Microsoft’s wins, fails, and WTF moments of 2024
Microsoft’s best and worst of 2024, not surprisingly, centered around AI. When Microsoft was trying to force Copilot upon us, it didn’t go so well. But when it used AI to enhance what was already…
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
Get tips & self help with various Windows, PC, and Laptop Devices.
2024 Cord-Cutter Awards: The best streaming services, devices & more
It’s fashionable these days to complain about the state of streaming, and for understandable reasons. Over the past year, many streaming services have raised prices or introduced commercials, and some are trying to stop folks…
Meet Wi-Fi 8, which trades speed for a more reliable experience
The next generation of Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 8, is currently being developed behind closed doors. This time, the emphasis isn’t on pure speed, but instead on improving the user experience. Wi-Fi 8, known right now as…
How I fixed my sluggish Kindle
Well, it finally happened. My 2021 Kindle Paperwhite, which I’ve had for years and still use on a nightly basis, started showing its age and slowing down. Not only was it slow to boot up,…
Goodbye, bloatware! How to clean out Windows 11’s cruft
You may have already experienced it yourself with a new desktop PC or notebook: After the final installation of Windows 11, the desktop is covered in icons — much of which is bloatware. Common culprits…
Google’s biggest wins, fails, and WTF moments of 2024
It’s been a big year for Google…but then as the de facto leader in online search, browser, and advertising, it’s always a big year for Google. Perhaps the biggest news is undeniably tied to the…
What will 2025 bring for Linux PCs?
The year ahead has a lot in store for Linux users. Many of the trends, hardware products, and software developments below comprise a colorful mix that focuses on the use of Linux in particular. We…
How to set up your new computer
So you’ve got a new computer. Awesome! That humble metal box is the key to a wide world of potential. It can help you with everything from juggling your finances to keeping in touch with…
10 things I’d never, ever do as an IT professional
I have been working in the IT industry for over 30 years, for most of this time as an editor at PC-WELT (PCWorld’s German sister publication), specializing in security. I test antivirus software, give tips…
How to fix kinked and broken cables in no time
Countless cables are used in the home — whether for charging smartphones, transferring data, or connecting audio systems. However, frequent use and regular bending can quickly lead to unsightly kinks or even damage to sensitive…