Why you shouldn’t buy a laptop based purely on its specs
When buying a laptop, we tend to think there’s no stronger indication about how it’s going to perform than its specs sheet. We put so much emphasis on it in our quest to find the…
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Is it really a wearable if you shouldn’t be wearing it?
It’s mea culpa time as the Macalope is here again to talk about Meta, AR glasses, and the icky mess that is humanity. First off, here’s to today’s college kids! When the Macalope was in…
Why you shouldn’t pay extra for factory overclocked GPUs
In a gaming PC, the graphics card is easily the most exciting component. Responsible for producing all those beautiful frames and pushing those frame rates as high as possible, you’d be lost without it. But…
11 hidden Steam features that PC gamers shouldn’t overlook
For PC gamers, Steam has been such a mainstay for so long now that it’s practically melded into the operating system itself. The thing is, Steam is more than just a market — it can…
5 reasons you should become a Windows Insider (and 5 you shouldn’t)
Want to experience the future of Windows right now? Microsoft offers a Windows Insider program that anyone can join. The main draw of becoming a Windows Insider is that you get access to Windows updates…
Why you shouldn’t skimp on your gaming PC’s case
I had a big lesson in PC hardware assembly a couple of years ago. Proud of my efforts in choosing kick-ass components for a new gaming rig that would allow me to enjoy a stutter…
5 reasons why I prefer Sonos Ace to AirPods Max (but you shouldn’t buy them)
Sonos has been a beloved brand for years, especially among Apple fans. It’s easy to see why: from the slick product design to the thoughtful eco-friendly packaging, Sonos offers a very Apple-like experience. Their home…
Roku’s massive hack is why you shouldn’t reuse passwords
Life online can differ wildly from the real world—especially when security is involved. It’s not likely someone will break into your home if you lose your house keys. But leaked login info? That puts a…
5 outdated security practices you shouldn’t use anymore
When I was younger, I was told “never use your real name on the internet.” But the world has changed, and I don’t follow that advice anymore. Likewise, there’s a lot of well-meaning online security…
Why PC gamers shouldn’t waste money on a PCIe 5.0 SSD
Solid state drives (SSDs) have had a bunch of upgrades since they first appeared back in 1991. The current latest generation, PCIe Gen 5 SSD, is the fastest iteration we’ve seen to date, promising blazingly…