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED monitor, and less expensive than the competition.Reviews
Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition review: Say goodbye to the TrackPoint
The Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 is a sleeker, more luxurious ThinkPad. However, its performance and battery life are mid-pack.Reviews
The Spectrum review: Relive the ZX Spectrum's 80s gaming glories
The Spectrum faithfully recreates the 80s original with its rubber keys and classic games, delighting older gamers, while younger players may face a steep learning curve due to tricky controls and tough gameplay. However, modern features like save and rewind help mitigate that frustration.Reviews
Eufy FamiLock S3 Max review: Lock, stock, and onboard video
This smart lock has a video screen to show who’s on the other side of the door, which is kind of useless if your door has a large window in it—like mine does.Reviews
Corsair Platform:4 review: A modular desk with powerful features
Thanks to its modular design, the Corsair Platform:4 work and gaming desk can be flexibly customised. We tested the Elevate model with electric height adjustment.Reviews
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 review: This 2-in-1 nearly nails it
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 checks off a lot boxes, sure, but at full retail price it's expensive, especially for an entry-level configuration.Reviews
Addlink S93/A93 SSD review: Good value if you opt out of the heatsink
The same drive with and without a heat sink, Addlink's A93 and S93 deliver decent PCIe 4.0/host memory buffer performance for a small outlayReviews
Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025) review: A gaming tablet outclassed by its rivals
The Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025) integrates AMD's Ryzen AI Max processor, a graphics and AI powerhouse. But are you willing to pay hundreds more for a gaming tablet that doesn't quite offer what a traditional gaming laptop does?Reviews
Lorex 2K Dual Lens Indoor Pan-Tilt Wi-Fi Security Camera review
The Lorex 2K Dual Lens Indoor Pan-Tilt Wi-Fi Security Camera is a feature-rich, versatile option that provides excellent coverage and privacy features. It's an deal choice for those who want a local storage-first option with PTZ capabilities.Reviews
Acer Vero B247Y G review: Office monitor looks, gaming monitor chops
The Acer Vero B247Y G looks boring at a glance, but it delivers good image quality and motion clarity for about $150.Reviews
I spent $200/mo on ChatGPT Pro so you don't have to. It wasn't worth it
OpenAI's top-of-the-line ChatGPT Pro subscription plan offers a lot of goodies, but not enough value to justify the insane cost for most users.Reviews
Tessan Remote Wall Outlet review: Simple control, too simple for some
Avoiding smart plugs over online privacy or security concerns? Consider Tessan's take on the concept. It includes a remote but doesn't connect to the internet.Reviews
PNY CS2150 SSD review: This is the PCIe 5.0 value buy to beat
The PNY CS2140 is affordable for PCIe 5.0, and excelled(for a host memory buffer design) in both synthetic benchmark and real-world testing.Reviews
Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 review: Sleek and shiny, but with trade-offs
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 is a sleek laptop with a unique aesthetic and an incredible display. But it makes some sacrifices to get there.Reviews
Trend Micro Maximum Security review: Better alternatives exist
Underwhelming features, weak antivirus protection, and potentially showstopping bugs tank Trend Micro Maximum Security's appeal.Reviews