PC gaming via the Microsoft Store can be a pain: game updates can lag, and mod support may be limited. But Microsoft is testing at least one small improvement: modular…
PC gaming via the Microsoft Store can be a pain: game updates can lag, and mod support may be limited. But Microsoft is testing at least one small improvement: modular…
For many, MIDI means SoundBlaster cards, chiptunes, and WAD files played to the sound of a killer synth score. But Microsoft Windows has begun previewing MIDI 2.0, the first update…
2025 might just be the year of the OLED monitor, among many other things. I wouldn’t call any of these vibrant upgrades “affordable” yet, but they’re certainly a lot less…
TechHive Editors Choice At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros 2K video resolution Comprehensive feature set Can operate on battery or low-voltage wiring 24/7 recording feature (when hardwired to power) Cloud-storage subscription…
When it comes to your home’s security, doors are your first line of defense. If you don’t already have a video doorbell–at your front door at the very least–you should…
How the heck did Sonos get here? I’m still in a state of slack-jawed shock considering how Sonos torched its once-sterling reputation with last year’s epic app fail. I’m even…
As a mechanical keyboard nut, I’m really picky about the ones I recommend. It’s literally my job. And since it launched last year, my number one pick for gaming keyboards…
If you value your sanity, don’t try to buy a new graphics card on eBay right now. I had to take a peek at it on Monday and it’s, to…
Most everyone thinks of routers as set-and-forget devices. But you should ditch that habit right about now, especially if you own a Netgear Nighthawk router or Wi-Fi 6 access point.…
Bitwarden is a beloved password manager for good reason—it’s feature-rich and its paid subscriptions cost bare pennies ($10/yr). The service is also proactive about continually strengthening security for its users.…
You don’t realize it until you’ve tried it, but it’s just so convenient to be able to check who’s outside your door — or be alerted when things happen outside…
PC gamers are getting pretty darn antsy for new desktop GPUs. Nvidia’s newest cards sold out pretty much instantly worldwide despite astronomical prices, and AMD failing to show off its…
A data breach counter feels too grim to start, given how last year went—but you can add another tally mark for 2025. On Monday, GrubHub disclosed its discovery of unauthorized…
We love great laptops, but we don’t love how much they can cost. That’s why days like this are worth highlighting! Right now, you can get this powerful Acer Nitro…
MicroSD cards are so useful for expanding storage on your phone, security camera, dashcam, drone, Nintendo Switch, etc. If you need more storage space, today’s your lucky day — because…
The main processor (CPU, “Central Processing Unit”), the main memory (RAM, “Random-Access Memory”), and the dedicated graphics card with its graphics processor (GPU, “Graphics Processing Unit”) are central components of…
Microsoft will release the last update for Windows 10 with the Patchday on October 14, 2025, after which this version of Windows will no longer receive any updates. What does…
For high-performance TVs and monitors, there are two main cable types that you need to know about: HDMI and DisplayPort. (What about USB-C and Thunderbolt cables? They both implement DisplayPort,…
TL;DR: Get a Microsoft Office lifetime license on sale for $59.97 while supplies last (reg. $219.99)—this deal always sells out fast. Have you heard of this year’s “low-buy” trend? It’s…