For apps already installed on your phone, there's no need for anything fancy. Microsoft's Phone Link app can connect your Android device (and iPhone) to Windows in order to access apps, check notifications, send messages, and change device settings. (The ability to view photos has been removed in favor of File Explorer.) Set this up by installing Phone Link on a Windows PC and the Link to Windows app on your Android phone, then scan a QR code to connect the two.

Previously, voice mode on ChatGPT took you to an orb-like symbol to represent its AI. You couldn't view transcripts during the conversation, and the only buttons available allowed you to mute the microphone, end the chat, or interrupt.

Not sure which desktop operating system is best for you? We help you choose by comparing the top options based on app compatibility, ease of use, hardware availability, interface design, gaming support, and other key factors.

Whether you're a beginning coder or a seasoned developer, we've tested hundreds of laptops to make sure they have the performance you need to power through your next project deadline.

However, sometimes things go wrong and you end up with no audio coming out of your soundbar. If you're not hearing any sounds, music, or dialogue from the TV, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can take to get your talkies up and running again.

These days, most new PCs ship with an internal solid-state drive installed. If you're still using a traditional spinning hard disk, you're missing out. Swapping in an SSD is one of the best upgrades you can make to speed up your computer. It'll boot faster, programs will launch instantly, and games will load quickly. You could always reinstall Windows from scratch—in many cases that may even be preferable. However, if you have the right tools, you can get your Windows machine up and running much sooner by copying the entire drive over to your new SSD.

Some phone plans may charge you for incoming text messages, and smishing (SMS phishing) attacks can be even more dangerous if you're not careful. However, you don’t have to put up with them. Just as you can fight against robocalls and unwanted email, you can block and stop robotexts with the right tricks and tools.

The cost of an Amazon Prime membership differs depending on how you want to pay. Since February 2022, it costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year, so with the annual rate, you save $40. We've seen a few price hikes over the years as e-commerce exploded and Amazon added more perks: From $79 to $99 in 2014 and then to $119 in 2018, before reaching its current price. Prices across Europe have also increased by up to 43%.

This week is an excellent time to look for Early Black Friday Tablet Deals, with many top brands offering devices from their lineups at a discount of at least 20%, if not more. You'll often find devices from a generation or two back receiving the steepest discounts, but the updates between iterations may be minor, with little to no functional differences.

In general, you shouldn't need to update your drivers very often. If your hardware is working as intended, it's best to let it be, since new drivers can also introduce problems as well as fix them. If, however, you're having issues with a specific piece of hardware—or you know a driver has a security flaw that needs fixing—it might be a good idea to update it. Updating a driver should be simple. You don't need those "driver updater" utilities; instead, I recommend doing it yourself with just a few clicks.

In Windows 11, you have more than one way to reset the PC to its factory settings. You can open Settings > System > Recovery or Settings > Windows Updates > Advanced options > Recovery. Either way, click Reset PC under the Recovery options section. To do the same in Windows 10, open Settings > Update & Security > Recovery, then select Get started under Reset this PC.

Earlier this month, we wrote about the attack, which has been appearing over malicious websites. Visiting them can trigger your browser to go into full-screen mode, mimicking the Windows update process. The fake update screen —which acts like scareware— will then try to manipulate the user into executing commands “to complete the update,” when in reality it’s a trick to secretly install malware.

A support page on Starlink.com has been recently updated to note that Amazon has become a US authorized retailer for the satellite internet service, in addition to Best Buy, Home Depot and Walmart.

The cost of an Amazon Prime membership differs depending on how you want to pay. Since February 2022, it costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year, so with the annual rate, you save $40. We've seen a few price hikes over the years as e-commerce exploded and Amazon added more perks: From $79 to $99 in 2014 and then to $119 in 2018, before reaching its current price. Prices across Europe have also increased by up to 43%.

On Tuesday, antivirus provider Bitdefender warned gamers to watch out for pirated versions and "trainer" cheat programs for Battlefield 6 after discovering malware circulating via such downloads. Bitdefender notes hackers were quick to pounce, releasing fake “cracked versions” of the game on torrent sites and underground forums as soon as the official Battlefield 6 became available last month.

This week is an excellent time to look for Early Black Friday Tablet Deals, with many top brands offering devices from their lineups at a discount of at least 20%, if not more. You'll often find devices from a generation or two back receiving the steepest discounts, but the updates between iterations may be minor, with little to no functional differences.

While the exact number of jobs eliminated is unclear, affected employees were notified in the last couple of weeks. Unlike layoffs at other tech giants, those at Apple have until Jan. 20 to find a new position within the company or leave with a severance package, the report adds.

There are plenty of bargains outside of media streamers, too, so check out our full early Black Friday deals coverage. There are some great deals if you're looking for a new TV!

Nvidia's relationship with China has been fractious for some time. Ongoing trade wars and tariff uncertainty have lead China to refocus its efforts on subsidizing local industry and cutting back on buying Nvidia hardware. Nvidia, meanwhile, has had to comply with US demands to only sell weaker hardware to China, but does China want second best anymore? With a smuggling industry and a growing domestic chip pipeline, there are some questions about whether Chinese companies would have much interest in a stripped-down RTX 6000D.

However, if you don't own a latest-generation mesh system yet, you're likely experiencing spotty coverage and lagging speeds. If that's the situation, now's the time to jump on this eero Pro 6E deal for 40% off. Let me explain which configuration you need and why you should consider this one over a cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7 model.

At a security policy conference in Washington last week, Trump’s senior cyber advisor tried to make news in a different way, outlining a policy agenda that starts with making attackers pay.

Nvidia's relationship with China has been fractious for some time. Ongoing trade wars and tariff uncertainty have lead China to refocus its efforts on subsidizing local industry and cutting back on buying Nvidia hardware. Nvidia, meanwhile, has had to comply with US demands to only sell weaker hardware to China, but does China want second best anymore? With a smuggling industry and a growing domestic chip pipeline, there are some questions about whether Chinese companies would have much interest in a stripped-down RTX 6000D.

While the exact number of jobs eliminated is unclear, affected employees were notified in the last couple of weeks. Unlike layoffs at other tech giants, those at Apple have until Jan. 20 to find a new position within the company or leave with a severance package, the report adds.