Take $400 off this RTX-powered HP gaming laptop today
It’s not every day you’re able to snatch up a powerful gaming laptop for just a grand, so consider this your lucky day — right now, you can get this HP Omen gaming laptop for…
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
Get tips & self help with various Windows, PC, and Laptop Devices.
Samsung tries glasses-free 3D again with new gaming monitors
Samsung is showing some impressive gaming monitors at this year’s Gamescom trade show in Germany. There are new OLEDs in 34-inch and 49-inch models, and the big one is coming in a flavor that doesn’t…
Kingston NV3 review: Amazing real-world SSD performance for the price
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Very fast real-world transfers Super affordable Cons Parsimonious TBW rating Only 3-year warranty Slows to a crawl off cache Our Verdict If you’re looking for excellent performance without undue…
Windows is finally ditching Control Panel (maybe)
The Control Panel is a trusty, rusty old friend for a lot of us Windows users, going all the way back to the operating system’s original release in the 1980s. But Microsoft has been trying…
Samsung’s 128GB mini flash drive is dirt cheap right now
If you need a quick little flash drive for moving files between devices, you can’t go wrong with the Samsung Fit Plus — especially when the Samsung Fit Plus (128GB) is on sale for just…
Time to update Chrome (again) to patch another zero-day exploit
There’s an old Harry James song I’ve heard before — it’s called “I’ve Heard That Song Before” — and lately it comes to mind whenever I hear that I need to update my Chrome browser…
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…
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…