Feb 1, 2007 10:54 AM

February Is Vista Month

To celebrate the release of Microsoft’s new operating system we’ve decided to make February Windows Vista Month. Every day we’ll run a couple of posts focused on helping you get more out of your Vista experience, which means tips, tricks, hints, software reviews and more. To get things rolling I thought I’d point out a […]

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Aeronaut Is an Actual Mac App for Bluesky

If you miss social media on your desktop—à la Tweetbot, TweetDeck, or the official Twitter app—then check out this macOS client for Bluesky.

Justin Pot

Microsoft Surface PCs Are Getting Big Price Hikes, and the Cheaper Models Are Going Away

The price increases range from $200 to $300, and Microsoft doesn’t sell a sub-$1,000 Surface anymore. The rising cost of consumer tech is a common theme in 2026.

Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica

This App Makes Even the Sketchiest PDF or Word Doc Safe to Open

When somebody sends you a document as an attachment, don't just open it. Use the free tool Dangerzone to scrub it clean of any malevolent code. Here's how it works.

Justin Pot

Save Up to 40% With These Acer Promo Codes and Discounts

From 40% off accessory bundles to verified student and military discounts, here's how to save on Predator, Nitro, and Swift laptops and monitors at Acer.com.

Luke Larsen

This Windows Laptop Is a MacBook Neo Killer, and It’s Only $500

In many ways, the HP OmniBook 5 is a better budget laptop than the MacBook Neo, especially when the discounts are strong.

Luke Larsen

Save $20 on This Already Inexpensive Wireless Mic Set

Take your smartphone videos to the next level with impressive audio quality in a tiny package.

Brad Bourque

Google Now Lets You Change Your Gmail Address. Here’s How

You’ve probably had the same Gmail address for years. Now, it’s easy to make a name change without worrying about the transition.

Reece Rogers

What’s With the US Ban on Foreign Routers?

The FCC just banned the sale of new consumer-grade Wi-Fi routers manufactured outside the US. Here’s what it means for you.

Simon Hill

I Tested the MacBook Neo and the MacBook Air. Here's Which One You Should Buy

After conducting long-term testing on both the MacBook Neo and MacBook Air, I have a good idea who should buy which laptop.

Luke Larsen

My Honest Advice on What Laptop to Buy, Having Tested Hundreds

I’ve been reviewing laptops for over a decade, and this is my sincere advice on how to find the right laptop for you.

Luke Larsen

Amazon Pulls Support for Perfectly Fine Older Kindles

In an email to customers, Amazon announced that it would be ending service for Kindle devices older than the 2012 edition. Those devices will lose access to the Kindle Store.

Boone Ashworth

T-Mobile Business Internet and Phone Deals

Discover how to save on T-Mobile Business Internet and phone plans, from sign-up perks and switching rewards to bundled offers and free lines.

Molly Higgins