Modern desktop PC memory modules are supposed to come in pairs. The reasons why are complex, but basically they work better that way—kind of like how internal combustion engines often come with…
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Raspberry Pi 5 is getting a $100 price hike thanks to RAM shortage
For months now, we’ve been reporting on the rising prices of memory and storage, which has led several tech companies to increase the prices of their computers, tablets, and smartphones. The latest…
Trusting AI is dangerous. It’s time for an open-source revival
I’ve always respected the ideals of open source software. The community committed to these services and programs have incredible, noble devotion to tracking the ins and outs of code. But until recently,…
Amazon says it’s a tech ‘deal.’ Price trackers tell a different story
Welcome to shopping tech deals in 2026, where we’re facing a new kind of predicament thanks to hardware shortages. Consider shopping in a supermarket: A gallon of premium milk costs $6. It’s…
Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming
If you’re looking for an affordable Windows machine under $500, a blazing fast gaming beast for those intense matches, or a portable 2-in-1 for school or work, you’ve got plenty of great…
Decode your Windows crash logs with this free AI tool
Even as a tech writer who writes about Windows, I can still be left stumped when my system crashes and throws a cryptic error. Troubleshooting means digging deep through forums hoping some…
I’m begging you: Stop calling mechanical keyboards ‘creamy’
Have you ever met someone who really hated a word? The go-to example in English is “moist.” It viscerally repels some people. See also “preggers,” “phlegm,” etc. I’ve found one of my…
Major Drop: 90% Off Microsoft’s latest diagram software
TL;DR: Microsoft Visio Professional 2024 helps you turn complex ideas into diagrams, flowcharts, and visual plans, and it’s available for $54.97 (reg. $579.99). A picture is worth a thousand words, and most of us…
Why some Windows users are switching to this $200 MacBook
TL;DR: A quality refurbished MacBook Air is down to $199.97 (reg. $999), and many Windows users are picking one up as a low-cost way to try macOS or avoid upgrading to Windows 11. For…
Outlook sucks, even in space
I have a complicated relationship with Microsoft Outlook. I wouldn’t touch Microsoft’s first-party email client if it weren’t part of my job—I’ve run entire websites out of Gmail, for example. But it…