Is it time to upgrade, or get a whole new gaming PC? 6 questions to ask
Buying a new gaming PC can be costly compared to simply upgrading a few components. But then how do you know if you need to go whole hog and start from scratch, or just change…
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
Get tips & self help with various Windows, PC, and Laptop Devices.
Is Windows antivirus software still necessary in 2025?
For years, I’ve assumed that most people don’t need third-party antivirus tools and have cheerily passed this suggestion along to others. After all, Microsoft’s Windows Security suite (also known as Windows Defender or Microsoft Defender)…
The Roku Channel is free, and you don’t need a Roku device to watch
Roku is best known for its streaming boxes and sticks, but it also offers free TV entertainment on its Roku Channel, including live linear TV and some original movies, and you don’t need to have…
Windows 7 took ages to load if you had a solid background. Now we know why
Windows 7 came onto the market in 2009 and put Microsoft back on the road to success after Windows Vista’s annoying failures. But Windows 7 was not without its faults, as this curious story proves.…
USB flash drives are going extinct. Use these faster alternatives instead
When was the last time you used a USB flash drive? I had to think for a moment myself — and to be honest, I can’t remember exactly. For years, the USB stick was the…
Netflix with ads: Cost, launch date, content, and more
While it once scoffed at the possibility of offering an ad-supported tier, Netflix has since embraced the idea, with millions of users snapping up its “Standard with Ads” plan, garnering plenty of interest from Madison…
Fears confirmed! Rockstar reveals Grand Theft Auto VI release date
It’s been a long wait, but developer Rockstar Games has finally announced the release date of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) in an official blog post. According to the announcement, the eagerly awaited game…
Microsoft is now forcing new users to adopt a passwordless future
Over the past few years, Microsoft has been moving towards a passwordless future. Back in 2021, they introduced passwordless sign-ins for Microsoft accounts, and earlier this year, they streamlined the Microsoft account sign-in experience with…
Why you shouldn’t waste your money on a membrane keyboard
Membrane keyboards are one of the most common input devices, as they’re often found in budget laptops and desktop setups. They rely on pressure-sensitive layers (rubber domes) to register inputs. This construction results in a…
I saw how an “evil” AI chatbot finds vulnerabilities. It’s as scary as you think
On the top floor of San Francisco’s Moscone convention center, I’m sitting in one row of many chairs, most already full. It’s the start of a day at the RSAC’s annual cybersecurity conference, and still…