I check my Windows PC’s speed with one easy command. Here’s how
If you’ve had your PC for a while or are issued a laptop for work, it can be difficult to gauge whether your PC is up to speed compared to other PCs. But there’s a…
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Windows 11 battens down security with new admin rights check feature
As mentioned in the recent Windows Insider blog post, the latest preview version of Windows 11 for Insiders on the Dev Channel includes a new feature called “Administrator Protection,” which “aims to protect free floating…
Check your power banks! Anker recalls six portable USB battery models
As a former owner of a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 (you know, the explodey one), I’m a little sensitive to exactly how much chemical energy I’m shoving into my jeans on any given day. Case…
Never share a Word document without running this quick check first
Among other things, Microsoft Word saves information about the author in its documents and keeps a record of the changes made. This is often tied to specific people. Before passing a document to another company,…
Check this list to see if your favorite app will be Sherlocked in iOS 26
It wouldn’t be WWDC if Apple didn’t do a little stealing. Apple has such a long-standing habit of introducing new software features that overlap and eventually overtake third-party apps, there’s even a term for it.…
New to Roku? Check these 8 settings before streaming
Roku streaming sticks are known for their easy of use; just plug the player in your TV’s rear HDMI port, connect the USB power cable, and start binging. But as plug-and-play as Roku devices can…
iOS 26 to let iPhone users check the weather even when there’s no service
With iPhone 14, Apple introduced satellite capabilities that let users call emergency services when there is no Wi-Fi or cellular connection available. Over time, the technology also enabled users to send and receive iMessages and…
How to check if your laptop has an NPU for AI tasks
AI PCs are in vogue, especially laptops. But most consumers aren’t totally clear on what an AI PC even is, much less which models qualify as one. It doesn’t help that AI PCs can be…
Mail moving unexpectedly among mailboxes? Check your rules
iCloud.com’s Mail app hides a feature that can also trip you up. You can set rules at iCloud.com that affect incoming and filed messages on Apple’s servers before they reach the Mail app on your…
Is a hacker logged into your Google account? Here’s how to check
If you live in a more populated area, you likely check your doors before bed to make sure they’re locked. The same idea is worthwhile to apply to your vital online accounts, too—verifying that they’re…