No matter how many years Windows stays at the top of the charts in terms of popularity on the desktop, there's always going to be someone who says "this is the year of the Linux desktop" or they they're switching to a Mac. Don't get me wrong, Windows is far from a perfect platform, but no alternative is perfect, either.

Adobe Acrobat is one of the most famed productivity tools around. Whether youre using it to open, edit, or create PDFs and other file types, there is no doubt you've used Acrobat once or twice within your lifetime. With Adobes AI features across the suite, Acrobat also gains new AI tools. While Im not a huge AI fan, the AI Assistant and integration with other Adobe AI features are a huge plus for me and a great reason to use Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Black Friday is almost here, which means it's time to start looking at all the great deals that are already available ahead of the big event. While accessories might be in the back of your mind when it comes to things to pick up, we think this Anker charging station is going to be a good one to go with, providing a ton of charging power and lots of ports. Best of all, it's now down to its lowest price at 44% off, coming in at just $56 for a limited time.

Belkin is recalling its BoostCharge Pro due to a manufacturing defect that can cause overheating and the risk of fire. | Image: Belkin Belkin is recalling all of its BoostCharge Pro Fast Wireless Charger for Apple Watch + Power Bank 10K and asking owners to stop using them immediately. The company says a manufacturing defect can cause the charger’s “lithium cell component to overheat” in some circumstances, potentially causing a risk of fire.The recalled charger can be identified by looking for its model number, BPD005, printed in white text on the back of the charger, behind its Apple Watch charging pad. There have been no injuries reported as a result of the issue, but Belkin says that consumers should immediately stop using the charger, disconnect it from power sources and other devices, and place the BoostCharge Pro in a “safe, dry location away from anything... Continue reading…

Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos by Getty Images Microsoft says it isn’t using customer data from its Microsoft 365 apps to train its AI models. The clarification addresses reports circulating online in the last few weeks claiming Microsoft required Word and Excel users to opt out of training the company’s AI systems.The confusion arose from a privacy setting in Microsoft Office that toggles “optional connected experiences” — a feature that helps users “search for online pictures” or “find information available online,” according to Microsoft. This toggle is switched on by default, and fails to mention AI training in the disclosure. Similarly, a Microsoft learning document posted on October 21st, 2024 seems to have contributed to the confusion by describing a long list of connected... Continue reading…

The Kobo Libra Colour is $80 cheaper than the Kindle Colorsoft and comes with stylus support. | Image: Rakuten Kobo The Kindle Colorsoft offers an impressive color screen, but it’s not for everybody. Luckily, if you don’t want to lock yourself into Amazon’s ecosystem, the Kobo Libra Colour is an excellent alternative that’s on sale for an all-time low of $199.99 ($20 off) at Amazon and Target for Black Friday. You can also buy it for the same price from Rakuten Kobo, and if you purchase it with a $50 gift card, the retailer is throwing in a $10 credit that’s good toward books, styli, and audiobooks.Personally, I am a big fan of the Kobo Libra Colour. The waterproof e-reader features the same color E Ink technology used in the Kindle Colorsoft, along with the same crisp 300ppi resolution, which is halved in color mode. There are some subtle... Continue reading…

The Mini 3 won’t cost a fortune to replace if you break it. I’ve been itching to get my hands on an easy-to-use hobbyist drone that I won’t hate myself for eventually breaking. The DJI Mini 3 has been at the top of my list: it hits the mark as a compact drone that you can pilot without having to attend aviation school, and I’ll probably go ahead and bite the bullet now that it’s back down to its record-low price — especially considering I may eventually lose my chance to get one at all. You can get the smallish aircraft right now for $329 ($90 off) at DJI’s online store for Black Friday. The package featured here includes a battery (extras cost $65 each) and DJI’s RC-N1 remote. The latter doesn’t have an integrated display, but you can add one that does for another $100. If you’re just looking... Continue reading…

Taking advantage of online processing power and data storage instead of relying on a single stand-alone computer is tempting and undeniably useful. I back up most of my data to the cloud using Google One, storing files from all my devices, including half a dozen smartphones, a few PCs, and a couple of tablets. Its been great. I can access my PCs data on my phone even when Im hundreds of miles away.

Photo by Sean O’Kane / The Verge Porsche is not ready to turn in its gas caps for charging ports just yet. The company reportedly plans to launch more internal combustion engine models due to a slowdown in EV sales, according to Automotive News Europe. The automaker’s CFO, Lutz Meschke, told the outlet, “What is clear is that we are sticking with the combustion engine for much longer.”As Car and Driver notes, he also said there’s a “clear trend in the premium luxury segment” that is leaning towards gas engines, and as a result, Porsche will “react” in its product cycle.Porsche sells two pricey electric vehicles: the Taycan and the recently launched Macan. It planned to bring more EV-only models, including a Cayenne 718 and a new high-performance SUV. But now Meschke... Continue reading…

Although the CPU arms race between Intel and AMD is still raging on, Intel has been losing some ground lately. Its latest Arrow Lake chips are fast, but they lag behind AMD Zen 5 in terms of efficiency, and users are already running into reliability problems with these new Intel processors. If it's time for an upgrade, we recommend you go with AMD. Here are the best AMD CPU upgrades that will let you enjoy the efficiency and reliability that today's Ryzen chips can deliver.

Black Friday sales offer incredible prices to help with your holiday shopping, but its not just for the day after Thanksgiving anymore. Amazon and other retailers have stretched the idea of Black Friday to last for much of November.

Numerous televisions are on sale for Black Friday but only a few are worth buying. It's possible to spend very little (or quite a lot) on a new screen for the living room, but if you want a good balance between features, picture quality, and price, then I recommend you check out this eye-watering deal on Hisense's 65-inch U7N Google TV. It can be yours for just $430 for Black Friday.