Google’s new “Web” search gives text-only results
What’s the first thing you think of when you read the words “web search”? According to market share data, nine out of ten of you would say “Google,” or at least that’s […]
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VMware’s Workstation virtual machine is now free for home users
Virtual machines, simulated PCs with their own operating systems running within another computer’s software, are super freakin’ cool. (That’s a technical term, I’m a professional technology writer.) But they’re not easy to […]
A new Xbox cloud feature lets work laptops play like gaming PCs
If you own an older productivity laptop, Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming can be the way you avoid buying a pricey gaming PC. Now, Microsoft says that you’ll be able to enjoy a […]
Battle of the budget security cameras: These brands offer more for less
When it comes to safeguarding your home without breaking the bank, navigating the maze of budget home security cameras can feel like a high-stakes balancing act. Each inexpensive option inevitably cuts corners, […]
What is social engineering? 3 key signs to watch for
Malware is just one way hackers and scammers can get you. Another common tactic is social engineering—a collection of methods that exploit vulnerabilities in human behavior to steal sensitive info, takeover accounts, […]
Why are laptop webcams always so bad?
It never fails. You get a shiny, brand-new laptop with ALL the bells and whistles, and yet the same thing lets you down every time. The built-in webcam. Even laptops that promise […]
Intel’s unreleased Lunar Lake CPU appears in gaming handheld listing
Earlier this year, Intel told the world that its next-gen Core Ultra Series 2 “Lunar Lake” chips would be out before the end of the year. And that appears to be true, […]
Nvidia’s awesome RTX Video Super Resolution comes to Firefox
Got a fairly recent Nvidia discrete graphics card? Got a Firefox browser, huge collection of extensions optional? Then you’ve got everything you need to let your GPU flex its muscles on upscaling […]
Microsoft’s AI obsession is destroying the company’s climate goals
Technology giant Microsoft recently released its sustainability report for the 2023 financial year, and it didn’t exactly have positive numbers. Microsoft set a climate goal in 2020 to become carbon negative by […]
Microsoft’s PC Manager app pushes Bing Search as a ‘repair’
Microsoft’s PC Manager is a cool, useful, and free tool for PC users who want to optimize Windows quickly and easily. But using PC Manager apparently can also have unwanted side effects. […]