Although Microsoft’s Copilot reportedly remains far behind competing AI Large Language Models (LLMs) in terms of usage, the Copilot built into its Microsoft 365 applications remains a potent assistant. It’s now marginally…
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AMD launched a monster chip. But Intel made the bigger splash
I began writing about enthusiast hardware completely by accident. Picture a street cat wandering into a neighbor’s house often enough that one day it never leaves—that’s pretty much my story. Except in…
Too many tabs and apps? This free app fixes it
If your desktop feels like a chaotic pile of open tabs, scattered chat apps, and forgotten logins, then let me introduce you to Ferdium. Ferdium is a free, open-source app that pulls…
I found the perfect torture test for SteamOS handhelds—and it passed
This weekend I tried the demo for Dead as Disco, a mash-up of the crowd control combat from Arkham Asylum and the rhythm-based bounciness of Hi-Fi Rush. It’s frickin’ fantastic, I can’t…
Get a Lenovo ThinkPad i7 laptop for just $300
TL;DR: A near-mint Lenovo ThinkPad with strong specs for just $299.99 (MSRP $1,299.99). There’s something about a ThinkPad that just feels reliable. And the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 fits that vibe well—especially while on sale…
Flat-rate AI plans are cracking, and Claude Code could be the next victim
Wasn’t I just saying that flat-rate AI plans are broken? Now we’ve got more proof, this time coming from the makers of Claude. Eagled-eyed Claude users caught Anthropic tinkering with the signup…
Best laptops for college students: 7 picks for every budget
The right laptop can really make or break your college experience. From navigating packed lecture halls to powering through all-nighters, reliability is key. But that doesn’t mean you need the most expensive…
Microsoft is finally letting you skip updates during Windows 11 setup
Microsoft recently promised to reduce the number of unnecessary prompts and recommendations during the Windows 11 installation process, with the aim of offering a “more relaxed experience.” This comes after its September…
Best monitor arms 2026: Tested picks for single- and dual-monitor setups
One of the best upgrades you can make to your home office is the addition of a monitor arm. A good-quality arm not only frees up usable space on your desk’s surface,…
You don’t need extra antivirus on Windows 11, Microsoft officially says
Virtually every Windows user wonders at one point or another: Do I need a third-party antivirus app in addition to Windows 11’s built-in Microsoft Defender? Do I need any antivirus protection at…