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Lenovo LOQ 15 (15IAX9I) Review

3.0

While Lenovo's LOQ 15 does serve up basement pricing for a gaming laptop, Intel's Arc discrete GPU is too much of a compromise. Seek a more capable budget system for a little more cash.

By Matthew Buzzi

ECS Liva Z5 Plus Review

4.0
Editors' Choice

The ECS Liva Z5 Plus presents compelling value in an extra-compact design with a surprisingly hefty selection of ports and enough power to drive up to four displays.

By Charles Jefferies

Patriot Software Payroll Review

4.0

Patriot Software Payroll offers capable, flexible payroll processing and top-notch support for new and experienced users, and starting at a low price.

By Kathy Yakal

Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S Review

4.0

The Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S lens uses phase fresnel optics to realize an ultra telephoto view, while costing and weighing less than competitors.

By Jim Fisher

Nokia G310 5G Review

2.5

The low-cost Nokia G310 5G for T-Mobile is novel in that you can replace several of its parts, but lackluster performance and an uninspiring design make the phone a tough sell.

By Sarah Lord

OnPay Review

4.5
Editors' Choice

OnPay’s strong payroll and HR tools make it a versatile solution for larger companies and those in vertical industries. It's so user-friendly and affordable that smaller businesses should consider it, too.

By Kathy Yakal

Lumen Metabolism Tracker Review

4.0

The Lumen system uses a portable device to measure your metabolism through your breath and deliver personal health insights and nutrition plans to an app. It's an excellent tool for weight loss if you commit to the program.

By Amber Sayer, MS, CPT

Gusto Review

4.5
Editors' Choice

Gusto appeals to both new and experienced payroll administrators because of its usability and top-notch payroll setup and processing.

By Kathy Yakal

Campaign Monitor Review

3.5

Campaign Monitor is an email marketing service with an intuitive interface, rich templates, and powerful analytics, but it trails the competition in customization and customer support.

By Gabriel Zamora

Brother HL-L2460DW Review

4.0

The HL-L2460DW hits all the right notes for a small-office or personal monochrome laser printer, including speed, quality, and a reasonably low running cost.

By M. David Stone

Workful Review

3.5

Workful is good at managing the payroll of employees who work on a time clock and also supports salaried workers, but it lacks the flexibility and access to supporting data some competitors offer.

By Kathy Yakal

ADP Run Review

4.5
Editors' Choice

ADP Run is an exceptional payroll service for businesses with fewer than 50 employees, with unparalleled attention to detail, depth, flexibility, and overall payroll and HR competence.

By Kathy Yakal

Adobe Photoshop Review

5.0
Editors' Choice

Adobe Photoshop is the world's most capable image editing software with mind-blowing AI effects, unmatched auto-selection tools, and strong support for collaboration, all in a helpful and polished interface.

By Michael Muchmore

Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk Review

4.0

The Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk is an elegant way to carry around a keyboard, touchpad, and stand with your laptop in a single flat package.

By Will Greenwald

CyberLink PowerDirector 365 Review

5.0
Editors' Choice

CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for Mac and Windows is fast and full of features, giving you pro-level video editing tools with consumer-level ease.

By Michael Muchmore

Welov Matter P200 Pro Smart Air Purifier Review

3.5

The Welov Matter P200 Pro air purifier does a good job of removing airborne impurities, but slow adoption of the Matter standard means you'll have to wait to take advantage of its full smart home integration capabilities.

By John R. Delaney

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus (7440) Review

3.5

Dell's Inspiron 14 Plus is a better value than its XPS 14, but not quite the best in a crowded pack of ultraportables and other lightweights.

By Eric Grevstad

Another Crab’s Treasure Review

3.5

Another Crab’s Treasure may not convince soulslike skeptics, but it's a lovingly executed underwater take on the challenging genre.

By Jordan Minor

Stellar Blade Review

4.5
Editors' Choice

Stellar Blade is an excellent PlayStation 5 action game that blends tight defense and stylish combat in an impressive post-apocalyptic package.

By Gabriel Zamora

Shure MV7+ Review

4.0

With a built-in pop filter, an automatic denoiser, and dual XLR/USB-C connections, the Shure MV7+ brings meaningful upgrades to an already great mic.

By Eric Zeman