Surfshark vs. IPVanish: Which cheap VPN is best?

Surfshark and IPVanish have enough in common to make them natural competitors in the VPN market, but it’s worth it to compare their differences when you’re trying to decide which VPN service is right for you — especially if you’re on a budget and looking for the best cheap VPN option available.  Both Surfshark and IPVanish reach …

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Android 12 vs. Android 11: The differences you’ll want to know

The Galaxy S22 series — featuring the base Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra — are the latest to join the Android device family. They were announced at Samsung’s February Unpacked event with the company’s new tablet, the Galaxy Tab S8. There are many differences between the three, but they share one key feature: All three smartphones run Android 12. Android …

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Norton Secure VPN vs. NordVPN: Speed, security and price compared

When you put two well-known VPN brands in a head-to-head battle, you expect a competitive showing out of both. That just wasn’t the case with Norton Secure VPN and NordVPN. Despite worldwide brand recognition and a lengthy company history, NortonLifeLock just hasn’t put its best foot forward with Norton Secure VPN. It’s got a long way to go before it …

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Want to use a VPN in Windows 10? Here’s the best way to set it up

Whether you’re planning to take advantage of Prime Day laptop deals and pick up a new Windows 10 ($144 at Amazon) machine, or you’ve been using one for years and are just looking forward to Microsoft’s upcoming big Windows redesign, you may be considering adding a virtual private network to protect your online privacy.  The easiest way to get your favorite …

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Twitter posts mixed results as new CEO takes the reins

Twitter saw an increase in daily users but narrowly missed revenue expectations in the last three months of 2021, a period in which a new CEO stepped in to lead the social media company.  About 217 million people who see ads logged on to the platform daily in the fourth quarter, a 13% jump compared with the same period a year …

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Galaxy S22 Ultra first impression: You won’t miss the Galaxy Note

Samsung’s most expensive nonfoldable phone is taking a lesson from the company’s past. The Galaxy S22 Ultra, announced on Wednesday alongside the Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and the Galaxy Tab S8 effectively replaces the Galaxy Note in Samsung’s lineup. The Galaxy S22 Ultra starts at $1,200 (£1,149, AU$1,849) and launches on Feb. 25, with preorders live now. The Galaxy S22 Ultra is the …

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Samsung Galaxy S22: What the leaks got wrong

At its Unpacked event on Wednesday, Samsung unveiled the long-rumored Galaxy S22 series (and the Galaxy Tab S8, too). Preorders for the new flagship line are available now. But before you choose between the Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra, there’s key information you should know, from the price of each model to their colors and camera specs.  The …

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How the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s specs beat the iPhone 13 Pro

The iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max have been sitting happily at the top of the smartphone rankings since their launch, thanks to their awesome cameras, glorious screens and overall solid performance. But Samsung’s new flagship phone, the Galaxy S22 Ultra, launched at its Unpacked event Wednesday alongside the Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus (and the Galaxy Tab S8), …

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Digital photo storage: 6 ways to keep your photos safe in case of an emergency

This story is part of Road Trip 2020, CNET’s series on how we’re preparing now for what could come next. When a natural disaster hits and your possessions are lost or destroyed, people sometimes offer the phrase “things can be replaced” as comfort. This is true to some extent — you can easily buy furniture, curtains and kitchen appliances again. …

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Four Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 features we’d love to see on iPad

Maybe Samsung’s newest Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra should have been a Chrome tablet, instead of an Android tablet. The massively large-screened 14.6-inch tablet looks practically laptop-size with its keyboard. But looking at this new tablet being announced at Samsung’s latest Unpacked event, it reminded me of how many features it has that iPads — even the iPad Pro — still lack. …

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Windows 11 won’t let a low battery catch you by surprise

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MoviePass will be back this summer

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How to Get a Raise Now

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