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· 0 checks — Desktop Lighthouse audit -- Performance, Accessibility, Best Practices, and SEO category breakdown.Detailed Report
Audit breakdown by category with detailed findings.
Performance
Insights
Remove large, duplicate JavaScript modules from bundles to reduce unnecessary bytes consumed by network activity.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
Polyfills and transforms enable older browsers to use new JavaScript features. However, many aren't necessary for modern browsers. Consider modifying your JavaScript build process to not transpile Baseline features, unless you know you must support older browsers. Learn why most sites can deploy ES6+ code without transpiling
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
3rd party code can significantly impact load performance. Reduce and defer loading of 3rd party code to prioritize your page's content.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
A long cache lifetime can speed up repeat visits to your page. Learn more about caching.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
Your first network request is the most important. Reduce its latency by avoiding redirects, ensuring a fast server response, and enabling text compression.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
Consider setting font-display to swap or optional to ensure text is consistently visible. swap can be further optimized to mitigate layout shifts with font metric overrides.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
A forced reflow occurs when JavaScript queries geometric properties (such as offsetWidth) after styles have been invalidated by a change to the DOM state. This can result in poor performance. Learn more about forced reflows and possible mitigations.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
Optimize LCP by making the LCP image discoverable from the HTML immediately, and avoiding lazy-loading
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
Avoid chaining critical requests by reducing the length of chains, reducing the download size of resources, or deferring the download of unnecessary resources to improve page load.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
Requests are blocking the page's initial render, which may delay LCP. Deferring or inlining can move these network requests out of the critical path.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| URL | Transfer Size | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| unpkg.com/tippy.js@6.3.7/dist/tippy.css | 939 B | 262 ms |
Reducing the download time of images can improve the perceived load time of the page and LCP. Learn more about optimizing image size
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| URL | Resource Size | Est Savings | |
|---|---|---|---|
It's Time to Stop Falling for These 24 Ridiculous Tech Myths li.w-full > a.group > div.relative > img.absolute | /imagery/articles/03oTURt4IhG2wSEzilrIRt4-14.fit_lim.size... | 45.8 KiB | 43.1 KiB |
Have You Built or Upgraded a PC? Rate Your Peripherals and Components to Win $2… li.w-full > a.group > div.relative > img.absolute | i.pcmag.com/imagery/slot_contents/260929.fit_lim.size_250x250.v1776734242.jpg | 14.3 KiB | 12.8 KiB |
These insights are also available in the Chrome DevTools Performance Panel - record a trace to view more detailed information.
Redirects introduce additional delays before the page can be loaded. Learn how to avoid page redirects.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| URL | Time Spent |
|---|---|
| pcmag.com/ | 259 ms |
| www.pcmag.com/ | 0.0 ms |
Time to Interactive is the amount of time it takes for the page to become fully interactive. Learn more about the Time to Interactive metric.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
The maximum potential First Input Delay that your users could experience is the duration of the longest task. Learn more about the Maximum Potential First Input Delay metric.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
Diagnostics
Reduce unused JavaScript and defer loading scripts until they are required to decrease bytes consumed by network activity. Learn how to reduce unused JavaScript.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| URL | Transfer Size | Est Savings |
