The 15 most dangerous places on the Internet
The internet might be more sanitized than it was in decades past, but it’s still plenty dangerous. You’ve been warned that the web is a security minefield—that it’s easy to get in trouble. You can…
Jon Martindale
My favorite USB accessory? This $6 retractable 3-in-1 charging cable
Phone chargers are a pain in the neck. It’s great that Apple has finally been forced to use USB-C on its latest devices, but for years my iPhone-using friends and I were stuck with mismatched…
More than a gimmick: 5 AI apps I actually use every day
There’s a part of me that really hates AI because it has taken work away from me and my colleagues. And even though I find it useful for certain things, I’d prefer humanity wasn’t replaced…
Why I still love my 15-year-old Harman Kardon GLA-55 PC speakers
After writing about different technologies for over 20 years, I’m used to focusing my attention on the new, the next exciting gizmo ever-cresting over the horizon. So when one sticks with me and I end…
Is Windows 11’s built-in antivirus security enough for normal people?
It’s common sense that if you have a Windows PC, you need a third-party security suite to protect it. Right? Well, maybe not. That might’ve been the common sense mantra for decades, but things are…
Buying a USB-C cable? Beware these 6 crucial gotchas
It’s been a few years since USB-C first hit the scene. And while we still love how reversible it is and how powerful it’s become, we’re also more aware of the potential pitfalls around this…
I’m a tech expert, but I still commit these 8 PC sins and mistakes
I have a confession to make: I don’t always do as I say. I’ve been a tech journalist for 20 years. Over those years, I’ve written countless how-to guides and advice columns, and I’ve made…
Why I prefer this lo-fi password manager over swanky modern ones
Password managers are something everyone should have, but you probably don’t want to spend much time or energy thinking about it. You want to set it, forget it, and let it do its thing. But…
Windows Task Manager: 9 pro tips I wish I’d known sooner
The Windows Task Manager is one of the most iconic tools of the operating system. Whether you’re looking for information on system processes, checking on how your CPU or RAM is doing, or trying to…
Lossless Scaling: This $7 app boosts FPS & resolution for any PC game
What is Lossless Scaling? Lossless Scaling is a standalone app that grants upscaling and frame generation with just about any graphics card in just about any PC game. You don’t need the latest Nvidia or…