Finding the right laptop for your lifestyle is more complicated than you may think. One quick search in Google and you’re hit with a tidal wave of countless models and price points….
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Microsoft open-sources 86-DOS 1.00, the ancestor of Windows
Microsoft just released the source code for 86-DOS 1.00, made available as an open-source project on GitHub. The release marks the 45th anniversary of 86-DOS 1.00, created by Tim Paterson, which would…
This RTX 5070 Ti gaming PC is $1,000 cheaper than you can build yourself
FOR $1,000 OFF Acer Gaming PC with RTX 5070 Ti GPU View Deal You could try to build a gaming PC on a budget right now, but you shouldn’t. Between RAM, storage,…
Why Windows updates keep getting bigger and more bloated
Over time, Windows updates have become increasingly comprehensive and much larger in file size. The monthly cumulative updates that Microsoft releases every Patch Tuesday now regularly exceed 4 to 5 GB each,…
Teamgroup Expert P34F review: A geo-locatable portable SSD
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good 10Gbps performance, especially with very large files Can be geo-located using Apple “Find My” Compact and rugged Cons Test unit’s geo-tag worked only intermittently Requires…
The six PC maintenance tasks I actually bother doing every month
I have a PC cleanup routine that I’ve perfected over the years. With a mix of regular driver updates, old file and app cleanouts, and physical cleaning, the little-and-often approach means I…
This free Microsoft tool lets you control multiple PCs with one mouse
Ever wish you could control multiple computers with the same mouse and keyboard? While there are a few ways to do this, the easiest by far is Mouse without Borders. This free…
Can a photo fool Windows Hello face ID? I tested it on my laptop
Long ago, I had an Android phone with an early facial recognition sign-in feature… and someone could unlock my phone just by holding up a photo of me. Yeah, it was bad….
McAfee+ Ultimate review: Comprehensive security that needs more polish
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Solid antivirus protection Comprehensive protection against online threats Cons Notable performance impact on some PCs User interface is a little scattered Many of the tools and…
Price Drop: Lifetime access to the full MS Office suite is just $30
TL;DR: Grab a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for $29.97 (reg. $219.99) — Deal ends May 3 at 11:59 PM. Subscription fatigue is real. One way to avoid an extra drain on your…