I made my own personal cloud storage to save hundreds on Google Photos — here's how it went By Shubham Agarwal published 4 November 24 Could switching to a NAS save me from the endless Google One bills?
Synology DiskStation DS723+ NAS review: Beginners and pros will appreciate intuitive software and expandable hardware By Shubham Agarwal published 3 November 24 Is Synology’s DiskStation DS723+ the dual-bay NAS to beat?
I tried Apple Intelligence on my Mac — it could change the way you use macOS By Shubham Agarwal last updated 28 October 24 Apple’s suite of AI-powered tools, called Apple Intelligence is now available. Can it change the way you use your Mac?
I tried this Windows laptop with a magnetic webcam — the MacBook Air's notch has never looked more outdated By Shubham Agarwal published 29 September 24 No more notches -- the Honor MagicBook Art 14 has a detachable, magnetic webcam.
iPhone Mirroring changed how I use my MacBook and iPhone — here's how it works By Shubham Agarwal published 29 September 24 Mirror and control your iPhone’s screen from your Mac with macOS Sequoia’s new iPhone Mirroring app
I added this mini projector to my home gaming setup, and it's a game-changer By Shubham Agarwal published 15 September 24 New mini projectors take the hassle out of typical projectors, but it wasn’t until I plugged in my PlayStation that I was fully sold on the idea.
The iPhone 16 is the first non-pro iPhone I'd recommend since the iPhone 13 By Shubham Agarwal published 10 September 24 The iPhone 16 has all the headline features of the iPhone 16 Pro, which could make it my top iPhone recommendation in 2024, and that hasn’t been the case in years.
I tested trackers using Google's Find My Device network — are they ready to take on Apple's AirTag? By Shubham Agarwal published 18 August 24 The first batch of Bluetooth trackers compatible with Google’s Find My Device network is here. We tested some of them and pitted them against the AirTag.
I tried the macOS Sequoia public beta — I’ve never been more productive on my Mac By Shubham Agarwal published 5 August 24 With the Sequoia update, macOS catches up to Windows 11. It offers easy window tiling, iPhone mirroring, and soon, AI. But what’s it like to use it?
Four tricks to replicate macOS Sequoia's best features before it comes out this fall By Shubham Agarwal published 27 July 24 You can replicate some of the best features of macOS Sequoia now, even on older Macs. Here's how.
I spent three weeks gaming on an Intel Arc laptop and I'm… shocked By Shubham Agarwal published 21 July 24 First-person shooters like 'Call of Duty Warzone', 'Valorant', and 'Counter-Strike Global Offensive' ran at a comfortable 60 frames per second on low-medium settings on the Honor MagicBook Pro 16, even when I had an external monitor connected.
I traveled with an eSIM to the UK and Japan — staying connected on a trip has never been easier By Shubham Agarwal published 1 June 24 Buying a travel SIM overseas used to be a nightmare. With new eSIM marketplaces, it’s now as simple as toggling a software setting.
Turn your laptop into an AI PC — how to run an AI chatbot locally on your PC By Shubham Agarwal published 1 June 24 Running an AI chatbot locally on your computer is as simple as downloading an app. But should you?
These Qi2 wireless chargers solved my biggest problems with MagSafe chargers By Shubham Agarwal published 25 May 24 Belkin’s new wireless chargers are the first to support the latest Qi2 tech. Are they worth an upgrade?
I brought the best part of Windows to my MacBook and it gave me a huge productivity boost By Shubham Agarwal published 25 May 24 I replaced my Mac’s dock with a Windows-style taskbar and it solved some of the biggest annoyances I had with macOS multitasking.
I used Google Gemini in Gmail and it's not the AI revolution I hoped for ... yet By Shubham Agarwal published 16 May 24 Gmail’s Gemini AI sidekick can summarize, analyze, and write emails. Can it get you to inbox zero?
iPad Pro lacks the AI software to match its powerful M4 chip, but that could change soon By Shubham Agarwal published 8 May 24 Apple says the new iPad Pro’s M4 chip is better at AI processing than any other PC. But is a lack of AI features in iPadOS holding it back?
Traditional search engines are broken — can AI help? By Shubham Agarwal published 30 March 24 New AI-enabled platforms offer a cleaner search engine experience. Should Google be worried?
How to use AI to instantly analyze and chat with documents By Shubham Agarwal published 24 March 24 Thanks to these AI tools, you can instantly analyze and summarize long PDF documents
I've used a Windows on ARM laptop for a year — 2 things I love and 2 things I hate By Shubham Agarwal published 20 March 24 Windows on Arm is set to have its biggest year. But how much work is left for Microsoft before it’s ready?
I lived with a personal cloud computer. Could it soon replace your Mac or PC? By Shubham Agarwal published 9 March 24 Cloud computers and software never belong to users. Can a startup called Deta change it?
I added this monitor light bar to my home office setup and it’s a game changer By Shubham Agarwal published 3 March 24 A monitor light bar can help reduce eye strain and save space on your desk. Are they worth it?
3 privacy-friendly apps that I use to escape the AI mania By Shubham Agarwal published 29 February 24 Has AI made your everyday apps worse? Try these privacy-centric alternatives then.
How to always stay in frame on video calls By Shubham Agarwal published 28 February 24 Your Windows PC or Mac can automatically track you and keep you in frame on video calls. Here’s how.
Withings ScanWatch 2 review: The smarter smartwatch By Shubham Agarwal published 22 February 24 The new $350 Withings ScanWatch 2 offers the best of a classic timepiece and a modern smartwatch. Should you pick it up over an Apple Watch?