Can Chromebooks get viruses? It’s complicated
A few days ago I answered a phone call from my mother, who was in a semi-frantic state because her Chromebook was screaming bloody murder at her. Having worked with Chromebooks for many years, I…
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
Get tips & self help with various Windows, PC, and Laptop Devices.
AMD exec: Next-gen Radeons focus on mainstream, not monster GPUs
For months, internet rumor mills have claimed that AMD’s next-generation Radeon RX 8000 graphics cards would cede the high-end market to Nvidia’s GeForce lineup, after the GeForce RTX 4090 stomped all over the competition this…
Microsoft fixes File Explorer crash bug in Windows 11
If you’ve been experiencing an annoying bug in Windows 11 where File Explorer keeps crashing for no apparent reason, rest assured that Microsoft says it’s finally fixed. Spotted by Windows Latest, Microsoft’s note says that…
This RTX-loaded Acer gaming laptop is shockingly cheap today
Gaming laptops equipped with RTX rarely sell for this cheap, so take advantage while you can if you’ve been in the market for one. Right now, you can get this Acer Nitro V for just…
I switched to an ultrawide monitor. Here’s what surprised me
A little while back, I made a big change to my desktop PC workflow — I swapped my pair of 24-inch desktop monitors for a single 35-inch ultrawide display, which stretches much further side-to-side than…
Nifty Copilot alternatives that add AI to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Microsoft is currently focusing significant financial and human resources on the development of its AI assistant Copilot and its integration into Windows and Microsoft 365 applications. The company sees this as an opportunity to set…
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 review: ChromeOS gets luxurious
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great keyboard Solid battery life and performance Beautiful display Cons Tinny speakers Pen sold separately No fingerprint reader More expensive than the average Chromebook Our Verdict The Acer Chromebook…
Timekettle’s W4 Pro translation buds are a must-have for foreign business comms
Timekettle has unveiled its W4 Pro AI Interpreter Earbuds at the IFA 2024 tradeshow in Berlin, the first open-fit translator buds with support for audio and video translation, a specialized vocabulary database, and premium sound…
Do smartphones eavesdrop on conversations? New evidence says yes
You’ve probably already noticed that smartphones hear a lot more than their manufacturers claim they do. Have you ever discussed a new tech product with a colleague only to start seeing ads for that product…
Baldur’s Gate III adds native game mods on PC
Baldur’s Gate III was an absolute smash hit last year, and it remains one of the most popular PC games out there. In fact, as I write this story in the middle of a work…