How to test if your VPN is working
Keeping your online activities and data private is a top priority nowadays. VPNs, or virtual private networks, are one of the best ways to do this. Not only do they encrypt your internet connection, but…
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
Get tips & self help with various Windows, PC, and Laptop Devices.
18 tweaks that give Windows 11 a personalized feel
More and more users are switching from previous versions to Windows 11. While upgrading is optional, if you buy a new computer, Windows 11 is increasingly becoming a given. As with previous versions, there are…
What makes a laptop eco-friendly? 5 key factors to consider
No matter how much you reduce, reuse, and recycle, the simple fact is that sometimes you just need a new laptop. Whether it’s for new features, greater performance, or your old one suddenly died, a…
AMD delays Ryzen 9000 launch until August to ensure CPU quality
There’s a lot of enthusiasm surrounding AMD’s next-gen desktop CPUs, which were announced for a release at the end of this month. I’m sorry to report that you’ll need to curb it, at least for…
This $429 Dell Inspiron 15 laptop is an absolute steal for the price
We love rocket-tier laptops, but sometimes all you need is a reliable machine to get your work done on a daily basis. You know, a laptop with a solid configuration that doesn’t cost an arm…
This compact Anker surge protector fits up to 11 devices, now just $22
Power surges can happen when you least expect—and when they do, your pricey tech devices and gadgets can get damaged. Whether phones, laptops, desktops, monitors, or gaming consoles, they’re all at risk and deserve surge…
Snapdragon X Elite video deep-dive with benchmarks and tests galore
Microsoft is making a big push to get Windows laptops running Arm hardware, the same transition that Apple made over four years ago. Qualcomm is partner in the effort, putting its flagship Snapdragon X Elite…
July’s Windows 11 update is sending PCs into BitLocker recovery
Oof, Windows is having a rough week. Only five days after a massive CrowdStrike update-slash-outage made headlines for crippling IT infrastructure all over the world (which, admittedly, is a CrowdStrike problem and not a Windows…
Wondershare UBackit review: Wonderfully simple and effective backup
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Imaging, file, and folder backup, cloning Uses Window’s own VHD format for images Easy and flawless operationally Cons No boot disc for disaster recovery Rental only — no perpetual…
July Windows 10 update causes blue screen reboot loops, here’s the fix
Back on Patch Day (July 9, 2024), Microsoft released KB5040427, a cumulative update that brought important changes and fixes for Windows 10, closing several security vulnerabilities in the operating system. We highly advise installing it…