Tom Brant

1 month ago | me.pcmag.com | Tom Brant |John Burek

Most portable scanners don't need to be plugged into an electrical outlet to function. A few have batteries, and others get their juice via a USB tether to your laptop or desktop PC. Truly wireless scanners transmit data to your PC, phone, or tablet over Wi-Fi, and some support memory cards that let you scan without a computing device on hand. Many factors come into play when choosing a portable scanner.

2 months ago | pcmag.com | Tom Brant

The latest crop of Amazon’s eero Wi-Fi 7 mesh systems promises to bring better Wi-Fi to homes and businesses. Unveiled today, the eero 7 and eero Pro 7 round out the company’s flagship networking products, which previously included just one Wi-Fi 7 mesh system, the eero Max 7. A lot of eero owners are probably in the market for an upgrade to their existing systems, but perhaps holding out until Wi-Fi 7 prices come down from the stratospheric levels of last year.

Jan 15, 2025 | me.pcmag.com | Tom Brant |Joe Osborne

To help you make the best decision in your search for the best desktop, we've gathered a list of the most frequently asked questions surrounding the topic, as well as a few more unsolicited but helpful facts to inform your choice. Below that, you'll find a condensed list of the above recommendations for easier spec comparisons. How Do I Choose a Good Desktop Computer? We've reviewed an impressive variety of the best desktops above, right?

Jan 14, 2025 | uk.pcmag.com | Tom Brant |John Burek

LAS VEGAS—Are you a keyboard gamer, or do you prefer to use a separate controller while you're playing on your laptop? With Acer's Project DualPlay, you don't have to choose. This unique prototype gaming laptop has a wireless game controller—or two!—built into the keyboard deck. It's ready for solo play, head-to-head matches, or even some co-op mayhem.

Jan 7, 2025 | pcmag.com | Tom Brant

In the latest sign that Wi-Fi 7 is now the standard of choice for early adopters looking to upgrade home internet connectivity, Netgear launched its third mesh system to support this cutting-edge technology at CES on Tuesday. Offering speeds up to 21Gbps and available in a 3-pack for $1,299, the new Orbi 870 mesh system is certainly not what you’d call affordable for most households. But even now, a year after its finalization, Wi-Fi 7 isn’t meant to be mainstream.