Google Maps vs. Waze: After a Recent Update, One App Is Miles Ahead
These free navigation services help you plot routes and avoid traffic jams, but which is best? I tested both map apps and found a clear winner…
Move Over, M5: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme Chip Crushes Apple in Our Benchmark Testing
Debuting in Asus’ exciting new 16-inch Zenbook, Qualcomm’s latest flagship processor nearly resets the top-tier chip pecking order. We have the receipts…
Google Owes You Money From a $135M Cellular Data Settlement. How to Collect
The deal covers US consumers who used an Android device with a mobile carrier dating back to November 2017, though California residents are covered in a separate pending settlement…
Microsoft Mysteriously Freezes Accounts for VeraCrypt, WireGuard, Windscribe
‘I cannot sign drivers, which means I cannot ship updates for WireGuard for Windows,’ the creator of the VPN protocol says. On X, a Microsoft rep says he’s working to get accounts unblocked..
These 5 Windows 11 Features Drive Me Nuts, But I Figured Out How to Fix Them
You don’t have to put up with Windows 11’s worst features. Here’s how I replaced the Start menu, taskbar, widget panel, and more…
You’re Not Seeing All of Netflix. Here’s How to Unlock the Rest With Secret Codes
Skip the endless scroll and get right to what you want to watch with these simple numeric shortcuts that unlock more than 4,000 subcategories you won’t find in the main menu…
WhatsApp Rolls Out New CarPlay Features for All Users
Along with an improved interface, you now get dedicated tabs for call history, favorites, and chats…
Microsoft Is Finally Fixing Windows 11’s Web App Problem. It’s About Time
Windows 11 is full of web apps that make your PC slower and less enjoyable to use, so I’m excited about the prospect of a team dedicated to “100% native” apps…
Mint Mobile Launches $45 Bundle of Home and Mobile 5G Broadband
Like other deals at the T-Mobile-owned prepaid service, this combination offering requires paying for a year of service up-front…
Ubuntu’s latest version now needs more RAM than Windows 11
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS requires a dual-core 2GHz CPU and 6GB RAM, which is more than Windows 11’s 1GHz and 4GB minimums…
Inside Project Nova, Firefox’s biggest redesign in years
The Firefox browser is readying for some major changes in a few short months…
Netflix’s New App Is a Safe Place for Young Kids to Play Mobile Games
The new app, called Netflix Playground, includes titles themed around Dr. Seuss, Peppa Pig, and Sesame Street…









