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The 5 Best AI Tools to Maximize Your Online Meetings

From creating slides to transcribing live conversations, these are the best ways AI can help you get the most out of your video meetings.

By Robert Anderson
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The Best Video Streaming Services for Celebrating Black Art

Enjoy a full slate of African-American art on these top streaming video platforms.

By Jordan Minor
Black Streaming

The Best Smart Rings for 2025

Smart rings like the Oura can track your activity and sleep from an unobtrusive spot on your finger. The category is still evolving, but these are the best smart rings we've tested so far.

By Andrew Gebhart
The Oura Ring 4

The Best Cheap Gaming Laptops for 2025

Check out the best low-cost gaming laptops we've tested in PC Labs. We've seen the lion's share of the latest GeForce- and Radeon-equipped models—and have all the buying advice you need to land a fierce, fast-running bargain.

By Matthew Buzzi
MSI Cyborg 15 (2023)

The Best 2-in-1 Laptops for 2025

Can't decide between a laptop and a tablet? Get both with a 2-in-1. Our shopping advice and product recommendations will help you find the convertible or detachable that's right for you. (We've tested loads of them.)

By Brian Westover
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 9 (2024) tent mode

The Best Private Messaging Apps for 2025

We've tested the best private messaging services to keep your conversations confidential from advertisers, governments, and any other prying eyes.

By Kim Key
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The Best VPN Services for 2025

Using a VPN, or virtual private network, is one of the best ways to protect your online privacy. We review dozens every year, and these are the best VPNs we've tested.

By Neil J. Rubenking  & Chris Stobing
VPN conceptual art

The Best 17-Inch and 18-Inch Laptops for 2025

Muscle up! Today's biggest-screen notebooks are formidable desktop alternatives for work and play alike. Here's how to choose the best 17- or 18-inch laptop, gaming rig, or workstation, along with our top lab-tested picks.

By Eric Grevstad  & Brian Westover
The MSI GT77 Titan (2023)

The Best M.2 SSDs (Solid State Drives) for 2025

Thanks to the "gumstick" M.2 format, SSDs have been shrinking—and getting a lot faster, too. Here's how to buy the right M.2 SSD, along with deep-dive reviews of today's top models.

By John Burek
Corsair MP700 Pro SE

The Best External SSDs for 2025

Dump that poky portable hard drive! External solid-state drives are faster and more affordable than ever. Check out our top-rated SSDs, plus detailed advice on how to buy the right one for you.

By John Burek  & Tony Hoffman
Crucial X8-01

The Best Mobile Tax Apps for 2025

Want to do your taxes away from your desk? We test and rate the best mobile tax apps that let you prepare and file your return from your phone or tablet.

By Kathy Yakal
A light orange background with a small graphic representation of a mobile phone with a few items on top of it: tax forms, a calculator, glasses, an alarm clock

The Best Tax Software for 2025

We test and rate the best online tax services to help you find the best one for filing quickly and accurately—and for getting the largest possible refund.

By Kathy Yakal
Two people on a couch sitting in front of a laptop

The Best Phone and Camera Gimbals for 2025

If you want cinema-quality video stabilization, you should get a powered gimbal. Here's how to figure out exactly what you need, along with the best gimbals for your DSLR, GoPro, phone, and more.

By Jim Fisher
DJI RS 3 Mini with camera

The Best All-in-One Printers for 2025

Need to scan, copy, or fax, in addition to printing? An AIO printer is what you're looking for. Pick the right multifunction machine with our advice and our deep-dive reviews.

By M. David Stone
All-in-one printer

The Best Rugged Hard Drives and SSDs for 2025

Need portable storage that can survive a wilderness trek...or just the worst commute ever? Here's what to look for, plus reviews of the best tough flash and platter drives we've tested.

By John Burek  & Tony Hoffman
ADATA HD830 5

The Best Smart Home Products for Renters

You can still live out your high-tech dreams in a rental. These useful smart home devices won't impact your security deposit and are easy to take with you when your lease expires.

The Best Smart Home Products for Renters

Bam, Zap, Pow! The 10 Best Superhero Games, Ranked

Suit up with these top console, mobile, and PC titles that let you punch baddies and save the world.

By Robert Anderson
The Best Superhero Games

The Best AI Tools for Taking Notes in 2025

Whether you have pages of details for a work or school project, artificial intelligence can help you organize, summarize, and leverage your ideas more efficiently. These are the AI-infused note-taking apps worth trying.

By Khamosh Pathak
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The Best Lensbaby Optic Swap Lenses for Creative Photography

If you're chasing an artsy look for your images, Lensbaby's Optic Swap system is a fine place to start. From the Composer Pro II to the Sweet 50, these are the best housing and lens options.

By Jim Fisher
Lensbaby Composer Pro II on camera

The Best L-Mount Lenses for 2025

Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma full-frame mirrorless cameras share a common lens system, the L-mount. It's still evolving, but these are the best L-mount lenses we've tested so far.

By Jim Fisher
Collage of L-mount lenses