Latest articles by John Brandon
Norton 360 Deluxe antivirus review
Norton 360 Deluxe is incredibly intuitive to use and powerful, offering several useful features like a Safe Search and a webcam blocker, though it can be a bit expensive compared to similar products.
These are the 10 prompts in DeepSeek to help you create a budget
Deepseek can make a great financial assistant with these tools
I tested 5 apps that detect AI writing — here's the one that beat them all, and the one that missed the mark
Can't tell if something is AI? This is a good place to start
I'm using Gemini now for my Gmail and there's one major discovery that's surprising
Gemini for Gmail could be amazing, but it is held back by this one thing
Avast Premium antivirus review
Avast Premium features powerful security protection, and plenty of quality security features like file backup, safe browser, and performance tools, all at a price that’s lower than most competitors.
McAfee+ Premium antivirus review
McAfee+ Premium packs good antivirus coverage and a solid array of extras like an unlimited VPN, password manager, file shredder and more into a clean interface for fast yet thorough protection.
New study shows AI chatbots are undermining workers' self-confidence — and it raises some very serious questions
A recent study from Microsoft and Carnegie-Mellon revealed some worrying repercussions of increased AI use on workers' self-confidence.
I'm a published author and I tested Claude 3.7 Sonnet vs Grok 3 at creative writing — here's my verdict
Claude and Grok have both been winning plaudits for their creative writing ability so here's what happens when a published author critiques their work.
Your Social Security number is a literal gold mine for scammers and identity thieves — here’s how to keep it safe
A valid Social Security number can be invaluable for identity thieves but these tips can help keep yours from falling into the wrong hands.
5 movies like 'The Electric State' but better
Netflix's latest action movie is a dud, so watch these movies instead
5 common mistakes people make when shopping for antivirus software
From getting a security suite with all of the bells and whistles to not doing enough research, these are the most common antivirus software shopping mistakes.
Manus AI is the new challenger to DeepSeek — everything you need to know
Manus is an agentic AI model developed by a Chinese startup that's already drawing comparisons to DeepSeek.
How does antivirus software work?
Antivirus software may already be installed on your computer but here’s what you need to know about how it works and keeps you safe online in the background.
4 overlooked sci-fi movies on Netflix you (probably) haven't seen
Don't miss out on these sci-fi film gems
I used an AI body double for video calls — it even fooled my spouse
Pickle is an AI app that creates a virtual avatar of yourself for video calls that lip-syncs to your real time speech.
I used the viral Death Clock AI app to predict when I'll die — now I want to prove it wrong
The Death Clock is the AI app going viral right now, here's what happened when I tried it.
I asked DeepSeek vs ChatGPT a series of ethical questions — and the results were shocking
The question of ethics in AI is
iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ review
The Roomba j5+ performs nearly as well as much pricier robot vacuums — for half the price.
How do free VPN services make money?
Free services are incredibly tempting, but just because you're not handing over any cash doesn't mean you're not paying for it.
Are you really invisible when you use a VPN?
A VPN can be crucial for online security and privacy, but how invisible are you truly when using one?
