Welcome to shopping tech deals in 2026, where we’re facing a new kind of predicament thanks to hardware shortages. Consider shopping in a supermarket: A gallon of premium milk costs $6. It’s…
Trusting AI is dangerous. It’s time for an open-source revival
I’ve always respected the ideals of open source software. The community committed to these services and programs have incredible, noble devotion to tracking the ins and outs of code. But until recently,…
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…
Decode your Windows crash logs with this free AI tool
Even as a tech writer who writes about Windows, I can still be left stumped when my system crashes and throws a cryptic error. Troubleshooting means digging deep through forums hoping some…
The Best Places To Start With Warhammer 40,000
Warhammer 40,000 has never been more popular, with thousands of new people getting involved with the epic, grimdark universe every year. But it’s a dense, complicated thing to tackle, especially if you’re…
I’m begging you: Stop calling mechanical keyboards ‘creamy’
Have you ever met someone who really hated a word? The go-to example in English is “moist.” It viscerally repels some people. See also “preggers,” “phlegm,” etc. I’ve found one of my…
Why some Windows users are switching to this $200 MacBook
TL;DR: A quality refurbished MacBook Air is down to $199.97 (reg. $999), and many Windows users are picking one up as a low-cost way to try macOS or avoid upgrading to Windows 11. For…
Major Drop: 90% Off Microsoft’s latest diagram software
TL;DR: Microsoft Visio Professional 2024 helps you turn complex ideas into diagrams, flowcharts, and visual plans, and it’s available for $54.97 (reg. $579.99). A picture is worth a thousand words, and most of us…
Bungie Teases Upcoming Marathon Changes, Starting With Much Needed Buffs
I’ve been stuck in the Marathon hole since the pre-release server slam, and despite some of my better judgment, I’ve stayed loyal to my beloved Shell, Recon. In Bungie’s sci-fi extraction shooter,…
‘We’re Not Going to do a Dead by Daylight 2’ – Developer Kills Possibility of a Sequel
The developers of Dead by Daylight tell me they’re extremely committed to keeping the game going as long as possible with support, crossovers, and all sorts of updates. So committed, in fact,…