When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

Picture this: you’re in the middle of a video call, and your colleague shares a critical data chart or a brilliant slide on their screen. If you use a Windows PC, you already have one of the simplest, ...

Use mouthwash before brushing or at a different time to keep the benefits of fluoride in your toothpaste. Use mouthwash one to two times a day unless your dental care provider advises otherwise. After ...

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Apple's iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ Max have been available to buy since September, and a fair few will have been gifted over the holidays. If you're the proud owner of ...