The Context Menu in Windows 11 (also known as the right-click menu) is meant to be a convenient shortcut for common actions, making it much easier to do various things via just a few simple…
Email platforms in web browsers are very popular and easy to use. However, Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo each have their pitfalls. Many marketing messages, spam, or phishing attempts use tracking pixels, which are designed to…
SanDisk is taking “the world’s smallest” USB flash drive, giving it a USB-C connector, and… that’s it. In fact, it’s small enough that this “removable” drive shouldn’t have to be removed, the company said. A…
Security expert Troy Hunt, who operates Have I Been Pwned, recently received 2 billion unique email addresses that were found across multiple malicious lists and internet sources, including 1.3 billion unique passwords. Like the 183…
Second officer’s log, stardate 4555.38. An archeological dig studying next-generation human exoplanet colonization has revealed a curious find: a 21st-century modular children’s toy with a striking resemblance to my current vessel. This model of a…
The dirty secret with Amazon’s Fire TV Sticks is that they’re great for piracy, but maybe not for much longer. Amazon confirmed this week that it will block Fire TV apps that provide access to…
Ring’s AI event notifications are handy when it comes to getting text descriptions of what’s happening around your abode, but too many of the AI-generated pop-ups can get annoying fast. To cut down on the chatter, Ring is debuting a new feature: AI…
I’ve used Windows 11 regularly for a couple of years now. I still dislike it. But now we’re all stuck with it, given Windows 10’s “death” earlier this month. What I hate in particular: The…
Having extra storage on hand can be a life-saver when you need to manage and transfer files all the time, and a reliable USB flash drive is an essential accessory for those just-in-case moments. If…
These days, the best way to keep your desk tidy and get your work done with a powerful machine that won’t break the bank is with a mini PC. They’re tiny in form, but they’ve…