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Anker’s awesome 10-in-1 power strip with USB ports is on sale for $20

Anker’s awesome 10-in-1 power strip with USB ports is on sale for $20

One thing you absolutely need but probably don’t even think about is a new power strip—something better and more modern than that clunky traditional six-outlet mess you’ve probably been using for over a decade. This 10-in-1 Anker power strip is such a great upgrade option because it’s way more organized and versatile, and it’s down to just $19.99 right now on Amazon (was $25.99). Conventional power strips suck because they have lined-up outlets, meaning your chunkier plugs and adapters get in the way of each other and sometimes even cover up neighboring outlets. But with this one, the six AC outlets are spaced out and oriented away from each so your plugs never collide or overlap. That’s plenty for all your devices, monitors, PCs, accessories, and whatever else needs tethered power. But what takes this power strip a step further is the inclusion of two USB-A and two USB-C ports along the bottom edge, allowing you to charge your phones, tablets, laptops, earbuds, etc. without taking up valuable AC outlet vacancies. (The USB-C ports deliver up to 20W and the USB-A ports up to 12W, so they aren’t blazingly fast but fast enough.) Other nice details include the 5-foot power cable so you can position this almost anywhere, the flat profile plug that easily reaches behind furniture, and a built-in 8-point safety system to protect your devices from surges, short circuits, excess heat, overloads, fires, and more. This is a pretty crazy get for just $19.99, allowing you to streamline your charging station setup for years to come. Get this 10-in-1 Anker power strip on sale while you can before this deal expires! Save on Anker's 10-in-1 power strip with USB ports, now just $19.99 Get this modern power strip on Amazon

Windows 10 support ends today, but here's how to get an extra year for free

Windows 10 support ends today, but here's how to get an extra year for free

You'll get access to Windows 10 a little longer by doing this. (Getty Images) If you're still running Windows 10 on your PC, we've got some news for you. As of today, Microsoft is moving the software to "end of life" status. The good news: Windows 10 PCs will still continue to work after today. The bad news: they'll stop getting important security updates by default. That leaves you with three options if you want to make sure your computer remains secure: You can choose to upgrade to Windows 11 for free if your computer is compatible. You can buy a new PC that already has Windows 11 pre-installed (or opt for an alternative, like a Mac or a Chromebook). Forget about Windows 11 right now and sign up for the Extended Security Updates (ESU), which lets you kick the can down the road for a year. Option three is pretty easy — and can now be done for free in many cases — so we'll focus on that one here. We'll walk you through the steps of keeping Windows 10 on your PC… for now, at least. How to sign up for Windows 10 Extended Security Updates on your computer We can question Microsoft's motives for killing off Windows 10, even though it works perfectly well on most older PCs. But without those periodic security updates, your PC will become increasingly susceptible to malware with each passing week. To that end, enrolling in Extended Security Updates (ESU) will give you another year of using Windows 10 securely. At one point, Microsoft suggested the 12-month extension would require a $30 fee. While that's still an option, there's now a free path for Windows 10 users in the US. Here's how to make it happen. Step 1: Make sure your PC is up to date You can find out if your computer is up-to-date by going into your Settings > System > About, then scroll down to see what version you're running. If not, you'll want to make sure you also install all the Windows 10 updates available. Step 2: Make sure you're using an administrator account If you share a computer with multiple people in your household, make sure you're signed in to the administrator account. Typically, it's the first account created on the computer. You'll know it's the right one when you see "Administrator" under the name. (You can double-check under Settings > Your Info.) Step 3: Verify if your PC is eligible to upgrade to Windows 11 (or not) If you see an option to upgrade to Windows 11 , just do that. It's free and it keeps you in the Windows loop. Otherwise, continue following the steps below so you can keep your computer safe with security updates. Step 4: Enroll in Extended Security Updates Sign up for ESU by selecting Update & Security from the Settings menu. Click the "Enroll Now" sign-up link, as pictured below. Again, you may see an option to download Windows 11 if your computer meets the requirements (again, definitely do that if you see it). Find out if you need to update your computer. (Screenshot/Engadget) If you're not seeing the "Enroll now" link, you probably need to update and install the latest Windows 10 updates (as noted above). By enrolling in Extended Security Updates, you'll have another year before you need to upgrade to Windows 11. (Screenshots/Engadget) Step 5: Choose your upgrade method Next up is choosing how you want to enroll, and you have a few options. The easiest way is to back up your PC settings. It's free, but it takes a little bit of time since you'll need to back up your data. Again, you'll need to use your administrator account to get started. Back up your PC before you enroll in ESU. (ExplainingComputers via YouTube) That said, the free option here comes with two catches, at least for users in the US. (European users will get the free option with no strings attached .) The first is that you'll be linking your Windows login to Microsoft's cloud-based online service. Most users have likely already done this (if they're using CoPilot, Office 365, GamePass, OneDrive or one of Microsoft's other various online services). But if you've specifically opted for a local login to Windows, the price you're paying for this "free" extension is joining the cloud-connected Microsoft universe. The other potential issue is that the free backup only applies to the first 5 GB of storage . Anything more, and you’ll need to pay up for Microsoft's OneDrive services. But thankfully, you can turn off anything you don't want to back up by going to Settings > OneDrive and toggling off options like Documents, Pictures and Videos to get in under the free threshold to start. Once you're signed in, a window will pop up that says "Add this device to receive Extended Security Updates." Click Add Device to enroll it. Click Done. A note: Thanks to YouTube's Explaining Computers channel , where we grabbed the screenshot above (since our test PC was already signed up for cloud backups, and didn't provide the splash screen to choose options). You can watch their full video if you'd like a deeper dive into the process. That's it, you're done! (Until next year) You've got 12 more months to figure out an alternative upgrade path to Windows 11. If anything changes next year, we'll update this story with what your next steps are. You did it right if you see this window. (Screenshot/Engadget) This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/computing/windows-10-support-ends-today-but-heres-how-to-get-an-extra-year-for-free-125118540.html?src=rss

