I switched to DuckDuckGo and it made Google better
I’ve been trying to disentangle my online life from Google for a while. And as someone who wrote about Android professionally for years, it hasn’t been easy. I’ve ditched Chrome, but I still use a…
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
Get tips & self help with various Windows, PC, and Laptop Devices.
Here’s what the new ‘Copilot Mode’ within Edge looks like
Microsoft has begun adding Copilot to the “new tab” page of Microsoft Edge, as expected — possibly making you yearn for the current crazy-quilt layout instead. Generally, browser makers allow you to either open a…
Sparkle’s ‘Thundermage’ concept pitches Thunderbolt as a GPU port
Traditionally, PC graphics cards have included two types of ports: DisplayPort and HDMI. Now, they may be adding a third: Thunderbolt. Sparkle showed what it called “Project Thundermage” this year at Computex, a prototype OPC…
The beloved Arc browser is in stasis, cast aside for an AI future
Don’t expect too much from the Arc browser in the future. The browser’s developer admitted over the weekend that while Arc is being maintained, new features are no longer in active development. The explanation, however,…
I stuck this $30 LED strip on the back of my TV. My eyes thank me daily
You know those color LED light strips that sync with the images on your TV screen? I’m not a fan. They’re eye-catching, sure, but they’re also distracting (especially when they’re not working properly, which happens…
Wow! This 360Hz 1440p Samsung OLED gaming monitor is only $550
OLED gaming monitors are getting easier to find at more affordable prices these days, but they’re still a little slow compared to the fastest LCD screens. You might find a deal on a 175Hz or…
This classic 30-year-old Windows game is now free for Android users
Some games are almost as much a part of Windows as the taskbar or the infamous blue screen. Seriously, nobody can deny the impact and legacy of games like Minesweeper, Solitaire, FreeCell, and Space Cadet…
Sudokoo’s dual-tower CPU cooler is awesome! You can buy it right now
Go to CES if you want to see new TVs, and go to Mobile World Congress if you want to see new phones. But if you want to see the newest in the real geek…
Anthropic’s newest AI model shows disturbing behavior when threatened
If you’re planning to switch AI platforms, you might want to be a little extra careful about the information you share with AI. Anthropic recently launched two new AI models in the Claude 4 series,…
This crazy PCIe card can add 28 M.2 SSDs to your desktop PC
How much storage do you need in a single desktop PC? If your answer is “over 200 terabytes,” you might be interested in Ultran’s latest PCIe storage card. This gadget can cram an incredible 28—yes,…