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Black Mirror
Every Episode of Black Mirror, Ranked From Best to Worst
PCMag - Rob Marvin
With four seasons of the sci-fi anthology series in the books, it’s time to stack up the best and worst entries envisioning humanity’s bleak future …
Laptops
11 Things Not to Buy Before Black Friday
PCMag - Chloe Albanesius
Getting your holiday shopping done early can reduce stress, but if you wait a few weeks, you can also nab a great deal on a number of popular tech …
Sexual Harassment
Walkout at Google Drew Over 20,000 Workers
PCMag - Michael Kan
On Friday, the walkout's organizers also said that Google CEO Sundar Pichai is scheduled to meet with company leadership on Monday to discuss a plan …
Google Assistant
Sonos Delays Google Assistant Integration Until 2019
PCMag - Michael Kan
The Google Assistant was originally supposed to arrive on Sonos speakers this year. As a consolation, Sonos will let people test it as part of a …
Cybersecurity
Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus
PCMag - Neil J. Rubenking
Pros Virus free guarantee. Good score in our malware protection test. Cons No protection against malicious or fraudulent websites. Lowest score in our …
Cybersecurity
TotalAV Free Essential Antivirus
PCMag - Neil J. Rubenking
Pros Well-designed user interface. Speedy scan. Good phishing protection score. Free. Cons Lacks necessary real-time malware protection. Dismal malware …
Cybersecurity
NAACP Wants Audit of Texas Voting Machines After Vote Switches
PCMag - Angela Moscaritolo
Some Texans trying to vote for Democratic candidate Beto O'Rourke have seen their selection switch to Republican Senator Ted Cruz. The NAACP is …
Social Media
Senators to Facebook: Fix the Bugs in Your Political Ad System
PCMag - Michael Kan
'It is increasingly clear that major gaps exist in Facebook's efforts, potentially allowing adversaries to exploit your platform with continued …
Logitech
Altia Systems PanaCast 2
PCMag - Michael Muchmore
Pros Extremely wide viewing angle. Software can count people. Small and light. Cons No speakers. Flimsy stand. Slow view switching. Control utility has …
Google Pixel
19 Beautifully Designed Tech Gifts for Discerning Geeks
PCMag - Chandra Steele
For some, design is nearly as important as how well something functions. These gorgeous and useful objects make for unforgettable presents. PCMag …
Nvidia GeForce
Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 2080 Amp
PCMag - Charles Jefferies
Pros Effective and quiet tri-fan cooling. Sizable factory overclock, with the potential for further overclocking. Custom looks. Cons Significantly …
Fitness Technology
Peloton Tread
PCMag - Victoria Song
Pros Live and on-demand classes. Wide variety of workouts for multiple skill levels. Attractive design. Cons Expensive. Requires monthly …
Laptops
HP ZBook 15 G5
PCMag - Eric Grevstad
Pros Hexa-core horsepower. Screen choices including 1080p with privacy filter and 4K DreamColor. Snappy keyboard with collaboration features. Toolless …
Cybersecurity
Private Facebook Messages From 81K Accounts for Sale Online
PCMag - Adam Smith
The hackers tell the BBC that 120 million users, 2.7 million of which were Russian, had their accounts hacked. This seems unlikely, however. PCMag …
Tablets
Amazon Tips Pre-Black Friday Fire, Echo Device Deals
PCMag - Angela Moscaritolo
Expect major discounts on Amazon Fire tablets, media streaming devices, and Echo smart speakers from Friday, Nov. 16 through Thanksgiving Day, Nov. …
BlizzCon
World of Warcraft: Classic Demo Limits Play to 60 Minutes
PCMag - Matthew Humphries
Blizzard doesn't want the demo servers going down due to demand, so there's a strict session limit of 60 minutes followed by a 30 minute cooldown …
Maps
How to Use Your Favorite Music App Inside Google Maps
PCMag - Eric Ravenscraft
Google Maps can now control your music while you’re using turn-by-turn navigation. Here’s how to connect the app to Spotify, Apple Music, or Google …
Google Pixel
Smartphone Market Logs Fourth Straight Quarterly Decline
PCMag - Angela Moscaritolo
The smartphone market didn't pick up during the third quarter of 2018. Samsung, in particular, 'had a very challenging quarter,' according to IDC. …
Google Home
How to Set Up Routines With Google Home
PCMag - Eric Griffith
Say one command, get multiple results: that’s the promise of 'routines' on Google's smart speakers. Here's how to schedule your routines with Google …
Tim Cook
Apple Isn't Sharing iPhone, iPad, and Mac Sales Figures Anymore
PCMag - Matthew Humphries
Have we reached peak iPhone? Deciding not to share device sales figures certainly suggests Apple doesn't think the numbers will keep rising each …
London Business School
London Business School to Beam in Hologram Professors
PCMag - Adam Smith
The Imperial College Business School in London will beam in academics from the US, Canada, and Singapore as holograms who will interact with students …
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office Was Hackers' Favorite App Target This Year
PCMag - Rob Marvin
According to Kaspersky Labs' IT Threat Evolution Report, an old Microsoft Office vulnerability made it a prime target for cyber attacks. Office …
Batteries
Palm Phone
PCMag - Sascha Segan
Pros Beautiful, and beautifully tiny. Cons Poor Wi-Fi, LTE, and call quality. Mediocre camera. Short battery life. Can't handle popular messaging …
Selling
Second Amazon 4-Star Store Opens
PCMag - Matthew Humphries
The second store is now open in Colorado and a third is planned for California in the near future. The only products you'll find inside scored four …
Sexual Harassment
Google Workers: 'Time Is Up on Your Sexual Harassment'
PCMag - Michael Kan
Google employees around the world walked out Thursday over the company's handling of sexual harassment. We were on hand for the Mountain View protest. …
MacBook Air
Report: Apple to Start Fixing 'Vintage' Products
PCMag - Angela Moscaritolo
We're not talking about the Apple IIe here, though. The Repair Vintage Apple Products Pilot program for older devices will begin with the iPhone 5, …
Laptops
Laptop Picks for Everyone on Your Holiday List
PCMag - Matthew Buzzi and Tom Brant
A dozen of the best laptops we've tested: Here's the ultimate gift list for every type of laptop user you need to buy for this holiday season. PCMag …
Google Drive
How to Recover Deleted Files From an Online Storage Site
PCMag - Lance Whitney
Need to track down and recover a file that was previously deleted? Whether you use Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, or Microsoft OneDrive, there …
Intel Corporation
Deals: OnePlus 6T, Roomba 801, LG's 2018 OLED HDTVs
PCMag - Billy Kwong
Save $300 on the OnePlus 6T with trade-in, get 20 percent off the Roomba 801 robot vacuum, and the lowest price on LG's 2018 OLED HDTVs. PCMag reviews …
Smart Homes
The Google Assistant Can Tell Your Roomba Where to Clean
PCMag - Angela Moscaritolo
The Roomba i7+ can map your home's floor plan as it sweeps up. So with the Google Assistant, you can command the robot to clean up a specific room …

