You’re not using your Windows PC’s clipboard to its full potential
Copy-and-paste is one of those basic PC skills we all use without much thought. You press Ctrl + C to copy something, then Ctrl + V to paste it, right? But if you copy a…
Lawrence Stubbs
Lawrence Stubbs
Skip the expensive IDE bill — Own Visual Studio 2026 for $29.97
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 for $29.97 (MSRP $499.99). A great development environment doesn’t magically write your code for you—but it can make writing, testing, and debugging it a whole lot easier. That’s exactly what Microsoft Visual…
Microsoft denies Windows 11 secretly spies on you every 15 minutes
A viral social media post claimed that Microsoft had secretly integrated a new background service into Windows 11 that tracks users and impacts PC performance. Microsoft has now denied these claims and explained the service’s…
Leaked images reveal the first Googlebook. It’s a Lenovo
Digital Citizen recently published images showing Lenovo’s first Googlebook: the Lenovo Googlebook 15. The images are reportedly an entire press image set of the first real Googlebook we’ve seen. In the images, you can see that…
This August 11 deadline could cut off your Windows Insider builds
If you participate in Microsoft’s Windows Insider Program, you will soon need to update your Secure Boot certificates to continue testing new Windows 11 features in advance. Microsoft just announced that new certificate requirements will soon…
Microsoft wants iPhone-Windows clipboard sync. Apple’s on board
Microsoft has submitted a request to Apple to enable wireless clipboard sharing between iPhones and Windows computers. If approved, this would allow users to copy text or images on their iPhone and paste it directly…
This free site lets you share 1GB files instantly—no account required
Sharing large files and large amounts of data has become increasingly simple thanks to cloud-based transfer services. Boomerang, a new transfer service from the co-founders of WeTransfer, is free to use and does not require…
I’ve used multiple monitors for 20 years. Here’s what actually matters
I’ve been using multiple monitors with desktops and laptops for — oh god — twenty years now. Adding another screen or two is one of the easiest ways to expand a PC’s functionality. And I’ve…
Phishing attacks don’t look fake anymore: Watch for these 7 scams
There have been two major changes in phishing attacks in recent years: Criminals are using generative AI to create emails that are linguistically almost perfect, and which are now virtually indistinguishable from legitimate messages in…
Dell 16S review: Overshadowed by stronger rivals
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Gorgeous display Fast connections Good everyday performance Cons Lags behind in graphics and heavy processing So-so battery life High price for the specs Our Verdict Everything is more expensive…