Here’s what I think of Plex’s new Apple TV app
Plex is the middle of a full-on makeover, starting two months ago with the rollout of an all-new look and feel for its mobile app, and now Apple TV users are getting a turn. You…
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
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Ventiva’s fanless laptop cooler wins Intel and Dell over
Around Christmas time, Ventiva launched its Ionic Cooling Engine (ICE), the latest in what has been an unexpectedly disappointing industry of fanless cooling solutions for laptops. But with Ventiva, there’s a key difference: It has…
This mighty Ryzen 7 mini PC is on sale at its best-ever price: $329
These days, if you want a powerful everyday computer, you might as well get a mini PC. They pack a lot of power at great prices, and they’re perfect if you don’t need the portability…
Cooler Master MK770 review: Perfect for gamers and typists alike
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros High-quality workmanship and aluminum top plate Kailh-Box V2 Red switch with a pleasant typing feel Hot-swap function and stable stabilizer design Comprehensive sound insulation for quieter typing Three connection…
Microsoft is releasing sub-$1k Surface Pro and Laptop variants soon
According to Windows Central, Microsoft is about to release new smaller versions of the Surface Pro 2-in-1 and Surface Laptop “in the coming weeks.” These new versions will remain premium products, with 11-inch or 12-inch…
Upgrading Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free just got even easier
Microsoft has just made Windows 10 users an offer they (almost) can’t refuse: a free update to Windows 11 version 24H2. Details can be found on this support page, where Microsoft writes: “Windows 11, version…
Watch out for malicious QR codes! This kind of scam is increasing
You’ve almost certainly used QR codes before—it’s when you point your phone’s camera at a square barcode to access a menu, a form, or even an app, and then tap on the link that appears.…
Laptops achieved the impossible: All day battery life is no hollow promise
These days, when it comes to laptop hardware, everyone’s talking about neural processing units (NPUs) and artificial intelligence PCs. What they should be talking about is laptop battery life! Whether you’re looking for a lightweight…
Can you live without Netflix? Here’s how to find out
Netflix is metaphorically flexing its muscles and spiking the football this week, announcing both record fourth-quarter subscriber gains and price hikes for nearly every one of its plans. In other words, the streaming giant has…
Why Windows shouldn’t fear Valve’s SteamOS threat… for now
The announcement that Lenovo’s second-gen Legion Go S handheld is powered by Valve’s Linux-based SteamOS, the first PC gaming handheld to hold that honor, has started tongues wagging that Microsoft should be very worried about…