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Best PCIe 4.0 SSDs 2026: 5 top picks from experts
Recent computing equipment typically supports the 16Gbps PCIe 4.0 protocol as its baseline data transfer/SSD storage technology. While Gen 4 is slowly being supplanted by 32Gbps PCIe 5.0 (most computers mix the…
Windows has a hidden Wi-Fi diagnostic tool. Here’s how to use it
If your devices are unable to connect to Wi-Fi or data transfer suddenly slows to a crawl, the cause can often be difficult to pinpoint. The problem may be caused by out-of-date…
Windows 11 brings fingerprint sign-in to desktop PCs
You can now start signing in using your fingerprint on your Windows 11 computer, even if it doesn’t have a built-in fingerprint reader. Microsoft has now started rolling out update KB5101684 to…
YouTube is eating TV, and Peacock is the next course
YouTube Premium will look a lot different for subscribers next year, when it absorbs all of Peacock’s programming. YouTube announced this week that all Premium subscribers will get Peacock Premium’s ad-supported movies,…
Next-gen Ryzen could be a monster: 5 clues from AMD’s Zen 6 reveal
If history is any indication, AMD’s next-generation “Olympic Ridge” Ryzen CPUs could be absolutely baller — maybe even one of the more compelling PC upgrades this decade. I feel comfortable saying that…
I found the perfect free web app. Then I checked what it was doing
You have a task that absolutely must be accomplished. You don’t know how to do it. You search. A result pops up: this free, web-based app can solve your problem! Should you…
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…
10 desk gadget gifts under $50 that any PC user would love
As a tech journalist, I have a lot of gadgets… not just the ones I research and write about, but the ones that keep me sane and productive day to day. I…
Secure your digital life across multiple devices
There was a time, not that long ago, when the vast majority of our digital lives were experienced through a single device, usually a PC. These days, that’s no longer the case,…