11 Zoom settings you should change immediately
Zoom is still one of the best apps for video conferencing and video chatting with friends and family, but like all software tools, it needs a bit of personalization to work just how you want…
Jon Martindale
Jon Martindale
5 things GIMP can do that Adobe Photoshop can’t
GIMP (short for GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a very capable open-source image editing app akin to Adobe Photoshop. It’s been around since 1998 and it’s still in active development to this day. Sure, the…
11 hidden Steam features that PC gamers shouldn’t overlook
For PC gamers, Steam has been such a mainstay for so long now that it’s practically melded into the operating system itself. The thing is, Steam is more than just a market — it can…
Did you know Windows 11 has a God Mode? Here’s what it can do
Ah, it’s good to be a god. That’s what they say, right? While you may not be a deity in your own right, you can be something of a god when using Windows 11 —…
Are refurbished laptops actually more eco-friendly than new laptops?
There are plenty of reasons to buy a refurbished laptop, mainly that you can get a great laptop at a fraction of the price — but also because refurbished laptops are better for the environment.…
4 eco-friendly ways to get rid of a laptop
When a laptop has finally outlived its usefulness, it can be tempting to discard it, both mentally and literally, and move on to your next laptop that’s better, faster, lighter. It’s an exciting time! But…
The Energy Star rating for laptops, explained
When shopping for laptops, you’ll notice that some have Energy Star in their product listings. In person, you may even see Energy Star stickers on the laptops themselves. But what exactly is it? How important…
What makes a laptop eco-friendly? 5 key factors to consider
No matter how much you reduce, reuse, and recycle, the simple fact is that sometimes you just need a new laptop. Whether it’s for new features, greater performance, or your old one suddenly died, a…
The pros and cons of free antivirus software, explained
You get what you pay for. That’s what they always say, right? And while that can be true for many things, antivirus software is a little different. There are reputable free antivirus solutions out there,…
7 ways Windows 11 collects your data — and what you can do about it
As of 2024, Windows now collects more data about you than ever before, and it’s a real point of concern for privacy enthuasists. It’s not just that the recently announced Recall feature is a privacy…