I had a desktop gaming rig built for me about 10 years ago. I chose large and chunky parts, which the tower reflected in its sheer enormity. The size of it meant…
Microsoft fights USB-C chaos on Windows 11 laptops with new label
According to a new blog post, Microsoft will be enforcing uniform USB-C standards for Windows 11 laptops going forward, which apply with Windows 11 24H2 and beyond. PC manufacturers will need to…
Take $400 off a Surface Laptop 15 with Snapdragon
There are new Surface Laptop models to choose from. They’re…not great. They’re not bad, but for their diminished size and capacity, they really should be cheaper. Today you can get a better…
Stream for free: 8 best streaming services with free trials
Why pay for Max, Hulu, Peacock, and other streaming services when you can give them a try for free? Many of the big streaming services will let you sample their wares for…
Microsoft begs/threatens Windows 10 users to upgrade, again
A new ad for Windows 11, and by extension new Windows 11-powered laptops, has been posted to the official Windows YouTube channel. It’s called “Right side of risk.” Uh-oh. The 30-second spot…
Ring has discontinued its least expensive smart lighting hub
The most affordable way to connect Ring smart lights to Wi-Fi isn’t going to be around much longer. A notice on the Ring Bridge product page says the $50 Ring Bridge has…
Borderlands 2, the best Borderlands, is free on Steam right now
I like Borderlands. It’s a great turn-your-brain-off-and-blast-things kind of game. But at this point, I have to say the original looter shooter has come a long way down from its height, which…
How to launch your browser in private with one click
When you start Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Microsoft Edge, the browser always opens in standard mode. If you want to open a window in private mode with a single mouse click,…
Google Chrome breaks ‘highest score ever’ on web speed benchmark
Yesterday, in a Chromium blog post, Google announced that Chrome has achieved “the highest score ever” in the Speedometer 3 benchmarking assessment, making it one of the fastest browsers in the world….
Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming
If you’re looking for something affordable under $500, a gaming powerhouse, or a stylish ultrabook for work and travel, there are some awesome deals happening right now. We’ve done the digging and…