Save $300 on this RTX 4050-loaded HP gaming laptop
If you’re looking to pick up a powerful gaming laptop for a reasonable price, you’re in luck. Best Buy’s selling the HP Omen for just $1,099.99, which is a savings of $300. This machine has…
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FileShadow review: Consolidate, catalog, and search your data–from any device
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Imports from other online accounts Automated tagging of photos Automatic OCR and support for some ScanSnap scanners Attractive, easy interface once you’re up to speed Cons Extremely pricey per…
4 dangerous PC security exploits being attacked, and how to fight them
The BSI report on the state of IT security in Germany presents alarming figures: In 2023, the Federal Office for Information Security registered an average of 68 new vulnerabilities in software products every day, resulting…
How save big money by using a VPN: Risks and benefits
VPN services have been popular in recent years. While their main purpose used to be to protect themselves from surveillance on public wireless networks, today they are mainly used as a way to circumvent geographical…
Best mechanical keyboards 2024: Top picks for every need
Mechanical keyboards have been around almost as long as personal computers, and the basic switch technology we’re still using first popped up in the 1980s. But it’s not an exaggeration to say that mechanical boards…
Copilot will learn your OneDrive files without crushing your PC
Microsoft has scheduled a powerful feature to launch within Copilot: Copilot for OneDrive, which will allow you to query and ask about files stored in the Microsoft cloud. It’s a powerful tool, if only because…
Palit made a silent version of the RTX 3050 6GB
It doesn’t use a 25-pound block of solid copper, but a variant of the brand new 6GB version of Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3050 budget card can make do without an active cooling system just the same.…
Microsoft Windows free new Outlook: How to get started
Microsoft is making the new Outlook available free of charge, regardless of the Office package. You do not need a Microsoft 365 subscription or a Microsoft Office licence. It can be installed on Windows 10…
Intel Core Ultra vs. 14th-gen Core HX: Which laptops should you buy?
For the first time in many years, you have a choice when buying a new Intel-based laptop: Intel’s 14th-gen Core Ultra (Meteor Lake) or its latest 14th-gen Core HX chip. Which should you buy, and…
Avast Premium Security review: Strong protection focused on PC security
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Top-notch antivirus protection More granular control over settings, including scan depth Streamlined, easy to navigate interface Cons Slower PCs may see a performance impact during long full scans No…