SSDs, i.e. solid state drives, have completely changed the computing experience over the last decade. If you remember the heyday of the slothful hard drive, you know exactly what I mean. These…
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YouTube is testing a cheaper ‘Premium Lite’ plan… that still has ads
I watch a lot of YouTube. I don’t watch any ads. And I refuse to pay $14 per month for YouTube Premium on principle. Maybe Google can tempt me onto the straight-and-narrow…
Call of Duty anti-cheat bug let hackers ban people with a DM
Online shooters can get contentious, so it’s no surprise that they’re filled with cheaters and regular players whose behaviors get them banned. But some hackers were able to exploit Call of Duty‘s…
Asus’ new power supply has a ‘magnetic OLED’ screen, because why the hell not
If your fancy PC case is basically going to be just a giant collection of tempered glass panels, I suppose you might as well fill it up with something worth looking at…
AVG Internet Security review: Reliable, budget-friendly antivirus software
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Top rated antivirus protection Expanded protection against malicious websites and remote attacks Clean, straightforward interface Cons Some PCs may experience a performance hit during heavier workloads…
How to auto-lock your PC when you step away (and why you should)
Whether you work in an office full of people, or you have roommates, or you just don’t want anyone snooping on your computer, it’s a good idea to always lock your PC…
Manufacturers release patch for SSD-related Windows 11 24H2 crashes
Update as of October 18, 2024: After reports of Windows 11 24H2 crashing with certain SSDs made the rounds, Microsoft has since paused rollout of the update to affected systems. SSD manufacturers SanDisk and…
This fast, budget-friendly 1TB portable SSD just got even cheaper
Itching for more physical storage space? A fast and reliable portable SSD like the Crucial X6 should do the trick just fine. And now’s a great time to jump on one because…
9 must-know details about Windows 11’s big 2024 update
With Windows 11 version 24H2, Microsoft is providing the latest version of the current Microsoft operating system free of charge. Every Windows 11 user can install it directly via the Windows update…
Lowest price ever for this Microsoft must-have for programmers
TL;DR: Turn complex code into easy projects with Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2022, now $29.97. When you’re working on complex coding projects, having a powerful and reliable tool makes all the difference….