I always get stressed out installing a desktop CPU. The chip sockets are a lot more durable and forgiving than they used to be, but there’s a tingle in the back of…
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I hate PC monitor names so, so much
“The MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 shouldn’t be confused with the MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50, though the two are similar.” I almost spit my morning Diet Pepsi across my keyboard when…
These Bluetooth trackers are $9 each and work with both iOS and Android
Bluetooth trackers can make your life much easier, but it sucks when you have a set that only works with Apple or Android devices, especially if you live in a mixed-ecosystem home….
1Password adds new password protection feature to thwart phishing scams
Password manager 1Password has launched a new feature in its browser extension that provides extra protection against phishing, reports Engadget. The new feature warns users when they manually paste login details on…
Is AI killing laptop upgradeability?
By now, you’ve probably heard a thing or two about AI, specifically how AI data centers are hoarding massive amounts of RAM and taking it away from consumers. That surge in demand…
Surprise! DDR3 isn’t dead—and it might be the budget PC gaming answer you need
Go back to DDR4 because of memory shortages? Nah. That’s too new. DIY builders are already making do with older hardware. Many are squeezing more life out of AM4 systems—building newer configs…
Wi-Fi not showing up in the Windows System tray? Here’s the fix
If your Wi-Fi isn’t showing up in the System tray then you can’t connect to the internet. But there is a simple trick that you can use to make it show up….
MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 review: Two-fer monitor pairs 500Hz with USB-C
At a glance Pros Great color performance and accuracy Excellent motion clarity and 500Hz refresh rate Includes USB-C port with 98 watts of power delivery Wide range of image quality features Cons…
3 ways a VPN can enhance your gaming experience
A VPN can actually offer advantages when gaming—despite some assumptions to the contrary. Here are three reasons why (and when) it can be worthwhile to use one. If you’re looking for an…
A Microsoft Office lifetime license now costs less than a single year of Microsoft 365
TL;DR: A Microsoft Office lifetime license now only costs $99.97 (reg. $249.99). Microsoft 365 subscriptions cost $99.99 per year at their absolute cheapest, and that’s a price you’re never done paying. If you want a…