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I failed at spotting AI slop videos. Can you do better?
Fake videos used to stand out immediately to me. Nowadays? I’m far worse at identifying them. And thanks to the fine folks over at NPR, I have the quiz results to prove…
Use Microsoft Excel data types to save unnecessary typing
If you’ve ever doing an assignment for work or study that requires you to display information about a country, you could manually search for it and type it out in Microsoft Excel,…
I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I would buy DLC for Windows 11
A little before Thanksgiving, my colleague Mark Hachman sent me a Threads link. It showed a cute little animated cat running on your taskbar. The add-on from GitHub claims to show your…
The best PC games of 2025 (that don’t need a graphics card)
For seven years I’ve been collecting the best PC games every year that don’t need a graphics card, tracking down games for those of us with older computers or laptops. And I…
A lifetime license for this PDF editor is now only $25
TL;DR: Use code PRO to get a SwifDoo Lifetime License for $24.97 (reg. $129). Dealing with PDFs gets frustrating fast when the tools you need are locked behind monthly fees. It is even worse when…
Tested! The best USB-C cables for charging and data transfers
Try shopping for a USB-C cable and you’ll no doubt be struck by the confusing disparities in cable pricing and performance claims. These are just cables, right? Can they really be that…
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 review: A comfy headset for PC and console
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Very comfortable to wear Good, detailed stereo sound with strong localization Simultaneous 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connection Wide compatibility (PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch, mobile) Long battery life…
I’m in love with an ultra-specific Windows Copilot+ feature
I don’t use a Windows Copilot+ PC as a daily driver, though I have several in my office. But there’s one absolutely critical Copilot+ feature that forces me to swap out my…
How to set up your new computer the right way
So you’ve got a new computer. Awesome! That humble metal box is the key to a wide world of potential. It can help you with everything from juggling your finances to keeping…