I got sick of Chrome’s BS and switched to Vivaldi. Here’s what happened
I honestly can’t remember exactly when I switched from Firefox to Chrome. I definitely let Google’s “new” browser stew for a year or two after it came out in 2008, as I […]
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Intel’s Lunar Lake laptops can’t upgrade RAM — and that’s totally fine
Intel’s upcoming Lunar Lake platform won’t support user-upgradeable or swappable RAM at all. That means you better be sure to get all the RAM you need on your Lunar Lake laptop, because […]
What is split tunneling and do you need it in a VPN?
A VPN, or virtual private network, is one of the best ways to boost your privacy online. Not only does it hide your IP address and activities from prying eyes, but it […]
Logitech’s new G309 mouse has wireless charging for only $80
A few years ago, the idea of a mouse pad that charges your mouse while you play became all the rage. It seems to have died down lately, though, probably because both […]
The first-ever copy of Windows 95 shows up, unopened and pristine
Back in August 2023, Windows 95 became 28 years old. Official support for Windows 95 ended in 2001, to be replaced by Windows 98, then Windows XP, then Windows Vista. (Oof.) We’ve […]
You can now play hundreds of Xbox games on Fire TV without an Xbox
On June 28, Microsoft and Amazon announced a new partnership that offers an exciting new opportunity for gamers: anyone who has Xbox Game Pass Ultimate can now play hundreds of cloud-enabled games […]
HP bails on always-online printers and subscription laser ink
People hate printers. They have tons of breakable moving parts and they require expensive ink refills. But it was even worse when HP started making printers that required 24/7 online connectivity and […]
Beware of fake Amazon site scams as Prime Day approaches
Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner on Tuesday, July 16 and Wednesday, July 17. But as you start gearing up to hunt for bargains, be aware that fraudsters are looking […]
Why is PC gaming still terrible on Snapdragon laptops? Blame Steam
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X chips, which power over a dozen Copilot+ PCs from numerous laptop makers, are a hit. They deliver processor performance that rivals AMD and Intel hardware alongside superior battery life […]
The 9 most common phishing scam types, explained
Phishing is one of the most popular techniques used by cybercriminals to break into your accounts, steal your data, and even infect you with malicious software like ransomware. According to the 2024 […]