Virtual machines, simulated PCs with their own operating systems running within another computer’s software, are super freakin’ cool. (That’s a technical term, I’m a professional technology writer.) But they’re not easy to…
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Google’s new ‘Web’ tab is search without all the extra junk
What’s the first thing you think of when you read the words “web search”? According to market share data, nine out of ten of you would say “Google,” or at least that’s…
Meet Thunderbolt Share, Intel’s ultra-fast sneakernet replacement (and more)
With Thunderbolt Share, Intel is turning the Thunderbolt cable into a way to connect two PCs to one another, sharing files or controlling a PC. Simple, huh? Well, except that Intel isn’t…
Snapdragon laptops could nearly double Intel’s battery life, leak says
Microsoft has been trying to get Windows users to adopt machines based on the Arm architecture (the same type of chips that power smartphones and other small devices) for years, with limited…
How to change the color of the Windows taskbar
Ah, the taskbar. It’s a vital part of the Windows operating system. It’s the place to go when you want to change the date and time, check the weather, and so much…
The simple secret to buying the best iPhone 15 USB-C charger
With the iPhone 15 adopting USB-C, you’re probably wondering what’s the “best USB-C charger” to pair with your new phone for the fastest charging. The good news for iPhone 15 chargers (unlike…
Gigabyte Aorus 16X review: Another powerful gaming laptop
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Performance matches its price Beautiful, bright display Decent battery life for a gaming laptop Cons Power connector doesn’t fully insert into the laptop (at least on…
Grab Microsoft Office for a limited-time $25 price tag
If you want to do your best work, you need a powerful office suite. There are free tools available but when it comes to paid ones, there’s nothing better than Microsoft Office….
Stream movies for passengers with this $99.99 car adapter
If you’ve used a mapping app to guide you on a road trip, you know how helpful a car monitor can be. But what about those restless passengers? With this , you…
Microsoft’s patch fixes the update that broke VPNs on Windows
Microsoft’s latest Windows update has fixed an earlier bug that could prevent VPNs from working properly, Microsoft said Tuesday. Microsoft’s latest release for May 2024 ( or OS builds 22621.3593 and 22631.3593)…