Optimize your SSD’s speed with this obscure Windows setting
One of the things that Windows does behind the scenes is run TRIM on an SSD in your PC. TRIM keeps the SSD in top shape and helps it run at optimal speed. This is…
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
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Best October Prime Day deals on battery chargers & power banks: Last chance!
Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days 2025 sales event is almost over, but there are still some excellent deals to be found on chargers and power banks. This year’s event runs October 7-8 and whether…
Best PC computer deals for October Prime Day: Last chance!
Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days 2025 sales event is almost finished, but there are still tons of great deals on desktop PCs available. This year’s event runs October 7-8 and includes solid discounts on…
I bought this airy $1K OLED laptop and love it. Today it’s just $580
I got to see the Asus Zenbook A14 at a preview event, and I was instantly smitten with its super-light weight, incredible battery life, and stylish finish. But I waited for a sale (I’m a…
Prime Day just made staying safe online 70% cheaper
I like picking up practical deals during big sale periods. So, with Amazon Prime Big Deal Days lasting until 11:59pm PT tonight, I’ve been hunting for bargains on less splashy items—like security software. Turns out,…
This absurdly cheap $34 monitor arm is the deal I wish I had years ago
Any time someone asks me about the best desk upgrade they can make, I always say a monitor arm—specifically, a gas spring monitor arm. It frees up desk space and can be easily repositioned to…
I’m sticking with Windows 10 even after it dies next week. Here’s how
On October 14th, 2025, Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10, negating the company’s early promise that Windows 10 was going to be “the last version of Windows.” Instead, six years after it launched…
11 ‘boring’ (but useful) tech deals you should grab during Oct. Prime Day
Right now, big deals on splashy products dominate the headlines—supercharged PCs (and components), fancy TVs, expensive vacuum cleaners. But you can save money on less dramatic items during Amazon Prime Day, too. Cables, lighting, desk…
Amazon’s long-shelf-life AAA batteries are dirt cheap with this Prime Day deal
We’re smack-dab in the middle of Prime Big Deal Days, also known as October Prime Day, and we’re seeing all kinds of great deals on everyday products and tech goodies—like these Amazon Basics AAA batteries!…
At least one Starlink satellite burns up every day, and it’s getting worse
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet continues to grow, but as it does, it’s been bringing lots of unexpected side effects with it. According to astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, one to two…