Do you need to shut down your PC in an electrical storm?
If you’ve used your computer during an electrical storm, you know that it can be a tense experience as you sit tight for the storm to finish, all the while not knowing if your PC…
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
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Windows XP returns! Re-experience the magic for free in your browser
Launched in 2001, Windows XP is still considered by many to be one of the best things Microsoft ever made, and it was a real loss when it was officially discontinued in 2014. Now, one…
Windows 11 officially kills the Blue Screen of Death in latest update
Microsoft has released update KB5062660 for Windows 11 24H2, and that means the iconic “Blue Screen of Death” has officially been replaced by the long-awaited “Black Screen of Death” (which coincidentally shared the same BSOD…
Retrospect Desktop review: Reliable backup, cloud storage, and more
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Copious feature set Extremely powerful and granular selection criteria Support for legacy and modern storage — including online Excellent performance Anti-ransomware monitoring Cons Steep learning curve Minor bugs Pricey…
I love my Kindle Paperwhite, and I’d grab another at this crazy price
A brand-new Kindle Paperwhite will run you at least $160—more if you don’t want lockscreen ads—and it rarely goes on sale. When it does go on sale, the price doesn’t drop much. So being able…
Score Alienware’s fast dual-res 4K gaming monitor for 22% off right now
If you no longer love your monitor, today might be the day to upgrade. Step it up a notch (or several notches) with this excellent 27-inch 4K Alienware display that’s now 22% off on Amazon,…
Don’t forget: Microsoft Authenticator is dumping your passwords in a week
Microsoft may not kill or nerf products and services with the same rigor as Google, but it’ll still retool its offerings. Case in point: Microsoft Authenticator, which has slowly lost features this summer—and is about…
This Ryzen 7 mini PC is perfect for home offices — it’s now just $297
The CPU and RAM combo is vital for a good computer, but in this age of multitasking, I love seeing PCs that support multiple 4K displays without any extra accessories needed. This Beelink SER5 Max…
I update most of my Windows apps with a single command. Here’s how
There’s so much going on in Windows that it can be hard to know whether my apps are up to date all the time. I’ll get prompted to update some of them when I boot…
Gaming on a mini PC isn’t crazy. These powerful models make it possible
Anyone looking for a powerful computer for gaming usually has chunky tower PCs or expensive gaming laptops in mind. Mini PCs, on the other hand, are less often considered, although these small computers have developed…