Best early PC computer deals for Prime Day 2024
Amazon’s Prime Day sales event is nearly here, but the early deals on desktop PCs have already begun. This year, Prime Day will run from July 16th through July 17th, and should include solid discounts…
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7 warning signs your computer has been hacked — and what to do
Your antivirus will protect you from many online threats, but no antivirus is perfect. Truth is, your PC can still be hacked even if you’re using reputable security software with a solid track record. When…
Retired engineer discovers 55-year-old bug in Lunar Lander computer game code
Enlarge / Illustration of the Apollo lunar lander Eagle over the Moon. On Friday, a retired software engineer named Martin C. Martin announced that he recently discovered a bug in the original Lunar Lander computer…
Modder gets Windows XP running on an ancient computer from 1989
When Windows XP launched on August 24, 2001, the official system requirements included a computer with a Pentium processor of at least 233MHz, 64MB of working memory, and 1.5 GB of storage space. Now, however,…
How to use your TV as a computer monitor
You’re not the first person who’s wondered what it would be like to have a giant desktop monitor. Think of all the multi-tasking and immersive gaming you could manage if you had a 50- or…
Playboy image from 1972 gets ban from IEEE computer journals
Aurich Lawson | Getty Image On Wednesday, the IEEE Computer Society announced to members that, after April 1, it would no longer accept papers that include a frequently used image of a 1972 Playboy model…
Best budget computer speakers 2024: $100 or less
Don’t let your favorite music and movies go to waste as you play them through your laptop’s built-in sound system. Your audio can come out sounding weak and lifeless with even the best laptop speakers.…
Creative Pebble X Plus review: Powerful sound for more than just the computer
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Compact design Good sound quality for the money RGB effects, if interested Support for many audio sources Cons Fixed, short cables Limited control from mobile No software for Mac…
How long does computer RAM actually last?
When it comes to PCs, it’s important to know a thing or two about the hardware inside of them. Along with the CPU and GPU, RAM is one of the essential hardware components of any…
Raspberry Pi 5 review: A huge upgrade for the single-board computer
The Raspberry Pi dominated the maker scene for a decade. Supply chain problems then brought the high flying to an end. With the Raspberry Pi 5, the Raspberry Pi Foundation is now attempting to break…