Computers, Laptops & Tablets

Got someone on your Christmas shopping list who’s all about the Mac? Don’t worry, we all have a few of those (in fact, some of us might just be one of those). Apple’s iMacs and MacBooks come pretty well equipped, but there is always room for improvement and that means plenty of gift opportunities. As one of those Mac people, I have a few suggestions for you.

The holidays are a a good time as any to improve or upgrade one’s PC experience with accessories, peripherals, and various gifts that can update an older PC or add functionality and fun. Here are some gifts that will make anyone’s PC better.

In and of themselves, today’s tablets are highly-connected, smart and powerful devices that can easily be used for work or Entertainment. The right peripherals can make them better devices, depending on what users need. Here are some top picks under $50.

Get your tablet game on lock with any of these accessories for under $100. They’ll up your tablet’s form and fashion. And, of course, they’ll make great gifts this holiday season for all your tablet-loving friends and family.

Intel describes its RealSense technology as enabling your PC to see more like you do. That sounds interesting, but once you realize what this actually means, it becomes clear that RealSense isn’t just another incremental upgrade. It’s a new direction for computers that has the potential to dramatically change the way we interact with PCs and what we do with them.

The wait is over (sorry about that) and as of November 12, Microsoft began rolling out a “Canadianized” version of its digital assistant to the Windows 10 PCs of Hosers across much of Canada. Here’s what a Cortana that’s tweaked for Canada sounds like and how to get it.

“That doesn’t look like any router I’ve ever seen.”   That’s the general consensus I heard about the Almond+ when I showed it around. It’s a device that stands in for three types of things in your smart home: a powerful dual-band router, a long range wifi extender, and a smart home hub.   It arrived from Best Buy wrapped in brown packing paper and accompanied by a Securifi Door/Window Sensor, and a Peanut Smart plug. Also in the box were precisely two packing peanuts; I’m guessing the shipping budget was a bit tight, or those were rogue peanuts on the lam from a future Pixar film. Either way I got to researching the Almond+ and getting it setup. Here’s how it went.

Are you looking at buying a Samsung tablet, but can’t decide which one is best for you? Sift through the confusion by asking the right questions and checking out this simple comparison and overview.

Today we’ll take a look at HP’s new Star Wars ™ Special Edition Laptop and what this package has to offer for the growing number of Star Wars fans out there.

The Lenovo Edge laptop is a big, thin and attractive package. It’s also affordably priced and while that budget-friendly price tag is a win, it does come with compromises. Read my review for the good and the not so good about Lenovo’s dual-mode notebook.