Hardware

You only know for sure that you needed a surge protector after your equipment fries. Then it’s too late. For a very reasonable amount of money, you could put an almost literal firewall between your expensive (and cheap) electronics and … Continue reading →

This is the right choice for a 10-outlet surge protector with spacing that allows maximum deployment of plugs.

Barely a month ago the idea of playing a game like The Witcher III on your iPhone would have been unthinkable (and indeed, it’s so resource-demanding that it’s yet to be ported to the Mac). But that will change quite … Continue reading →

Apple rumors are really exhausting, aren’t they? The Macalope just read a bunch of them and he needs a nap. But first we need to talk about iPhone SE 2 rumors for a minute because this stuff cray. It’s hella … Continue reading →

Creative Technology’s X-Fi Sonic Carrier is without reservation the finest soundbar on the market. But for the money, is it better than conventional surround sound?

Valve’s Steam Link app will stream games from your PC to your phone across your home network, freeing you up to play anywhere you’d like. But probably the bathroom.

As you might recall from my recent review, I really love the new 9.7-inch iPad. I reach for it over my 12.9-inch iPad Pro these days, as it performs the vast majority of common tasks with zero problems. And if … Continue reading →

Updated 05/17/18: Apple has released iOS 11.4 beta 6 to developers. This comes just three days after beta 5; we’re probably very close to the final public release. iOS 11.3 was released on March 29 after more than two months … Continue reading →

Cloud DVR and wireless bundle deals make DirecTV Now a lot more interesting.

Google has announced that its long-rumored new YouTube Premium streaming service will begin rolling out on May 22, bringing music and video together under one roof. But as with all things Google, it might not be music (or video) to … Continue reading →