Eric Griffith

1 week ago | pcmag.com | Eric Griffith

( Credit: René Ramos; Tabor Chichakly, Foxstudio / Adobe Stock; Handbrake; Google; Grammarly; Proton; Signal Technology Foundation) Software can be expensive, but free programs have been a mainstay of the desktop experience for decades, and today's offerings are more powerful than ever. To keep things free, software developers will typically release an ad-based model, create donationware, or use a shareware/freemium model that charges for extra features.

1 week ago | pcmag.com | Eric Griffith

We asked our readers which AI apps deliver the best results—and which fall flat. The answers may surprise you. (Credit: René Ramos; Krot_Studio, AntonKhrupinArt / Adobe Stock) The conversation around AI has reached a fever pitch, so it only makes sense that we should ask you, our readers, your feelings on perhaps the hottest topic in the world of tech. Recently, we ran our first-ever survey on generative AI, and when it comes to chatbots in particular, the results may surprise you.

3 weeks ago | au.pcmag.com | Eric Griffith

We've all been there: You need fast internet and can see a Wi-Fi network with a strong signal listed on your device, but there's a lock icon next to the network name. That indicates security is activated. Without a password or passphrase, you're not going to get access. Even more maddening is if it's your own network or one you regularly access and the password has completely slipped your mind.

4 weeks ago | pcmag.com | Eric Griffith

Assuming you have a choice of internet providers, which one should you pick for the best reliability, speed, and overall satisfaction? Thousands of PCMag readers in the US and Canada reveal their top choices in our annual survey. (Credit: René Ramos; zenobillis, your123 / Adobe Stock) Sometimes, people find it difficult to love their internet service, even the ultra-fast broadband providers. Connection reliability, speed, cost, and customer service can frequently be lacking.

4 weeks ago | pcmag.com | Eric Griffith

A fast, reliable internet service provider is mission-critical in the business world. These are the US and Canadian broadband providers that IT managers and employees recommend. (Credit: René Ramos; kmiragaya, anderm / Adobe Stock) Despite more and more companies requiring employees to return to the office, the telework/hybrid life is still going strong. Across US-based PCMag readers who took our Business Choice ISP survey, 28% work exclusively from home.