Solid state drives, or SSDs, are singularly responsible for vast improvements to PC performance over the last decade or so. Taking the place of mechanical hard drives, SSDs transformed once-ponderous boot times…
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HP and Lenovo laptops are the latest victims of a Windows 11 update
It’s been over a month since Microsoft rolled out KB5121003—known as the August Patch Tuesday update—and we’re still feeling the effects of it. Wracked with issues like crashing games, broken printers and…
This free PowerToys command bar replaces several Windows search features
The Microsoft PowerToys suite for Windows include the Command Palette, a tool that is often overlooked but actually offers a vast range of functions. For example, the program includes a search function…
My favorite lightweight laptop is almost $500 off today
$880 — $470 off regular price Asus Zenbook A14 with 16GB of RAM SEE DEAL It’s dang hard to find a decent deal on a laptop in 2026, nevermind one that you’d…
Acemagic K1 review: This cheap Ryzen mini PC has one easy-to-fix weakness
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Compact case with plenty of ports Impressive multi-core performance for its price range Low power consumption of around 5 watts when idle Second M.2 slot for…
I unleashed AI on the Excel World Championship. It got ugly fast
At around the same time that a humanoid robot broke Usain Bolt’s record for the 100 meters, I was pushing the button to make people like Diarmuid Early irrelevant. Early, the winner…
Your PC knows your age. Your TV knows what you watch. Privacy is disappearing
Privacy used to be a default feature of technology. Computers didn’t know who you were. Nor did any of the other appliances and devices living in our homes. I can’t say the…
Gmail’s hidden trick: One inbox, endless custom addresses
For those who read this newsletter, you’re probably aware that Gmail can do a lot more than most people think. But there’s one neat trick you may not know about and it’s…
Run Windows 11 Pro on your Mac through Parallels or Boot Camp for $10
TL;DR: Windows 11 Pro runs inside Parallels Desktop, VMware Fusion, or Boot Camp on a Mac, complete with BitLocker, Hyper-V, and Azure AD for business use, and a lifetime license is on sale for…
Best mini PC deals: Top Intel and AMD picks for performance, gaming, and more
At a glance Top AMD mini PC deal picks GMKtec M7 Ultra—$750 (12% off on Amazon) Reatan A8—$519 with coupon (19% off on Amazon with coupon) Bosgame E5—$260 (11% off on Amazon)…