Can a VPN really hide all of your torrent activity?
Nowadays, it can seem like an impossible task to keep your online activity private and even more so while you torrent. This form of file sharing is heavily frowned upon by both ISPs, who might…
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
Get tips & self help with various Windows, PC, and Laptop Devices.
I switched my $1000 desktop for a $300 mini PC and regret nothing
Earlier this year, I impulse-bought a tiny, inexpensive desktop PC for research purposes. I didn’t expect it to change my entire computing setup. But here I am now, using the $300 Beelink SER5 Mini PC as my…
The best free software for a new PC
The best free PC software programs aren’t about the cost (or lack thereof), they’re about a fresh opportunity—collections of code that put the dumb hardware in your computer to smart use, tools that can accomplish…
At $12, this 128GB microSD card is a no-brainer impulse buy
Most of your gadgets probably have a memory card slot for expanding internal storage. Spacious memory cards can cost a lot, which is why this this 128GB microSDXC card for $12 on Amazon is a…
Save $400 on this 49-inch Samsung ultrawide that’s also a… dock?!
An ultrawide monitor can push your productivity to new heights, so if you don’t have one yet, consider getting one — and if you’re going to get one, how about one that’s an absolute unit?…
This Steam-powered mini PC is the Dreamcast 2 we never got
The Dreamcast — Sega’s final home console before becoming a third-party game developer — was considered a commercial failure. But it lives on in the hearts of millennial gamers like me, who got their first…
Are Chromebooks good for gaming? No… but actually also yes
Chromebooks are great for productivity, web browsing, and video streaming, and they’re doubly great because they tend to be pretty affordable. With a range of options from Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, and more, it’s no…
Get Dell’s 4K IPS monitor for the unbeatable price of $200
Dell is my go-to pick for reliable, affordable monitors with panels that are good enough for graphics work. In fact, I have two of them sitting on my desk right now and they’re serving me…
Surprise! Microsoft makes controversial Recall feature uninstallable
In May of this year, Microsoft introduced Recall for Windows 11: an AI-powered feature that takes regular screenshots of your system, analyzes each one, and makes it easy for you to search through your entire…
The Ninja grill I fell in love with this summer is only $330 right now
With fall just around the corner, it’s time to think about a grill you can use both inside and outside your home. For me, that’s the Ninja Woodfire Pro 7-in-1 Grill & Smoker, which I…