Will Framework ever build a laptop based upon a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor? If history holds, then yes… but not now. At the launch of the Framework Desktop (and the Framework Laptop 12…
How to tell if your USB cable is hiding malicious hacker hardware
We expect USB-C cables to perform a specific task: transferring either data or files between devices. We give little more thought to the matter, but malicious USB-C cables can do much more…
How often should you turn off your phone? Here’s what the NSA says
Many people underestimate the work needed to keep smartphones in tip-top shape. These tiny PCs in your pocket require regular maintenance and important updates in order to stay protected against wear and…
Best Windows backup software 2025: Protect your data!
Your PC storage drives won’t last forever — which is why a backup strategy is so crucial for keeping your data safe. The best Windows backup software is your cover if/when your…
Hands-on with the Framework Desktop and Laptop 12
Framework’s modular, upgradeable laptops have made it a darling of PC fans, making some of the best elements of desktops portable. So, why would Framework design a desktop PC? To find out,…
Valve’s MOBA Shooter Deadlock Cuts a Lane, Spurring Reactions From Its Playerbase
Deadlock, the MOBA-meets-hero shooter mash-up from Valve, has been in a perpetual state of quiet build-up over the last year. But that hasn’t stopped Valve from making massive, tectonic changes, like cutting…
I switched to an over-the-air TV antenna. I regret nothing
After years of watching—and paying for—so-called “peak TV” on the likes of Netflix, Apple TV+, and Max, my eyeballs were starting to glaze over. Sure, I love The Crown, Mindhunter, and Hacks,…
4 Months After Launch, Dragon Age: The Veilguard Headlines PlayStation Plus March 2025 Lineup
Sony has announced its list of PlayStation Plus March 2025 games, revealing plans to bring Dragon Age: The Veilguard (PS5), Sonic Colors: Ultimate (PS4), and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection…
F.E.A.R. Platinum Will Join GOG Preservation Program By Next Month, In Honor of Monolith’s Legacy
In the wake of Monolith Productions’ closure, CD Projekt’s GOG has moved up its timeline for preserving one of Monolith’s classics. F.E.A.R. Platinum will join the GOG Preservation Program by next month,…
A new Alexa AI is coming: What it will cost and when you can try it
If you’ve had it up to here with dumb responses from Alexa, get ready for a big change. At a glitzy event in New York City on Wednesday, Amazon unveiled–again–its AI-enhanced and…