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Google offers its own ‘Titan’ USB security key for password-free logins

Google introduced the Titan Security Key, a physical USB-based device that eliminates the need to enter usernames and passwords. The device includes firmware developed by Google’s engineers that verifies its integrity.
Computing

USB 3.1 is becoming increasingly common on all sorts of devices, but what is it?

USB can get much more complicated than it needs to be. Need a quick primer on USB 3.1 and its various flavors? This guide will teach you the difference between Gen 1, Gen 2, and Type-C, and help you make sense of this whole USB mess.
Computing

Tired of choosing between Windows and Mac? Check out these Chromebooks instead

We've compiled a list of the best Chromebooks -- laptops that combine great battery life, comfortable keyboards, and the performance it takes to run Google's lightweight Chrome OS. From Samsung to Acer, these are the Chromebooks that really…
Computing

Which ThinkPad is better: The X1 Carbon or the T480s?

Which ThinkPad is best? We pitted the ThinkPad T480s business notebook against its thinner and lighter ThinkPad X1 Carbon sibling, to see which of these iconic machines is better deserving of its rather premium pricing.
Computing

Secure your Excel documents with a password by following these quick steps

Excel documents are used by people and businesses all over the world. Given how often they contain sensitive information, it makes sense to keep them from the wrong eyes. Thankfully, it's easy to secure them with a password.
Computing

The demand for hacking tools and malware is greater than the current supply

A report from Positive Technologies reveals an extremely high demand for malware creation on the dark web: Three times greater than the current supply. It's based on 25 Russian and English-based dark web sites.
Product Review

The ThinkPad T480s struggles to find its place in the modern world

The Lenovo ThinkPad T480s no longer occupies an important niche in today’s notebook market – it’s a solidly built business notebook, but it offers little to recommend it against its thinner and lighter siblings.
Computing

Apple’s MacBook Pro throttling fix seems to be working

After a recent benchmark suggested that the high-end 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro suffered from throttling issues, Apple acknowledged the problem and its new software update seems to have fixed it.
Buying Guides

Home printer buying guide: How to choose a printer that best fits your needs

Inkjet or laser? Do you need an all-in-one? Do you need a network capable printer? What is duplex printing and do you need it? We cover all of these topics and more in our home printer buying guide.
Computing

The new Steam chat system is now out of beta and available to all users

Valve has overhauled Steam's chat functions to add encryption to voice calls, new group chat functions, and a more streamlined friends list to bring it up to date with some of its competition.
Computing

Not at Hogwarts? You can still build and use a wand thanks to Kano

You may not be able to get into Hogwarts (muggles that we all are), but you can still build your own wand. After all, who needs Ollivander and his wands when you have the new Harry Potter Kano Coding Kit?
Computing

New to Macs? Here's how to right-click on an Apple mouse or trackpad

The Mac is famous for its simplified mouse, which lacks a right-click button. But right-clicking is still often necessary. So, how do you do it? Our guide will teach you how to right-click on a Mac, no matter your hardware.
Computing

Apple’s T2 chip may be causing issues in iMac Pro and 2018 MacBook Pros

Many iMac Pro owners have reportedly suffered kernel panics since they hit the market in December. You can find a handful of threads on Apple’s community forums detailing the problems and speculations about the T2 security chip.
Deals

Save hundreds with the best MacBook deals for July 2018

If you’re in the market for a new Apple laptop, let us make your work a little easier: We hunted down the best up-to-date MacBook deals available online right now from various retailers.
Mobile

Google video shows possible all-white redesign for Gmail and its other apps

Google is reportedly working on a variety of changes to both its web and mobile apps. A new Material Design video surfaced with a preview of what we can expect for the Android redesign of Gmail, Google Photos, Google Drive, and more.
Computing

Download music from YouTube in seconds with these great tools

Ripping audio from YouTube has never been easier, but with so many tools out there, which is the best? In this guide, we teach you how to download music from YouTube with a couple different tools -- just proceed with caution.
Computing

Gaming on a laptop has never been better. These are your best options

Gaming desktops are powerful, but they tie you down to your desk. For those of us who prefer a more mobile experience, here are the best gaming laptops on the market, ranging from budget machines to maxed-out, wallet-emptying PCs.
Computing

Leak shows Intel’s 9th-gen Core i7 desktop CPU won’t have hyper-threading

A supposed leak suggests that Intel will not provide hyper-threading tech on its ninth-generation Core i7-9700K CPU. This news is notable because it would be Intel’s first Core i7 part served up without hyper-threading.