Articles by Alaina Yee
AVG Internet Security review: Reliable, budget-friendly antivirus software
AVG Internet Security is a good upgrade on its free antivirus software, especially if you need broader online protection and don’t want to pay a ton for it.
How to pair AirPods or AirPods Pro with Windows PCs
Pairing AirPods with a Windows PC is simple and quick—but be aware you won't get exactly the same experience as on iOS and macOS.
Don't take your antivirus software for granted
Sometimes your antivirus is all that stands between you and security failures caused by other people.
Best antivirus software 2024: Keep your PC safe from malware, spyware, and more
Your Windows PC needs virus protection. Some threats can’t be avoided without the aid of antivirus software. Choose the best antivirus software for you from our top picks.
How to enable the blue light filter on Windows PCs to get better sleep
Want to reduce your blue light exposure for better sleep? Here’s how to turn on Windows’ built-in filter.
Save 26% on this massive 16TB WD external drive on Prime Day
Amazon is offering a killer price on a 16 terabyte Western Digital Elements drive—it’s down to $228 for Prime Day.
Best Prime Day SSD & storage deals: Relief from rising prices
Amazon’s final Prime Day sales on SSDs, HDDs, and external storage offer excellent discounts on drives from Samsung, SK Hynix, Crucial, and other respected vendors.
Best standing desks and office chairs deals for Prime Day 2024
Free your body from aches and pain with Amazon sales on office chairs and standing desks—deep discounts are still available on popular models from brands like Flexispot and Amazon Basics.
SK Hynix's SSD that looks like a flash drive is 26% off on Prime Day
This blazing-fast external SSD is the size of a USB flash drive... and it's on sale for Prime Day at a great price!
AT&T leaked your wireless data. Here's what to watch out for
Call and text message logs for AT&T’s over 100 million wireless customers were stolen by a hacker—which includes data about non-subscribers, too.
This Windows feature eliminates the need for a USB flash drive
Still using the old-fashioned sneakernet to get files from one computer to another? Or uploading to the cloud to then download it again? There’s an easier way.
Google's excellent dark web monitoring service will soon be free
Previously only available to paid Google One subscribers, this feature is going to become available to all Google accounts.
A hacker just leaked 10 billion passwords. Here’s what to do now
A new compilation of leaked passwords called “RockYou2024” just surfaced on a forum—and it drives up the risk of account takeovers dramatically. Here's how to respond.
Best budget computer speakers 2024: Solid PC audio for $100 or less
Budget computer speakers have come a long way since the tinny-sounding beige boxes of yore. Our top picks are surprisingly good—and surprisingly affordable.
How to uninstall Kaspersky antivirus before it gets banned
The US government is banning Kaspersky security software—so it’ll soon stop working. Here’s how to remove it from your system.
Malwarebytes Premium Security review: An antimalware staple is now optional
Malwarebytes isn’t the vital supplement to Windows it used to be—but those who want a dead simple antivirus app will be served well.
Data breaches are everywhere—but you still need to pay attention to them
There’s one very important reason you shouldn’t tune out the news of data leaks, even though they’re now so common.
Why are tech companies so willfully bad at privacy?
Some companies been around longer than some of us have been alive, but they refuse to learn from experience—and wonder why we’re hesitant about new tech.