Why local SSDs and hard drives are still superior to the cloud
Cloud storage is better, faster, and more affordable per gigabyte than ever before. But it’s not the best way to go for everything, nor can it completely replace local storage…
Cloud storage is better, faster, and more affordable per gigabyte than ever before. But it’s not the best way to go for everything, nor can it completely replace local storage…
Most browsers these days are pretty darn secure. But can secure browsers be optimized even further? The answer is yes! Let’s dive into some of the most important security settings…
TL;DR: PDFs are easy to edit when you have a UPDF, and a lifetime subscription just went on sale for $59.99 (reg. $149). PDFs are common. Good, affordable PDF apps…
On Monday, browser maker Opera published a seriously impressive demo of what it calls “Browser Operator,” showing off its upcoming AI-powered browser technology that allows you to assign shopping tasks…
It took Ikea some time for Ikea to get onto the Matter bandwagon, and now that it’s on board, there’s growing evidence the home furnishings giant is about to wade…
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Works just as well on a table as on the wall Copious built-in lighting themes built in Onboard controls are handy for quick adjustments Cons…
Matt Smith called the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED a “budget laptop star” when he reviewed it last year, and it’s still a popular model for anyone looking for great parts…
Windows 11 users can now use the JPEG XL image extension. All you need to do is download JPEG XL Image Extension from the Microsoft Store, which will enable the…
You knew that Nvidia’s newest graphics cards wouldn’t be cheap, even if you could find one to buy. But between scalpers and tariffs, finding one at anything resembling Nvidia’s suggested…
This year’s Academy Awards presentation went off without a hitch following some jaw-dropping meltdowns in recent years, but the same couldn’t be said for Hulu’s first-ever simulcast of the festivities. …
So, you finally managed to get your hands on an RTX 5090 after the paperwork cleared on your second mortgage, only to discover that it’s giving you 10 percent fewer…
At a GlanceExpert's Rating Pros Extremely broad and option-laden feature set, including VM backup and imaging Supports multiple destinations per job Supports network and online storage destinations Cons No wizard-based…
Apparently, Microsoft’s AI assistant Copilot may have been a little too helpful in some cases. Last week, Neowin reported that Copilot was showing users how to activate pirated copies of…
There are only so many ways to make a laptop, right? Screen on one half, keyboard on the other, hinge in the middle. That’s the way it’s been going for…
A common problem you may encounter with your DisplayPort, which connects the monitor to a graphics card, is called Link Failure. This is when that connection fails. It mainly happens…
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Solid price as configured Easy-to-see display Plenty of capable ports Cons Very low color gamut Basic looks and feel Performance and battery life could be…
Ah, DirectStorage. Remember how exciting it was when Microsoft announced — just three years ago! — that it was bringing its fast asset-loading tech from Xbox to PC? We thought…
There is something mysterious about Windows services: Most users have heard of them, many have even looked at the list of services in Computer Management. But hardly anyone knows what…
TL;DR: Get lifetime licenses for Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Project Pro on sale for $79.97 each until March 30 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Data visualization and project management are two…
One of my tech dilemmas is that I’ve somehow accumulated a disparate group of laptops with integrated GPUs. That means they’re great to write on but when it comes to…