It’s time for desktop PCs to finally embrace Thunderbolt
I hate to say it, but desktop PCs are behind the times. This may seem a little strange, but I haven’t used a desktop PC for years (decades?) until recently. Laptops, even an odd Chromebook…
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Do not install! Recent Windows 11 update wreaks havoc and breaks PCs
Last week, Microsoft released an optional Windows 11 update that brought some new features to the Start menu, taskbar, and lock screen. Unfortunately, that update is wreaking havoc for some users. As reported by Windows…
5 ways to check Wi-Fi signal strength on Windows PCs
The better the Wi-Fi reception, the higher the data throughput. In Windows, you can check how strong the Wi-Fi signal is at your location in five places. If a poor signal quality is displayed, it…
Kaspersky just slipped a different antivirus onto subscribers’ PCs
Kaspersky subscribers have known that they’re on borrowed time—the ban on the Russia-based company’s antivirus software takes full effect on September 29. But some paid users still got a surprise late last week. With days…
How to Record Peacock on PCs, iPhone, and Android with Ease
Quick Answer: Can You Screen Record on Peacock? Yes, you can. Peacock Premium enables Premium or Premium Plus to watch hit movies, full seasons of iconic TV shows, Peacock’s original series, the latest hits from…
This built-in Windows app is slowing down PCs. Here’s what you can do
In Windows, you have options when it comes to viewing photos and videos, but you probably just use the default photo-viewing app Microsoft Photos, which comes pre-installed with Windows. Recently, however, it’s come to light…
Lexar Play 2280 SSD review: Good for PCs, bad for PlayStation 5
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Fantastic thermal mounting of heatsink Very good real-world Windows performer Handsomely styled Cons Extremely pricey for a PCIe 4.0 host memory buffer (HMB) design Slow 4K performance with larger…
5 delightfully weird PCs you have to see from IFA
Berlin’s annual IFA electronics show isn’t typically a hotspot of PC news, since it follows hot on the heels of the computer-centric Computex in June. Instead, it’s usually more of a mobile and smart home…
Microsoft offers tips for long startup times on Windows PCs
Earlier this week, Microsoft published a new support page with tips for Windows users who want to boot up their operating system more quickly. The tips mainly center around optimizing startup apps, which can take…
Best free antivirus for Windows PCs 2024: Top 5 picks
A lot of time is spent looking at the best paid antivirus suites, but free antivirus solutions are worth discussion, too. After all, free versions are based on their paid counterparts. Good news is, when…