Before SSDs, this iconic hard drive was a real glimpse of the future
This might be one of the dorkiest articles I’ve ever conceived. My editor even made fun of me for it! But it’s true and I’m not afraid or ashamed to say it — I actually…
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
Get tips & self help with various Windows, PC, and Laptop Devices.
Acer Chromebook Spin 312 review: A tiny 2-in-1 with a great keyboard
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great keyboard Respectable battery life Strong build Cons Chunky bezels take up a lot of screen real estate Blah design Only one charging port Our Verdict The Acer Chromebook…
How to troubleshoot a Windows ‘blue screen of death’
The notorious “Blue Screen of Death” — or BSOD for short — is the biggest disaster that can befall a Windows user. The system shuts down with a cryptic error message on a blue background…
7 ways to repurpose an SSD that’s collecting dust
The passage of time is hard on computer parts. Sometimes it’s about how much they wear down over time; other times, it’s the fact that older parts get set aside and forgotten, only to be…
Samsung’s speedy 2TB portable SSD is a ludicrous 48% off right now
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: you can never have enough storage space. Extra SSDs are useful for so many things. And right now, you can snag this large-capacity pocket-sized portable SSD…
How much SSD space do you really need? We break down the math
Whether you’re buying a laptop or building your own PC, you’re going to want an SSD as the main storage drive — and you’re also going to want to make sure it’s the right size…
This uber mini PC packs a Ryzen 9 and 32GB RAM for just $499
You really don’t need to pay upwards of $1,000 for a powerful computer these days. Mini PCs are way more capable than they used to be, and they’re way more affordable than equivalent laptops. This…
Stop saving your email login in your password manager
Bitwarden is a beloved password manager for good reason—it’s feature-rich and its paid subscriptions cost bare pennies ($10/yr). The service is also proactive about continually strengthening security for its users. Here’s the latest security update…
Netflix on the Apple TV app was a bug, not a feature
Recently, many of us Apple TV users managed to do something miraculous — namely, connect Netflix to the Apple TV app. Well, there’s good news and bad news. Actually… just bad news. Apple has now…
Annke CPT500 security cam review: Built for business, useful at home
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Sharp 3K resolution captures fine details Smooth-operating pan-and-tilt motor for wide coverage AI-powered auto-tracking enhances monitoring PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) support Cons Some homeowners won’t find its industrial design to be…