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There are a lot of VPN services out there, and many of them claim to be the cheapest. We went through our VPN reviews to find the services and make sure you get the best value.

Like any other piece of software, Microsoft Word is prone to bugs and other technical issues. Usually, these issues are nothing more than minor inconveniences, but some of the more severe glitches can have terrifying consequences.

It's a common joke that Python makes a great calculator in its interactive mode. You can make it an even better one with the built-in math module, which contains a lot of the same math functions you would find on a handheld scientific or graphing calculator.

Are you experiencing FOMO by not having foam tips on your older AirPods Pro 1 or 2? Well, I’m here to save the day. You can actually upgrade your previous-generation AirPods Pro with foam tips!

The cold, harsh winter months are quickly approaching, and snow is on the way, which means it's time to get out or upgrade your winter tools. There's no need to manually shovel snow from the driveway when it's freezing, especially when cordless options exist. With that in mind, here are a few cordless winter tools you should buy before winter.

Windows always has a ton of background processes running, and if you're trying to clear up some CPU space and increase your performance, it's hard to know what you can and can't afford to disable. Here are some Windows processes you can turn off without a care in the world in the Services app.

If you've ever looked into buying a smart TV, you've probably noticed that some models are advertised as being AI-enhanced. This label isn't just a marketing gimmick; recent AI-enhanced smart TVs have multiple advantages over ordinary screens, but there are some things you should know before you decide to buy one.

Annabelle has nothing on the murderous doll Chucky. Debuting in the late 1980s, the serial killer possessing a toy has become as much of a slasher icon as Freddy Krueger or Jason Vorhees. He might be small, but he’s got a filthy mouth, maniacal laugh, and brutal methods of taking out people three times his size.

Sometimes, choosing the exemplary streaming service has less to do with taste than budget. There are so many options for streaming movies and television, even the abundance of selection isn’t a factor. Of course, plenty of free streaming services exist, but sometimes you want to splurge for something a little without ads.

It seems hyperbolic to say that nobody answers the phone anymore, but with spam calls reaching unprecedented levels and younger generations who prefer to communicate by text and audio messages, it’s not exactly a false statement.

GEEKOM's IT15 is one of the most powerful mini PCs available today. Packed with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor and priced at $1,200, it should be an absolute winner, but I don't think it makes sense beyond some specific professional or hobbyist use cases.

We're now several weeks into the 2025-26 NFL season, and it's been nothing short of electric. Watching from regular TV stations is still possible, but things are changing. The NFL recently cut the cord and gave YouTube the Sunday Ticket, and several upcoming games will air exclusively on streaming platforms. It's a mess.

Monster movies are entertaining, but there are times when those old monstrosities look a little basic. While it’s essential to pay respect to such classics as Boris Karloff’s Frankenstein’s monster and Bela Lugosi’s Dracula, not all of their scary nature has stood the test of time. Some padded makeup and stuck-on appendages might’ve been enough to scare audiences of the 1930s, but times change, and you need a little more.

Python’s open function should be your first port of call when you’re looking to read the contents of a file. Give it a filename and you’ll get back a versatile object, letting you read and write data, both in plain text and binary formats.

CarPlay lets you control your iPhone using your car’s dashboard or entertainment unit, but did you know you can also use it to control your smart home?

For decades, wired mice and keyboards were considered the only option for serious PC gaming. Bluetooth was just too unreliable for competitive play. Today, however, wireless technology has advanced to the point where there’s little reason to stick with wired.

If lightning-fast, wicked-smart zombies ever chase us, I’m tripping you. I’m kidding. But seriously, traditionally, the zombie genre of movies and TV tends to be full of sluggish, easy-to-kill, dumb-dums, which makes for some gory, fun entertainment. But as the genre has evolved, some of the scariest zombie movies are now known for their rapid-paced, agile, infected beings, who’ve evolved into hybrid monsters of incredible speed and smarts.

Moving files and configuring settings and preferences when setting up a new Windows computer (or after a reset) can be frustrating. But with Windows Backup integrated into Windows’ Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE), the process has become much easier. Here’s how it works and how you can put it to use.

Video games demand more performance from our PCs with every passing year, but we can't all afford to upgrade. But there are some shortcuts and workarounds we can use to help bridge the gap between PC performance and the demands of the next big game.

Ever waited an hour (or more) for an AUR package to compile on your Arch system? Do you find yourself avoiding certain apps simply because the compilation time is unbearable? Well, let me introduce you to Chaotic-AUR and how it completely changed my Arch experience.