Articles by Alaina Yee
Stray isn’t the cat game I wanted
Finally, a game for everyone who loves cats and platformers. Also, Cyberpunk 2077. And suspense horror too? There’s a lot going on in Stray.
This Google Chrome feature makes my life far less chaotic
I can manage unruly collections of tabs a lot easier—and the same trick works in Edge, too.
Best Walmart Prime Day deals 2022: TVs, Apple gear, laptops, and more
Prime Day isn't just for Amazon, as retailers like Walmart offer their own deals during Amazon's sales period. Don't miss these Walmart deals on TVs, laptops, and other tech gear.
Prime Day earbud deals 2022: Big savings on Jabra, Sony, Bose, and Apple
With discounts as big as 60%, some of the most popular true wireless earbuds have hit new all-time low prices. One deal even includes bonus accessories.
Grab a healthy 30% off the Fitbit Charge 5 during Prime Day
Save big on Fitbit’s popular trackers and smartwatches during Prime Day 2022.
Are your Facebook messages secure? Maybe. Here’s how to investigate
Keeping the wrong eyes from seeing your Facebook messages takes more than just a strong password on your account.
8 new Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts you need to know
Don’t waste time with your mouse in Microsoft's latest operating system. Be more efficient by learning these keyboard commands instead.
10 innovative Opera features that lured me away from Chrome
What’s standard in Opera requires extensions in Chrome—if you can even find them.
This new privacy feature in Firefox strips tracking info from links
This privacy-minded feature doesn’t just make URLs visually cleaner, but it keeps nosy websites from monitoring your behavior.
RIP, Lightning cable: You showed what USB-C should have been
With the European Union's recent agreement to require USB-C for portable electronic devices, it looks like the Lightning cable is on its way out.
Software subscription overload: Which services are worth paying for?
With everything available as a service, deciding which fundamentals to pay for can be hard—especially since free accounts sometimes lack key features.
The Steam Summer Sale is here, and some of the discounts are legit huge
Valve has slashed some big-name games by as much as 84 percent, with many others more than 50 percent off. Oh, and brand-new games like Tiny Tina's Wonderlands are on sale, too.
Microsoft Edge’s vertical tabs are weird but I can’t give them up
After decades of horizontal tabs, adjusting to a vertical layout hasn’t been easy or efficient. But they have an appeal I can’t shake.
Brave’s privacy-focused Google alternative lets you customize your search rankings
According to Brave, its young search engine is celebrating its first anniversary by surpassing Google’s record.
Why you don’t need to splurge on a cutting-edge SSD
Face-melting speeds are fun to have, but your PC can still be plenty fast without them.
Amazon teases 30 free games and a $10 credit for Prime Day 2022
Amazon Prime Day will be back on July 12 and 13, with this year’s best offerings already announced.
8 compelling reasons to quit Chrome and switch to Firefox
Chrome may dominate, but Firefox is a known name among browsers for a reason. Whether you care about features, performance, or privacy, it could be a better fit for you.
Logitech Lift review: A smaller vertical wireless mouse for the masses
The Lift is an affordable and attractive ergonomic mouse designed for smaller hands (and lefties too!), but for some folks it will fall short.