This absurdly cheap $34 monitor arm is the deal I wish I had years ago

Any time someone asks me about the best desk upgrade they can make, I always say a monitor arm—specifically, a gas spring monitor arm. It frees up desk space and can be easily repositioned to just the right height and angle for maximum ergonomics. Plus, it doesn’t cost much. Right now during Amazon’s Prime Big […]

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The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is a good watch but a small upgrade

Who is the $799 Apple Watch Ultra 3 for? The Garmin crowd? I can already hear Garmin fans cackling from whatever distant mountain they’re hiking on. The gadget nerd who simply must have the best-of-the-best smartwatch? I’m 99.9 percent sure those folks already have an Ultra 2. For three years, I’ve been pondering who the

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Best Thunderbolt docks: Extend your laptop’s capabilities

I’ve tested the best laptop docking stations for several years now, and they’re incredibly useful! They add so much more to your home office than you might think: high-speed connections to mice, keyboards, printers, and multiple monitors using a Thunderbolt or USB4 connection. Think of a Thunderbolt docking station as a complement to a modern

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Lockin Veno Palm Vein Recognition Smart Lock review: Better than the Pro

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Palm vein scanner works especially well Robust multi-user support Reasonably priced Cons Still has some kinks to work out Troubleshooting notifications required multiple days of tech support and factory resets Our Verdict This simpler and less expensive version of Lockin’s flagship smart lock drops the integrated camera—mostly for the

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While you were partying with your Steam Deck, GPD studied the cord

Handheld makers are throwing paint at the wall to see what sticks. They apparently can’t compete with the Steam Deck on price, so they’re trying giant handhelds, 3D handhelds, more familiar and comfortable handhelds, and premium handhelds with Switch-like detachable controllers that double as mice. Many now cost $1,000 or more. But boutique brand GPD

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