Maximize your SSD’s performance with these 6 easy tweaks
SSDs are now the most common type of hard drive in both laptops and desktop PCs. They’re compact, they’re quite, and they outperform traditional hard drives by a mile — but they also tend to…
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
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How to choose the right laptop for your college major
Laptops are used for all sorts of things in college. In addition to completing assignments and researching topics, they’re also used for general web browsing as well as streaming the hottest shows and playing games.…
One of Windows’ most powerful tools, Sandbox, is improving
One of my favorite Windows features, Windows Sandbox, is finally testing some new features that I’d characterize as something like an improved airlock. I think of Windows Sandbox in the same vein that I do…
Oh, damn! Word and Outlook can crash when you type
Microsoft warns that merely typing in several Microsoft 365 apps can cause the app itself to unexpectedly crash, a rather rude way to interrupt your day! While there’s no fix at the present, there is…
The FTC is ready to crack down on fake reviews
As someone who reviews tech products for a living, I have an entirely justified hatred for fake reviews. And fake reviews are an increasingly serious problem as they imbue product listings with unearned trust, tricking…
This Viewsonic USB-C monitor is a huge steal at just $70
Despite being a standard feature on laptops for the better part of a decade now, it’s still hard to find monitors with USB-C video support. That’s doubly true if you’re looking for a good deal.…
Which VPN protocol should you use?
While using a VPN you may have noticed the option to select a VPN protocol. You know, those weird, seemingly random IT-sounding names that sometimes resemble alphabet soup: OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, SSTP, etc. So what…
Hot deal alert! This Staples office chair is just $50 right now
Few things are more aggravating than an old office chair that’s falling apart, the slightest shift causing it to creak and groan like a banshee. Maybe that’s you right now. If you’ve been thinking of…
AMD’s new Ryzen 9000 CPUs: 7 things you must know before buying
After a brief delay, AMD’s Ryzen 9000 has hit shelves—but to everyone’s surprise, the first processors come with surprising caveats. Despite offering plenty to like, the $279 Ryzen 5 9600X, $359 Ryzen 7 9700X, $499…
HiDock H1 review: A disappointing USB-C dock, but with big potential
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros A ton of features for the price Very good performance Excellent charging capabilities HiNotes app transcribes well Cons Not all features deliver what you’d expect Earpiece is a little…