I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

The United States Consumer Protection Safety Commission announced the recall of approximately 1.7 million window air conditioners because of a risk of mold exposure. The recall involves U and U+ ...

[Editor’s note: Midea issued a recall for its U Shaped air-conditioner on June 5, 2025, owing to pooled water possibly leading to mold growth. If you own a Midea U unit, you should check whether your ...

As we head into what the National Weather Service predicts to be a record-hot summer, room air conditioners are not only desired but a potential lifesaver. Unfortunately, even the quietest window AC ...

Midea has released its first Matter-certified appliance, a version of the Midea U – the world’s first U-shaped inverter window air conditioner. Matter is the Connectivity Standards Alliance’s (CSA) ...

Spring is still a month away, but you can still prepare for warmer weather while you sit by the fire. And you should, because there’s a hot discount on our favorite window AC unit, Midea’s U-Shaped ...

World's No. 1 Air Treatment Brand to Debut Matter-Certified Units of Flagship Product – the Midea U PARSIPPANY, N.J., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Midea, the World's No.1 Air Treatment Brand 1, is ...

Midwest summers are a hot, sticky affair, and my old house was never outfitted with an HVAC system. So, I have to rely on window and portable air conditioners to cool this 4,000-square-foot space.

Lets you open and close your window! Much smaller gap compared to traditional window ACs, meaning better sound-proofing. Includes lots of padding to cover up any gaps. The AC itself is very quiet.