Latest articles by Avram Piltch
Kangaroo Mobile Desktop Review
One of the best bargains in tech, this $99 Windows 10 mini PC combines solid performance with a host of unique features such as a fingerprint reader, a ports dock and the ability to output to an iPad.
Everyone Would Wear Smartwatches If They Had These Features
Smartwatches aren't indispensable... yet. But make these seven changes to add functionality and flexibility and you won't want to leave home without one.
Samsung Gear S2 Review: Clever Design, Needs More Apps
The Gear S2 combines a slim design, unique twisting bezel and gorgeous screen, but a limited app selection holds it back.
Ad Block Apocalypse? Here's How to Save the Web
Ad blockers are endangering the web's revenue model and over 230,000 jobs. Can users be convinced to unhide the ads? Will lawsuits help? How about anti-blockers? We look at five ways publishers are fighting back and whether they are working.
Stunning Mini PCs Offer Fanless Core i5 Power
Aleutia's T1 and R50 mini PCs use stunning copper chassis to dissipate heat, without any moving parts.
Holographic Computer Gives Tactile Feedback in Mid-Air
A prototype all-in-one PC from Intel has navigation that appears to float in front of the screen and uses bursts of air to provide tactile feedback.
10 Android Tips to Unlock Your Phone's Full Potential
Your Android phone is way more powerful than you realize. Here are the best tips, tricks, and productivity hacks we’ve discovered.
5 Ways to Improve Your Android Phone's Battery Life
Here are steps to take if you want to extend your Android phone’s battery life. We’ve ordered these tips from the most to least practical.
Pebble Time Smartwatch Review
An intuitive interface, an always-on color screen and long battery life make the Pebble Time a smartwatch worth your time.
How to Make Facebook for Android Open Links in Chrome
By default, the Facebook app launches all sites in its own slow, annoying browser. In just a couple of simple steps, you can force it to open links in your regular web browser.
Dell's New Inspiron All in Ones Are Sleek and Cheap
For starting prices of $329 and $479, Dell's new Inspiron 20 3000 and Inspiron 24 3000 offer equal parts style, versatility and value.
Nice Shades: Eyes-on with Nvidia GTX 980 TI and DX12
Nvidia's new flagship graphics card, the GTX 980 TI, has a number of special visual effects it can perform when paired with Windows 10's DirectX 12 API.
MSI All-In-One Lets You Upgrade Almost Everything
The MSI AX24 is the first upgradeable all-in-one, allowing you to add your own video card, CPU, RAM and SSDs.
Best of Computex 2015: Tom's Guide Awards
We scoured the show at Computex Taipei to find the cream of this year's crop of the latest and greatest tech gadgets.
Asus USB Projector Makes Your Phone's Images Big and Beautiful
A first-of-its-kind portable projector can connect to your Android device via USB while providing bright, colorful images.
Asus Zen AiO Sports High-End Graphics, Speedy SSD
A new all-in-one PC from Asus comes loaded with Nvidia GTX 960 graphics, a Core i7 CPU and an SSD that's three times faster than a typical solid state drive.
Why Using an Ad Blocker Is Stealing (Op-Ed)
Like a number of extensions, a new Android web browser blocks Internet advertising. However, filtering out ads is wrong and puts millions of jobs in jeopardy.
Intel NUC Mini PC Review: Core i5 and i7 Benchmarked
The Intel NUC is a mini PC that delivers a surprising amount of power in a compact and customizable chassis.
Galaxy S6 Review: The Android Phone to Beat
The Galaxy S6 combines an eye-popping display, sexy new design and the top smartphone camera, making it the best Android phone.
5 Key Takeaways From Microsoft Build 2015
Microsoft's annual developer conference keynote was filled with important news, but most of it was targeted at programmers and IT managers. These are 5 important takeaways from Build that everyone should care about.
In Defense of the Intel Compute Stick
Intel’s new mini PC is the smallest Windows computer on the market, but some are too focused on its limitations.
Intel Compute Stick Review: World's Smallest Windows PC
The Intel Compute stick is the smallest full-fledged Windows PC you can buy, and it's quite capable for the price.
Gigabyte Brix GB-BXi7H-5500 Mini PC Review
The Gigabyte Brix packs a speedy 5th Generation Core i7 processor and NFC support into a tiny, 1-pound chassis.
Living with Windows 10: The Best and Worst So Far
After using Windows 10 Technical Preview as my main OS for over a month, I've found a lot to like about the new operating system, but more than a few bugs and disappointing problems.
HTC's Vive VR Headset Spoiled Real Life For Me
BARCELONA -- "You can take the headset off now if you want," the product engineer told me. Of course, he was just being polite. My demo with the HTC Vive was over and, instead of plumbing the depths of the ocean for wreckage or repairing robots in a mys
