Category: General Technology

External USB/Thunderbolt drives are a super-convenient way to quickly back up your important files, as well as store any data that you don’t need on your computer’s internal storage. They’re also an…

Virtual private networks (VPNs) are one of the most effective ways to stay safe online. They allow you to stay anonymous and get past region blocks on certain websites such as Netflix…

One of the coolest features of Valve’s Steam Deck is how it’s built to make its compact internal hardware accessible to the user, something that PC gamers can appreciate. For example, if…

The internet service industry is no stranger to somewhat nebulous claims of speed and reliability. But even in that context, Comcast’s self-styled “Xfinity 10G network” for its home internet business raised some…

The AM4 socket refuses to go quietly into the night. First offered on motherboards in 2017, AMD recently shocked the hardware world at CES by announcing new chips, even as it pushes…

Free operating systems based on the Linux operating system kernel invented and published by Linus Torvalds are now a serious alternative to Windows, not least due to the wide range of open…

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Easy to custom, upgrade, or repair Well-rounded CPU and GPU performance Good battery life for a laptop with discrete graphics Top-notch connectivity, USB-C with 240 watts…

Running a local AI large language model (LLM) or chatbot on your PC allows you to ask whatever questions you want in utter privacy. But these LLMs are often difficult to set…