marekfromrzeszow/Shutterstock Smart TVs are supposed to stay plugged into an outlet. Even when turned off, they are usually in a low power state. You may not realize it, but this puts your TV at risk, however small. At any time, a power surge can damage…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Active noise canceling (ANC) headphones aren’t the kind of over-ear technology that major brands are constantly releasing new versions of. Frankly, we’d be hesitant to support a manufacturer who feels the need to produce this much hardware. But every…
Apple is exploring other ways to monetize the App Store and increase the company’s recurring revenue from the platform, according to a new report. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, BloombergMark Gurman said Apple’s new CEO John Ternus and services chief Eddy Cue are behind efforts to increase margins in the App Store, which…
Tim Cook will attend Apple’s “Surprise and Shine” event screening this Wednesday, but he won’t be featured in the event video itself, according to Bloomberg Mark Gurman’s sources. Cook stepped down as Apple CEO on September 1 to become the company’s executive chairman, clearing the way for John Ternus to take over. In its latest…
Artemsam/Getty Images Cookies have long been a hot topic in cybersecurity circles, as cybercriminals can use your browser’s cookies to access sensitive information or even hijack your sessions on web platforms such as online banking or cryptocurrency exchanges. By illegally collecting cookies, cybercriminals can trick a website…
Believe_in_me/Getty Images Scheduling refers to how requests are processed and scheduled by your computer. Without any scheduling algorithms, it will process any request arriving first before any others, which can lead to serious instability and performance issues. To prevent this from happening, Windows has for…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As a laptop brand named after Pegasus from Greek mythology should, Asus certainly lives up to its name as a dominant force for casual, business, and gaming use. Having owned a few Asus ROG laptops in the past, it’s…
Edwin Tan/Getty Images One of the most irritating annoyances when you just want to listen to music is realizing that one of your earbuds sounds a little quieter, worse, or just plain different from the other earbud. Once you notice it, this effect can create…
José Adorno/BGR For a very long time, Samsung has dominated IFA with one of the biggest stands at the show. In 2026, South Korean business has taken a step back, with Chinese firms now dominating the event. Among them, Xiaomi invaded Berlin with more than…
Typically, gaming PCs cost more than consoles because they can do more. You can increase graphical fidelity and frame rate beyond what an Xbox or PlayStation 5 can do. While PC gaming has many other benefits, such as free online multiplayer, your mileage depends on the specifications of your…