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The Best Desktop Workstations for 2022

Meet the most serious PCs on the planet: desktop workstations, certified to crunch through the most demanding design and rendering jobs and process the most intimidating datasets. Here's what you need to know as you shop for a genuine heavyweight (even if it's small in size).

By Charles Jefferies

The Best Nintendo Switch Games for Kids

The Switch continues Nintendo's fun-filled and family-friendly legacy. Here are the top Nintendo Switch games for all ages.

By Jordan Minor

The Best Robot Pool Cleaners and Smart Water Monitors for 2022

Keeping your pool clean and safe for swimming can be time-consuming. We've tested the best smart pool tech so you can simply kick back and enjoy the water.

By John R. Delaney

The Best Android Tablets for 2022

Looking for a tablet primarily for consuming media? Here's what to look for in an Android tablet along with our top choices.

By Sascha Segan  & Steven Winkelman

The Best Places to Buy and Rent PC Games Online in 2022

New and classic video games are just a few clicks away with these top, tested online stores.

By Jordan Minor

The Best Video Conferencing Software for 2022

Chances are that one of your recent meetings was held via a video conferencing app. But is your company's software meeting all your needs? We tested the field's top players to see how they stack up.

By Neil McAllister

The Best External Hard Drives and SSDs for Mac in 2022

Looking to add storage, or for a smart way to back up your Mac? Here's what you need to know, along with our top-rated Apple-friendly drives. (We've tested SSDs and platter-based drives alike.)

By Tom Brant

The Best MacBook Pro Alternatives for 2022

Apple's flagship laptop is beloved by creative pros, but a world of Windows options rivals its premium design and top-end performance. These are the best ones we've tested.

By Matthew Buzzi

The Best Budget Desktop Computers for 2022

A reliable home PC doesn't have to cost you four figures...far from it. Most of our budget-PC favorites cost less than $600, and some are hundreds less than that. Check out our top tested picks among conventional towers, compact PCs, and more.

By Matthew Buzzi

The Fastest Laptops for 2022

Based on our in-depth benchmark testing, these are the speediest laptops on the market today. See them all—and learn how to look at the idea of speed before you buy.

By John Burek

The Best Floodlight Cameras for 2022

Shine a light on unwanted visitors with one of our top-rated smart floodlight cameras. Whether you want a basic security cam or one with advanced detection capabilities, we highlight your best options.

By John R. Delaney

The Best Wi-Fi Range Extenders for 2022

Looking to beef up your Wi-Fi network? A wireless range extender is a solid, cheaper alternative to buying a new router, and many support advanced features like MU-MIMO and mesh networking. These are the best.

By John R. Delaney

The Best Dell Laptops for 2022

Looking for a budget laptop for the kids? Or need one powerful enough for design work or gaming? Dell offers a huge variety. We help you decode the different families, and present the top performers (and values) in our testing.

By Tom Brant  & Matthew Buzzi

The Best All-in-One Computers for 2022

What you want: space savings, power, and flexibility, all from a single desktop computer. What you need: an all-in-one (AIO) PC. Our guide will help you shop for one of these sleek machines. (We've tested all the latest models.)

By John Burek  & Matthew Buzzi

The Best Parental Control Software for 2022

Parenting styles run the gamut and so do the features in parental control and monitoring utilities. We've tested the top services to help you choose the right one for your family.

By Kim Key

The Best Small Business CRM Software for 2022

Do you need CRM software for your business, but can't dedicate time and resources to learning complicated solutions designed for enterprises? Fortunately, there's a wealth of CRM systems designed specifically for small businesses, and we've tested and ranked the top candidates.

By Oliver Rist

The Best Gaming Desktops for 2022

You can't buy a more powerful gaming platform than a tricked-out desktop PC. Here's everything you need to know, part by part, to pick the right killer gaming system, plus current favorites culled from our top-rated reviews.

By Matthew Buzzi

The Best Touch-Screen Laptops for 2022

Not every notebook has a touch screen, but try one, and you'll want to tap and swipe your next laptop. Here's what to know about touch-screen tech, plus the best touch-screen laptops you can buy, based on our deep-dive reviews.

By John Burek

The Best Laptops for 2022

Looking at specs is just the start: Whether you want a simple budget PC, a productivity workhorse, or a screamer of a gaming notebook, our deep-dive guide has the advice (and top picks!) you need to find the best laptop for you.

By Tom Brant

The Best Apple Wireless Chargers for 2022

If your nightstand is cluttered with cables for your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch, it's time to streamline it with a wireless charging pad. These are our favorite phone-only and multi-device chargers for every budget.

By Steven Winkelman  & Dave LeClair