|---|---|---|
| cdn.ziffstatic.com/pg/pcmag.prebid.js | 232.1 KiB | 190.9 KiB |
| www.gstatic.com/recaptcha/releases/gTpTIWhbKpxADzTzkcabhXN4/recaptcha__en.js | 361.8 KiB | 176.8 KiB |
| www.pcmag.com/js/new-app.js?id=df11e63b23ad2a75bbebb1d0e180456c | 173.1 KiB | 137.6 KiB |
| /pagead/managed/js/gpt/m202604170101/pubads_impl.js?cb=31... | 187.4 KiB | 125.9 KiB |
| cdn.ziffstatic.com/jst/otBannerSdk.202512.1.0.js | 126.2 KiB | 71.7 KiB |
| /w37htfhcq2/vendor/9745bb72-8a46-4340-9550-40bf46265b4e/m... | 116.2 KiB | 71.3 KiB |
| cdn.ziffstatic.com/pg/pcmag.js | 85.0 KiB | 68.1 KiB |
| openads-cdn.adsrvr.org/openadsjs/build/v1.0/ziffdavis/openads.js | 98.0 KiB | 67.4 KiB |
| www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-2Y85WP1X8R | 172.8 KiB | 65.7 KiB |
| www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-KJHB49 | 137.7 KiB | 61.8 KiB |
| client.aps.amazon-adsystem.com/publisher.js | 82.0 KiB | 45.4 KiB |
| bbstatic.pcmag.com/js/z0WVjCBSEeGLoxIxOQVEwQ.min.js | 175.4 KiB | 41.6 KiB |
| ml314.com/tag.aspx?213 | 38.2 KiB | 25.4 KiB |
Reduce unused rules from stylesheets and defer CSS not used for above-the-fold content to decrease bytes consumed by network activity. Learn how to reduce unused CSS.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| URL | Transfer Size | Est Savings |
|---|---|---|
| .rich-text.fortieth>p:first-of-type:first-letter{float:left;font-size:6.25rem;line-height:1; … } … | 22.8 KiB | 19.7 KiB |
Large network payloads cost users real money and are highly correlated with long load times. Learn how to reduce payload sizes.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
More information about the performance of your application. These numbers don't directly affect the Performance score.
Accessibility
These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.
ARIA
Each ARIA `role` supports a specific subset of `aria-*` attributes. Mismatching these invalidates the `aria-*` attributes. Learn how to match ARIA attributes to their roles.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
Hamburger Menu Toggle nav.relative > div.container > section > label.z-10 |
Some ARIA parent roles must contain specific child roles to perform their intended accessibility functions. Learn more about roles and required children elements.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
3D Printers
Android Phones
Android Tablets
Antivirus Apps
Apple iPads
Apple iPh… section.flex > div.container > section > div#best-products |
Apple MacBook Neo Review
Dell XPS 14 (2026) Review
FreshBooks Review
H&R Block … section.flex > div.container > section > div#popular-reviews |
Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs. Pro 2
Apple iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 16
Apple Watch Series … section.flex > div.container > section > div#popular-product-comparisons |
How Do AirTags Work?
How Does Starlink Work?
How to Organize Tax Documents
How … section.flex > div.container > section > div#top-explainers |
Acer
Adobe
AMD
Apple
Asus
Bitdefender
Dell
Facebook
Google
HP
Instagram
Intel
L… section.flex > div.container > section > div#popular-brands |
All About AI
Android
Apple
Back to School Tech
Best ISPs
Connected Traveler
Get… div.container > section.grid > section > div#series |
Amazon Prime Day
Apple WWDC
Black Friday
Black Hat
CES
Computex
Cyber Monday
IF… div.container > section.grid > section > div#events |
These are opportunities to improve the usage of ARIA in your application which may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.
Navigation
Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
WHAT'S NEW NOW div.flex > div.relative > div.inline-block > h3.font-barlow-condensed |
These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.
Tables and lists
Screen readers have a specific way of announcing lists. Ensuring proper list structure aids screen reader output. Learn more about proper list structure.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
Meet Maggie, PCMag's AI-Powered Product FinderBETA
This AI Book Creator Takes I… div.mx-auto > section.container > div.order-last > ul.latest-stories |
These are opportunities to improve the experience of reading tabular or list data using assistive technology, like a screen reader.
Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
Maggie: AI Product Finder div.container > div.mt-1 > div > button.touch-manipulation |
Mullvad VPN Review: A Radically Transparent, Privacy-First VPN
BY JUSTYN NEWMAN div.slide > div.pr-6 > div.group > a.relative |
Vivint HomeProtect Pro Review: The Best Pro-Level Smart Home Security System
BY… div.slide > div.pr-6 > div > a.block |
DJI Avata 360 Review: The Best 360 Drone for Creators
BY JIM FISHER div.slide > div.pr-6 > div > a.block |
The Best MacBook Pro Alternatives
BY MATTHEW BUZZI div.slide > div.pr-6 > div.group > a.relative |
The Best iPhone Apps
BY JORDAN MINOR div.slide > div.pr-6 > div > a.block |
The Best Ultraportable Laptops
BY BRIAN WESTOVER div.slide > div.pr-6 > div > a.block |
Your AirPods Are in Your Ears All Day. Here's How to Clean Off All That Wax
BY … div.slide > div.pr-6 > div.group > a.relative |
Don't Overpay for Tech: An Expert Guide to Shopping for Refurbished Electronics… div.slide > div.pr-6 > div > a.block |
Your Laptop Needs Some TLC. How to Clean Your Computer Without Damaging It
BY C… div.slide > div.pr-6 > div > a.block |
HP and Lenovo Are Vying for AI Dominance. Maybe They Should Just Stick to Hardw… div.mb-12 > div.mx-4 > div.group > a.relative |
From a Booking.com Breach to YouTube Phishing: The Internet's Security Problem … div.mb-12 > div.mx-4 > div.group > a.relative |
Digital Clutter Is Weighing You Down. 5 Tips for Cleaning Up Your Phone and PC … div.mb-12 > div.mx-4 > div.group > a.relative |
Contact Us nav.flex > ul.flex > li.w-1/2 > a |
Our Privacy Policy div#onetrust-group-container > div#onetrust-policy > div#onetrust-policy-text > a.ot-cookie-policy-link |
Best Practices
General
Deprecated APIs will eventually be removed from the browser. Learn more about deprecated APIs.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Deprecation / Warning | Source |
|---|---|
| AttributionReporting |
Errors logged to the console indicate unresolved problems. They can come from network request failures and other browser concerns. Learn more about this errors in console diagnostic audit
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Source | Description |
|---|---|
Access to fetch at 'https://gum.criteo.com/sid/json?origin=prebid&topUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2F&domain=www.pcmag.com&cw=1&lsw=1&us_privacy=1---&gdprString=CQjA2wAQjA2wAAcABBENCbFgAAAAAEPgACiQAAAWwABMNDogjLIgUCBQEIIEACgrCACgQBAAAkDRAQAmDAhyBgAusJkAIAUAAwQAgABBgACAAASABCIAIACAQAgQCBQABgAQBAQAMDAAGACxEAgABAdAxTAggECwASIyqDTAhAASCAlsqEEgCBBXCFIscAggREwUAAAIABQAAAD4WAhJKCViQQBcQXQAIAAAAUQIMCKQswBBUGaLQVgScBkaYBk-YJklOgiAJghIyDIhNUEg8UxRAghyAAAA.YAAACHwAAAAA.ILaNR_G__bXlv-bb36btkeYxf9_hr7sQxBgbJs24FzLvW7JwG32E7NEzatqYKmRIAu3TBIQNtHIjURUChKIgVrzDsaEyUoTtKJ-BkiHMRY2JYCFxvm4pjWQCZ4ur_51d9mR-N7dr-2dzyy5hnv3a9fuS1UJicKYetHfn8ZBKT-_IU9_x-_4v4_MbpEm8eS1v_tGtt43d64vP_dpuxt-Tyffz____73_e7X__c__33_-qXX_r7_-___8A&gdpr=1' from origin 'https://www.pcmag.com' has been blocked by CORS policy: Response to preflight request doesn't pass access control check: No 'Access-Control-Allow-Origin' header is present on the requested resource. | |
Failed to load resource: net::ERR_FAILED | |
Failed to load resource: net::ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED |
Source maps translate minified code to the original source code. This helps developers debug in production. In addition, Lighthouse is able to provide further insights. Consider deploying source maps to take advantage of these benefits. Learn more about source maps.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
SEO
These checks ensure that your page is following basic search engine optimization advice. There are many additional factors Lighthouse does not score here that may affect your search ranking, including performance on Core Web Vitals. Learn more about Google Search Essentials.
Content Best Practices
Descriptive link text helps search engines understand your content. Learn how to make links more accessible.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Link destination | Link Text |
|---|---|
| www.pcmag.com/news | Read More |
Format your HTML in a way that enables crawlers to better understand your app’s content.