Over the last 36 years, the Apple Macintosh has had three different CPU architectures, and it’s poised to potentially migrate to a fourth. As rumors about a switch to ARM swirl, let’s take a brief look at the history of CPU architectures on the Mac. Motorola 68 K (1984-1995) The […]
Over 70 Chrome Browser Extensions Removed for Spying on 32 Million Users
Elnur / Shutterstock Browser extensions have access to everything you do online, including your passwords and web history. They are a privacy nightmare, but Google has trouble controlling its large library of browser extensions. According to a report by Reuters, Google has just discovered a massive spyware campaign that reached […]
The Latest ASUS ZenBook Laptops Trim the Fat, Not the Ports
ASUS ASUS has a reputation for attractive and usable laptops in its ZenBook range. Although it sometimes touches head-turning features like a secondary screen, most ZenBooks are fairly typical ultrabook designs with elegant material and color options. So it is with the new ZenBook 13 and ZenBook 14, but the […]
ElevationHub Adds a Handy USB Port and Card Reader to Your MacBook Charger
EvolutionLab Apple’s aesthetic is minimal and timeless, but it’s also … well, minimal. Its line of MacBook laptops is fairly light on ports, leading to a thriving industry of additional docking stations and adapters. The latter remains simple and elegant, and makes it easy to travel by adding ports where […]
How to Open Microsoft Word Documents Without Word
Microsoft Word is part of Microsoft Office and requires an initial purchase or a Microsoft 365 subscription. If you are using a computer without Word installed, there are other ways to view this DOCX or DOC file. Microsoft previously offered a free “Word Viewer” application that allowed you to view […]
Smart Speakers vs. Bluetooth Speakers: What's the Difference and Which Should You Buy?
Vantage_DS / Shutterstock There are only a lot you can learn from a name. The Bluetooth speakers and the smart speakers may look similar, but they are very different from each other in terms of portability, convenience and function. But what are the differences between Bluetooth speakers and smart speakers, […]