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How to Watch the Las Vegas Aces vs. the Indiana Fever WNBA Playoff Game Live, Even for Free

The spots are locked, and the stage is set. Which teams will make it through round one? Don't miss a second of tonight's Aces vs. Fever playoff game to find out.

By Jason Cohen
liberty and dream players fight over a rebound

Do You Play? Rate Your Gaming Systems and Gear to Win More Than the Final Boss Battle

We want to hear your thoughts on the consoles, handhelds, controllers, and more that you use for serious video game time. One lucky survey taker will win $250 to spend at Amazon.

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How to Watch Tonight's Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves MLB Wild Card Game (Even for Free)

The MLB Playoffs are in full swing. Here's how to watch today's Wild Card Series games live with the right streaming subscription or free trial.

By Jason Cohen
Philadelphia Phillies play at Truist Park against the Atlanta Braves in Sepetmber 2026

This Company Created an In-Car Signal Booster for SpaceX's Starlink Mobile

Utah-based Wilson Connectivity's weBoost Sky fits on a car and helps signals from SpaceX's direct-to-cell service reach phones inside the vehicle.

By Michael Kan
weBoost Sky

Should You Buy an AI Laptop Now, or Wait?

This isn’t your typical refresh cycle. A new Dell Copilot+ laptop upgrades battery life, graphics, and performance before you tinker with AI.

By PCMag BrandX for Dell
Dell 16 Plus

Will This Laptop Last for Years? What to Look For and Maintain Over Time

Batteries, hinges, and ports typically wear out before a processor does. Here’s what Dell's testing and specs address.

By PCMag BrandX for Dell
XSP 14 laptop

Which of These Alienware Laptops Matches How You Actually Play?

Dell’s Alienware 16X Aurora and Alienware 15 serve different gamers. Here’s how to find the right option for you.

By PCMag BrandX for Dell
Alienware 15

Europol: Leader of 'KillSec' Ransomware Group Is a 16-Year-Old

Investigators allege that at least two teens are behind the KillSec gang, which conducted ransomware attacks and threatened to leak the stolen information unless victims paid up.

By Michael Kan
ransomware site

Reddit to Limit Access to Old Reddit As Part of AI Bot Crackdown

The platform will also be blocking access to RSS feeds starting on Nov. 13.

By Jibin Joseph
Reddit app logo displayed on a smartphone

Micron CEO: No End in Sight for Memory Shortage, Will Probably Get Worse

New Micron facilities coming online in 2028 won't be enough to ease the RAM shortage, says Sanjay Mehrotra. Over 75% of its 2027 output is already sold out.

By Michael Kan
micron memory

The Best Early Prime Day Tech Deals From Apple, Garmin, Microsoft, Sony, and More

There's one more major shopping spree to look forward to before the holidays: Amazon's Big Deal Days. Here at PCMag, we're rounding up only the very best early tech deals just for you.

By Kelsey Fogarty
Early Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Sales

How to Watch the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia Live for Free (No Apple TV Subscription Needed)

A 20-year-old Max Verstappen was the last winner at the Sepang Circuit in Malaysia. Can the circuit bring him some luck and his first win of 2026? Watch the Bahrain GP for free to find out.

By Jibin Joseph
Red Bull's Max Verstappen at Sepang Circuit on October 01, 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Apple TV Hit by Hours-Long Outage: Here's What Happened

The streaming service has been experiencing an outage since 4:43 p.m. ET.

By Jibin Joseph
Apple TV logo as seen on the streamer's App Store page

Firefox's New Redesign Is Only Step One in Mozilla's Plan to Crush Chrome

Head of Firefox Ajit Varma has an old-school plan to beat Google: Build a better browser. With Firefox 157's Nova redesign, Mozilla is betting sleek visuals and raw performance can steal users back.

By Chris Hoffman
Head of Firefox Ajit Varma alongside a Firefox logo

Trade In Your Old Tech, Get a Discount on Maingear PCs

With RAM and other component prices still out of control, Maingear teams up with trade-in firm SELLIT9 to provide gift cards for old hardware.

By Jon Martindale
Person counting cash by a laptop.

Is Apple Intelligence Stealing Your Mac's Storage? Here's How to Turn It Off

It turns out that privacy comes at a cost. Apple's AI models take up a lot of space on iPhone and Mac, but what can you do about it?

By Jason Cohen
woman on Macbook frustrated at cafe

How to Watch the Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns Game Live, Even for Free

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns face off this Thursday in Week 4 of the NFL season. If you don't have cable, or even the right streaming service, there's a trick that will let you watch for free.

By Jason Cohen
Jaylen Warren of the Steelers carrying the football

What Are the Best VPN and Online Privacy Tools? Tell Us Your Thoughts for a Chance to Win

Rate the online privacy and anonymity tools you use. Once you're done with the survey, enter the sweepstakes to win $250 to spend at Amazon.

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Cloud Accounting for Small Business: 7 Questions About QuickBooks Online

How QuickBooks Online handles bank feeds, AI categorization, duplicate detection, reports and month-end close for small businesses.

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Company Behind Leak of Driver's Licenses Says Hacker Had Access for 5 Months

Identity verification provider IDScan.net reports that a hacker gained partial access from April to September. We still don't know exactly how many people were affected.

By Michael Kan
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