Sarah Jacobsson Purewal

Sarah is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She has a love/hate relationship with social media and a bad habit of describing technology as "sexy."

Articles by Sarah Jacobsson Purewal

How to create an insane multiple monitor setup with three, four, or more displays

How to create an insane multiple monitor setup with three, four, or more displays

The more displays your computer has, the better—but there are considerations to keep in mind as you move into extreme multi-monitor setups for enhanced productivity and gaming.

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal 2 months ago

Use your TV as a computer monitor: Everything you need to know

Use your TV as a computer monitor: Everything you need to know

Will that big, sexy screen look as good on your desk as it does in your living room? Let's dig into the specifics of using an HDTV with your PC.

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal 8 months ago

Don’t panic! How to fix 5 common PC emergencies

Don’t panic! How to fix 5 common PC emergencies

Spilled soda on your laptop? Broke your screen? Here’s what you can do.

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal 7 years ago

Jaguar Land Rover wraps Apple CarPlay and Android Auto into its justDrive app

The automaker's justDrive adds natural voice controls to apps already in the car.

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal 7 years ago

Hands on with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in the 2015 Hyundai Sonata

Plug your phone into the car and enjoy phone, navigation, messaging and more. That's the idea behind Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (in beta), and we tried both at the LA Auto Show.

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal 7 years ago

Toshiba Satellite Radius review: A big laptop with a really big, limber display

Think hard: How eager are you to tote a 15-inch tablet?

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal 8 years ago

Bitdefender Internet Security 2015 review: Solid, low-maintenance PC protection

BitDefender's latest suite delivers reliable Internet security with a minimum of fuss.

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal 8 years ago

3 tools to schedule your social media posts

Take the struggle out of social with tools that help you plan your posts and juggle multiple accounts.

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal 8 years ago

I spent $0 playing Kim Kardashian: Hollywood, and I have 7.9 million fake Twitter followers

I freeloaded my way to the A-List in this shockingly fun mobile game, and you can too.

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal 8 years ago

Kaspersky Internet Security 2015—Multi-Device review: new interface, same excellent protection

Secure your PCs, Macs, and Android phones and tablets with Kaspersky's stellar security suite.

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal 8 years ago

5 ways to use social media to boost your career prospects

Forget funny cat videos. Your social profiles can be a powerful tool to connect with employers.

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal 8 years ago

Ashampoo Anti-Virus 2014 review: Strong, but high-maintenance, security

Ashampoo's first antivirus suite's need for hands-on interaction undermines its excellent protection.

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal 8 years ago

Alienware 17 review: Beauty and beast in one gorgeous gaming notebook

Lots of aluminum and magnesium in this chassis, but it still weighs 9.5 pounds.

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal 8 years ago

Career Sushi hands-on: job site lets millennials showcase their personal brands

The new career marketplace for young job seekers ditches button-down resumes for eye-popping social profiles, but a lack of paid-job listings limits its usefulness.

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal 8 years ago

ZoneAlarm Extreme Security review: antivirus that lives up to its name

Extreme Security offers top-tier protection but lacks the cross-platform and mobile support that are becoming common in similar suites.

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal 8 years ago

Origin Genesis Variable Mounting review: An ultraluxury gaming machine in an innovative enclosure

Maximum cooling or maximum coolness factor? This boutique gaming PC lets you orient the motherboard to suit your preference. And for this price, it'd better.

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal 8 years ago

Bitdefender Small Office Security review: Business-ready protection for IT amateurs

Cloud-based security suite brings enterprise-class control and consumer-friendly usability to organizations of up to 250 people.

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal 8 years ago

5 ways to digitize your business cards

These tools get contact info where you need it -- on your phone.

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal 8 years ago

Loaded and locked: 3 seriously secure cloud storage services

For the truly paranoid, storage that's encrypted from start to finish and accessible by no one else, ever.

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal 8 years ago

The Zen productivity guide: tools and tips for distraction-free work

Tools and tips for working without distraction.

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal 8 years ago