9 tweaks that turn off your Windows PC’s most annoying ads
Remember back when Windows 11 first came out and Microsoft gave everyone a free pass to upgrade? On the surface, it was a generous move; in actuality, it was a ploy to […]
Category: How to
Help! My graphics cards fans aren’t spinning. How do I fix it?
Graphics cards work hard, especially when running fast-paced games in which every second matters. When things heat up and the fans start spinning, there’s nothing worse than when they abruptly stop. If […]
How to save money and stay safe while shopping online with a VPN
Online shopping is a wonder of the modern age. With just a few clicks, you have access to just about anything you could ever want from the comfort of your own home. […]
Android Instant Apps: What they are and how to use them on your phone
Now that Google’s Instant Apps have made it to the Play Store, you can expect to see a lot more of them. While the initial rollout is limited to just a handful of […]
6 reasons to skip RGB lights in your PC
If you want to impress your friends or fans on social media with your gaming PC, comprehensive RGB lighting is the way to go. However, a minimalist setup without colorful lights often […]
This Windows keyboard shortcut guards your PC from prying eyes
While traveling this holiday season, security is probably the last thing on your mind—outside of keeping your laptop from being stolen. But snoops can be as much of a problem as thieves. […]
What is the Tor network? The anonymous internet, explained
The Tor network was created in the early 2000s as a project at the Naval Research Laboratory, a research institute of the U.S. Army. Since 2006, the independent non-profit organization The Tor […]
Nvidia’s DLAA makes PC games look better with little performance hit
With DLAA (Deep Learning Anti-Aliasing), Nvidia launched a technology intended to offer gamers an even more intense gaming experience. This sister feature to Nvidia’s vaunted DLSS using the same underlying technology to […]
How to auto-lock your PC when you step away (and why you should)
Whether you work in an office full of people, or you have roommates, or you just don’t want anyone snooping on your computer, it’s a good idea to always lock your PC […]
Five hidden features of Android 8.0 Oreo you should be using
Google is pushing Android 8.0 Oreo to Nexus and Pixel devices as device makers scramble to get their phones updated. Google’s devices will be the only ones running the new software, at […]