Buying a budget laptop? Don’t go below these minimum specs
It’s easy to spend a lot of money on a laptop, but you don’t have to. In fact, most people don’t need to spend much at all. Whether you’re on a budget or you’re buying…
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
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7 ways to repurpose a SSD or hard drive that’s collecting dust
The passage of time is hard on computer parts. Sometimes it’s about how much they wear down over time; other times, it’s the fact that older parts get set aside and forgotten, only to be…
Rejoice! AMD’s Ryzen 9000 CPUs are cheaper than last generation
AMD confirmed today that prices for its next-gen Ryzen 9000 desktop processors, previously leaked by Best Buy, are accurate. Surprisingly, these prices represent a decrease relative to the prior generation. An official X/Twitter post says…
Did you know Microsoft tried to scrap Windows and start over?
Somewhere out there could be an alternate universe where Microsoft exists without Windows, but probably not. Microsoft without Windows is almost unimaginable, given how globally popular the operating system has become over the decades. Related:…
Logitech: ‘Forever mouse’ was just a (bad) idea
Take a deep breath, everyone. Logitech’s “forever mouse” won’t be coming to market after all. Logitech’s idea of a mouse that you’d buy once and pay for forever is just a “peek” into a possible…
Google’s search business officially ruled as illegal monopoly
In a landmark decision, a US district court recently found Google’s search and advertising business to be an illegal monopoly. But no sanctions were handed down, presumably left open for future determination. For now, then,…
My favorite PC case is $30 off in a rare sale
When I build desktop PCs, I prefer them to look a little more grown-up than the usual RGB-bedecked gamer machines. (Yes, I’m a mature adult. Just don’t look at the plastic spaceships on my desk.)…
Secure your home with Eufy’s tiny 2K cam for just $29 today
You really can buy yourself peace of mind for some things, and home security and surveillance is one of those things. Right now, you can get the Eufy C120 indoor security camera for $28.98 on…
Windows crash-loops with Nvidia’s new drivers. Here’s how to avoid it
Nvidia has confirmed that new graphics card drivers will cause blue screen crash loops on Windows 10 PCs that can’t execute a certain CPU instruction called POPCNT (Population Count). Specifically, older Windows 10 computers with…
This $60 high-capacity Baseus power bank is on sale for $27 right now
There’s nothing more stressful than seeing your phone’s battery life drain down to nothing when you still have hours left in the day, which is why you should always have a power bank as backup.…