Microsoft’s surprise launch of the new Surface Laptop Ultra, based on Nvidia’s RTX Spark platform, is definitely worth talking about. Everything about this machine suggests an exciting reboot of the Surface lineage….
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Want to type faster? Start with this fun one-minute test
I spend most of my day at a keyboard, so I type a lot. I thought I was pretty good until I tried out an online typing test and was quickly humbled….
I ditched Windows for a Chromebook—and it fixed my biggest PC frustrations
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Your antivirus could replace your VPN, password manager, and backup app
Antivirus is just one part of keeping your PC secure. What about backups, password storage, and software updates? Do you use a VPN? Are you monitoring the dark web for your personal…
Got a new PC? This $35 kit turns you into a Geek Squad
TL;DR: The PC Transfer Kit bundles PCmover Professional, DiskImage, and SafeErase into one package for $34.99 (regularly $129.85). Getting a new computer is exciting right up until you realize everything on your old one needs…
AMD brought the Ryzen 7 5800X3D back because AM4 refuses to die
AMD has exciting new announcements at Computex! [SMACK] Okay, my editor is telling me that describing either the Ryzen or Radeon announcements as “new” is a bit strong. One of them is…
Best mini PC deals: Top Intel and AMD picks for performance, gaming, and more
At a glance Top AMD mini PC deal picks GMKtec M8—$390 (19% off on Amazon) Kamrui E3B—$359 (32% off on Kamrui) Kamrui Pinova P1—$329 (23% off on Amazon) Top Intel mini PC…
Dell’s $599 XPS 13 is coming for the MacBook Neo’s lunch money
Dell’s latest XPS 13 might not have set out to specifically challenge Apple’s MacBook Neo, but it arrives at the right time. Its $599 price for students directly challenges the MacBook Neo’s…
Alienware’s new 39-inch OLED monitor is a glorious ultrawide monster
Alienware (or Dell, to its friends) remains one of the most popular suppliers of OLED gaming monitors out there, and I’m pretty sure it’s because it’s the only major supplier that seems…
United Airlines subreddit riveted by Bluetooth goof gone awry
The r/unitedairlines subreddit is a special place for sensitive air travelers. It’s typically home to posts like “Where did the Stroopwaffel go???” (referring to one of United’s snack handouts) and constant complaints…