It’s scary when your webcam turns on and you don’t know why
Your webcam turns on for no reason. Why? The idea that some unknown eyeball might be watching you might make you nervous. It did me — which is why I’m telling you how to solve…
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How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
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How ancient tech is thwarting AI cheating in the classroom
Nearly two years ago, ChatGPT’s AI writing powers set off a firestorm in classrooms. How would teachers be able to determine which assignments were actually authored by the student? A host of AI-powered services answered…
Dell XPS 13 (9345) review: Snapdragon laptop leaves us wanting more
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Sleek and lightweight design Easy to see display Convenient biometrics Cons Few ports Visuals shift dramatically at off angles Contentious keyboard Largely outgunned by the Intel version Low relative…
14 back-to-school gadgets you didn’t know you needed
Some back-to-school purchases are no-brainers, like a new laptop or Chromebook. But other helpful products aren’t always as obvious. They can seem purely optional—stuff to buy when you have money to burn. But don’t discount…
AMD’s Ryzen 9000 patch boosts performance on Windows 11
The recent launch of AMD’s desktop Ryzen 9000 family of processors was a bit of a mess, and AMD officially admits it — along with providing new, optimized code that improves overall performance. The new…
Windows Recall crawls back for round two in October
Microsoft’s seemingly forgotten Recall feature is still alive. In an update to a blog post originally authored in August, the company said that the controversial Recall feature will begin testing in October. “With a commitment…
Help your child read even more with this rare Kindle Kids deal
If your kids are going back to school, you can help make sure they read more this year by grabbing them this Kindle Kids ereader that’s now on sale for $95 on Amazon, down from…
This i9-powered mini PC packs a punch, and it’s under $500 right now
Mini PCs are rarely as powerful as their desktop PC counterparts, but they tend to be pretty good for the price. But every once in a while, you can spot a powerful mini PC at…
Grab LG’s super-fast OLED gaming monitor for just $567 today
OLED monitors have been on the scene for a couple of years, and they’re finally getting cheaper. While I wouldn’t call them “affordable” yet, they’re certainly more attainable. Take this LG UltraGear 27-inch OLED gaming…
4 awesome back-to-school deals on Origin gaming laptops
If you’re a student who’s serious about gaming, listen up! Origin’s powerful gaming laptops might cost a pretty penny on a normal day, but the manufacturer has slashed prices by 20 percent right now so…