Protect your home network with these essential router tweaks
Network security sounds like something that would concern an IT manager at a big company, but even ordinary home users have good reasons not to leave their small home networks to the […]
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Deep clean your Windows PC: 10 professional tricks and tools
With a newly installed Windows PC, only a few system services and programs start. The resource requirements are correspondingly low and the operating system responds quickly. This changes over time, which is […]
How to build a killer 1080p gaming PC for just $700
Current game consoles such as the PlayStation 5 or the Xbox Series X cost anywhere from $400 to $500. Console enthusiasts claim you can’t build a decent gaming PC for that money, […]
How to permanently erase data on SSDs, hard drives, & USB flash drives
When an SSD, hard drive, or old notebook is sold, people usually delete their personal files beforehand. However, many users do not realize that the hard drive often still contains information that […]
Google Translate tips, tricks and features
Decades ago, Star Trek introduced the idea of a “universal translator,” a small baton that let crew members converse with aliens in their native languages simply by flipping a switch. And now […]
When should you upgrade your PC’s motherboard?
If you realize that your system is falling short of expectations, a new motherboard could be the solution. This is particularly necessary if you are due for a processor upgrade that requires […]
How to set up your new computer
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 […]
Watch out! Your latest data breach notification might not be real
With so many data breaches lately, receiving yet another email about yet another breach no longer feels unusual. But before you click on any links, take a closer look at the message […]
How to send Android SMS messages with Amazon Echo
If you got a Google Home Mini to go with your Android phone this Christmas, one of the first things you probably asked it to do was send a text. But instead […]
Oculink: The new interface for external graphics cards
Say hello to a potential game changer. Oculink, short for “Optical Copper Link,” is a connection technology that makes it possible to connect outside PCI Express (PCIe) devices to a laptop, mini […]