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Every Episode of Black Mirror, Ranked From Best to Worst

11 Things Not to Buy Before Black Friday

Walkout at Google Drew Over 20,000 Workers

Sonos Delays Google Assistant Integration Until 2019

Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus

TotalAV Free Essential Antivirus

NAACP Wants Audit of Texas Voting Machines After Vote Switches

Senators to Facebook: Fix the Bugs in Your Political Ad System

Altia Systems PanaCast 2

19 Beautifully Designed Tech Gifts for Discerning Geeks

Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 2080 Amp

Peloton Tread

HP ZBook 15 G5

Private Facebook Messages From 81K Accounts for Sale Online

Amazon Tips Pre-Black Friday Fire, Echo Device Deals

World of Warcraft: Classic Demo Limits Play to 60 Minutes

How to Use Your Favorite Music App Inside Google Maps

Smartphone Market Logs Fourth Straight Quarterly Decline

How to Set Up Routines With Google Home

Apple Isn't Sharing iPhone, iPad, and Mac Sales Figures Anymore

London Business School to Beam in Hologram Professors

Microsoft Office Was Hackers' Favorite App Target This Year

Palm Phone

Second Amazon 4-Star Store Opens

Google Workers: 'Time Is Up on Your Sexual Harassment'

Report: Apple to Start Fixing 'Vintage' Products

Laptop Picks for Everyone on Your Holiday List

How to Recover Deleted Files From an Online Storage Site

Deals: OnePlus 6T, Roomba 801, LG's 2018 OLED HDTVs

The Google Assistant Can Tell Your Roomba Where to Clean