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Pop-up blockers are helpful when visiting unfamiliar websites. A lot of sketchy websites tend to use pop-ups to show ads to users and, in some cases, these pop-ups run executable code that infects your PC with malware. For this reason, and a few others, it’s recommended to leave that pop-up blocker running in most cases. There are, however, some cases where it’s worth turning off the pop-up blocker. A trusted website that depends on ads to stay running is always worth whitelisting....

How to update to iOS 16 Like any other iOS update, it’s a good idea to back up your data on your iPhone just in case there’s a hiccup or two. After this, you’ll need to head into Settings in order to update to iOS 16, which is expected to land around 1 p.m. EST / 6 p.m. BST. You may not have to follow the steps below, as your iPhone may have a “Software Update Available” option at the top of Settings to make it easier to download....

View Mission Control: Swiping up on the trackpad with three fingers causes your open windows to explode outward, allowing you to see all of the windows simultaneously. Apple calls this Mission Control. Swiping back down with three fingers collapses the windows, placing the window you last viewed at the top. Swipe between full-screen apps: Swipe with three fingers (opens in new tab) to the left or right to switch between any apps that you have open in full-screen mode....

From taking screen shots to making your desktop look like the one from Windows 7, these tips will help you make the most of Windows 8. Windows 8 Tips Previous TipNext Tip How to Add a User the Right WayAdd an All Programs Button to the TaskbarMake Windows 8 Look Like Windows 7Upgrade from Windows 8 to 8.1How to Dual Boot Windows 8 and 8.18 Worst Windows 8 Annoyances and How to Fix ThemHow to Show File ExtensionsSwitch Tasks FasterUninstall Windows 8 on a Dual Boot SystemDisable the Lock ScreenHow to Do a System RestoreShutdown Windows 8 in One ClickHow to Launch Apps from the DesktopEssential Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts

Now HP is getting in on the action with its own pair of business Chromebooks: The Chromebook Enterprise x360 14E G1 and Chromebook Enterprise 14A G5. Both business laptops will be available in late October but HP has not yet announced pricing. The Chromebook Enterprise x360 14E G1 and the Chromebook Enterprise 14A G5 were designed to be used with Chrome Enterprise, a program Google launched in 2017 that makes it easier for IT admins to deploy and manage a fleet of Chromebooks across an entire company....

Best workstations of 2020Check out our top picks for best laptops 2020Be sure to visit our best business laptops page HP ZBook design The Studio and Create have identical chassis made from dark gray CNC aluminum. From the photos, the glossy Z emblazoned in the lid of the notebooks is a bit much, but I’m hoping it’ll be more subdued in person. At 4 pounds, 13.9 x 9.2 x 7 inches, the laptops are on a par with the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (4 pounds, 14....

Design It shouldn’t come as a surprise that this cheap laptop feels really, well, cheap. It’s made of black plastic, and the ribbed lid with HP’s logo has a lot of flex when you press down. Lifting the lid reveals the 15.6-inch, 1366 x 768 display; an island-style keyboard with a number pad; and a black deck with some racing stripes. The black plastic edges around the deck are sharper than I expected, which caused me some trouble while typing (see below)....

I had the opportunity to get up close and personal with both laptops during a recent press event, and I’ve got to say that HP might be on to something with its new approach. MORE: How to Stream to Twitch Design Outside of the obvious size difference, the new Omen laptops are virtually identical. In the interest of sparing shopper’s wallets, HP swathed both devices in a faux carbon fiber, dubbed shadow mesh....

Design The Spectre 13, in its new, ceramic-white color, looks extremely fancy. I feel like I should be washing my hands before touching it, or wearing white gloves and doing my best Vanna White impression on it. (If you prefer it in last year’s more utilitarian charcoal-and-copper model, don’t fret; that’s still available.) The white paint surrounds HP’s logo in gold, and the laptop’s hinge is a sandblasted, matte gold....

