I put my gaming PC in the wrong spot, and learned it the hard way
I had a desktop gaming rig built for me about 10 years ago. I chose large and chunky parts, which the tower reflected in its sheer enormity. The size of it meant that it was…
Lawrence Stubbs
Lawrence Stubbs
I hate Windows 11 a little less thanks to this tiny free app
I like Windows 11 a lot less than I liked Windows 10—and that was before it started advertising to me incessantly and filling up every nook and cranny of the experience with “AI” I neither…
Our favorite super-fast 2TB portable SSD is now 34% off
Everyone could use a little extra storage space, but you don’t want to settle for bottom-barrel drives that are slow, small, and prone to errors. Once you go fast, you’ll never go back—and with a…
Save 40% on the ultimate mug warming set that actually works (now $54)
‘Tis the season for drinking hot coffee/tea/cocoa while looking wistfully out the window at autumn rains (and soon winter snows) while cozied up in a fluffy blanket. But if you’re like me and you tend…
Veracrypt keeps Windows Recall from snooping on files, but you can turn it off
The Windows Recall feature takes screenshots of the screen content on Copilot PCs at regular intervals and saves them on the local PC. This enables users to search specifically for images, texts, and websites that…
Razer’s new ‘Phantom White’ designs are a translucent 90s throwback
It’s a strange thing, aging into the prime nostalgia market. Suddenly every show on TV and every product on shelves is laser-targeted at me. Take Razer’s new “Phantom White” collection of PC gaming gear, for…
You won’t find a 1080p Wi-Fi home security cam as cheap as this one
These days, home security cameras have gotten increasingly affordable, making it easy to keep an eye on your home right from your phone no matter where you are. If you want to get in on…
Laptop docking stations may evolve into ‘AI docks’ with video and apps
For better or worse, laptop docking stations have generally been “dumb” devices. Synaptics and its customers are hoping to change that. Right now, there are two main technologies that “compete” in the docking stations space:…
This 6-port USB-C charging station is great for home workers, now just $34
If you have a ton of things to charge on your desk, then you can’t afford to not have a proper charging station. Unlike a basic power strip, a charging station is more versatile, more…
3 ways Chrome invades your privacy—and what you can do about it
Chrome is the most popular browser in the world by a country mile. With more than 77% of the browser market across all kinds of devices, it’s most people’s first choice—especially after a fresh Windows…