Google is killing one of Chrome’s biggest ad blockers
Most people on the internet use the Chrome browser, and most Americans are using ad blockers. And even though advertising puts food on my table, I can’t blame them — because I block ads, too.…
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McAfee+ Ultimate review: Comprehensive security that needs more polish
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Solid antivirus protection Comprehensive protection against online threats Cons Notable performance impact on some PCs User interface is a little scattered Many of the tools and services feel a…
This chic Dell Inspiron 2-in-1 laptop offers a lot for just $750
2-in-1 laptops are great for just about anybody — professionals, students, remote workers, you name it. The convertible form factor means you can use it like a tablet or prop it up like a tent…
AMD’s divisive new Ryzen 9000 CPUs: 6 must-know details
After a brief delay, AMD’s Ryzen 9000 finally 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 and $359 Ryzen 7…
Doom + Doom II re-released with more content, 4K, co-op, and more
Yesterday ushered in the start of this year’s QuakeCon, the Dallas gaming convention organized by developer id Software. New editions of the legendary shooters Doom and Doom II were presented there, complete with technical improvements…
Raspberry Pi Pico 2 is faster and backward-compatible, still only $5
The Raspberry Pi Foundation announced the new Raspberry Pi Pico 2 today, a 21mm x 51mm hobbyist chip built on the in-house RP2350, representing the second generation of this chip type. Compared to the first…
PC gaming has a problem: A plague of terrible patches
When I buy a game, it’s a given that I can expect there to be updates and patches at some point. That’s especially the case for games in early access that most likely need bug…
Unlock the potential of Windows File Explorer with this free app
Windows File Explorer has changed over and over again across the years, but even when it’s been revamped it hasn’t ever felt groundbreakingly new, neither visually nor functionally. That seems to be the general MO…
How to protect your college laptop: A student’s guide to cybersecurity
Security is essential for any laptop, whether you’re on a college laptop, a gaming laptop, or especially a business laptop. But college laptops face unique challenges. For example, if you’re a student and you’re connecting…
I block every ad on YouTube and I’m not ashamed of it
I block every single ad on YouTube. And I’m a hypocrite for doing it. But I’m not ashamed. Because through a series of blunders and malicious decisions, Google has systematically made YouTube a worse and…