Design As on other recent laptops like the Envy 13t, HP’s design language on the x360 15t is a simple one: sleek and shiny. With its silver, aluminum body, this 2-in-1 looks a bit like a MacBook, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The lid and bottom are made of silver-colored aluminum, with HP’s logo in a reflective material adorning the top of the device. A Spectre logo can be found on the hinge, located on the back when the laptop is closed or on top in tent mode....

Dell is selling its excellent XPS 15 for just $799, after a $300 discount. That’s one of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen on this model. On sale is the base configuration, which sports a 15.6-inch, 1080p display, and packs a Core i5 CPU, 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD. This is a doorbuster deal, which means it won’t be around for long. In fact, the deal is already 54% claimed as I write this, so you might want to act fast....

The iPad Pro (2018) 12.9-inch is still one of the best tablets on the market today and with this Cyber Monday deal you can pick one up at its all-time lowest price. The iPad Pro 12.9-inch offers the performance, screen size and robust app catalog to replace a laptop for many different users. Cyber Monday kicks off in a few hours, but this iPad Pro deal is set to end just as Cyber Monday starts so don’t wait or you’ll miss it....

Video games are an escape for many of us; a delightful medium that takes us to new worlds and lets us experience sensations no other artform can (like powerwashing). So you can imagine my frustration when a PC game that’s meant to be chill instead created a major real life inconvenience for me. The story of my injury Sometimes, the way we interact with video games can hurt us, and not everyone comes out unscathed....

At the time, we weren’t sure if the system would ever make it to market. But Acer just erased any doubt with the reveal of a March availability and an actual price of $3,999. If that weren’t enough, the company is also launching the Triton 500, an all-metal 15-inch gaming laptop available in February, starting at $1,799. Back at IFA 2018, we were impressed that Acer had found a way to create a convertible 17-inch gaming laptop....

While iOS 11 doesn’t go full Pinocchio and turn your iPad into a real laptop, this year’s update is a major step in that evolution. Supercharged multitasking iOS 11 makes it easier to get work done on the iPad by enabling better multitasking. After mastering a small learning curve, even a novice can become a pro user. The first thing you’ll notice in iOS 11 is that there’s a macOS-esque dock for apps at the bottom of the screen, replacing the opaque tray from preceding versions....

With a distraught woman claiming she was stalked with an AirTag in a viral TikTok and The Washington Post chastising Apple for not doing enough to discourage unwanted tracking, the Cupertino-based tech giant likely felt pressured to add more AirTag safety features to the Find My app. Apple AirTag reviewLaptops with the best battery life in 2021 iOS 15.2 beta adds anti-stalking feature for AirTags As mentioned, iOS 15.2 beta arms users with a new scanning feature that’s designed to issue an alert if there’s a nearby AirTag tracking their every move....

Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch, 2020) reviewMagic Keyboard for iPad review The Apple iPad is one of the best tablets of 2020, and for good reason. It features a bright and colorfully crisp 10.2-inch Retina display, an A10 Fusion chip and Touch ID. Better yet, the tablet now supports the Apple Pencil and Apple’s Smart keyboard cover, so it can double as a sketch pad or as an alternative to a laptop....

iPad Pro deal If you can afford to splurge, the iPad Pro is the best tablet you’ll ever own. An optional detachable keyboard (sold separately) lets you convert it into a mini laptop. The iPad in this deal features an 11-inch (2388 x 1668) Liquid Retina display, an A12Z Bionic CPU, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. There’s also a 12MP dual-camera system onboard with a LIDAR scanner and Wi-Fi 6 support....

For a limited time, you can get the current 8th generation iPad for $279.99 (opens in new tab) at Best Buy. That’s $50 off the already low $329.99 starting price for the powerful new iPad and the lowest price that we’ve seen for the recently updated tablet. It’s easily one of the best Black Friday tablet deals that you can get right now. Best Black Friday deals 2020: The top early discountsBest tablets in 2020...