I'm a senior analyst charged with testing and reviewing VPNs and other security apps for PCMag. I grew up in the heart of Silicon Valley and have been involved with technology since the 1990s.

Acer recently launched an updated version of the Acer Aspire 1410. While the first version (which I reviewed last month) featured an Intel Core 2 Solo SU3500 processor, GMA 4500MHD graphics and ...

It's hard to overemphasize how far computers have come and how they have transformed just about every aspect of our lives. From rudimentary devices like toasters to cutting-edge devices like ...