Walmart partners with OpenAI to let shoppers browse and purchase its products on ChatGPT, including apparel, entertainment, packaged food, and third-party goods (Jaewon Kang/Bloomberg)

Walmart partners with OpenAI to let shoppers browse and purchase its products on ChatGPT, including apparel, entertainment, packaged food, and third-party goods (Jaewon Kang/Bloomberg)

Jaewon Kang / Bloomberg : Walmart partners with OpenAI to let shoppers browse and purchase its products on ChatGPT, including apparel, entertainment, packaged food, and third-party goods —  Walmart Inc. is teaming up with OpenAI to enable shoppers to browse and purchase its products on ChatGPT, the retailer's latest push to incorporate artificial intelligence.

Windows 10 support ends today. Last chance to download this key file!

Windows 10 support ends today. Last chance to download this key file!

Support for Windows 10 ends today, but that doesn’t have to be the final curtain for the operating system. With Extended Security Updates, you can keep receiving support for up to 10 PCs for one year at no cost . It’s worth signing up if you plan to keep using Windows 10. However, experts—including former Microsoft employee David Plummer —recommend taking a further step: grab the Windows 10 ISO file before Microsoft removes it from the website. What’s a Windows 10 ISO file? And why do I need to download it? An ISO file contains all the data, files, folders, and structures of a particular program. It’s usually kept on hand for archiving purposes. It’s essentially the digital equivalent of what you’d get if you bought a software CD, for example, Windows 10. You can use the Windows 10 ISO file to completely reinstall Windows 10 if problems arise on your current system. If you burn the ISO file to a bootable CD or drive, you can use it at any time to run Windows. If you think you’ll ever want to run or install Windows 10 again, it’s a good idea to download the Windows 10 ISO file ASAP. We don’t know how much longer it’ll be made available by Microsoft. How to download the Windows 10 ISO file There are two ways to obtain the Windows 10 ISO: either via Microsoft’s download page or via the Media Creation Tool. Method 1: Download the ISO directly This method is a bit cumbersome and was explained step by step on the Windows Latest page. Here is the abridged version: Open your web browser and go to the settings. Navigate to the Developer Tools section (usually found under “More” in Microsoft Edge). You’ll now see a developer window. This must remain open at all times. Open the Microsoft Download Center for Windows 10 . The “Network Conditions” option will now be displayed in your browser. If not, go to “More tools” and click “Network Conditions.” Change the user agent here by removing the tick next to “Use Browser Default.” Then select a different one from the drop-down menu, for example, “Android Mobile.” This will make the download page believe that you’re accessing it with a device that doesn’t yet have Windows installed. Refresh the download page. You should now see the Windows 10 ISO download page. Scroll down and click on “Select Edition” under “Windows 10 2023 Update | Version 22H2.” Next, click “Windows 10 (Multi-Edition ISO).” Confirm and wait until the check is complete. Select the desired language and then “Confirm.” Select the 32-bit or 64-bit version and click on “Save” to start the download. In the developer window, switch back to “Use default browser option” and then close it. Method 2: Use the Media Creation Tool The second method is somewhat simpler, but requires you to install another program. The Media Creation Tool is offered by Microsoft itself to create ISO files. This is how you proceed: Open the Microsoft website to get the Media Creation Tool for Windows 10 via the “Download Now” button. Wait until the download is complete and open the EXE file. Once opened, the tool can either be used to update your existing operating system or to create an ISO file. Double-click on the file to open it. Click “Yes.” The Windows 10 setup page is now displayed. Accept the terms of use. You will then be asked whether you want to update your PC or create installation media. Select the second option. Select the language, edition, and architecture according to your requirements. This option is hidden by default. Uncheck the “Use Recommended Options for this PC” box to select the desired options. Then click “Next.” Select the “ISO file” option in the media selection field or, if you want to create a bootable flash memory, the “USB Flash Drive” option. Click “Next” to continue. The download will now start in the Media Creation Tool. When the download is complete, you can either burn the file to a DVD or click the “Finish” button to close the Media Creation Tool. Once you have your ISO file, it’s a good idea to update with the latest patches. You can do this easily by opening the ISO and clicking on “Update this PC.” It’s best to keep the ISO updated until support ends in October, so you’ll have all the important improvements before then.